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  • Group of Soldiers at Camp, c.1917
    Group of Soldiers at Camp, c.1917
    Imagemystery       A black and white group portrait photograph of Canadian soldiers at a military camp in England. On the back is a message. The post card is not addressed. Apparently this post card was sent home by John Parker of Whitby to his wife.
    Imagemystery     A black and white group portrait photograph of Canadian soldiers at a military camp in England. On the back is a message. The post card is not addressed. Apparently this …
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  • Captain Robert John Gunn Dow, 1917
    Captain Robert John Gunn Dow, 1917
    Image       John Gunn Dow was the son of Whitby lawyer John Ball Dow. He studied and practised law. After the death of his father in 1910, John Gunn Dow moved with his widowed mother to Edmonton, Alberta. He enlisted with the 151st Battalion and served in England and France.
    Image     John Gunn Dow was the son of Whitby lawyer John Ball Dow. He studied and practised law. After the death of his father in 1910, John Gunn Dow moved with …
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  • Mrs. John Tait Mathison with socks she knitted for soldiers, c.1915-1918
    Mrs. John Tait Mathison with socks she knitted for soldiers, c.1915-1918
    Image       Mrs. John Tait Mathison received a card of honor for knitting 100 pairs of socks.
    Image     Mrs. John Tait Mathison received a card of honor for knitting 100 pairs of socks.
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  • Group Portrait of Jack Connor, Harry Pellow, Nat Neill and an unidentified soldier from Port Hope, August 1916
    Group Portrait of Jack Connor, Harry Pellow, Nat Neill and an unidentified soldier from Port Hope, August 1916
    Image       A black and white photograph of Jack Connor, Harry Pellow, Nat Neill and an unidentified soldier from Port Hope. This photograph was taken at Folkestone, England. Jack Connor and Harry Pellow are in the back row. Nat Neill is in the front row. Jack Connor, Harry Pellow, Nat Neill were …
    Image     A black and white photograph of Jack Connor, Harry Pellow, Nat Neill and an unidentified soldier from Port Hope. This photograph was taken at Folkestone, England. Jack Connor and Harry …
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  • Portrait Photograph of Charles Henry Wigston, c.1916
    Portrait Photograph of Charles Henry Wigston, c.1916
    Image       Private Charles Henry Wigton (189701918) was born on October 10, 1897 at Portage La Prairie, Manitoba and came to Whitby as a child. He went overseas in the First World War with the 59th Battalion of Cornwall and was later in the 24th Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force. He …
    Image     Private Charles Henry Wigton (189701918) was born on October 10, 1897 at Portage La Prairie, Manitoba and came to Whitby as a child. He went overseas in the First World …
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  • Portrait Photograph of Michael Fallon, c.1918
    Portrait Photograph of Michael Fallon, c.1918
    Imagecomment       Michael Fallon was born at Whitby in 1888. He enlisted with the 75th Battalion in Barrie in 1916. He was killed in action in France on August 17, 1918. He was a son of John and Sophie Fallon.
    Imagecomment     Michael Fallon was born at Whitby in 1888. He enlisted with the 75th Battalion in Barrie in 1916. He was killed in action in France on August 17, 1918. He …
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  • Gordon Algernon Vanstone, 1915
    Gordon Algernon Vanstone, 1915
    Image       Gordon Algernon Vanstone, son of Enoch Ernest Vanstone and Martha Jane Hobbs was born in Pickering Township in 1896. He went overseas with the 116th Battalion and was drafted into the 2nd Battalion in France. He was killed in action near Lillers, France on July 30, 1917 and is buried …
    Image     Gordon Algernon Vanstone, son of Enoch Ernest Vanstone and Martha Jane Hobbs was born in Pickering Township in 1896. He went overseas with the 116th Battalion and was drafted into …
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  • Unidentified Soldiers, c.1917
    Unidentified Soldiers, c.1917
    Imagecomment       Thomas Porter was born in Reach Township on 1 January 1898 and died at Brooklin on 10 January 1974. He is buried at Groveside Cemetery, Brooklin.
    Imagecomment     Thomas Porter was born in Reach Township on 1 January 1898 and died at Brooklin on 10 January 1974. He is buried at Groveside Cemetery, Brooklin.
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  • Unidentified Soldiers, c.1917
    Unidentified Soldiers, c.1917
    Image       Thomas Porter was born in Reach Township on 1 January 1898 and died at Brooklin on 10 January 1974. He is buried at Groveside Cemetery, Brooklin.
    Image     Thomas Porter was born in Reach Township on 1 January 1898 and died at Brooklin on 10 January 1974. He is buried at Groveside Cemetery, Brooklin.
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  • Morning Parade, Swedish Drill, 182nd O.S. Battalion, Whitby
    Morning Parade, Swedish Drill, 182nd O.S. Battalion, Whitby
    Image       A black and white photograph of soldiers performing "Swedish Drill" at Heydenshore Park during the morning parade.
    Image     A black and white photograph of soldiers performing "Swedish Drill" at Heydenshore Park during the morning parade.
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  • Soldiers of the 182nd Battalion Bathing at Heydenshore Park, 1916
    Soldiers of the 182nd Battalion Bathing at Heydenshore Park, 1916
    Imagemystery       A black and white photograph of members of the 182nd Battalion swimming at Heydenshore Park.
    Imagemystery     A black and white photograph of members of the 182nd Battalion swimming at Heydenshore Park.
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  • Balancing Exercise with Swedish Drill, 182nd Battalion, 1916
    Balancing Exercise with Swedish Drill, 182nd Battalion, 1916
    Imagemystery       A black and white group portrait photograph of members of the 182nd Battalion Band performing a balancing exercise as part of a Swedish Drill.
    Imagemystery     A black and white group portrait photograph of members of the 182nd Battalion Band performing a balancing exercise as part of a Swedish Drill.
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  • Portrait Photograph of Norman George Bailey, c.1917
    Portrait Photograph of Norman George Bailey, c.1917
    Imagecomment       Norman George Bailey was born at Brooklin on September 16, 1889, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bailey. He enlisted in the 116th Battalion of Ontario County in 1916 and was killed in action on May 3, 1917 at Hill 60, Vimy Ridge, France.
    Imagecomment     Norman George Bailey was born at Brooklin on September 16, 1889, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bailey. He enlisted in the 116th Battalion of Ontario County in 1916 and …
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  • Portrait Photograph of Lieutenant Frank A. MacGrotty, c.1917
    Portrait Photograph of Lieutenant Frank A. MacGrotty, c.1917
    Image       Frank A MacGrotty was the son of Whitby Police Chief Charles F. MacGrotty. Frank MacGrotty enlisted in the 116th Ontario County Battalion and went overseas as a Sergeant. He led his platoon to a first prize in Musketry at a contest in England. He died of wounds at a dressing …
    Image     Frank A MacGrotty was the son of Whitby Police Chief Charles F. MacGrotty. Frank MacGrotty enlisted in the 116th Ontario County Battalion and went overseas as a Sergeant. He led …
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  • Truck presented to 182nd Overseas Battalion by the citizens of Mara Township, c.1916
    Truck presented to 182nd Overseas Battalion by the citizens of Mara Township, c.1916
    Imagemystery       The door on the drivers side of the truck says: "Ontario County 182nd O.S. Battalion C.E.F".
    Imagemystery     The door on the drivers side of the truck says: "Ontario County 182nd O.S. Battalion C.E.F".
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  • Physical Drill, Pyramid Building, 182nd Battalion at Heydenshore Park, 1916
    Physical Drill, Pyramid Building, 182nd Battalion at Heydenshore Park, 1916
    Imagemystery       A black and white group portrait photograph of members of the 182nd Battalion Band building a human pyramid at Heydenshore Park.
    Imagemystery     A black and white group portrait photograph of members of the 182nd Battalion Band building a human pyramid at Heydenshore Park.
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  • Vaulting the Horse, 182nd O.S. Battalion, Whitby, 1916
    Vaulting the Horse, 182nd O.S. Battalion, Whitby, 1916
    Imagemystery       A black and white group photograph of a member of the 182nd Battalion vaulting the horse at Heydenshore Park.
    Imagemystery     A black and white group photograph of a member of the 182nd Battalion vaulting the horse at Heydenshore Park.
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  • Members of 182nd Battalion in front of Armouries, 1916
    Members of 182nd Battalion in front of Armouries, 1916
    Imagemystery       The 34th Regiment Armories was located at 105 Dundas Street East on the south side between Brock Street and Green Street.
    Imagemystery     The 34th Regiment Armories was located at 105 Dundas Street East on the south side between Brock Street and Green Street.
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  • Unidentified Soldier, c.1916
    Unidentified Soldier, c.1916
    Image       Black and white photograph showing an unidentified soldier. He is possible part of the 182nd Ontario County Battalion.
    Image     Black and white photograph showing an unidentified soldier. He is possible part of the 182nd Ontario County Battalion.
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