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Gerald Liscombe's Diary
CA BI MG 12.59-MG 12.59.3-MG 12.59.3.6 · Item · 1914-1915
Part of Liscombe family fonds

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.

Liscombe Cards
CA BI MG 12.59-MG 12.59.11 · File · 1881-1919
Part of Liscombe family fonds

File contains a sympathy card on behalf of the Prime Minister and members of the Government of Canada for the loss of Gerald Liscombe, and a Christmas card, dated 1901, that was given to Gerald Liscombe from his teacher J.E. Campbell.

Liscombe Genealogy
CA BI MG 12.59-MG 12.59.1 · File · 1860-1957
Part of Liscombe family fonds

File contains the following documents: a poem titled "Who Killed cock Robin" from the Westminister Gazette; "The War Graves of the British Empire: "The War Graves of the British Empire: The South-East Belgium Group of Cemeteries" with an attached note expressing sympathies to the Liscombe family over the loss of Gerald Liscombe; a photocopy of a chart explaining the relationships between members of the Liscombe family; a pedigree chart; a family tree; three photos of a family record; a letter to Susan Liscombe from H. Gornall, Captain of the 85th Battalion, dated April 22, 1919, expressing sympathies over the loss of Mrs. Liscombe's son, Gerald; and two copies of the family record.

CA BI MG 12.80-MG 12.80.5-MG 12.80.5.1 · Item · 14 March, 1988
Part of James W. Maddin fonds

Item is a personnel record for Major James William Maddin, detailing his service in World War 1. The document features information about Maddin's service rank, branch of service, dates of birth and enlistment, the medals that he was awarded, and the countries in which he served.

CA BI MG 12.80-MG 12.80.5-MG 12.80.5.3 · Item · 13 August, 1919
Part of James W. Maddin fonds

Item is a photocopy of a certificate of service issued to Lieutenant James W. Maddin for his service in the 185th Battalion. The certificate features the dates on which Maddin enlisted and was discharged from service, where he served, and which battalions he served with.

CA BI MG 12.80-MG 12.80.5-MG 12.80.5.4 · Item · 29 September, 1916
Part of James W. Maddin fonds

Item is a letter from Lieut.-Col. Shaun D. Day to the Brigade Major of the 185th Battalion, recommending that Captain James. W. Maddin be promoted to the rank of Major.

Maddin's Declaration Paper
CA BI MG 12.80-MG 12.80.5-MG 12.80.5.6 · Item · 4 January, 1916
Part of James W. Maddin fonds

Item is a copy of James William Maddin's Declaration Papers, signed by Lieut. Col. Joseph Hay, medical officer of 85th Overseas Battalion.

Military Service Documents
CA BI MG 12.80-MG 12.80.5-MG 12.80.5.8 · Item · 1916-1917
Part of James W. Maddin fonds

Item is a photocopy of various service cards pertaining to James W. Maddin's military service. These cards may be identification cards, as they include his information as well as the contact information for his next of kin.

Military Service Documents
CA BI MG 12.80-MG 12.80.5-MG 12.80.5.15 · Item · 1917
Part of James W. Maddin fonds

Item is a photocopy of military service documents pertaining to James W. Maddin. The records are related to the ailments that Maddin was suffering from during active service.

Unit Register Card
CA BI MG 12.110-MG 12.110.1-MG 12.110.1.3 · Item · 1914-1920
Part of Allan Ridgway fonds

Item is a unit register card, containing Allan Ridgway's unit information.

Letter to Allan Ridgway
CA BI MG 12.110-MG 12.110.1-MG 12.110.1.5 · Item · 15 May, 1919
Part of Allan Ridgway fonds

Item is a letter to Allan Ridgway, explaining the delay in receiving his Military Medal.

Letter to Allan Ridgeway
CA BI MG 12.110-MG 12.110.1-MG 12.110.1.11 · Item · 3 June, 1921
Part of Allan Ridgway fonds

Item is a letter to Allan Ridgeway regarding the delay in his application for his war decorations.

Scrapbook of Clippings
CA BI MG 12.147-MG 12.147.9 · File · 1915
Part of James MacMillan fonds

File contains a scrapbook of newspaper clippings regarding World War 1, including the obituary of Sgt. James MacMillan, first casualty in the 17th Battery, 1915, and the obituary of Sgt. Anthony MacMillan.

Clippings
CA BI MG 12.147-MG 12.147.8 · File · 1915-1936
Part of James MacMillan fonds

File contains clippings concerning the death of Sgt. James MacMillan, 1915, the sinking of the Lusitania, and war events that took place on 12 June, 1918.

North Sydney Herald Clipping
CA BI MG 12.204-MG 12.204.2-MG 12.204.2.1 · Item · 2 September, 1915
Part of Mary Cadegan fonds

Item is a clipping from the North Sydney Herald featuring an account of a letter written and sent by Stanley McNeil, of North Sydney, friend and comrade of Malcolm John MacKinnon, telling Mary of the courage of Malcolm, in volunteering for the mission in World War 1 in which he died.

Mary Cadegan Clippings
CA BI MG 12.204-MG 12.204.2 · File · 2 September, 1915
Part of Mary Cadegan fonds

File contains a clipping from the North Sydney Herald concerning World War 1.

Postcard Booklet
CA BI MG 12.204-MG 12.204.3 · File · n.d.
Part of Mary Cadegan fonds

File contains a postcard booklet and photograph that were sent to Mary Cadegan by Malcolm John MacKinnon.