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- Postcard dated June 9th, 1944 from John M. Anderson (Jock Anderson)John M. Anderson was known as "Padre Jock." 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.John M. Anderson was known as "Padre Jock." 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
- Canadian army document certifying active service on the part of Private William Cook from 25 May 1943 to discharge date of 1 August 1946.......Oakville Museum
- Canadian army document for William Cook with stamp for date of discharge (1 August 1946).......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
- Document titled "Ocean-Going Vessels of World War II" from the WWII Radar Reunion held in Calgary 1996 (1 of 3).Collected by Alvin Duncan, a radar operator in the Royal Canadian Air Force.Collected by Alvin Duncan, a radar operator in the Royal Canadian Air Force.Oakville Museum
- Document titled "Ocean-Going Vessels of World War II" from the WWII Radar Reunion held in Calgary 1996 (2 of 3).Collected by Alvin Duncan, a radar operator in the Royal Canadian Air Force.Collected by Alvin Duncan, a radar operator in the Royal Canadian Air Force.Oakville Museum
- Document titled "Ocean-Going Vessels of World War II" from the WWII Radar Reunion held in Calgary 1996 (3 of 3).Collected by Alvin Duncan, a radar operator in the Royal Canadian Air Force.Collected by Alvin Duncan, a radar operator in the Royal Canadian Air Force.Oakville Museum
- Message to troops of the Allied Expeditionary Forces from Dwight D. Eisenhower, Supreme Commander Allied Expeditionary Forces, 6 June 1944.......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
- Newspaper clipping: Proclamation calling out men of certain age classes for medical examination and military trainingIn response to the war in Europe, Canada passed the National Resources Mobilization Act on 21 June 1940. With its passage the government was enabled to requisition the property and services of Canadians for home defence.In response to the war in Europe, Canada passed the National Resources Mobilization Act on 21 June 1940. With its passage the government was enabled to requisition the property and …Oakville Museum
- Canadian Army (Active) Discharge Certificate for Ivan Mavrinac, Royal Canadian Engineers, 17 November 1945......Oakville Museum
- Notice of Call for military training for Ivan Mavrinac, 4 April 1941......Oakville Museum
- Registration Certificate for Ivan Mavrinac, 30 August 1940......Oakville Museum
- Newspaper article: "Flying Officer Farr Navigator, Is Missing"Harry Farr, Flying Officer, was a navigator with #434 Bluenose Squadron. He was killed in action October 23, 1943, at the age of 28. Harry has no known grave. His name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England. He is commemorated on the Oakville Trafalgar …Harry Farr, Flying Officer, was a navigator with #434 Bluenose Squadron. He was killed in action October 23, 1943, at the age of 28. Harry has no known grave. His …Oakville Museum
- Telegram from Jimmie Gibb to Mrs. E. Gibb.......Oakville Museum
- Personal Message from General B.L. Montgomery, General, Eighth Army, to all troops, Sicily, September 1943.......Oakville Museum
- Seventh Victory Bond drive appeal, Second World War"I said to a man who stood at the gate of the year, 'Give me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown.' And he replied, 'Go out into the darkness and put your hand into the hand of God ..." Do you remember when His Majesty, King …"I said to a man who stood at the gate of the year, 'Give me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown.' And he replied, 'Go out …Oakville Museum
- First World War scroll commemorating Captain William Sinclair TuckCaptain William Sinclair Tuck was with the Canadian Field Artillery, 2nd Trench Mortar Battery, Canadian Divisional Ammunition Column. He was killed in action, October 30, 1916, and is buried in Courcelles Communal Cemetery.Captain William Sinclair Tuck was with the Canadian Field Artillery, 2nd Trench Mortar Battery, Canadian Divisional Ammunition Column. He was killed in action, October 30, 1916, and is buried in …Oakville Museum
- Circumstances of Death Report for Captain William Sinclair TuckCircumstances of Death Report Unit: 2nd Trench Mortar Battery Name: Tuck, W.S. Rank: Captain Date of Death: 30-10-16 Cause of Death: Killed in Action Detailed report of circumstances surrounding the death of this solider, (If "Died of Wounds" please report how wounds were received. "Returning from an inspection of trench …Circumstances of Death Report Unit: 2nd Trench Mortar Battery Name: Tuck, W.S. Rank: Captain Date of Death: 30-10-16 Cause of Death: Killed in Action Detailed report of circumstances surrounding the …Oakville Museum
- Certificate of Honour awarded to Paul Edgar Parkin by the citizens of Hamilton, Ontario for service in the Second World War.Certificates were issued to Hamilton military personnel by the city of Hamilton in April 1940. The certificates, signed by Mayor William Robert Morrison, were also issued as pocket-sized replicas to be carried by the soldiers. The replicas were designed to act as identification as well as serving as a binding …Certificates were issued to Hamilton military personnel by the city of Hamilton in April 1940. The certificates, signed by Mayor William Robert Morrison, were also issued as pocket-sized replicas to …Oakville Museum