Term browse - World War One

Jack Sutherland in Uniform Outside the Bradford Model School

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c.1914

Photograph of Jack Sutherland standing in front of the Bradford Model School. Jack was the son of Alexander and Elizabeth Sutherland who ran Sutherland’s Bakery and Grocery. He was the nephew of Bessie Campbell. Jack served in the First World War and was killed in action in 1917. He is buried in Shorncliffe Military Cemetery in Sandgate, Eng.

Luanne Campbell Edwards

Jack Sutherland War Grave

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1917

Part of Local History Collection

Photograph of Jack Sutherland's grave site in Shorncliffe Military Cemetery in Sandgate, Eng. Jack was the son of Alexander and Elizabeth Sutherland who ran Sutherland’s Bakery and Grocery. He was the nephew of Bessie Campbell. Jack served in the First World War and was killed in action in 1917.

Luanne Campbell Edwards

Attestation Paper - Elwood Belfry

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1916

Part of Local History Collection

Attestation paper, page 1, for Elwood James Belfry for World War One.

Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library

Attestation Paper, page 2 - Elwood Belfry

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1916

Part of Local History Collection

Description of Elwood James Belfry upon enlistment. Pg 2

Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library

Williams, Silas

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1914-1919

Part of Local History Collection

WWI Soldier Silas Willams.

Panoramic Letter from WWI

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1915

Part of Local History Collection

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.

World War I Medals

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Two World War I medals. The medal on the left is a British War Medal, awarded to all who saw action from 1914-1918 in World War I and all who served in Russia from 1919-1920. The one on the right was made by Andrew Neilly, a jeweller in Bradford, and was given to soldiers returning from World War I by the community of Bond Head.

Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library

Ney, Cecil H.

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1918-12-07

Part of Local History Collection

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.