Hanna's #WWI story is encapsulated here. She was young enough to volunteer her help in #WWII #ServiceSaturday
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ElginMilitaryMuseum
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The Elgin Military Museum was created to collect, record, preserve, interpret and exhibit #military #history, with an emphasis on #ElginCounty and its citizens.
St. Thomas, Ontario Katılım Aralık 2014
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Hanna's record indicates she was freed for medical reasons, but this was just the standard formula for early demobilization #ServiceSaturday
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Commissioned for overseas service as a nursing sister in the Canadian Army Medical Corps. #ServiceSaturday
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Ruth Marie Hanna graduated as a registered nurse from Toronto General Hospital in Feb 1918. #ServiceSaturday
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S.W. Abel was discharged from service on 21 February, 1919, his record indicating an eyebrow scar and "web toes left foot". #ServiceSaturday
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For his efforts, Abel was awarded the Military Medal, the British War Medal, and the Victory Medal. #ServiceSaturday
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S.W. Abel was promoted to Lance Corporal, Corporal, and Sergeant (in 1918). Here's his ration book. #ServiceSaturday
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Samuel William Abel, born 22 Aug 1984, enlisted with the 91st Battalion as a Private on 29 Nov 1915. #ServiceSaturday
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We recommended county level, province level, and now country level. For #FollowFriday, check out @LibraryArchives, Cdn documentary heritage!
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@ArchivesOntario holds a wealth of information. They have #WWI presentations and exhibits. And lesson plans for teachers too! #FollowFriday
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It's #FollowFriday! For great pictures, trivia, facts, and fun bits, @elginarchives is a great resource. Follow them today! #ElginCounty
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That's right #military #weaponry enthusiasts. It's a bayonet. Our #WhatsThatWednesday one hails from 1891 #Germany.
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And now for the handle! If you know what our #WhatsThatWednesday artifact is, can you elaborate with year and origin?
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A bit more of the artifact is revealed. The background is the fabric it's mounted on. #WhatsThatWednesday
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Any guesses as to what this particular #WhatsThatWednesday artifact is? It's dull in colour but sharp in edge.
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Though disappointed she didn't get to go overseas, Silcox's career as a nurse did span 42 years. #ServiceSaturday
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Silcox only served in Canada. She was travelling to Halifax in Nov 1918 when peace was declared. #ServiceSaturday
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Silcox's #CEF Certificate of Service. She served in Toronto at the Spadina Military Hospital. #ServiceSaturday
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Born in Frome, Bessie A. Silcox served with the Canadian Army Medical Corps, enlisting in June 1918. #ServiceSaturday
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