The Mysterious Uncle Mat – Part 1
This wonderfully sharp period postcard caught my eye as did the simple inscription on its back. At one time “Uncle Mat” may have graced a family photo album but unfortunately […]
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 […]
Researching WW1 Troopships
I came across two excellent resources while researching the story behind a soldier from Victoria, BC and I thought I’d share them with you. My soldier was a member of […]
Taking a break
Three members of the Royal Flying Corps take a break in a park during the First World War. All three are wearing “Maternity” style tunics, the name given to the […]
Dockside departure
Artillery men, likely from the 5th Regiment Canadian Garrison Artillery, pose for a photo on the CPR docks in Victoria, BC. The steamships would transport the troops to Vancouver where […]
Remembrance Day in the early 1930’s
A wonderful photograph of the Remembrance Day ceremonies at Victoria’s Inner Harbour in the early 1930’s. The photograph was likely taken from the steps of Victoria’s War Memorial which was […]
A letter to Remember
This clipping from a British newspaper in 1917 contains the final words of a son to his mother and father. Lieutenant Herbert Frederick Bolton of the 103rd Machine Gun Corps […]
First Canadian Contingent photos by J.A. Millar
I found this excellent collection of WW1 photos from 1914 while conducting research into the First Canadian Contingent, one of several online collections from the University of Victoria. This photo […]
Remembrance Day 2012
I’m reposting my 2011 Remembrance Day tribute to the 620,000 Canadians from across the country who “did their bit” during the Great War and to the nearly 67,000 who never made it home. “Doing Our Bit” features photographs of recruits from Victoria, BC marching through the streets of the city […]
The Canadian Scottish Regiment – 100 years of Service
Congratulations to The Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary’s) who celebrate 100 years this weekend! The 16th Battalion C.E.F was formed in August 1914 from four Canadian militia regiments, the: 50th […]