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Cecil Herman Ney (21 December 1889 - August 5, 1972) served in the Royal Air Force during World War I. This photograph was taken Dec. 7, 1918, in Cranwell Village, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England. Written on the photo is "C.H. Ney." He was the father of Marshal Walsh, Virginia Helen, and Barbara Ruth.
Office Window - Bradford Post Office/ Fire Hall/ Holland Theatre
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Article features news on construction for the new post office over the land of the old gaol, the history of the old fire hall and the opening of the Holland Theatre.
Bradford Witness
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A panoramic letter card received by Birdie Webb from a member of the Saint family who was fighting overseas in WWI in 1915. This type of card had a letter as well as photos like a postcard inside.
Part of Joe Saint fonds
Contains articles, clippings, and photographs of Bradford West Gwillimbury businesses
Joe Saint
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
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
Remembrance Day Suitably Observed
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"Citizens Pay tribute to Canada's Soldier Dead in Union Service in Town Hall"
Bradford Witness
Selby, William Cyril obituary long
Part of Vital Statistics
Event Date : Friday, April 22, 1966
Event Type : Death
Description : William Cyril Selby, whose pioneer ancestors in York County became early settlers in West Gwillimbury, died in York County Hospital on April 22, following a coronary. He was the last surviving member of his family to reside in this area. Born on the 9th Concession of West Gwillimbury, 76 years ago, Mr. Selby served throughout the years of the First World War with heavy artillery. Returning after the war, to the farm of his birth, he made his home there, and that farm his life interest, until 1960, when he purchased a home on Church Street and retired to Bradford. Of a quiet and kindly disposition, he was liked by his neighbours and other friends. He was a member of St. Paul's Anglican Church. The story of the Selby family is one which reminds us of the early history of this area, his great-grandmother having been Isabel Sutherland, a Selkirk settler, and another grandparent being a U.E. Loyalist. Mr. Selby was predeceased by two brothers, Mr. Ernest Selby and Percy, one time reeve of West Gwillimbury, and by a sister, Mrs. Roy Kneeshaw (Mary). Two sisters survive him, namely Mrs. Lena B. Selby of Asbury Park, N.Y., and Mrs. Thomas (Stella) of South Orange N.J. The funeral service was held in St. Paul's Anglican Church, Coulson's Hill, with the services being conducted by his rector, Rev. W. H. Warnica, and interment in St. Paul's Cemetery. The pallbearers were Dr. Selby Kneeshaw, Messrs. Carl Bowles, Keith Bowles, Victor Sloane, John Fennell and Sam Lee. Flower bearers were Messrs. Norman Bowles, J. L. Henderson, Waldy Crossland, Thos. Brown and Seward Lee.
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Regimental Number 195695
From the Canadian Virtual War Memorial:
“Henry first joined the Army as part of the 80th Battalion, on August 10, 1915. He was discharged at Camp Barriefield, on September 25, 1915 as "medically unfit." In January, 1916, he enlisted again, this time with the 93rd Battalion, 57th Regiment, Peterborough Rangers. On July 15, 1916, Henry shipped out of Halifax, Nova Scotia, aboard the SS Empress of Britain and arrived in Liverpool, England on July 25, 1916. In September 1916, he was moved to France and on October 2, 1916, was assigned to a Unit that was fighting, in the Battle of the Somme, near the village of Courcelette. On October 12th, 1916, he was wounded by shrapnel and on October 14, 1916 he died of those wounds. He was 39 years (?), four months old. Ironically, October 14 was the birthday, of his wife Susan.”
From the Northern Advance, December 28, 1916:
"Pte. Henry Smith, a resident of Bradford nine years ago, has been killed in action. He enlisted at Peterboro."
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
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A soldier in Pickering. Please contact the Bradford W.G. Public Library at 905-775-3328 if you have any further information.
Barbara Verney