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- Year: 1940
- "Tommy Olmstead Honored" 1960
This newspaper article is about the family of Tommy Olmstead celebrating his visit home before departing for the East Coast for further military training. This newspaper article is about the family of Tommy Olmstead celebrating his visit home before departing for the East Coast for further military training.Huron Shores Museum - Library Renovations Entails Big Expense
This brief article discusses the expenses incurred with the renovation and relocation of the Blind River Library and how the Library Association appealed to the town for financial assistance. This brief article discusses the expenses incurred with the renovation and relocation of the Blind River Library and how the Library Association appealed to the town for financial assistance.Blind River Public Library - Why The Algoma Farmer Is Poor, Circa 1940
Algoma Advocate, Circa 1940 This is a humorous piece from The Algoma Advocate, date unknown. It describes why an Algoma Farmer is poor and provides a brief rundown on all the products that the farmer uses none of which are homegrown other than his dog. Algoma Advocate, Circa 1940 This is a humorous piece from The Algoma Advocate, date unknown. It describes why an Algoma Farmer is poor and provides a brief rundown on all the products that the …Huron Shores Museum - Oakville, Burlington seek greater power in county
Terry Wieland, Daily Journal Record, 30 Sept 1940 ... Terry Wieland, Daily Journal Record, 30 Sept 1940 ...Oakville Public Library - McNabb, W.J.G.
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Captain G.L. Skipworth enlisted in the Midland Regiment of the Royal Canadian Army on 8 August 1940. He has been stationed at Ottawa, St. John (NB), Niagara-on-the-Lake, Prince Rupert and Kingston. Captain G.L. Skipworth enlisted in the Midland Regiment of the Royal Canadian Army on 8 August 1940. He has been stationed at Ottawa, St. John (NB), Niagara-on-the-Lake, Prince Rupert and …Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Ovey, D.
Donald Ovey of Toronto enlisted in April 1940 with the Royal Canadian Engineers. He went overseas in September 1940. He was transferred to the anti-aircraft Regt in England. He was still serving in England as of November 1944. Donald Ovey of Toronto enlisted in April 1940 with the Royal Canadian Engineers. He went overseas in September 1940. He was transferred to the anti-aircraft Regt in England. He was …Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Shier, L.V.
Dr. L.V. Shier, whose home is at 215 Kent Street W., Lindsay, volunteered for service with the Canadian Army in World War II and entered the RCAMC on 22 October 1940. He held the rank of Captain and served at Lindsay, Ottawa, St. John (NB), Niagara District, Edmonton (AB), Rideau … Dr. L.V. Shier, whose home is at 215 Kent Street W., Lindsay, volunteered for service with the Canadian Army in World War II and entered the RCAMC on 22 October …Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Simpkins, C.
C 65601Cpl. Simkins, CliffordClifford Simpkins of Lindsay is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Simpkins whose home was 58 Ridout St. When both parents died when he was the age of 5, he went to live with his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Jos Ryall of Lindsay, R.R.2. He attended … C 65601Cpl. Simkins, CliffordClifford Simpkins of Lindsay is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Simpkins whose home was 58 Ridout St. When both parents died when he was the …Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Sisson, K.N.
Keith N. Sisson of West Guilford enlisted for service with the Canadian Army on 9 August 1940. He entered the ranks fo the 45th Regiment at Lindsay and had the rank of Private. Pte. Sisson trained at Lindsay, Ottawa, St. John, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Allenburg, Chippawa, Edmonton, Prince Rupert, Vancouver, and Kingston. … Keith N. Sisson of West Guilford enlisted for service with the Canadian Army on 9 August 1940. He entered the ranks fo the 45th Regiment at Lindsay and had the …Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Vickery, O.
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Corporal Murray R. Spear, C-53085, enlisted at Peterborough in June 1940 with the Glengarries and trained in Canada until 5 August 1941. He went overseas and was in England until he landed in France on D-Day. He was wounded in September and returned to an English hospital where he is … Corporal Murray R. Spear, C-53085, enlisted at Peterborough in June 1940 with the Glengarries and trained in Canada until 5 August 1941. He went overseas and was in England until …Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Spencer, R.R.
Roy Robertson Spencer, Lindsay, formerly of Kinmount, Ontario.Roy (Tiny) Spencer enlistedin April 1940 in the Canadian Army. His height (6’6”) may have been the factor that put him directly in the Provost Corps and he trained as Provost Police. He trained at Peterborough and at Camp Borden and went overseas … Roy Robertson Spencer, Lindsay, formerly of Kinmount, Ontario.Roy (Tiny) Spencer enlistedin April 1940 in the Canadian Army. His height (6’6”) may have been the factor that put him directly in …Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Tolmie, G.
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R. 143715Cpl. Wilfred Winn, RCAF, 1 S.F.T.S., Camp Borden.Joined Army in August 1940; transferred to Royal Air Force in October 1940, took training at Trenton, Debert, Toronto, and Assiniboine and Dafoe Saskatchewan. Spent several months at Gender bay Nfld. Then stationed at Camp Borden. R. 143715Cpl. Wilfred Winn, RCAF, 1 S.F.T.S., Camp Borden.Joined Army in August 1940; transferred to Royal Air Force in October 1940, took training at Trenton, Debert, Toronto, and Assiniboine and …Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Wilson, C.A.
Sqd. Ldr. Carl Albert Wilson enlisted in the RCAF on 07 June 1940. He received his training at Manning Pool, Eglinton, Malton. He received his Wings at Saskatoon. After completing an Instructor’s course at Trenton he was commissioned and posted to Uplands. He was promoted to Flying Officer. Served at … Sqd. Ldr. Carl Albert Wilson enlisted in the RCAF on 07 June 1940. He received his training at Manning Pool, Eglinton, Malton. He received his Wings at Saskatoon. After completing …Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Winn, E.
c 34173Pte. Ervin Winn19 Coy. CFCAF., Canadian Army Overseas. Joined army in June 1940. He trained at Kingston and Three Rivers (PQ). He went to Scotland in October of 1940. c 34173Pte. Ervin Winn19 Coy. CFCAF., Canadian Army Overseas. Joined army in June 1940. He trained at Kingston and Three Rivers (PQ). He went to Scotland in October of 1940.Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Wooldridge, J.F.
James Francis Wooldridge enlisted in the Hastings Prince Edward Regt on 11 March 1940 as a Private. He moved from Picton to Quebec and thence to Camp Borden while in Canada. He was sent overseas on 13 July 1940 and trained in the machine gun section. He transferred to the … James Francis Wooldridge enlisted in the Hastings Prince Edward Regt on 11 March 1940 as a Private. He moved from Picton to Quebec and thence to Camp Borden while in …Kawartha Lakes Public Library - Harding, G.
Rfm. Garth Douglas Harding enlisted with the Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada, 11 June 1940. After training at Camp Borden and Sussex (NB), he was sent to Newfoundland in August 1940, and to England in August 1941. He transferred to R.C.C.S. August 1941, and trained in the Signal Corps and … Rfm. Garth Douglas Harding enlisted with the Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada, 11 June 1940. After training at Camp Borden and Sussex (NB), he was sent to Newfoundland in August …Kawartha Lakes Public Library
