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- Newspaper article describing the sinking of the H.M.C.S. Trentonian by German U-boatNewspaper clipping describing the sinking of the H.M.C.S. Trentonian, a Royal Canadian Navy corvette, off the French coast.Newspaper clipping describing the sinking of the H.M.C.S. Trentonian, a Royal Canadian Navy corvette, off the French coast.Oakville Museum
- Harry BarrettGunner for the 4th Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery, on leave in Brussels, Belgium in April, 1945.Gunner for the 4th Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery, on leave in Brussels, Belgium in April, 1945.Oakville Museum
- Cablegram of congratulations from Oakville Mayor JM Campbell to Peter Taylor, 20 August 1945.Peter Taylor, a gunner serving with the 23rd Field Regiment, participated in armed forces running events in Europe. He tied two Army Records, the 100 and 220 yard dash, in August 1945 at the Maple Leaf Stadium in Nijmegen, Holland, and was awarded The Turner Trophy by Field Marshall Sir …Peter Taylor, a gunner serving with the 23rd Field Regiment, participated in armed forces running events in Europe. He tied two Army Records, the 100 and 220 yard dash, in …Oakville Museum
- Canadian Army (Active) Discharge Certificate for Ivan Mavrinac, Royal Canadian Engineers, 17 November 1945......Oakville Museum
- Message communicating the unconditional surrender of German land, sea, and airforces in Europe to the Allied Expeditionary Army forces, May 1945.......Oakville Museum
- Postcard from Holland, 1945Translation from the Dutch: We remember our heroes, Those who struggled for years, And often offered their lives, In the struggle so important to us. Now that the freedom has come, We bring a greeting from the heart, To the fighters who fought, To better our highest idea.Translation from the Dutch: We remember our heroes, Those who struggled for years, And often offered their lives, In the struggle so important to us. Now that the freedom has …Oakville Museum
- Second World War soldiers in Germany with sewing machine found in a tannery in 1945.Jim Brock and Johnnie Press were in the same unit as Harry Barrett, who later became mayor of Oakville from 1973 to 1985. The soldiers in Harry Barrett's unit made themselves leather jerkins from the material and machines found in the German tannery.Jim Brock and Johnnie Press were in the same unit as Harry Barrett, who later became mayor of Oakville from 1973 to 1985. The soldiers in Harry Barrett's unit made …Oakville Museum
- Harry Barrett (back row, third from left) with unit in Germany, Second World War.......Oakville Museum
- The wedding of Tom and May Lothian in Italy, April 15, 1945Tom and May Lothian, originally both from Scotland, met in Algeria during the Second World War while Tom was in the forces and May was with the Queen Alexandria's Imperial Nursing Service. They moved to Canada in 1968 and to Oakville in 1988.Tom and May Lothian, originally both from Scotland, met in Algeria during the Second World War while Tom was in the forces and May was with the Queen Alexandria's Imperial …Oakville Museum
- Military record of service for Ken ChambersKen Chambers was a Flying Officer with the Royal Canadian Air Force. He served initially as a mechanic then as a pilot, from 1940 to 1945.Ken Chambers was a Flying Officer with the Royal Canadian Air Force. He served initially as a mechanic then as a pilot, from 1940 to 1945.Oakville Museum
- Royal Canadian Air Force certificate for Ken ChambersKen Chambers was a Flying Officer with the Royal Canadian Air Force. He served initially as a mechanic then as a pilot, from 1940 to 1945.Ken Chambers was a Flying Officer with the Royal Canadian Air Force. He served initially as a mechanic then as a pilot, from 1940 to 1945.Oakville Museum
- Newspaper clipping: Peter Taylor receiving The Turner Trophy from Field Marshall Sir Bernard Law Montgomery, August 1945, at the Maple Leaf Stadium in Nijmegen, Holland.Peter Taylor, a gunner serving with the 23rd Field Regiment, participated in armed forces running events in Europe. He tied two Army Records, the 100 and 220 yard dash, in August 1945 at the Maple Leaf Stadium in Nijmegen, Holland, and was awarded The Turner Trophy by Field Marshall Sir …Peter Taylor, a gunner serving with the 23rd Field Regiment, participated in armed forces running events in Europe. He tied two Army Records, the 100 and 220 yard dash, in …Oakville Museum
- Newspaper clipping: Princess Juliana congratulates Peter Taylor, August 11, 1945Peter Taylor, a gunner serving with the 23rd Field Regiment, participated in armed forces running events in Europe. He tied two Army Records, the 100 and 220 yard dash, in August 1945 at the Maple Leaf Stadium in Nijmegen, Holland, and was awarded The Turner Trophy by Field Marshall Sir …Peter Taylor, a gunner serving with the 23rd Field Regiment, participated in armed forces running events in Europe. He tied two Army Records, the 100 and 220 yard dash, in …Oakville Museum
- Guard of Honour for Lieutenant-Governor Albert Edward Matthews, Opening of Legislature, July 1945.One of two photos making up landscaped photo.One of two photos making up landscaped photo.Oakville Museum
- Guard of Honour for Lieutenant-Governor Albert Edward Matthews, Opening of Legislature, July 1945.One of two photos making up landscaped photo.One of two photos making up landscaped photo.Oakville Museum
- Joy Smith receiving her commission from her father, Lieutenant Colonal F.H. Dunham MC, on February 15, 1945. Looking on are Captain Carlyle (left) and Major General Potts District Officer Commanding #2 Military District (centre).......Oakville Museum
- Award of 1st Bar to the Military Cross to Honorary Captain John MacMorran Anderson Canadian Chaplain Services (page two of two)Known as "Padre Jock," John MacMorran Anderson was chaplain to the Highland Light Infantry of Canada. Landed at Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Received two Military Crosses for courage and initiative in evacuating casualites under heavy enemy fire. Jock and his wife moved to Oakville in 1963.Known as "Padre Jock," John MacMorran Anderson was chaplain to the Highland Light Infantry of Canada. Landed at Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Received two Military Crosses for courage …Oakville Museum
- Award of 1st Bar to the Military Cross to Honorary Captain John MacMorran Anderson Canadian Chaplain Services (page one of two)Known as "Padre Jock," John MacMorran Anderson was chaplain to the Highland Light Infantry of Canada. Landed at Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Received two Military Crosses for courage and initiative in evacuating casualites under heavy enemy fire. Jock and his wife moved to Oakville in 1963.Known as "Padre Jock," John MacMorran Anderson was chaplain to the Highland Light Infantry of Canada. Landed at Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Received two Military Crosses for courage …Oakville Museum
- Members of the Highland Light Infantry of Canada in Bienen, Germany, visit the grave sites of friends who died in battle.Padre "Jock" Anderson, chaplain to the Highland Light Infantry of Canada appears in this picture but is not identified. The graves were later moved to Holland.Padre "Jock" Anderson, chaplain to the Highland Light Infantry of Canada appears in this picture but is not identified. The graves were later moved to Holland.Oakville Museum
- Don Bastead (back row, far right) in early 1945 with the crew of the 432 Leaside Squadron, East Moore, Yorkshire, standing beside a Halifax aircraft.Sergeant Don Bastead served as a Middle Upper Gunner with the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1943 to 1945.Sergeant Don Bastead served as a Middle Upper Gunner with the Royal Canadian Air Force from 1943 to 1945.Oakville Museum