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Military, Catholics of the Diocese of Antigonish, NS, and the Great War Add to clipboard

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Item is a set of notes titled "The Catholics Diocese of Antigonish, Nova Scotia and the Great War." These notes list members of the Diocese that served during World War 1, including many Cape Breton soldiers.

Moxham Castle: The Beaton Institute Holdings Add to clipboard

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Item is a series of notes concerning the Beaton Institute's Holdings related to Moxham Castle. These notes include information about the castle's use as a military hospital during World War 1.

25th Battalion "B" Co. Add to clipboard

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Item is the nominal roll "B" for the 25th Battalion at the Battle of Ameion on August 8th, 1918. The men listed each fall under one of the following designations: Headquarters; 5th Platoon; 6th Platoon; 7th Platoon; and 8th Platoon.

WW1 C.B.Units Add to clipboard

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Item is of a list of units that recruits from Cape Breton enlisted in during World War 1, from 1914-1918.

Morrison, Alex C. Add to clipboard

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File contains papers related to the life of Alex Campbell Morrison of Sydney, who served during World War 1. Included in the file are clippings featuring an interview with Alex Morrison concerning his days as a soldier, a dispersal certificate for Alex Campbell Morrison, and information about Mr. Morrison being recognized for his military service and the Vimy Ridge assault. The file also contains a photocopy of a list of soldiers at Witley Camp, and letters from Alex Morrison to his father, from Witley Camp, Surrey, England, dated February 22nd, 1917, from Alex Morrison to his mother, written in Witley Camp, dated July 22nd 1917, from Alex Morrison to his mother, written from Witley Camp, dated August 26th, 1917, and from Alex Morrison to his father, written from Aldershot Camp, N.S., dated July 11th, 1916.

Case Book 2 Add to clipboard

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Part of Weldon Wood Patton fonds

Item is a case book from Dr. Patton's medical practice. The book contains information about patients who had been disabled during World War 1 and were seeking pensions. MG 15.213.2

"Punching with Pemberton: How Pte. John Bernard Croak Won the Victoria Cross" Add to clipboard

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Part of John Bernard Croak fonds

Item is an article titled "How Pte. John Bernard Croak Won the Victoria Cross" from a column titled "Punching with Pemberton," written by J. Earle Pemberton. MG 20.9.1.8

Attestation Papers, John Bernard Croak Add to clipboard

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Part of John Bernard Croak fonds

Item is a copy of John Bernard Croak's attestation papers. MG 20.9.1.12

Msgr. Donald MacPherson Add to clipboard

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Item is a photograph of the 66 Battery, C.F.A. taken in Belgium. Msgr. Donald MacPherson is sitting first row centre. 77-396-530

Cape Breton Highlanders Add to clipboard

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Item is a photograph of the Cape Breton Highlanders taken August, 1925. 77-694-828