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Groups: Oakville at War- Groups: Lorne Scots Shadows of War collection
- Year: 1943
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- Lieutenants Donald Leaver (right) and Arthur Kemp (left) with the Lorne Scots, in England, 1943.
Arthur Kemp, from Burlington, became the Honorary Colonel, Lorne Scots. Donald Elmore Leaver served as infantry reinforcment officer. He joined the Algonquin Regiment and fought as a platoon commander in France, Belgium, and Holland. He was wounded in Holland in 1944. Arthur Kemp, from Burlington, became the Honorary Colonel, Lorne Scots. Donald Elmore Leaver served as infantry reinforcment officer. He joined the Algonquin Regiment and fought as a platoon commander in …Oakville Museum - Roy Kelley
Notes written by Roy Kelley accompanying this photograph are as follows: "Served with the Lorne Rifle Scottish Militia and obtained the rank of Sergeant in 1936. In 1940 he received his commission and was the platoon officer for Milton Area. He went overseas with the main body of the Lorne … Notes written by Roy Kelley accompanying this photograph are as follows: "Served with the Lorne Rifle Scottish Militia and obtained the rank of Sergeant in 1936. In 1940 he received …Oakville Museum - Oakville-Trafalgar Civil Guards parade on Colborne Street c. 1943
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, 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 - 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 - 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 - Royal Canadian Artillery personnel fire a 25-pounder at enemy positions in Nissoria, Sicily, 1943. Gunner Jim Gibb is centre right of the gun.
"Jimmie" William James Andrew Gibb was a Gunner for the Second Canadian Field Regiment of the Royal Canadian Artillery, First Division. He served in Italy 1943-1945. Photo is also in photo collection of Library and Archives Canada (PA151748). "Jimmie" William James Andrew Gibb was a Gunner for the Second Canadian Field Regiment of the Royal Canadian Artillery, First Division. He served in Italy 1943-1945. Photo is also in …Oakville Museum - Oakville-Trafalgar Civil Guard parade on Allan Street c. 1943
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, 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 - Canadian Women's Army Corps marching in a Victory Loan Parade, 2 May 1943, Montreal.
Corporal Joy Dunham (later Sergeant Smith), CWAC, participated in the parade. Corporal Joy Dunham (later Sergeant Smith), CWAC, participated in the parade.Oakville Museum - Personal Message from General B.L. Montgomery, General, Eighth Army, to all troops, Sicily, September 1943.
... ...Oakville Museum - Newspaper article: "Flying Officer Farr Navigator, Is Missing"
Harry Farr, Flying Officer, was a navigator with #434 Bluenose Squadron. He was killed in action October 23, 1943, at the age of 28. Harry has no known grave. His name is inscribed on the Runnymede War Memorial, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey, England. He is commemorated on the Oakville Trafalgar … Harry Farr, Flying Officer, was a navigator with #434 Bluenose Squadron. He was killed in action October 23, 1943, at the age of 28. Harry has no known grave. His …Oakville Museum - Notification of Selection for Appointment to Commissioned Ranks for Ken Chambers
Ken Chambers was a Flying Officer with the Royal Canadian Air Force. He served initially as a mechanic then as a pilot, from 1940 to 1945. Ken Chambers was a Flying Officer with the Royal Canadian Air Force. He served initially as a mechanic then as a pilot, from 1940 to 1945.Oakville Museum - Alvin and Irene Bumby on their wedding day in England, March 16, 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 - William and Margaret Sinclair on their wedding day in Surrey, England, 1943
The Sinclairs met in Surrey, England, during the war, and married there. Margaret came to live in Canada in May 1946 after William returned home from the war in January 1946. The Sinclairs met in Surrey, England, during the war, and married there. Margaret came to live in Canada in May 1946 after William returned home from the war in January …Oakville Museum - Joy (Dunham) Smith
Corporal Dunham later became Sergeant Smith after her marriage in 1944 to Geoffrey Smith in Halifax. She served with the Canadian Women's Army Corps in Quebec and Newfoundland. Corporal Dunham later became Sergeant Smith after her marriage in 1944 to Geoffrey Smith in Halifax. She served with the Canadian Women's Army Corps in Quebec and Newfoundland.Oakville Museum - William Grammell
Sergeant in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Served as a tailor a the #1 Equipment Deport in Toronto. During World War I, Grammell served as a Corporal in the 15th London Regiment (British Army) from 1914 to 1918, and was twice wounded. Sergeant in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Served as a tailor a the #1 Equipment Deport in Toronto. During World War I, Grammell served as a Corporal in the 15th …Oakville Museum - Lt. Roy Kelley (far left), Royal Guard Commander for the Faisal brothers' visit to England from Saudi Arabia, 1943
Sergeant Harry Heath of Oakville is on the far right. Sergeant Harry Heath of Oakville is on the far right.Oakville Museum
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