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1. Letter from Scandiffio, Francis Michael

   Tom and I got together for Xmas and celebrated in style, in London. Tom left on the 27th. To throw his ... torpedoes and I stayed until New Years then went to Carlisle and Manchester to finish celebrations ... . I'll bet we Canadians can get kicked out of more hotels and bars than any other nations. Boy some ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 13 2021 - 7:27pm

2. Diary from Stewart, David Morrison

   12th No celebration here. Went out with about 70 of the Light Horse. Scouted around till about ... 1 P.M. Saw some Boers but did not fire on them. Got back to camp about 4 P.M. Army Pre-1914 Other Other ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 13 2021 - 11:01am

3. Letter from Swinton, Hugh Alastair

   examination this morning which took over three hours and occasioned much brain wracking and head scratching ... We all celebrated that night and got fairly well lit. I am afraid that, after all, the occasion ... tell me much about your poor old pins, so I always prefer to think they’re better. How about some new ...

   Editor - Sep 16 2021 - 4:16pm

4. Letter from Billard, Lewis G.

   I saw some wounded men being transferred from their ambulances to the Dakotas (transport planes) on ... weapons are laid down. This evening we intend to have a feast in celebration of the day, and there will ... I'd be celebrating V. E. on enemy territory. That is much more than most R.C.A.F. Airmen can say. Lets ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 13 2021 - 4:00pm

5. Postcard from Duncan, Robert James

   CELEBRATE’ SAID DOC. SO CELEBRATE THEY DID.” [For written message on back see letter section, Sept. 28, ...

   Editor - Nov 6 2023 - 10:58am

6. Letter from Brown, Robert Gordon

   afternoon were cancelled and there were great celebrations and flag waving in the streets. Tuesday lectures ... isn't much room for us and very poor accommodation. Some of the cadet wings are not far away and it is ... usual. According to the papers, there have been wonderful celebrations in London. They are lighting up ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 15 2021 - 1:58am

7. Letter from Corcoran, John Andrew

   The one he came over with was broken up some time ago. Their father was over here for a few months but ... Battn. went through and didn't get a scratch. His partner Jackson was napooed. We are having ... lasted. I sent you some postcards from there. I am expecting a letter from you. Hoping everything is going ...

   Editor - Sep 16 2021 - 4:17pm

8. Letter from Martyn, William Wallace Haig

   beautiful girl! This is brother Bill celebrating "V" day with the British Pacific Fleet. I think ... tan coming along this year? You want to get some sea time in. As my Canadian friend Sweezie said this ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 14 2021 - 5:34am

9. Letter from Fardoe, George Samuel

   (VII e), – Chambre des Députés, – Salle des Séances ”] Oct 14 Dear Sister, Just a scratch in order to ... pack of some of these cards have been buying off the street peddlers, was out to Versiallais a few days ...

   Editor - May 20 2022 - 9:10am

10. Letter from Hudgins, John

    Halifax 9-4-16  Dear Ollie:   This is Sun. night and 8:30 at that but thought would scratch a few ... lines to let you know we are alive.  Am about over my inoculation.  Arm is some sore but nothing to what ... be going some. Well expect Kelly will be home Tues. or Wed.  He is struck off the strength here now.  ...

    Editor - Sep 16 2021 - 4:08pm