She was a Private of the Canadian Armed Forces who was confronted with alleged lesbianism by the Canadian Forces’ Special Investigations Unit. She was told that it was a matter of national security because lesbianism would make her “susceptible to blackmail.” Upon admitting that she was a lesbian, Thornborrow was given the choice of psychiatric counselling or signing a form that would confirm her lesbianism and release her from the force. She instead decided to make the case public.
| Names | Barbara Thornborrow (Main) BE [n77.148] |
|---|---|
| Related Pages | Barbara Thornborrow on LGLC
Barbara Thornborrow on VIAF |
| Identities |
Lesbian
1977 BCE [n77.148] |
| Occupations |
Private
Military
1977/06/24 https://lglc.ca/event/n77.179 |
| Associated People |
Barbara Freeman
|
| Associated Organizations |
Organization: Canadian Armed Forces (Member)
- notBefore(1977/05/09)
BDE [n77.148] |