"Dear George:
Just a line to let you know I received another 300 cigarettes from the Can. Corps to-day. Many thanks to you and to every member of the Bradford branch.
It just occurred to me that I neglected to write last month, so I also thank you for them, as well.
The weather has been rather bad lately, so we haven't been flying a great deal for the past few days. However, we do manage to keep pounding the Germans fairly regularly. In fact, planes take off from some parts every night to go to Germany and France.
Well, I must sign off. Once again, many thanks. Most sincerely, Lorne E. West."
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A few of the medals received by Myra Wood for military service in World War I as a nursing sister, serving in Greece, England and Malta. Myra Wood's medals, which she earned serving as a nursing sister in the First World War. The first medal is the British War Medal, given to all who served in the First World War or in Russia from 1919-1920. The second medal is the Victory Medal, which was issued with the first. The third medal is the 1914-1915 Star, awarded to those who served between August 5, 1914 and December 31, 1915.
Zonder titelOne of the military metals received by Myra Wood. This is the back of the Victory Medal, for all who served in the First World War or in Russia from 1919-1920.
Zonder titelLt. Milton C. Vipond and Helen Brown strolling down the street. Lt. Vipond fought and died in the Korean War.
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.
Zonder titelOne of the many plaques that lined the walls of the War Musuem in Seoul showing the names of the veterans from all the nations who lay down their lives for peace in Korea.
Zonder titel"Pte. Long's Death.
Weston, April 12 - (Special) - Rev. Dr. Long received word to-day of the death of his son, Pte. A. G. Long, by shell shock in Belgium on March 29th. He was with the 18th Battalion, and formerly with the Goodyear Company at Calgary. He was well known at Brampton and Bradford. Pte. Long spent Christmas Day in the front line of trenches. Two brothers and two sisters and the parents survive."
Zonder titelA letter regarding the death of Jack Sutherland while he was fighting in WWI, addressed to his parents.
Zonder titelThis 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.
Zonder titelEvent Date : Saturday, November 17, 1951
Event Type : Marriage
Description : Helen Beatrice, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brown of Bradford, to Lieutenant Milton Cameron Vipond, son of Mrs. Vipond of Wales, Ontario, and the late Mr. Howard C. Vipond. Married at Trinity Anglican Church, Bradford, by Rev. H.G. Blake. Maid of honour: Miss Audrey Sloane, cousin of the bride. Matrons of honour: Mrs. A. Cameron, cousin of the bride, and Mrs. H. Graham, both of Sault Ste. Marie. Groomsman: Lieutenant M. Whiting of Camp Borden. Ushers: Lieutenant Dave Hanson of Camp Borden and the bride's brother, Robert Brown. Bride is a graduate of Toronto General Hospital. Groom is a graduate of Bishop's College, also attending Queen's University, and presently with the First Canadian Rifles, Camp Borden. Couple will leave shortly for Germany where Lieutenant Vipond will be attached to the 27th Brigade.