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Photographs

Series consists of photographs depicting daily life of the regiment including training at home and overseas.

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Italy

Series consists of textual records on The fall of Italy and A study of various versions of the War Diary. The battles at Coriano, the Gothic Line and other battles in Italy. In a 5 cm Binder , textual records telling The story of the Advance Party of the 5th Canadian Armoured Regiment to Italy in October/November 1943.

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Publications

Series consists of materials that includes Various newspaper clippings, some from Great Britain and some from Kings County, as well as full issues of these publications. Reports of War, Veterans returning, Obituaries and awards. A partial copy of a thesis submitted for a Master of Arts degree titled "Warrior for the Working day " , The 5th Armoured Division in Italy 1943-1945. Included is a Booklet Notes for Officers., booklet "The Soldiers Welfare" July 1941. A Booklet "Royal Canadian Armoured Corps". An outline of the development of the RCAC, as well as a Booklet "Home Guard Instruction" November 1942. A compilation of letters and newspaper commentary from England. A Copy of Maple Leaf Article re; War Effort and photograph of the Japanese surrender. Book by Herb Gamblin , "WWII Stage One-Invading". 4 pages from an 8th NB Hussars newsletter with photographs of some members in Italy and Holland at the end of the war and 3 Pages of newspaper clippings . Hand written List of Hussars that served in the Regiment with Ron Jonah. Group Picture of 11, 8th(PL) N.B. Hussars taken on course which includes Charley Stevens and Keith Fisher.

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Correspondence

Series consists of A copy of a letter sent from Belgium to the family of Pte. Richards who was injured in action and died in Belgium. 2 pamphlets for church parade 1946 and 2 Christmas cards from Holland 1945 and 1947.

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Sgt. Fred L. Myers

Series consists of Programs, articles, letters and cards collected by Fred Myers. Personal photos of Fred and friends in Europe as well as 4 packets of postcards.

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Trpr. Harry J. Walker

Series consists of textual records Harry complied while overseas. Includes his discharge Certificate. A Magazine "This Army" plus a Dutch Book with translation "Nazi Hel".

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Maps

This series consists of WWII era maps including; the 8th New Brunswick Hussars Holland April 1945, Maps of Liri Valley Italy, Maps of the Gothic Line and Coriano Ridge

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NAC

  • CA HM 12.46
  • Fonds
  • 1942-1945

Fond consists of 22 photographs. Description : Maj-Gen BM Hoffmeister briefing officers of the 5th Canadian Armoured Division prior to the advance on the Hitler Line, Italy, 13th May 1944. Smith,Strathy., Photographer. Mikan #: 3520459 Description : Canadian soldiers in a storm boat at the 5th Canadian Armoured Division Other Ranks Club, Groningen, Netherlands, 10th Aug 1945. (Clockwise, l-r): Dutch civilians watching an inspection and marchpast of the 5th Canadian Armoured Division, Eelde, Netherlands, 23rd May 1945. Smith, Jack H., Crew of a Ram Mark I tank of the 2nd Brigade, 5th Canadian Armoured Division, during training at Aldershot, England, 24th Dec 1942. Audrain, Laurie Description Personnel of the 1st Armoured Brigade Workshop, Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (R.C.E.M.E.) working on the engine of a Sherman tank of the 5th Canadian Armoured Division, Italy, 13 October 1943. (L-R): Privates Ronald Description Major-General B.M. Hoffmeister, General Officer Commanding 5th Canadian Armoured Division, in the turret of the Sherman tank "Vancouver" near Castrocielo, Italy, 23 May 1944. Smith, Strathy., Photographer. Mikan Number: 357648

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