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  • Joseph and Janie Nelson House, Magnetawan
    Joseph and Janie Nelson House, Magnetawan
    ImageText       A Black and white photograph and a colour photograph of the same home. The black and white photograph of the home was taken circa 1945. The home is a wooden one story home with a garage as a separate building. The home has a small porch and a small second …
    ImageText     A Black and white photograph and a colour photograph of the same home. The black and white photograph of the home was taken circa 1945. The home is a wooden …
    Magnetawan Public Library
  • George Leslie Havens Discharge Certificate, 1945
    George Leslie Havens Discharge Certificate, 1945
    Text       This certificate was issued in 1945 to George Leslie Havens to confirm his discharge from the Canadian Army at the conclusion of World War II. He served in Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and the Central Mediterranean Area and was a member of the Royal Canadian Artillery. The included photograph …
    Text     This certificate was issued in 1945 to George Leslie Havens to confirm his discharge from the Canadian Army at the conclusion of World War II. He served in Canada, the …
    County of Brant Public Library
  • Robert Bertram Havens Discharge Certificate, 1945
    Robert Bertram Havens Discharge Certificate, 1945
    Text       This certificate was issued in 1945 to Robert Bertram Havens to confirm his discharge from the Canadian Army to return to civilian life following his demobilization at the conclusion of World War II. He had enlisted on September 18, 1939 and served in the United Kingdom, France, the Central Mediterranean …
    Text     This certificate was issued in 1945 to Robert Bertram Havens to confirm his discharge from the Canadian Army to return to civilian life following his demobilization at the conclusion of …
    County of Brant Public Library
  • Anne Stevenson Watson Photo
    Anne Stevenson Watson Photo
    ImageText       This item is a photograph of Anne Stevenson Watson at her home.
    ImageText     This item is a photograph of Anne Stevenson Watson at her home.
    County of Brant Public Library
  • Senior officers of the 1st Canadian Army (1945)
    Senior officers of the 1st Canadian Army (1945)
    ImageText       Photo of the 1st Canadian Army, from Gen. Chris Vokes memoir, "Vokes, My Story"
    ImageText     Photo of the 1st Canadian Army, from Gen. Chris Vokes memoir, "Vokes, My Story"
    Oakville Public Library
  • V. E. morning in Paris, 1945
    V. E. morning in Paris, 1945
    ImageText       Black and white photograph of a boy identified as Danny Pelton holding a newspaper with the title "NAZIS QUIT: ALLIES OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCE SURRENDER AS UNCONDITIONAL" on the morning of 8 May 1945. Danny stands on Grand River Street North, facing north, between Mechanic Street and William Street. Directly behind him …
    ImageText     Black and white photograph of a boy identified as Danny Pelton holding a newspaper with the title "NAZIS QUIT: ALLIES OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCE SURRENDER AS UNCONDITIONAL" on the morning of 8 …
  • Ceremony marking the end of World War 2, May, 1945
    Ceremony marking the end of World War 2, May, 1945
    ImageText       Black and white photograph of V. E. Day celebrations on 8 May 1945 taking place in Paris, Ontario. There is a large crowd of people standing [possibly on Grand River Street], with some people are holding or riding bicycles. The majority of the crowd is depicted in civilian clothing, however …
    ImageText     Black and white photograph of V. E. Day celebrations on 8 May 1945 taking place in Paris, Ontario. There is a large crowd of people standing [possibly on Grand River …
  • Home after five years. Served in India
    Home after five years. Served in India
    NewspaperImageText  Newmarket Era and Express (Newmarket, ON), 10 May 1945, p. 1, column 4     ...
    NewspaperImageText  Newmarket Era and Express (Newmarket, ON), 10 May 1945, p. 1, column 4   ...
    Newmarket Public Library
  • Awaiting discharge.
    Awaiting discharge.
    NewspaperImageText  Newmarket Era and Express (Newmarket, ON), 10 May 1945, p. 1, column 1     Awaiting discharge from the navy for medical reasons.
    NewspaperImageText  Newmarket Era and Express (Newmarket, ON), 10 May 1945, p. 1, column 1   Awaiting discharge from the navy for medical reasons.
    Newmarket Public Library
  • Escapes from foe camp
    Escapes from foe camp
    NewspaperImageText  Newmarket Era and Express (Newmarket, ON), 3 May 1945, p. 10, column 4     ...
    NewspaperImageText  Newmarket Era and Express (Newmarket, ON), 3 May 1945, p. 10, column 4   ...
    Newmarket Public Library
  • Wins D.F.C.; Home from overseas
    Wins D.F.C.; Home from overseas
    NewspaperImageText  Newmarket Era and Express (Newmarket, ON), 21 Jun 1945, p. 1, column 5     Distinguished Flying Cross
    NewspaperImageText  Newmarket Era and Express (Newmarket, ON), 21 Jun 1945, p. 1, column 5   Distinguished Flying Cross
    Newmarket Public Library
  • Three years old. Smiling little fellow pictured is Morris Howard Mount
    Three years old. Smiling little fellow pictured is Morris Howard Mount
    NewspaperImageText  Newmarket Era and Express (Newmarket, ON), 10 May 1945, p. 6, column 6     ...
    NewspaperImageText  Newmarket Era and Express (Newmarket, ON), 10 May 1945, p. 6, column 6   ...
    Newmarket Public Library
  • What's it all about!  Photograph of John Douglas Yorke, one year old
    What's it all about! Photograph of John Douglas Yorke, one year old
    NewspaperImageText  Newmarket Era and Express (Newmarket, ON), 17 May 1945, p. 3, column 5     ...
    NewspaperImageText  Newmarket Era and Express (Newmarket, ON), 17 May 1945, p. 3, column 5   ...
    Newmarket Public Library
  • Speak on behalf of the Eighth Loan
    Speak on behalf of the Eighth Loan
    NewspaperImageText  Newmarket Era and Express (Newmarket, ON), 3 May 1945, p. 1     Five returned servicemen from Newmarket and district are promoting the Eight Victory loan
    NewspaperImageText  Newmarket Era and Express (Newmarket, ON), 3 May 1945, p. 1   Five returned servicemen from Newmarket and district are promoting the Eight Victory loan
    Newmarket Public Library
  • Home from Belgium
    Home from Belgium
    NewspaperImageText  Newmarket Era and Express (Newmarket, ON), 3 May 1945, p. 1, column 1     Home on leave
    NewspaperImageText  Newmarket Era and Express (Newmarket, ON), 3 May 1945, p. 1, column 1   Home on leave
    Newmarket Public Library
  • Is in action again
    Is in action again
    NewspaperImageText  Newmarket Era and Express (Newmarket, ON1942), 3 May 1945, p. 1, column 8     Wounded and in hospital in England now back in action in Germany
    NewspaperImageText  Newmarket Era and Express (Newmarket, ON1942), 3 May 1945, p. 1, column 8   Wounded and in hospital in England now back in action in Germany
    Newmarket Public Library
  • Canadian Corvette
    Canadian Corvette
    ImageTextGenealogical ResourceNewspapercomment  Watchman Warder (1899), 4 Jun 1945, p. 1, column 1     This photo appeared on the front page of The Watchman Warder on Wednesday, July 4th, 1945. The article was called "H.M.C.S. Lindsay Receives Honorable Discharge" and details the life of the ship from when it was commissioned in 1942.
    ImageTextGenealogical ResourceNewspapercomment  Watchman Warder (1899), 4 Jun 1945, p. 1, column 1   This photo appeared on the front page of The Watchman Warder on Wednesday, July 4th, 1945. The article was called "H.M.C.S. Lindsay Receives Honorable Discharge" and details the life of …
    Kawartha Lakes Public Library
  • Oshawa's Book of Remembrance
    Oshawa's Book of Remembrance
    ImageText       A commemorative book compiled by the Oshawa Chapter of the Remembrance Association, Silver Cross Women of Canada.
    ImageText     A commemorative book compiled by the Oshawa Chapter of the Remembrance Association, Silver Cross Women of Canada.
    Oshawa Public Libraries
  • Smith, E. D. (Birthday: 92)
    Smith, E. D. (Birthday: 92)
    Genealogical ResourceTextNewspaper  appeared in Grimsby Independent, 13 Dec 1945, p. 1. Date of Event: 8 Dec 1945     Celebrating his 92nd birthday at his home, "Helderleigh", Winona, on Saturday, Senator E.D. Smith, oldest member of Canada's senate, both in point of years and service, has announced his retirement from the Red Chamber to which he was appointed in May 1913, after previously serving for 8 years as ...
    Genealogical ResourceTextNewspaper  appeared in Grimsby Independent, 13 Dec 1945, p. 1. Date of Event: 8 Dec 1945   Celebrating his 92nd birthday at his home, "Helderleigh", Winona, on Saturday, Senator E.D. Smith, oldest member of Canada's senate, both in point of years and service, has announced his retirement …
    Grimsby Public Library
  • Dennison, Kathleen and Tufford, Murray (Married)
    Dennison, Kathleen and Tufford, Murray (Married)
    Genealogical ResourceTextNewspaper  appeared in Grimsby Independent, 30 Aug 1945, p. 4. Date of Event: 22 Feb 1945     The marriage took place at Mathes Parade, Blackpool, Eng., on February 22nd, of Kathleen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.N. Dennison, Blackpool, to Corp. Murray Tufford, son of Charles and Mrs. Tufford of Beamsville. The happy young people are pictured above. "Monk" will be well remembered by hockey ...
    Genealogical ResourceTextNewspaper  appeared in Grimsby Independent, 30 Aug 1945, p. 4. Date of Event: 22 Feb 1945   The marriage took place at Mathes Parade, Blackpool, Eng., on February 22nd, of Kathleen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.N. Dennison, Blackpool, to Corp. Murray Tufford, son of Charles and …
    Grimsby Public Library
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