Blog Update October 2019
It’s been over four months since my last post and so an update is long overdue. For the most part I stuck close to home, busy working with research clients […]
Update: Soldier Memoirs on The Canadian Letters & Images Project
Shortly after publishing my list of First World War Canadian Soldier Memoirs I was contacted by a reader regarding a memoir written by her grandfather in the 1930’s. Charles Henry Savage served in the 5th Canadian Mounted Rifles and the detailed account of his experience has been published on The […]
Canadian First World War Regimental Histories
Today I’ve completed a major update to my list of Canadian First World War reference books. The result is a brand-new First World War Canadian Regimental Histories page that includes links to […]
First World War Books and Kit for Sale in “The Shop”
Update Feb 9/17: Please note that I’ve closed “The Shop” as I’ve been selling items locally and on eBay. If you are interested in military and historical items please check […]
Ramble On
My posts are less frequent these days as I’m currently in Britain indulging my life-long passion for long-distance walking. I am however working on an update to my story about Private Thomas Shearman and […]
The Big Push: Preparations For My Very Own Spring Offensive
The stalemate that has characterized the last few years of my IT career is over. After much deliberation I’ve decided to leave my steady job and focus my energy on more meaningful work. […]
A Gallery to Remember
On Remembrance Day 2015 I’m commemorating the men and women featured on my website by launching a new Remembrance Gallery. A picture is worth more than a thousand words when it is […]
Contact Form issues
I just discovered and corrected a problem with the contact form on my blog. My sincere apologies to anyone who may have attempted to contact me via this form and did not receive a reply. Blog Sergeant Jakealoo has received a severe reprimand and has been confined to barracks until […]
Soldiers I’m Researching
I’ve added over 50 names to the list of Soldiers I’m researching. If I’ve published information on these soldiers you’ll find a link. Please contact me if you’re also researching […]
Doing Our Bit 