Results
We found 446 matching items.
- Lorne Scots training camp, 1942, Niagara-on-the-Lake (1 of 3)......Oakville Museum
- Lorne Scots training camp, 1942, Niagara-on-the-Lake (2 of 3)......Oakville Museum
- Lorne Scots training camp, 1942, Niagara-on-the-Lake (3 of 3)......Oakville Museum
- Newspaper article "A Group of Oakville Boys taken at a Canadian Army sports meet" Top row (left to right): Frank McCraney, James Steed, Harold Byers, Grant Hughes; Bottom row (left to right): Aaron Brown, Gerry Kress, Norman FlaxmanThe Oakville soldiers identified in the Oakville Record Star newspaper caption differ. The information used for this record originates with Frank McCraney, who donated the clipping and appears in the photo.The Oakville soldiers identified in the Oakville Record Star newspaper caption differ. The information used for this record originates with Frank McCraney, who donated the clipping and appears in the …Oakville Museum
- Oakville-Trafalgar Civil Guards parade on Colborne Street c. 1943The Oakville-Trafalgar Civil Guard was formed in June 1940 under the command of Major James A. Gairdner. The uniforms were paid for by subscription and comprised crimson berets, khaki jackets, and purple armbands. Enrolment was enthusiastic with an estimated 500 men signing on in a two-hour period, the Toronto Daily …The Oakville-Trafalgar Civil Guard was formed in June 1940 under the command of Major James A. Gairdner. The uniforms were paid for by subscription and comprised crimson berets, khaki jackets, …Oakville Museum
- Ken Chambers with air crew.From left to right: Frank Graham, Ken Chambers, John Upward, and Stan CodyKen Chambers served as a Flying Officer with the Royal Canadian Air Force, initially as a mechanic then as a pilot, from 1940 to 1945.Ken Chambers served as a Flying Officer with the Royal Canadian Air Force, initially as a mechanic then as a pilot, from 1940 to 1945.Oakville Museum
- Newspaper article describing the sinking of the H.M.C.S. Trentonian by German U-boatNewspaper clipping describing the sinking of the H.M.C.S. Trentonian, a Royal Canadian Navy corvette, off the French coast.Newspaper clipping describing the sinking of the H.M.C.S. Trentonian, a Royal Canadian Navy corvette, off the French coast.Oakville Museum
- Acknowledgement of parcel received from Westwood Soldiers' CircleThe 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. PhilipThe 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' CircleThe 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 WarCourtesy Margaret Armstrong/Oakville Historical SocietyCourtesy Margaret Armstrong/Oakville Historical SocietyOakville Museum
- Decorated car in the Victory Celebration ParadePhoto #528 from the Oakville Historical Society CollectionPhoto #528 from the Oakville Historical Society CollectionOakville Museum
- Victory Celebration Parade on Colborne StreetPhoto #530 from the Oakville Historical Society Collection.Photo #530 from the Oakville Historical Society Collection.Oakville Museum
- Boaters on Sixteen near Harbour Ticket Office during Victory CelebrationPart of the Victory Celebration Parade series of photographs. Photo #529 in the Oakville Historical Society collection.Part of the Victory Celebration Parade series of photographs. Photo #529 in the Oakville Historical Society collection.Oakville Museum
- Victory Celebrations: Decorated group of people.Photo #499 from the Oakville Historical Society Collection.Photo #499 from the Oakville Historical Society Collection.Oakville Museum
- Victory Celebration Parade: Decorated tractorPhoto #500 from the Oakville Historical Society Collection.Photo #500 from the Oakville Historical Society Collection.Oakville Museum
- Victory Celebrations: Trafalgar Fairgrounds Boxing MatchPhoto #527 in the Oakville Historical Society Collection.Photo #527 in the Oakville Historical Society Collection.Oakville Museum
- Victory Celebrations: Welcome to Troops on Colborne StreetPhoto #521 from the Oakville Historical Society Collection.Photo #521 from the Oakville Historical Society Collection.Oakville Museum
- Remembrance Day 2005, George's Square, OakvilleFrom right to left standing between Lorne Scots personnel are Major Rolf Guenther (Salvation Army); Douglas Bramer (Legion Padre); Bill Shields, saluting (Poppy Chairman, The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 114); Mark Andrews, saluting (President, The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 114); Shirley Stacey, saluting (Vice President, The Royal Canadian Legion Branch …From right to left standing between Lorne Scots personnel are Major Rolf Guenther (Salvation Army); Douglas Bramer (Legion Padre); Bill Shields, saluting (Poppy Chairman, The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 114); …Oakville Museum
- First World War scene showing Arras Cathedral, FranceThis picture, possibly from the Canadian Department of National Defence Collection now at the National Library and Archives Canada, was found behind the walls of a house on Navy Street in Oakville.This picture, possibly from the Canadian Department of National Defence Collection now at the National Library and Archives Canada, was found behind the walls of a house on Navy Street …Oakville Museum