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Army Personnel
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- Textual record
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- Source of title proper: Museum created
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2 Textual Records , 7 cm of textual Records
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The Second World War was the first time the Hussars left Canadian shores as a Regiment. In July 1940, the Regiment was mobilized to form the 4th Canadian Motorcycle Regiment. In February 1941, the Canadian Army converted the Hussars to armour and became the 5th Armoured Regiment. The Regiment sailed for England at the end of August, 1941 and was stationed in England until November, 1943 when it sailed for Africa. The Regiment later sailed to Italy and landed in Naples in December. The Regiment fought through Italy, winning battle honours until February, 1944 when it sailed to France to begin the journey to the campaigns in Belgium and Holland. It was in Italy that the first Princess Louise, the original Regimental mascot
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Jean Sharpe
C W Estabrooks
H S Gamblin
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Series consists of Newspaper clipping " Men serving from Kings County" , Attestation Paper, Active Service, Canadian Travel Certificate, Playbook and Physical Standards. Personnel Lists Records of Officers Service in a Book and Black Hardcover Ring binder. Casualty lists/Honor rolls of 8th NB Hussars plus all other Canadian Armoured Regiments. Photographs , obituary and various memorabilia of Burton McAlary.
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- English
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Box - 7