- CA BWGPL AR-OS8314
- Item
- ca. 1885
Part of Local History Artifacts
The back of military uniform buttons. They read: "J.R. Gaunt and Son Ltd. Montreal. Made in England." Found north half of lot 20, con. 12
Part of Local History Artifacts
The back of military uniform buttons. They read: "J.R. Gaunt and Son Ltd. Montreal. Made in England." Found north half of lot 20, con. 12
Military History is recalled by Finding of Button
Part of Local History Collection
"While working in the flower-bed at the front of the bradford Presbyterian Church this summer, Mr. harvey Curry dug up a small object which turned out to be a button off a soldier's uniform. A little rubbing revealed the number "30" inside a raised circle on which was the word "Cambridge"
Local veterans being unable to identify it, Mr. Curry wrote to the Royal Canadian Military Institute in Toronto and received the following reply:" ...
Bradford Witness
Part of John Harrison Fonds
A copy of the Military Service Act of 1917. It outlines the process of enlistment in the armed forces. Sent to the Clerk of Bradford.
John Harrison
Part of Local History Collection
Photograph of Owen Smith (1920-1943), son of Ann "Jennie" Smith (nee Martin) (1881-1947) and James Albert Smith (1878-1956). Owen was reported missing in action on March 23, 1943.
Jennie was the daughter of Thomas Martin (1840-1919) and Elizabeth Martin (nee Lee) (1850-1936). Elizabeth Lee was the daughter of Thomas Lee (1794-1868) and Ann Lee (nee Graham) (abt. 1825-1903).
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Part of Local History Artifacts
Medal presented to Canadian Military member, Private E.J. Billings by the citizens of Bond Head in appreciation of his service during WWI. The medal was made by A. Neilly Jewelers in Bradford.
A. Neilly Jewellers
Part of Local History Collection
Soldiers breaking camp during the First World War.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Part of Local History Artifacts
This item is believed to be a “Holdall,” which would have been used during World War One to keep items together. Holdalls would contain various items needed for personal use and hygiene such as utensils, comb. sewing kit ("Housewife"), shaving equipment, toothbrush, etc. It is stamped with, "1916 W [arrow symbol] D 25." The arrow symbol was used by the British government to denote government property and was used in various parts of the British empire, the "WD" indicates that the item belonged to the British War Department and the "1916" indicates the year.
Government of England
Part of Local History Collection
Baldwin H.W. Stoddart was a Sergeant of the 48th Highlanders of Canada during World War II.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Part of Local History Collection
Jesse Turton, son of Roy and Hannah Turton (nee Harvey), who served in World War II.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Part of John Harrison Fonds
A copy of an Ontario Legislative resolution relating to World War One.
John Harrison