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Morrison, Alex C.
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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.
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Item is a report titled "Victoria Park and the Army: The First Two Centuries," written by Colonel I.D. MacIntyre. The report focuses on the history of Victoria Park Armories since their formation, and provides information about Cape Breton men who enlisted for service during World War 1.
Maddin, James William
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File contains a series of records related to the life of James William Maddin, a Cape Breton judge and politician who served in World War 1. Included in the file is two copies of a report titled "James William Maddin, 1874-1961," two newspaper clippings about Mrs. J.W. Maddin, and a newspaper clipping about Maddin's career in law.
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.
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Item is a report titled "Sydney, Nova Scotia and the U-Boat War, 1918," which was written by Brian Tennyson and Roger Sarty. The report focuses on actions taken to protect the waters around industrial Cape Breton, and the experiences of servicemen and the citizens who interacted with them.
Military WW1 Abbreviations
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Item is a set of notes that explains many of the abbreviations used in World War 1 documents.
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Item is a series of notes pertaining to the 94th Argyll Highlanders and their role as one of the First Canadian Militia Units in Cape Breton. The notes also detail how the group was absorbed into various troops overseas in World War 1. This piece was published in the Sydney Post Record.
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Item is a set of notes pertaining to the history of the 94th Argyll Highlanders Unit and their involvement in World War 1, along with a clipped photo of their crest. These notes were written by William Chirgwin.