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Elliott

  • Person
  • 1958 - 1962

Elliott was a member of the Regular Force.

Burton John Crealock

  • Person
  • 1941-1946

Private Burton John Crealock 1 August 1920 -23 March 2012 Canadian Army G 6078- Private . He Enrolled in the No 70 CABA Fredericton N.B. 15 May 1942 and Served in Canada, United Kingdom and Continental Europe . Burton was Discharged from the Service under Routine Order 1029 by Reason of the the Return to civil Life( on Demobilization ) 4 May 1946 Fredericton New Brunswick. Medals awarded 1939-1945 Star, France - Germany Star and Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp. Private John Burton Crealock Married Mable Estella Holder 14 December 1942, Lower Millstream United Church Kings Co. New Brunswick.

Cpl. Atkinson

  • Person
  • 1945

Corporal Atkinson was the Son of Fred and Lilia Atkinson. He lived in West Sackville, New Brunswick, Canada prior to joining the Regiment. He died on May 5th, 1945 at the age of 25.

Agricultural Museum (NB)

  • Person
  • 1986 - present

The Agriculture Museum came about when members of the agricultural field in New Brunswick decided to showcase the long tradition of farm inning in the Province. They are dedicated to showcasing farming prior to the 1970's. They have one of the largest collection of agricultural artefacts in the Maritimes. The Museum grounds is housed where the Tank Hangers used to be in Camp Sussex. On the grounds there is a CN Train station as well as a Blacksmith's workshop. The Museum is open June to August. Guided tours are available.

Regimental Colours

  • Person
  • 23 June 1966

Regimental Colours have a long and colourful history that can be traced back as far as the 15th century. It was a natural development that Commanders at all levels should display their personal insignia on banners to act as a rallying point on the battlefield. Regimental Colours include " Standards, Queen's and Regimental Colours and Guidons". They have been traditionally recognized as a unit's most prized possession. Standards are carried by Regiments of Household Cavalry and Regiments of Dragoon Guards. They are rectangular in shape and are recognized as senior colour. Queen's and Regimental Colours are second in seniority. They are awarded to Infantry Regiments and Foot guards. They are rectangular in shape and are carried by a subaltern officer. Guidons - the word guidon derives from the old French "guide-homme" - the flag carried by the leader of a troop of horsemen. It has always been shallow-tailed and is regarded as junior to the Standards. Guidons are carried by Dragoons, Yeomanry Cavalry Regiments and Armoured Regiments. They first appeared in the British Army as early as 1661. The first Guidon of the Royal Canadian Dragoons was presented by His Royal Highness King George V on October 11, 1901. The second Guidon was presented by His Royal Highness Prince Arthur of Connaught in March 1919. The third and present Guidon was presented by the Governor General in May 1964 at CFB Gagetown.

Stewart, Aldran Irvine

  • Person
  • 1944-1946

Corporal Aldran Irvine Stewart enlisted with the Canadian Active Service Force 5 June 1944 at the No. 7 District Depot, Fredericton New Brunswick. He was given the regimental number G5811. At the time of enlistment he was living in Penobsquis, King' County, NB. Aldran was born in Westmorland County. Prior to joining up he worked as a farmer. he was Married to Dorthy Stewart. Aldran set out from Camp Sussex and disembarked in the United Kingdom 15 May 1945, where he was taken on strength by the 1 Canadian Signals Unit. Stewart was discharged 13 December 1946, to return to civilian life. He reenlisted with the 8th New Brunswick Hussars 15 October 1952. At that time he was living in Sussex Corner, NB. He was qualified as a driver in 1954. He served as an administrative clerk until 1956. during that time he was awarded his first and second service chevron.

Hourihan, Anne

  • Person
  • 1939-1946

Anne Hourihan donated several items to the 8th Hussars Museum in 2018. These included her husbands, J Roberts, military paraphernalia. He enlisted in the Armoured Corps in 1962. He proceeded to Germany in 1974. He was repatriated to Canada and posted to Sackville in 1979, before retiring in 1984.

Parkin, Annie

  • Person
  • 1922-1944

Annie Parkin was born 15 April 1922, Escombe County Durham, England. Her family moved to Canada in 1926. They arrived at Mount Hebron, King's County New Brunswick. They moved to Sussex in c. 1943. She joined the Royal Canadian Air Force (Woman's division) February 1943. She proceeded to basic training at Rockcliffe, Ontario before being posted to Hagersville Ontario. She became ill and died in the Christie Street Military Hospital. 16 members of the CWAC paraded from Camp Sussex to her funeral, held at Wallace Funeral Parlor.

Stevens, Archie

  • Person
  • 1939-1945

Sergeant Archie Stevens, born in Hopewell, New Brunswick. On an advance from Mezzano to San Alberto, this Senior NCO Officer commanded one of the two 105 millimeter gun tanks in his squadron. Stevens moved his tank to an exposed position and fired point blank into the strong point, destroying houses and causing the enemy to retire across the Naviglio Canal, leaving behind between thirty and forty casualties and one anti gun tank knocked out. The advance on the left flank was then able to continue. During a series of actions, this non-commissioned officer has shown great courage and initiative and has at all times been an inspiration to his squadron. He received the Military Medal. Sgt. Stevens was the first casualty after the regiment returned home. He came to Sussex, New Brunswick, and within a month after arriving home, he had a Tonsillectomy operation from which he never recovered. Stevens was the first military funeral after returning home from war.

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