File contains photocopies of original letters from Percy Willmot to Dorothy Willmot.
File contains military papers and correspondence that belonged to Lieut. Percy Wilmot, including his paybook, war service badge, a Christmas card, and other documents.
Item is a stamped application for issue of first class railway tickets at reduced fares, which was offered to officers in uniform of His Majesty's Forces, Naval and Military, and to Ambulance Corps engaged with the Forces.
Item is a letter to Lieut. Percy Willmot, explaining the terms of his return to Canada.
Item is a series of various war service badges that belonged to Percy Willmot.
Item is an unsigned letter to Gerald Liscombe. It is potentially from Rebecca Emily Liscombe, as it discusses all other immediate family members.
File contains artifacts that were once owned by Gerald Liscombe. The file contains a War medal and a small pouch containing Belgian coins.
Item is Allan Ridgway's certificate of wartime employment.
Item is a letter from Edgar Young to Christine McPherson, written in France from an unidentified hospital.
Item is a letter from Anthony MacMillan to his family, written from the Queen St. Military Hospital on May 18th of an unknown year.
File contains the following documents: a letter expressing sympathy for Susan and Alex Anderson's loss of their son, Percival William Anderson overseas; seven letters concerning Percival William Anderson's Will; a letter concerning Percival William Anderson's death certificate; two letters concerning a monument erected near Passchendaele for fallen comrades; three letters concerning the presentation of Percival William Anderson's Military Cross; a copy of Percival William Anderson's Form of Will; and a copy of Percival William Anderson's Pay Account.
Item is a postcard showing members of the 25th Battalion of the CEF in an exercise in Halifax during World War 1. The three officers pictured on the left side are identified as Lieut. Howard Johnson, Major Weston, and Capt. McRae.
Item is a postcard showing the John Leigh Hospital at Townfield House in Altringham, England, taken during the World War 1. Four unidentified uniformed soldiers are visible in front of the building.
Item is a postcard showing five unidentified soldiers of the 25th Battalion of the CEF taken during World War 1.
Item is a photograph of Dorothy Willmot, "Charlo He Sr.," and Percy Willmot's mother Alice taken in Sydney during World War 1.
Item is a postcard showing two unidentified members of the 25th Battalion of the CEF taken during World War 1. The two figures are in full uniform except for their hats.
Item is a photograph a man and a woman sitting on a rock during World War 1. The man is likely a member of the 25th Battalion of the CEF.
Item is a photograph of Capt. John Macdonald on a small boat with others in Gabarus harbour during World War 1.
Item is a photograph of Capt. John MacDonald on a small boat with others in Gabarus harbour during World War 1.
Item is a photograph of four medical personnel officers inside Moxham's Castle, stationed there during World War 1 when the castle functioned as a military hospital. The photo was taken in 1919 and shows them sat around a large desk facing the camera.
Item is a pamphlet concerning the history of the Fourth Canadian Division from 1916 to 1919. The pamphlet includes battle orders and a list of dates of interest.
Series consists of ledgers, regimental histories, correspondence, a menu, and military records created during the First World War (World War I, WWI).
Item is a bound collection of transcribed letters from Percy Willmot to his sister, Dorothy, that were written during his service in World War 1 in both Halifax and France. The letters mention other Cape Bretonners overseas such as John Pringle, and Lieutenant Johnston. The collection also includes photocopies of various documents pertaining to Percy Willmot's military career.
File contains a scrapbook of pictures, clippings, and letters concerning Lieut. Willmot's time at war. The scrapbook includes a recruitment address that was presented by J.W. Madden.
Item is a letter to Gerald Liscombe from Susan Liscombe.
Item is a letter to Allan Ridgway, explaining the delay in receiving his Military Medal.
Item is one of Allan Ridgway's military clothing slips, dated February 12, 1919.
File consists of the following: Percival William Anderson's death certificate; and an article on men killed in action.
Item is Percival Anderson's death certificate.
Item is a photograph of four medical personnel officers inside Moxham's Castle, where they were stationed during World War 1 when the castle functioned as a military hospital.
Item is a photograph of J.E. Burchell and his granddaughter Dorothy Clarke on a snowy day during World War 1. Burchell is holding a roll of papers and a house is visible in the background.
Item is a postcard showing the return of the 25th Battalion of the CEF to Halifax on May 16, 1919 after the end of the First World War. Soldiers participating in the parade are noted to be carrying a Maj. Matheson, visible on the shoulders of one of the men in the bottom right corner of the photograph. A handwritten note on the photo credits it to one "F.G. Goodenough". The ship from which the soldiers are disembarking is partially visible in the background.
Item is a photograph of five unidentified women taken during World War 1. The woman on the far left is Percy Willmot's sister Dorothy.
Item is a photograph of four unidentified people taken during World War 1.
Item is a photograph of a British military funeral procession of soldiers during World War 1. The casket, bearing a Union Jack, can be seen at the far left and is led down a road by soldiers in Navy uniforms and others.
Item is an envelope that contains Allan Ridgway's military decoration.
Item is a telegram from Anthony MacMillan to Alex MacMillan. It was written from Truro and dated November 10,
Item is a photograph of an unknown person, likely a member of the 25th Battalion of the CEF during World War 1.
Item is a photograph of two nurses, a patient, and a soldier in what appears to be an infirmary or hospital taken during World War 1.
Item is a photograph of a woman, likely a nurse, on a horse during World War 1.
Item is a photograph of Percy Willmot standing in a stream somewhere in Europe during World War 1.
Item is a unit register card, containing Allan Ridgway's unit information.
Item is a Protection Certificate and Certificate of Identity, containing Allan Ridgway's information.
Item is a postcard from Charlie Slate to Ms. McPherson.
File contains a scrapbook featuring materials related to Lieutenant James A. Murphy's service in World War 1. It includes documents related this his being awarded the Military Cross, Vimy Ridge Battles, correspondence, and Murphy's memoirs. The scrapbook also contains some of his war medals.
Item is a photograph of six members of the 25th Battalion of the CEF during World War 1.
Item is a photograph of two soldiers wrestling on a rock. The two are members of the 25th Battalion of the CEF and served in World War 1.
Item is a photograph of a soldier of the 25th Battalion of the CEF during World War 1. The unidentified soldier is standing in front of a building.
Item is a book titled, "Nova Scotia's Part in the Great War," by M. Stuart Hunt. The book includes chapters concerning Nova Scotian batteries and battalions, Nova Scotia universities during the War, recruitment and fundraising, and organizations that offered support on the homefront.
Item is a United States Navy publication concerning German submarine activity off the Atlantic Coast. It includes information concerning the cruise of U-156, U-140, U-117, U-155, and U-152, mine-sweeping operations on United States Atlantic Coast, and several maps.