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Subject: World War, 1939-1945
Photo taken by "Jimmie" William James Andrew Gibb. Gibb was a Gunner for the Second Canadian Field Regiment of the Royal Canadian Artillery, First Division. He served in Italy 1943-1945.Photo taken by "Jimmie" William James Andrew Gibb. Gibb was a Gunner …Oakville Museum
"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."Jimmie" William James Andrew Gibb was a Gunner for the Second Canadian …Oakville Museum
Sergeant Harry Heath of Oakville is on the far right.Sergeant Harry Heath of Oakville is on the far right.Oakville Museum
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 commandeArthur Kemp, from Burlington, became the Honorary Colonel, Lorne Scots. Donald Elmore …Oakville Museum
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 puThe Oakville-Trafalgar Civil Guard was formed in June 1940 under the command …Oakville Museum
Geoffrey Smith, who served as ASDIC operator aboard the corvette "Arrowhead," took this photo during the Second World War.Geoffrey Smith, who served as ASDIC operator aboard the corvette "Arrowhead," took …Oakville Museum
Known as "Padre Jock," John MacMorran Anderson was chaplain to the Highland Light Infantry of Canada. Landed at Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Received two Military Crosses for courage and initiatiKnown as "Padre Jock," John MacMorran Anderson was chaplain to the Highland …Oakville Museum
Known as "Padre Jock," John MacMorran Anderson was chaplain to the Highland Light Infantry of Canada. Landed at Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Received two Military Crosses for courage and initiatiKnown as "Padre Jock," John MacMorran Anderson was chaplain to the Highland …Oakville Museum
Known as "Padre Jock," John MacMorran Anderson was chaplain to the Highland Light Infantry of Canada. Landed at Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Received two Military Crosses for courage and initiatiKnown as "Padre Jock," John MacMorran Anderson was chaplain to the Highland …Oakville Museum
The Queen's Own Battalion. Ernie Price, Can Browne, Garfield Browne, and Les Hunt in back row.The Queen's Own Battalion. Ernie Price, Can Browne, Garfield Browne, and Les …Oakville Museum
British flag with attached notes issued to pilots displays translated messages asking for assistance from local allies.British flag with attached notes issued to pilots displays translated messages asking …Oakville Museum
Unidentified flag with note in an unidentified language issued to pilots displays message asking for assistance from local allies.Unidentified flag with note in an unidentified language issued to pilots displays …Oakville Museum
William Grammell, Sergeant in the Royal Canadian Air Force, served as a tailor at the #1 Equipment Deport in Toronto. During WWI, Grammell served as a Corporal in the 15th London Regiment (British ArWilliam Grammell, Sergeant in the Royal Canadian Air Force, served as a …Oakville Museum
First group of Lorne Scots to go overseas.First group of Lorne Scots to go overseas.Oakville Museum
In response to the war in Europe, Canada passed the National Resources Mobilization Act on 21 June 1940. With its passage the government was enabled to requisition the property and services of CanadiIn response to the war in Europe, Canada passed the National Resources …Oakville Museum
