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Item is a book titled, "Echoes from Labor's Wars: The Expanded Edition," written by Dawn Fraser. The book features narrative verse and stories concerning Cape Breton during World War 1, among other topics. PS 8511 R37 E231 1992
First World War Officers
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Item is a photograph of four medical personnel officers inside Moxham's Castle, stationed there during World War 1 when the castle functioned as a military hospital. The photo was taken in 1919 and shows them sat around a large desk facing the camera. 97-211-28049
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Item is a postcard showing five members of the 25th Battalion of the CEF taken during World War 1. The photo was taken after a "champagne supper" the night before and is noted as being "taken with a small hand camera." The soldiers are identified on the reverse as: RSM Hinchcliffe (died at Vimy), CQMS Hills (Susie), Sgt. P.C. Willmot, Cpl. P. Walker, and Pte. Dr. 'Pete' Murray. 84-89-14189
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Item is a photograph of Gerald Liscombe (on the left) and fellow 185th Battalion member Burns MacDonald (on the right) in full uniform during World War 1. The photo was taken in France. 93-33-24007
Gerald Liscombe and soldier
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Item is a photograph of Gerald Liscombe (sitting) and another soldier (standing) in full uniform in a formal portrait during World War 1. 93-39-24013
Hal McCurdy
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Item is a photograph of Hal McCurdy in full uniform during his service in World War 1. 93-07-23981
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Item is a photograph of James Day and William Blackwood, members of the 17th Battery, leaving for World War 1. 77-834-968
John Bernard Croak
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Item is a photograph of John Bernard Croak, later awarded the Victoria Cross, in full uniform during World War 1. 84-1341-15441
Johnstone, Captain L.H.
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File contains documents related to the life of Captain Lewis Howard Johnstone, a World War 1 serviceman from Victoria Mines. Included within the file is a clipping titled "Letters relate final action for soldier," written by Lois Beaton. The article includes transcriptions of Capt. Johnstone's letters that describe battle conditions.