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- 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
- Seventh Victory Bond drive appeal, Second World War"I said to a man who stood at the gate of the year, 'Give me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown.' And he replied, 'Go out into the darkness and put your hand into the hand of God ..." Do you remember when His Majesty, King …"I said to a man who stood at the gate of the year, 'Give me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown.' And he replied, 'Go out …Oakville Museum
- First World War scroll commemorating Captain William Sinclair TuckCaptain William Sinclair Tuck was with the Canadian Field Artillery, 2nd Trench Mortar Battery, Canadian Divisional Ammunition Column. He was killed in action, October 30, 1916, and is buried in Courcelles Communal Cemetery.Captain William Sinclair Tuck was with the Canadian Field Artillery, 2nd Trench Mortar Battery, Canadian Divisional Ammunition Column. He was killed in action, October 30, 1916, and is buried in …Oakville Museum
- Circumstances of Death Report for Captain William Sinclair TuckCircumstances of Death Report Unit: 2nd Trench Mortar Battery Name: Tuck, W.S. Rank: Captain Date of Death: 30-10-16 Cause of Death: Killed in Action Detailed report of circumstances surrounding the death of this solider, (If "Died of Wounds" please report how wounds were received. "Returning from an inspection of trench …Circumstances of Death Report Unit: 2nd Trench Mortar Battery Name: Tuck, W.S. Rank: Captain Date of Death: 30-10-16 Cause of Death: Killed in Action Detailed report of circumstances surrounding the …Oakville Museum
- Newspaper article: Oakville Boy Receives Wings as Parachutist in MontanaWilliam (Bill) Charles Cutmore volunteered for the First Special Service Force, a secret joint Canadian-American force nicknamed "The Devil's Brigade," which trained for paratrooping and sabotage missions behind enemy lines. Bill was with the Force from its mission in Kiska, Alaska, to its last mission in Menton, where he was …William (Bill) Charles Cutmore volunteered for the First Special Service Force, a secret joint Canadian-American force nicknamed "The Devil's Brigade," which trained for paratrooping and sabotage missions behind enemy lines. …Oakville Museum
- Royal Canadian Air Force document acknowledging the radar station service of Alvin Duncan during the Second World WarAlvin Aberdeen Duncan was a Radar Operator in the Royal Air Force, "on loan" from the Royal Canadian Air Force. Originally a member of the Lorne Scots Rifle Regiment, Alvin trained as a Radar Operator following Winston Churchill's call to Ottawa to recruit Canadian men to learn this new technology.Alvin Aberdeen Duncan was a Radar Operator in the Royal Air Force, "on loan" from the Royal Canadian Air Force. Originally a member of the Lorne Scots Rifle Regiment, Alvin …Oakville Museum
- Newspaper article: Peter Taylor and Margaret Taylor (brother and sister) meet on ship bound for England in 1942.Need photo-finish camera to pay brother-sister bet Oakville, Aug. 14 Lieut. Margaret Taylor, nursing sister, and her brother, Gunner Peter Taylor, of Oakville, late last spring made a bet of $5 as to which would arrive in England first. Neither won, as they arrived on the same ship, according to …Need photo-finish camera to pay brother-sister bet Oakville, Aug. 14 Lieut. Margaret Taylor, nursing sister, and her brother, Gunner Peter Taylor, of Oakville, late last spring made a bet of …Oakville Museum
- Cablegram of congratulations from Oakville Mayor JM Campbell to Peter Taylor, 20 August 1945.Peter Taylor, a gunner serving with the 23rd Field Regiment, participated in armed forces running events in Europe. He tied two Army Records, the 100 and 220 yard dash, in August 1945 at the Maple Leaf Stadium in Nijmegen, Holland, and was awarded The Turner Trophy by Field Marshall Sir …Peter Taylor, a gunner serving with the 23rd Field Regiment, participated in armed forces running events in Europe. He tied two Army Records, the 100 and 220 yard dash, in …Oakville Museum
- Postcard dated June 9th, 1944 from John M. Anderson (Jock Anderson)John M. Anderson was known as "Padre Jock." Chaplain to the Highland Light Infantry of Canada. Landed at Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Received two Military Crosses for courage and initiative in evacuating casualites under heavy enemy fire. Jock and his wife moved to Oakville in 1963.John M. Anderson was known as "Padre Jock." Chaplain to the Highland Light Infantry of Canada. Landed at Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Received two Military Crosses for courage …Oakville Museum
- Canadian army document certifying active service on the part of Private William Cook from 25 May 1943 to discharge date of 1 August 1946.......Oakville Museum
- Canadian army document for William Cook with stamp for date of discharge (1 August 1946).......Oakville Museum
- Message communicating the unconditional surrender of German land, sea, and airforces in Europe to the Allied Expeditionary Army forces, May 1945.......Oakville Museum
- Document titled "Ocean-Going Vessels of World War II" from the WWII Radar Reunion held in Calgary 1996 (1 of 3).Collected by Alvin Duncan, a radar operator in the Royal Canadian Air Force.Collected by Alvin Duncan, a radar operator in the Royal Canadian Air Force.Oakville Museum
- Document titled "Ocean-Going Vessels of World War II" from the WWII Radar Reunion held in Calgary 1996 (2 of 3).Collected by Alvin Duncan, a radar operator in the Royal Canadian Air Force.Collected by Alvin Duncan, a radar operator in the Royal Canadian Air Force.Oakville Museum
- Document titled "Ocean-Going Vessels of World War II" from the WWII Radar Reunion held in Calgary 1996 (3 of 3).Collected by Alvin Duncan, a radar operator in the Royal Canadian Air Force.Collected by Alvin Duncan, a radar operator in the Royal Canadian Air Force.Oakville Museum
- Message to troops of the Allied Expeditionary Forces from Dwight D. Eisenhower, Supreme Commander Allied Expeditionary Forces, 6 June 1944.......Oakville Museum
- Postcard from Holland, 1945Translation from the Dutch: We remember our heroes, Those who struggled for years, And often offered their lives, In the struggle so important to us. Now that the freedom has come, We bring a greeting from the heart, To the fighters who fought, To better our highest idea.Translation from the Dutch: We remember our heroes, Those who struggled for years, And often offered their lives, In the struggle so important to us. Now that the freedom has …Oakville Museum