Item is a card with lace detail from Gerald Liscombe to his sister, Ella Liscombe. It was written "somewhere in France". In the card, Gerald writes that he was visited by John McIntyre of Sydney (36th Battery) who used to work at Hall's Bookstore.
Item is a postcard of two soldiers, Charles Appleton (at left) and Frank Harringbot, during World War 1. Both are in full uniform.
Item is a photograph of Gerald Liscombe (on the left) and fellow 185th Battalion member Burns MacDonald (on the right) in full uniform during World War 1. The photo was taken in France.
Item is a photograph of Gerald Liscombe (sitting) and another soldier (standing) in full uniform in a formal portrait during World War 1.
Item is Gerald Liscombe's diary, detailing his daily life in Sydney from January 1, 1914 to August 28, 1914.
Item is Gerald Liscombe's diary, detailing his daily life in Sydney from December 2, 1914 to April 17, 1915. The first several entries center around his preparation to serve overseas during World War 1, and were crossed out by Gerald after he found out that he would not be drafted as soon as he expected.
Item is a letter written from "Bob" to Olive Liscombe on December 14, 1916, from France. In the letter, Bob thanks Olive for her recent gift of a box of candy, and describes life in the trenches and a recent letter from Gerald.
Item is a letter from Gerald Liscombe to his mother, Susan Liscombe, from the Aldershot Camp. The letter is dated June 8, 1916.
Item is a letter from Susan Liscombe to her son, Gerald Liscombe, dated January 24.
Item is a letter to Gerald Liscombe from Susan Liscombe.
Item is a letter from the Adjutant General, Canadian Militia, to Frank Liscombe with a copy of Gerald Liscombe's burial report.
Item consists of a letter to Gerald Liscombe from Bob, which was written in France.
Item is an unsigned letter to Gerald Liscombe. It is potentially from Rebecca Emily Liscombe, as it discusses all other immediate family members.
Item is a letter to Gerald Liscombe from Bob, which was written in France. In the letter, the author notes that he was wounded, describes the capture of German trenches, and communicates the fear and uncertainty that comes from life in the trenches.
Item is a letter to Susan Liscombe signed "B," which was written in France. In the letter, the author describes a three-hour artillery attack on December 20, mail delays on the front, and Gerald's first aid skills and current situation in England.
Item is a letter to Susan Liscombe signed "Bob," which was written in France. In the letter, the author thanks Mrs. Liscombe for mailing him some newspapers, talks about injuries and deaths among members of the 40th that he met in England, relates his experience in the trenches, and notes a letter that he received from Gerald Liscombe regarding the disbandment of the 185th Band.
Item is a photographic postcard showing the Halifax Armories during WWI.