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- Field Exercise, Evolutions of Infantry, Rifle Exercises and Musketry Instruction, 1870, Pocket Edition, By Authority
This pocket edition handbook contains a set of instructions for the training of infantry. It was published in 1871, from instructions officially approved in 1870. The first part of the book contains the field exercise; it also contains an appendix of several hundred pages containing rifle exercises and musketry instruction. … This pocket edition handbook contains a set of instructions for the training of infantry. It was published in 1871, from instructions officially approved in 1870. The first part of the …County of Brant Public Library - Statutory Provisions, Regulations and Orders for the Militia of the Dominion of Canada, 1887
This pocket handbook contains the legal regulations and orders for the Militia of the Dominion of Canada, as approved in the year 1887. This book was provided by Richard Shaver from his personal collection. This pocket handbook contains the legal regulations and orders for the Militia of the Dominion of Canada, as approved in the year 1887. This book was provided by Richard Shaver …County of Brant Public Library - Farm Implements of Burford Township
... ...County of Brant Public Library - War of 1812
The County of Brant played a significant part in the War of 1812. The Battle of Malcolm's Mills, the final land battle during the war, was fought near Oakland Township. The material in this collection describes some of our County's history during this period. The County of Brant played a significant part in the War of 1812. The Battle of Malcolm's Mills, the final land battle during the war, was fought near Oakland Township. …County of Brant Public Library - Canada's WWI Boy Soldiers: The Story of the Young Soldiers' Battalion
Acting Lance Corporal John (Jack) Henry Foster Babcock, (1900-2010) is remembered as Canada’s last known surviving veteran of WWI. Babcock, who enlisted at 15 years of age, was the last link to the 640,000 Canadian men and women who served in the First World War. As a member of the … Acting Lance Corporal John (Jack) Henry Foster Babcock, (1900-2010) is remembered as Canada’s last known surviving veteran of WWI. Babcock, who enlisted at 15 years of age, was the last …County of Brant Public Library - Dr. Courtland Casimer Fissette and Brantford Home
Courtland Casimir Fissette was born on 4 June 1875 to Thomas and Mary J. [Oversholt] Fissette in Nanticoke, Haldimand County. The French Canadian family lived in Walpole, Haldimand when Courtland was a child, and moved to Brantford during his teenage years. He married Anna Margaret Wisner (born 6 November 1876) … Courtland Casimir Fissette was born on 4 June 1875 to Thomas and Mary J. [Oversholt] Fissette in Nanticoke, Haldimand County. The French Canadian family lived in Walpole, Haldimand when Courtland …County of Brant Public Library - Camp 20: The History of Brantford's Second World War Military Training Centre 1940-1946
The History of Brantford’s Second World War Military Training Centre 1940-1946. It must have been an exciting time at camps like Camp 20. Young men—some very inexperienced, just off the farm—were required to attend military camp with such a wide variety of other people. A whole new world of personalities, … The History of Brantford’s Second World War Military Training Centre 1940-1946. It must have been an exciting time at camps like Camp 20. Young men—some very inexperienced, just off the …County of Brant Public Library - Wings above the Skyline: The Story of No. 5 Service Flying Training School, Brantford, Ontario, Canada, 1940-1944
When WWII began there was a great need for trained aircrew to fight the enemy. A Plan, the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, was created that built a massive system of air training facilities across Canada. As one part of this enormous plan Brantford, Ontario became an Air Station training … When WWII began there was a great need for trained aircrew to fight the enemy. A Plan, the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, was created that built a massive system …County of Brant Public Library - Joseph "Joe" Bialas
Joseph “Joe” Bialas was born in 1923 or 1924 to John and Katherine (Serdersky) Bialas. He was the second youngest son, with John Joseph being the eldest son, and Frank the youngest. There were also two daughters in the family, Alice and Mary. During the Second World War, he served … Joseph “Joe” Bialas was born in 1923 or 1924 to John and Katherine (Serdersky) Bialas. He was the second youngest son, with John Joseph being the eldest son, and Frank …County of Brant Public Library - John Dancavitch
John Dancavitch, the son of Alex and Norah, was born on 3 November 1921 in Brantford, Ontario. The family moved away from the city while John was a child, although returned when he was fourteen years old. He worked on a farm, then for a year at the Cox-Brook grocery … John Dancavitch, the son of Alex and Norah, was born on 3 November 1921 in Brantford, Ontario. The family moved away from the city while John was a child, although …County of Brant Public Library - Charles Strange Perley
1. Major R. Cuthbertson Muir, The Early Political and Military History of Burford (Quebec: La Cie d'imprimerie commerciale, 1913), 92. 2. F. Douglas Reville, The History of the County of Brant, Volume I (Brantford: The Hurley Printing Company, 1920), 302; Roger Sharpe, The Martial Spirit: A History of the Sedentary … 1. Major R. Cuthbertson Muir, The Early Political and Military History of Burford (Quebec: La Cie d'imprimerie commerciale, 1913), 92. 2. F. Douglas Reville, The History of the County of …County of Brant Public Library - Certificates of Military Instruction, Register of Artillery and Gunnery Certificates, Vol 1: 1869 - 1905
The Schools of Military Instruction were established in Toronto and Quebec by a Military General Order on 25 February 1864 in order to train Militia officers and candidates for Militia commissions “in a knowledge of their military duties, drill and discipline.” All field officers and adjutants were required to earn … The Schools of Military Instruction were established in Toronto and Quebec by a Military General Order on 25 February 1864 in order to train Militia officers and candidates for Militia …County of Brant Public Library - George Wray Crumback
World War I Military service records of George Wray Crumback. The son of Joseph Merrit and Mary Melissa “Minnie” (McEwan), George was born on 21 November 1896 in Oakland, Brant. He enlisted as a private in Canadian Expeditionary Force in Brantford on 15 November 1917 just before to his twenty-first … World War I Military service records of George Wray Crumback. The son of Joseph Merrit and Mary Melissa “Minnie” (McEwan), George was born on 21 November 1896 in Oakland, Brant. …County of Brant Public Library - Gilbert Wiggins French
Gilbert Wiggins French was born in New Brunswick on 26 May 1843. By the time of the 1851 Census, the family had moved to Burford, Brant County. Single at the age of 26, on 2 May 1870 in Toronto, Ontario, Gilbert enrolled in the Active Militia Corps for the Province … Gilbert Wiggins French was born in New Brunswick on 26 May 1843. By the time of the 1851 Census, the family had moved to Burford, Brant County. Single at the …County of Brant Public Library - Airgraph, John Bialas to Mary Dancavitch, 19 February 1943
John Joseph Bialas, the eldest son of John and Katherine (Serdersky) Bialas, was born on 7 May 1921 in Brantford, Ontario. He attended St. Basil’s Separate School and was a member of the St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church. He was one of Brantford’s best known young hockey players, … John Joseph Bialas, the eldest son of John and Katherine (Serdersky) Bialas, was born on 7 May 1921 in Brantford, Ontario. He attended St. Basil’s Separate School and was a …County of Brant Public Library - Letter, John Bialas to Mary Dancavitch, 1 February 1943
John Joseph Bialas, the eldest son of John and Katherine (Serdersky) Bialas, was born on 7 May 1921 in Brantford, Ontario. He attended St. Basil’s Separate School and was a member of the St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church. He was one of Brantford’s best known young hockey players, … John Joseph Bialas, the eldest son of John and Katherine (Serdersky) Bialas, was born on 7 May 1921 in Brantford, Ontario. He attended St. Basil’s Separate School and was a …County of Brant Public Library - Letter, Joseph "Joe" Bialas to Mary Dancavitch, 25 June 1943
Joseph “Joe” Bialas was born in 1923 or 1924 to John and Katherine (Serdersky) Bialas. He was the second youngest son, with John Joseph being the eldest son, and Frank the youngest. There were also two daughters in the family, Alice and Mary. During the Second World War, he served … Joseph “Joe” Bialas was born in 1923 or 1924 to John and Katherine (Serdersky) Bialas. He was the second youngest son, with John Joseph being the eldest son, and Frank …County of Brant Public Library - 56th Field Artillery Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery 150th Anniversary Parade, 24 September 2016
A collection of colour photographs taken by Allana McDougall during the 56th Field Artillery Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery 150th Anniversary Freedom of the City Parade. Hosted by Brantford City Hall, the event took place on 24 September 2016. Consisting of a parade and ceremony, the march began at 1 p.m. … A collection of colour photographs taken by Allana McDougall during the 56th Field Artillery Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery 150th Anniversary Freedom of the City Parade. Hosted by Brantford City Hall, …County of Brant Public Library - Roy Harris Osborn
Roy Harris Osborn was the ninth of ten children of William and Helen Osborn, born in 1918 or 1919. The family lived at 73 Allenby Avenue, Brantford, Ontario, and they are descendants of the Turtle Clan Mohawks. He attended Bellview School and the Collegiate Institute and Vocational School, both in … Roy Harris Osborn was the ninth of ten children of William and Helen Osborn, born in 1918 or 1919. The family lived at 73 Allenby Avenue, Brantford, Ontario, and they …County of Brant Public Library - Staff, England 1917
Courtland Casimir Fissette was born on 4 June 1875 to Thomas and Mary J. [Oversholt] Fissette in Nanticoke, Haldimand County. The French Canadian family lived in Walpole, Haldimand when Courtland was a child, and moved to Brantford during his teenage years. He married Anna Margaret Wisner (born 6 November 1876) … Courtland Casimir Fissette was born on 4 June 1875 to Thomas and Mary J. [Oversholt] Fissette in Nanticoke, Haldimand County. The French Canadian family lived in Walpole, Haldimand when Courtland …County of Brant Public Library
