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- Acknowledgement of parcel received from Westwood Soldiers' Circle
The Westwood Soldiers' Circle was formed in Oakville during the Second World War to communicate with and provide candies and cigarettes to Oakville servicemen overseas. The card from Corporal Roy Forbes acknowledges receipt of a package from the Westwood Soldiers' Circle sent to him at a German prisoner-of-war camp. Courtesy … The Westwood Soldiers' Circle was formed in Oakville during the Second World War to communicate with and provide candies and cigarettes to Oakville servicemen overseas. The card from Corporal Roy …Oakville Museum - Letter of thanks to Westwood Soldiers' Circle from W. Philip
The Westwood Soldiers' Circle was formed in Oakville during the Second World War to communicate with and provide candies and cigarettes to Oakville servicemen overseas. Courtesy Oakville Historical Society. The Westwood Soldiers' Circle was formed in Oakville during the Second World War to communicate with and provide candies and cigarettes to Oakville servicemen overseas. Courtesy Oakville Historical Society.Oakville Museum - Letter of thanks from Pt. Holbrook to Westwood Soldiers' Circle
The Westwood Soldiers' Circle was formed in Oakville during the Second World War to communicate with and provide candies and cigarettes to Oakville servicemen overseas. Courtesy Oakville Historical Society. The Westwood Soldiers' Circle was formed in Oakville during the Second World War to communicate with and provide candies and cigarettes to Oakville servicemen overseas. Courtesy Oakville Historical Society.Oakville Museum - Farmerettes in the Oakville region during the First World War
Courtesy Margaret Armstrong/Oakville Historical Society Courtesy Margaret Armstrong/Oakville Historical SocietyOakville 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 Tuck
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 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 - Grave of Captain William Sinclair Tuck
Captain William Sinclair Tuck of the 2nd Trench Mortar Battery was killed in action, October 30, 1916. Captain Tuck's body was interred at the military cemetery at Courcelles. He is mentioned in a despatch from General Sir Douglas Haig dated December 13, 1916, and published in the Second Supplement to … Captain William Sinclair Tuck of the 2nd Trench Mortar Battery was killed in action, October 30, 1916. Captain Tuck's body was interred at the military cemetery at Courcelles. He is …Oakville Museum - Circumstances of Death Report for Captain William Sinclair Tuck
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 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 - 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 - Newspaper clipping: Alvin and Irene Bumby's wedding announcement c. March 1943.
Alvin Bumby joined the Royal Canadian Signal Corps in Hamilton the first week after war broke out in 1939, and was overseas from 1939-1946. Irene Bumby worked "on relief" as a registered nurse in England from 1939-1944 and moved to Canada as a war bride in 1946. Alvin Bumby joined the Royal Canadian Signal Corps in Hamilton the first week after war broke out in 1939, and was overseas from 1939-1946. Irene Bumby worked "on relief" as …Oakville Museum - Canadian Army Discharge Certificate for James Coakley, May 9, 1946
James Coakley served with the Canadian Armoured Corps, 1941-1946 James Coakley served with the Canadian Armoured Corps, 1941-1946Oakville Museum - Military training for soldiers at Petawawa, Ontario, before being sent overseas
... ...Oakville Museum - Canadian soldiers in camp during advanced training before going overseas, Petawawa, Ontario, c. 1943.
... ...Oakville Museum - HMS Weston, Royal Navy sloop, Falmouth class, Second World War
Photo may have been taken by Alan G. Cutmore, formerly of Oakville, who served on board. Photo may have been taken by Alan G. Cutmore, formerly of Oakville, who served on board.Oakville Museum - On watch aboard the HMS Weston
HMS Weston, a Royal Navy sloop, Falmouth class, saw service in the Second World War. Photo may have been taken by Alan G. Cutmore, formerly of Oakville, who served on board. HMS Weston, a Royal Navy sloop, Falmouth class, saw service in the Second World War. Photo may have been taken by Alan G. Cutmore, formerly of Oakville, who served on …Oakville Museum - HMS Weston on convoy duty
HMS Weston, a Royal Navy sloop, Falmouth class, saw service in the Second World War. Photo may have been taken by Alan G. Cutmore, formerly of Oakville, who served on board. HMS Weston, a Royal Navy sloop, Falmouth class, saw service in the Second World War. Photo may have been taken by Alan G. Cutmore, formerly of Oakville, who served on …Oakville Museum - Practice parachuting, Helena, Montana
The picture is part of a collection of photographs depicting the training of William (Bill)Charles Cutmore. Cutmore volunteered for the Force and was with it from its mission in Kiska, Alaska, to its last mission in Menton, where he was killed in action, 1944. The picture is part of a collection of photographs depicting the training of William (Bill)Charles Cutmore. Cutmore volunteered for the Force and was with it from its mission in Kiska, …Oakville Museum - Newspaper article: Oakville Boy Receives Wings as Parachutist in Montana
William (Bill) Charles Cutmore volunteered for the First Special Service Force, a secret joint Canadian-American force nicknamed "The Devil's Brigade," which trained for paratrooping and sabotage missions behind enemy lines. Bill was with the Force from its mission in Kiska, Alaska, to its last mission in Menton, where he was … William (Bill) Charles Cutmore volunteered for the First Special Service Force, a secret joint Canadian-American force nicknamed "The Devil's Brigade," which trained for paratrooping and sabotage missions behind enemy lines. …Oakville Museum - Royal Canadian Air Force document acknowledging the radar station service of Alvin Duncan during the Second World War
Alvin Aberdeen Duncan was a Radar Operator in the Royal Air Force, "on loan" from the Royal Canadian Air Force. Originally a member of the Lorne Scots Rifle Regiment, Alvin trained as a Radar Operator following Winston Churchill's call to Ottawa to recruit Canadian men to learn this new technology. Alvin Aberdeen Duncan was a Radar Operator in the Royal Air Force, "on loan" from the Royal Canadian Air Force. Originally a member of the Lorne Scots Rifle Regiment, Alvin …Oakville Museum
