Ernest A. Cotton was the recreational director for Camp Sussex during World War II. He provided the men at the Camp with a series of activities to keep them occupied between training. Some of these activities include; events conducted by the YMCA, entertainment materials, etc. Camp Sussex was the largest military base in Atlantic Canada. He went on to marry a Sussex native, Helen Aiton.

Raymond Colley donated a photograph to the 8th Hussars Museum in 2017.

Ellen Molloy is the president of the Cody's Women's Institute. This Institute was founded in 1914 by a group of local woman. The woman assisted with the war effort in both the First and Second World Wars by sending soldiers care packages. In 2007, the ladies of the institute got together to publish a book of local war veterans who had served in the First and Second War. They compiled photographs and letters sent from the men to the Institute.

Charles Huggard was born in Springfield< King's County NB on 9 November 1912. He enlisted with the Non-permanent Active Militia in 1928 serving until 1931. Subsequently, he reenlisted with the militia from 1934-1939. Thereafter, he enrolled in the Canadian Army (Active) Infantry Corps with the Princess Patricia Light Canadian infantry. He was promoted in 1940 to Company Quartermaster. He ended the Second World war as a Captain. During the Second World War, he served in Italy, France, and the Netherlands. He volunteered to join the Pacific Force in 1945. After World war II, he continued with the Regular Army, serving in Korea. He would be awarded the American Bronze Star for his actions during that conflict. Charles was promoted to Major in 1950 and continued serving until he was honourable discharged in 1963. Charles Huggard died in 1995, age 82.
Alleyne (Silver) Huggard, the wife of Charles, served with the Canadian Women's Army Corps (CWCA) during World War II. Alleyne was born 16 May 1921 in Galt Ontario. She enlisted 7 September 1942 in Toronto. She worked as a bookkeeper prior to the outbreak of the war. She was certified as 2/Lieutenant 29 July 1944 after completing the Officers Training Course.

William Sparks donated several World War II maps to the 8th Hussars Museum in 2012.

Lt.Col O. L. Corbett
"Otty Corbett was born Dec.13 1913 at Dunns Corner, Queens County. He married the former Marjorie Gamblin and they had two daughters and a son. He taught school from 1932-1940 and then entered the Canadian Army, serving the next six years in Canada, the United Kingdom, and northwest Europe.
While in the service he was stationed at base units and training camps in Canada, with the Carleton & York Regiment in England, the Fifth Canadian Infantry Brigade in England and the North Shore (N.B.)Regiment from 1944-1946 of which he was company commander and second-in-command of the battalion. He received his 2 Lieutenancy 18 November 1940.
He was the recipient of many honors and awards in a distinguished army career, and in the service of his community, including the MBE, Order of St. John of Jerusalem (Serving Brother), Canadian Forces Decoration and two bars, C.D., 1939-45 Star, France Germany Star, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, Defense Medal, Victory Medal, and the Silver Acorn from the Boy Scouts of Canada.
His militia service included: N.B. Rangers 1940-41; N.B. Scottish Regiment 1946-48; the Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise) Militia 1950-1965 as commanding officer for eight years; retired from active militia service in 1965; honourary Lt.-Col 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise's) Militia for two terms.
He was named the Sussex and District chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year in 1980. He died March 10 1981"
(From the Kings County Record Oct 20 1998)

William Lewis was born 05 February, 1924. He enlisted at the age of 19 and served with the 8th New Brunswick Hussars until 1946. He served with the Regiment in Italy and North West Europe. After the work he worked as a janitor at the North Sidney Post Office.

Sandra Muir Russell has been a longtime volunteer at the 8th Hussars Museum.

David Shipley donated materials concerning the 5th Armoured Regiment to the 8th Hussars Museum in 2019.

Robert Cullen is a local historian in Ontario, Canada. He had an opportunity to view some archival footage from CBC. In that archive, he found footage from Camp Sussex during the Second World War. Robert graciously donated a copy of that footage to the 8th Hussars Museum in 2019.