Remembering Pte John Fleming, C.A.S.C – Part 1 of 3
This is the first in a three-part series remembering John Fleming who served as a driver and mechanic in the First World War. Part 1 focuses on his early life […]
Who Goes There? Massed Regimental Bands
I recently acquired this 14″ x 21″ First World War photograph of massed Regimental Bands. It was scanned in four pieces and stitched together so I apologize for the patchwork […]
Remembering Lt. Frederick J.C. Ball and a gift for son Edmund
Not long ago I was in a shop and was drawn to a book sitting alone atop a small table. The first thing I saw when I opened it up […]
Madame Guérin and the Poppy Campaign: July 4, 1921
Earlier this week I was contacted by Heather Johnson who kindly provided me with a photograph (©/courtesy of Linda Ryma Photography) and description of a plaque that commemorates a significant date […]
Doing Our Bit 