Letters from the Trenches in a London Hospital
A wounded Canadian soldier Jack in the 4th General Hospital in Denmark Hill London writes home detailing a June 10 1916 attack near Mount Sorel by the Ypres front. He describes shelling heavy mud and blackened trenches. He recalls being buried and later dug out by comrades, surviving the ordeal and continuing to help fortify positions amid ongoing shellfire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smellie
Jack
England
Ward
4Th General Hospital
Denmark Hill
London
Tommy Swindell
Aga
Mount Sorel
Ypres
Obituary of Charles Loyd Lee Soldier of Harrowby
Charles Loyd Lee, second son of Mr and Mrs F M Lee of Harrowby, was killed in action on June 2 during a fierce battle. A 1st CMR recruit from Brandon, he refused an offer to join the Dublin Fusiliers to stay with his comrades, served nine months in trenches, and died at 20 years and 6 months. His death deepens the district roll of honor. funeral held at Russell Cemetery with ministers H Feir and J Shemilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Loyd Lee
F M Lee
Harrowby
the Loos
Brandon
Apringts
England
Ireland
Dublin Fusiliers
Soldier recounts shell fire and survival during battle
A soldier describes near my death during a violent bombardment. He details a broken rifle, torn haversack, shredded clothing, and a splinter ripping his greatcoat and tank but leaving only a small wound. He mentions a stray splinter and a sense of mystery at surviving.
Braendle family welcomes a son and village notices
A son was born Sunday to Mr and Mrs Norman Braendle. The Binsearth Annual School Meeting is set for Monday July 17 at 8 p m in the School House. A Lawn Tea for Red Cross funds is planned at Mrs Coulter’s home on Saturday July 15 from 3 to 7 p m. Proceeds go to the Red Cross. Fred Rice hosted a dance last Tuesday in a new house with a large gathering. Sergeant Colin Mann says he has ten days leave to visit Scotland before returning to the front. A Garden Party at Mr and Mrs J B Hodgson’s Foxwarren drew a sizable crowd, with proceeds reported between 40 and 50 dollars. Some revelers reached 3 30 a m Friday after a washout delayed trains east of Minnedosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Braendle
Binsearth
Coulter
Red Cross
Fred Rice
Colin Mann
Scotland
J. B. Hodgson
Foxwarren
Minnedosa
J W Wilton
Russell
J S Warrington
Jas McKay
Queen's Hotel
H. Feir
Presbyterian Church
Sandy Simms
Gain Growers
Shoal
J P Laycock
Portland
Ore
Laycock
CPR
Camp Hughes
Card of Thanks for Mr and Mrs Peter Adgiph
Mr and Mrs Peter Adgiph thank their many friends for the kindness and sympathy shown during their recent sad bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Adgiph
Lym Hs
Christ Church Notes and Services Summary
Christ Church notes mention canons prayer at 11 am and Sunday Schools. Evening prayer is listed for 3 PM at Harrowby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Church
Harrowby
Canadian casualty list notes Leonard Burley killed on active service
Saturday’s Russell news lists Leonard Burley among Canadians killed on active service. Burley enlisted Rohlin and later joined CM Ros, serving in trenches nearly ten months, hailed from Eudciffe district, and left a cheerful, diligent imprint on friends before his death. The report also records a drowning accident of Annie Adolph near the Minniska road, and a broad update on local people, events, and preparations for soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Burley
Pte Burley
Rohlin
C M. Ros
Pelly
Sak
Rusesil
Eudciffe
Russell Red Cross Notes Pillow Case and Face Cloth Shower
A pillow case and face cloth shower will be held on Saturday at the home of Mrs. Jas. Matheson with assistance from Mrs. Jas. Calvert. A large response is requested. Contributions include Walter Thickett's $500 and Brightside School Picnic via Jas. Vinnell for $430.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Matheson
Jas. Calvert
Walter 7Hickett
Brightside
Jas. Vinnell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Shellmouth Agricultural Society
Shellmouth
D. A. Goodbun
Wm. S. Wallace
Craigie School
Arth
Read Spl. Art Org. P.c
Alice de Balinbard
Cmv
Mus. Geo. Hist
Victor Brown Ee Ee Seer
Ethel Brown
Norman McKinnon
Mary Fisher Teehee Eeerenre
Alice McKinnon
Campiel McKinnon
L E. Storey
Fritz
Spports
Kev
Allan
Ciaries
Wesley
Lee
Thos. Brown
Harrowby Christian Endeavour
J S. Maynes
Oiver Blane
John E Rea
Hive
Miss Davis
Miss Hope
Winnipeg
Wm McRea
Hes
Binscorth
Courter
Dr Murray
Charles ‘Loyd Lee
J. Shemilt
Annie Adolph
Minniska Road
Annie
Burns Foster
Geo. Meeres
Barff
Theo. Walker
Millwood
Rassel
J. McIntyre
Jean
Mitchell
Newdale
Weedingham
Willie
Irene
Sandy Lake
Corp
George Simeilie
Russell Red Cross Society
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!