Oakville at War

    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 e

    "Invasion money" was provided to soldiers before D-Day so that they might purchase items in France. The French would then submit the notes for appropriate reimbursement.

    "Invasion money" was provided to soldiers before D-Day so that they might purchase items in France. The French would then submit the notes for appropriate reimbursement.

    "Padre Jock" served as 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

    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 initiati

    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 initiati

    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 initiati

    The Queen's Own Battalion Band in Italy. Can Browne (standing, far right); Garfield Browne (standing, second from right); Ernie Price (seated, fifth from left)

    The Queen's Own Battalion. Ernie Price, Can Browne, Garfield Browne, and Les Hunt in back row.

    British flag with attached notes issued to pilots displays translated messages asking for assistance from local allies.

    Unidentified flag with note in an unidentified language issued to pilots displays message asking for assistance from local allies.

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