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- OPINION We will never forget
Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 10 Nov 2006, p. 6 Why should we remember on Nov. 11th? We remember because between 1899 and 1902 approximately 7,000 of our nation's soldiers served in the South Africa War; 267 gave their lives in battle. We remember because in the First World War (1914-18)-- by far the bloodiest conflict in which our country … Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 10 Nov 2006, p. 6 Why should we remember on Nov. 11th? We remember because between 1899 and 1902 approximately 7,000 of our nation's soldiers served in the South Africa War; 267 gave their lives …Halton Hills Public Library - Facts about Canada's part in three wars
New Tanner (Acton, ON), 6 Nov 2003, 15, 16 World War I; World War II; Korean War photograph New Tanner (Acton, ON), 6 Nov 2003, 15, 16 World War I; World War II; Korean War photographHalton Hills Public Library - What is a veteran?
Ted Brown, Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 10 Nov 2006, p. 7 Not long ago, I overheard a discussion. The two parties disagreed on the definition of a veteran. The one rather belligerently said a veteran was simply someone who had served in one of the two world wars-- end of discussion. "And veterans are a dying breed," he added. The other … Ted Brown, Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 10 Nov 2006, p. 7 Not long ago, I overheard a discussion. The two parties disagreed on the definition of a veteran. The one rather belligerently said a veteran was simply someone who had served …Halton Hills Public Library - Canada and our peacekeepers
New Tanner (Acton, ON), 11 Nov 1999, p. 10 Acton Citizens' Band; First World War; Second World War; Korean War; peacekeeping; facts on rememberance day photograph New Tanner (Acton, ON), 11 Nov 1999, p. 10 Acton Citizens' Band; First World War; Second World War; Korean War; peacekeeping; facts on rememberance day photographHalton Hills Public Library - Federal government has let down our soldiers
Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 6 Jun 2003, p. 6 Letters to the editor; Andrew D. Tutty; Jean Chretien; war memorial; Vimy; Normandy; Juno Beach; World War Two; World War II Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 6 Jun 2003, p. 6 Letters to the editor; Andrew D. Tutty; Jean Chretien; war memorial; Vimy; Normandy; Juno Beach; World War Two; World War IIHalton Hills Public Library - Letter to the editor Remembrance is not a one-time event
Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 10 Nov 2006, p. 11 Dear editor, Stephen Garland wrote a wonderful letter regarding `Keep poppies year round', (Nov. 8 Indpendent & Free Press). I would like to clarify some points he made. The Poppy is the symbol of Remembrance that covers the First World War, the Second World War, the Korean War, Gulf War … Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 10 Nov 2006, p. 11 Dear editor, Stephen Garland wrote a wonderful letter regarding `Keep poppies year round', (Nov. 8 Indpendent & Free Press). I would like to clarify some points he made. The Poppy …Halton Hills Public Library - History shows U.S. not gun-happy
Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 9 Apr 2003, p. 7 Letters to the editor; Bryan Turner; United States; Canada; Iraq; First World War; Second World War Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 9 Apr 2003, p. 7 Letters to the editor; Bryan Turner; United States; Canada; Iraq; First World War; Second World WarHalton Hills Public Library - Juno Beach then...and now
Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 6 Jun 2003, p. 1 Normandy, France; Juno Beach Centre; Courseulles-sur-Mer; D-Day; Second World War; World War II; HMCS Prince Henry photograph Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 6 Jun 2003, p. 1 Normandy, France; Juno Beach Centre; Courseulles-sur-Mer; D-Day; Second World War; World War II; HMCS Prince Henry photographHalton Hills Public Library - Medals awarded to Henry Shepherd
Photograph Shepherd Collection c/o K. Brooks. Photograph Shepherd Collection c/o K. Brooks.Halton Hills Public Library - Veteran recalls war --with a stroke of his paintbrush
Brown, Ted, Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 10 Nov 2006, 6, 7 Second World War veteran Bruce O'Connor of Georgetown displays his image of Maj. David Currie accepting surrender from a group of German prisoners (for which Currie was later decorated with the Victoria Cross.) O'Connor has been painting war art for more than 10 years, often reflecting his own experiences as … Brown, Ted, Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 10 Nov 2006, 6, 7 Second World War veteran Bruce O'Connor of Georgetown displays his image of Maj. David Currie accepting surrender from a group of German prisoners (for which Currie was later decorated with …Halton Hills Public Library - High school honors war dead
Georgetown Independent (Georgetown, ON), 6 Jul 1988, p. 3 High school honors war dead . Georgetown District High School; World War II; Korean War Georgetown Independent (Georgetown, ON), 6 Jul 1988, p. 3 High school honors war dead . Georgetown District High School; World War II; Korean WarHalton Hills Public Library - A soldier's letter home to mother
Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 10 Nov 2006, p. 1 Sgt. Walter Meal, of the 5th Battalion, Royal Scots, City of Edinburgh Regiment, wrote the following letter to his mother on the final day of the First World War (Nov. 11, 1918). Sgt. Meal, along with many school buddies, were shipped out for the invasion of Gallipoli in 1915. He … Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 10 Nov 2006, p. 1 Sgt. Walter Meal, of the 5th Battalion, Royal Scots, City of Edinburgh Regiment, wrote the following letter to his mother on the final day of the First World War (Nov. …Halton Hills Public Library - Ex-Fire Chief's Military Career Spanned Two Wars
Georgetown Herald (Georgetown, ON), 4 Aug 1960, p. 1 Henry Shepherd was Buried Last Week Distinguised service in two World Wars, and a lengthy career with Canada's peacetime army, was the proud record of Henry Thomas Shepherd, M.B.E. who died in Sunnybrook Hospital on July 24th following a heart attack. He had been ill for the past few ... Georgetown Herald (Georgetown, ON), 4 Aug 1960, p. 1 Henry Shepherd was Buried Last Week Distinguised service in two World Wars, and a lengthy career with Canada's peacetime army, was the proud record of Henry Thomas Shepherd, M.B.E. who …Halton Hills Public Library - First World War medal remains a mystery
Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 10 Nov 1999, p. 8 First World War medal; Bob Vanderham Photograph Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 10 Nov 1999, p. 8 First World War medal; Bob Vanderham PhotographHalton Hills Public Library - Carpenter's Music Hall has World War 2 theme Georgetown Independent (Georgetown, ON), 4 Nov 1987, Section B, p. 5 Carpenter's Music Hall has World War 2 theme . Jack Carpenter; Broadcaster; Radio; Remembrance Day Georgetown Independent (Georgetown, ON), 4 Nov 1987, Section B, p. 5 Carpenter's Music Hall has World War 2 theme . Jack Carpenter; Broadcaster; Radio; Remembrance DayHalton Hills Public Library
- Georgetown Choral Society to salute World War 2 veterans at its spring concert
Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 6 Apr 2005, p. 20 Georgetown Choral Society; Jean Hancock; Al Fraser; Veterans; World War II Photograph Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 6 Apr 2005, p. 20 Georgetown Choral Society; Jean Hancock; Al Fraser; Veterans; World War II PhotographHalton Hills Public Library - Honour our war dead on Saturday
New Tanner (Acton, ON), 4 Nov 2004, p. 1 cenotaph service; parade; World War I & II; Korean War New Tanner (Acton, ON), 4 Nov 2004, p. 1 cenotaph service; parade; World War I & II; Korean WarHalton Hills Public Library - Henry Shepherd during World War I
Photograph Shepherd Collection c/o K. Brooks. Photograph Shepherd Collection c/o K. Brooks.Halton Hills Public Library - OPINION... Vimy must never be forgotten
Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 11 Apr 2007, p. 6 As defining moments go, Vimy Ridge is arguably Canada's turning point as a nation. Only 50 years young as an independent country in 1917, the battle at Vimy was Canada's coming out as a nation. The 30,000 Canadian soldiers who scored a stunning military victory over the Germans-- where British … Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 11 Apr 2007, p. 6 As defining moments go, Vimy Ridge is arguably Canada's turning point as a nation. Only 50 years young as an independent country in 1917, the battle at Vimy was Canada's …Halton Hills Public Library - Henry Shepherd and fellow soldiers during World War I
Photograph Shepherd Collection c/o K. Brooks. Photograph Shepherd Collection c/o K. Brooks.Halton Hills Public Library
