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- Oakville Boys in Canadian ArmyThe Oakville Boys in the Canadian army in attendance at the “Sports Parade” during the Italian Campaign in WWII. Back row left to right, Frank McCraney Jr., Jim Steed, Harold Byers and brother Grant Hughes wearing a 48th Highlander tam. Front row left is Albert Brown who had a prominent …The Oakville Boys in the Canadian army in attendance at the “Sports Parade” during the Italian Campaign in WWII. Back row left to right, Frank McCraney Jr., Jim Steed, Harold …Oakville Public Library
- Grave Stone of Veteran Frank HarrisBob Hughes visiting Frank Harris' tombstone located in the Canadian Cemetery in Nolton, Netherlands. Frank Harris died in Holland in the closing days of the war with the 48th Highlanders.Bob Hughes visiting Frank Harris' tombstone located in the Canadian Cemetery in Nolton, Netherlands. Frank Harris died in Holland in the closing days of the war with the 48th Highlanders.Oakville Public Library
- WWII AircraftJim Hughes with his deHavilland Mosquito aircraft after a nighttime raid in Europe during WWII.Jim Hughes with his deHavilland Mosquito aircraft after a nighttime raid in Europe during WWII.Oakville Public Library
- Margaret HughesMargaret Hughes in the uniform of the Canadian Women’s Army Corp where she served as driver in Washington D.C.Margaret Hughes in the uniform of the Canadian Women’s Army Corp where she served as driver in Washington D.C.Oakville Public Library
- Old Post Office Museum and Thomas HouseA photograph of the Old Post office Museum and Thomas house, which were relocated to Lakeside Part and restored.A photograph of the Old Post office Museum and Thomas house, which were relocated to Lakeside Part and restored.Oakville Public Library
- Centennial FireworksFirework display in Oakville during its Centennial year celebration.Firework display in Oakville during its Centennial year celebration.Oakville Public Library
- Centennial FireworksFirework display celebrating Oakville's Centennial birthday.Firework display celebrating Oakville's Centennial birthday.Oakville Public Library
- Centennial FireworksFirework display during Oakville's Centennial celebration.Firework display during Oakville's Centennial celebration.Oakville Public Library
- Oakville Civic Holiday Celebration '78Marching bands gather in an Oakville Football field.Marching bands gather in an Oakville Football field.Oakville Public Library
- Classic Car ShowA classic car on display.A classic car on display.Oakville Public Library
- The Lorne Scots Military BandThe Lorne Scots band playing for the crowd at the 1978 Oakville Civic Holiday Celebration.The Lorne Scots band playing for the crowd at the 1978 Oakville Civic Holiday Celebration.Oakville Public Library
- Archery PracticeChildren practicing archery at the Sports activity center.Children practicing archery at the Sports activity center.Oakville Public Library
- 5th Anniversary of the Senior's CenterThe Senior Center's choir singing at it's birthday celebration.The Senior Center's choir singing at it's birthday celebration.Oakville Public Library
- Geoffrey SmithIn this interview, Geoffrey Smith talks about his experiences working in the navy and operating sonar equipment as an Anti-Submarine Detection and Investigation Officer. He describes how he ended up in this specialized division formed by Britain after World War I in order to more effectively hunt submarines. Geoffrey goes …In this interview, Geoffrey Smith talks about his experiences working in the navy and operating sonar equipment as an Anti-Submarine Detection and Investigation Officer. He describes how he ended up …Oakville Public Library
- Alan John CutmoreIn this interview, Alan John Cutmore talks about his experiences in the Canadian navy. In 1938, Alan and his family moved to Oakville from Toronto. He was seventeen. He and his brother went into the service in 1942. In June of that year he went to Halifax for training in …In this interview, Alan John Cutmore talks about his experiences in the Canadian navy. In 1938, Alan and his family moved to Oakville from Toronto. He was seventeen. He and …Oakville Public Library
- Bernard W. RichIn this interview, Bernard Rich speaks about his experiences as a pilot during the Second World War. Bernard explains that he joined the airforce when he was 19 years old because he couldn’t find work in Quebec City with him being so close to the draft age. After working as …In this interview, Bernard Rich speaks about his experiences as a pilot during the Second World War. Bernard explains that he joined the airforce when he was 19 years old …Oakville Public Library
- Bill ShieldsIn this interview, Bill Shields talks about signing up with the Royal Canadian Navy and being torpedoed while serving in March 1945. Bill went to Hamilton to join the navy and trained there for six weeks before being sent to Nova Scotia and then overseas to Scotland. In Scotland, he …In this interview, Bill Shields talks about signing up with the Royal Canadian Navy and being torpedoed while serving in March 1945. Bill went to Hamilton to join the navy …Oakville Public Library
- David SenstIn this interview, David Senst speaks about his involvement prior to and in World War II. David joined the army back in 1937 and was actually in Norway for some time when Russia was threatening Finland. He was present at the defence of Calais, while 250,000 British troops were trying …In this interview, David Senst speaks about his involvement prior to and in World War II. David joined the army back in 1937 and was actually in Norway for some …Oakville Public Library
- Donald LeaverIn this interview, Donald Leaver tells about his experience as an officer during World War II. Donald joined the militia in 1940 with the Lorne Scots and trained in Niagara. Wanting to get into the war and see some action, he took his tests to become an officer in Toronto …In this interview, Donald Leaver tells about his experience as an officer during World War II. Donald joined the militia in 1940 with the Lorne Scots and trained in Niagara. …Oakville Public Library
- Frank WaywellIn this interview, Frank Waywell talks about his involvement in the war effort before, during and after World War II. Frank first started in the Royal Army Medical Corps but then felt compelled to join the air force once he saw the severity of the war. He talks about his …In this interview, Frank Waywell talks about his involvement in the war effort before, during and after World War II. Frank first started in the Royal Army Medical Corps but …Oakville Public Library