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Helen Vipond honours Canada as the representative to strike the gong at the War Museum in Seoul, three times in hope that the sound will travel far enough to reunite the two Koreas in peace.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
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The basket of gorgeous red roses provided by Mr. Yu-Chui Park, Ph.D., The Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs to be placed at the grave of "Lieutenant M.C. Vipond," at The UN Memorial Cemetery in Busan, Korea. The beautiful arm spray or roses, mums etc. all done in yellow tones was from David, Lorraine and Sarah Mantle.
WEGWHIST Collection
The UN Memorial Ceremony in Korea
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Mr. Marius R. Grinius, The Canadian Ambassador to The Republic of Korea, Lorraine Mantle and Helen Vipond at The UN Memorial Cemetery in Busan, Korea. A photo of the beautiful cemetery grounds and the magnificent view.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
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Jesse Turton, son of Roy and Hannah Turton (nee Harvey), who served in World War II.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Soldiers in Front of Hipwell's Store
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World War II pilots in front of Hipwell's General Store in the early 1940s.
Milton C. Vipond & Helen Brown
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Lt. Milton C. Vipond and Helen Brown strolling down the street. Lt. Vipond fought and died in the Korean War.
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Henry Harvey in uniform during World War II.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Recruitment Paper of William John Nevils
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Recruitment draft for William John Nevils to serve in World War One. Dated May 23, 1918
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
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Soldiers in front of Queen's Hotel on Holland Street, taking a break on their long march to Fort York for their winter dwelling and training. The soldiers were stationed at Camp Borden, but lack of shelter and proper living conditions forced nearly 5000 troops to march from Barrie to Toronto in October 1917.
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Matthew Archer, the son of Thomas and Jennie May Archer. He served in the First World War and died in France.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library