Letters From Soldiers Describe Wounds and Hospital Life
Private Fraser writes from a Cardiff hospital describing shrapnel wounds to his back, two holes beside the spine, and minor arm and leg injuries. He mentions his “nine lives” nickname and plans to send back a back scar souvenir. The note notes excellent care and references other wounded soldiers and a Vimy Ridge recall.
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Pte. Fraser
Jno. Fraser
Perry St
Cardiff
Wales
France
Soldier Writes From Wimereux Hospital on Wounds
From Wimereux Hospital France on April 19 Pte Clifford Graham penetang Sr son of Mr and Mrs Jos Graham stated he was wounded in the back with shrapnel The wound was exceedingly painful but he said he was gradually improving
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J. C. Graham
Luther Graham
157Th
France
Witley Camp
Clifford
Vimy Ridge
Barrie
Wimereaux Hospital
Pte
Clifford Graham
Jos. Graham, Penetang Sr
How Vimy Ridge Was Won Capt. W. A. Child Details Canadian Capture
Captain W. A. Child, a Western officer, explains the Vimy Ridge engagement and the high number of prisoners taken by the Canadians. He describes the German units in the position held by his division and battalion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Child
Vimy Ridge
Child
Canadians Break Huns At Vimy Ridge In Bold Drive
A war correspondent recounts the Canadian assault on Vimy Ridge beginning Easter Monday. Artillery and tanks broke the enemy lines in sleet and rain as infantry followed, many prisoners surrendered with limited guards. Wounded and ambulances moved steadily. the advance continued amid reports of high morale and ongoing artillery support.
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Child
Vimy Ridge
Somme
Jack Scott
87Th
Tom
Will Mayes
Arthur Feltis
George Purchase
Alex$Gooch
Roy S. Blackstock
C. W. Blackstock
Canada
Fritzie
From Elmvale Soldier’s Letter and Local War Casualty
Pte Roy S Blackstock writes home Apr 12 from the battlefield behind Vimy Ridge praising Canadian advances and noting fatigue duties for the band. The piece also reports Gunner Oscar Kerr of Elmvale, killed in action after a long service in the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, with funeral details and a memorial service in Elmvale.
Money Outweighs Grants in Simcoe County 1916 Report
The Simcoe County financial statement for 1916 shows receipts of 402 292.94 from grants loans levies and other methods but nearly all was spent except 16 472.88. County machinery consumed thousands in offices and salaries with municipal costs extra. roads property clerks crown attorney and sheriff accounts listed. Current loans totaled 155 000 and education repayments to municipalities ranged by town. Schools inspection and continuation classes added significant costs.
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Simcoe
Clerk of the Peace
Barrie
Collingwood
Orillia
Bradford
Midland
Collingwood Bulletin
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McClary
Florence
M.clarys
Nes
Merrill & Hubbard
Albert Fraser
Chevrole
G. B. McLean
Ntoes
Opp
Simcoe Hotel
Chevrolet
Pte. R. S., Blackstock
Elmvale
Gunner Oscar Kerr
David H. Kerr
Boulogne
Gunner Kerr
Royal Canadian Horse Artillery
Toronto
Kingston
England
Shorncliffe
1St. Reserve
British Red Cross
Elmvale Lance
Elmvale Presbyterian Church
Adler
Fleet Foot
Ssee
Nominion Syste
M Ted
Miss M. McKernan
Small St
Barrle
Columbia
Garrett
P.O. Box
Columbia Grafonola
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