Lieutenant Colonel McLeod passed away 2007 at the age of 87 years. Bob McLeod was born and raised in Penobsquis New Brunswick, graduated from the Sussex High School, University of New Brunswick and was commissioned a Lieutenant in the Canadian Officers Training Corps. In April 1941 he joined the 8th Princess Louise's New Brunswick Hussars and went overseas with the Regiment in October 1941. While in England, the 8th NB Hussars gained extensive tank and battle training , Bob was promoted to Captain and Tank Commander. In November 1943 the Regiment. as part of the 5th Armoured Brigade, was shipped to North Africa then soon to Naples,Italy. Many serious battles ensured through which Captain McLeod was an outstanding leader of both men and tanks in extremely dangerous and difficult conditions. The tankers in "B" Squadron had faith that Captain Bob would look after them and he did. Discharged with the rank of major , Bob returned to civilian life in Penobsquis , married and was employed by the Veterans Land Act, becoming director for the Atlantic Provinces. he was deeply involved in the civic life of Hampton, with an abiding interest in the education of the youth. His motto was; "Be Useful-not just ornamental" Following the war Bob continued to serve with the 8th NB Hussars and was promoted Lieutenant Colonel and Commanding Officer 1954-1957 followed by Honorary Lieutenant Colonel 1989-19913. He was also instrumental in the selection of the 8th Hussars regiment being chosen by national Defense Headquarters and renamed the 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise's) as the new regular Force Armoured Regiment in 1957 in response to the Cold War and NATO Needs.
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Museum Created
This fond Consists of Textual records regarding the Royal Canadian Armoured Corps and the Regiment . Honorary Colonels and Lieutenant , Conference 1989 , Militia Papers 1989, Honorary Colonels and Lieutenant .Conference 6 December 1991-1992, Desert Shield and Desert Storm operations overview 1991, Regimental Senate 1987, 91,94 97 and Regimental Standing orders 12 of 51.
Included are newspaper clippings and Memorabilia McLeod gathered . Two black and white photographs of officers seated on the steps of the Bungalow 1930 and a black and white photograph of Lt Col Robert McLeod.
Gail Mckinnon
Lt Col Robert McLeod
Box 34 - 13.51.01 - 13.51.03
Box 35 - 13.51.04 - 13.51.06
Lieutenant Colonel McLeod passed away 2007 at the age of 87 years. Bob McLeod was born and raised in Penobsquis New Brunswick, graduated from the Sussex High School, University of New Brunswick and was commissioned a Lieutenant in the Canadian Officers Training Corps. In April 1941 he joined the 8th Princess Louise's New Brunswick Hussars and went overseas with the Regiment in October 1941. While in England, the 8th NB Hussars gained extensive tank and battle training , Bob was promoted to Captain and Tank Commander. In November 1943 the Regiment. as part of the 5th Armoured Brigade, was shipped to North Africa then soon to Naples,Italy. Many serious battles ensured through which Captain McLeod was an outstanding leader of both men and tanks in extremely dangerous and difficult conditions. The tankers in "B" Squadron had faith that Captain Bob would look after them and he did. Discharged with the rank of major , Bob returned to civilian life in Penobsquis , married and was employed by the Veterans Land Act, becoming director for the Atlantic Provinces. he was deeply involved in the civic life of Hampton, with an abiding interest in the education of the youth. His motto was; "Be Useful-not just ornamental" Following the war Bob continued to serve with the 8th NB Hussars and was promoted Lieutenant Colonel and Commanding Officer 1954-1957 followed by Honorary Lieutenant Colonel 1989-19913. He was also instrumental in the selection of the 8th Hussars regiment being chosen by national Defense Headquarters and renamed the 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise's) as the new regular Force Armoured Regiment in 1957 in response to the Cold War and NATO Needs.
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This series consists of Mobilizations orders (warning order) 10 Sept 1938, Nominal roll of VIII Princess Louise's NB hussars 17 July 1940-1946 (2 copies with time served and address's), Nominal roll by Provincial boundaries , and State sheets by hussars personal by rank and country of origin . Also Included are hand written records of regimental G numbers of those enlisted in Sussex, Administration Instruction of Hussars train movement from Camp Debert 1 Oct 1941 , as well as Movement order No 2 from Camp Debert dated 6 Oct 1941. Honors and awards received by 8th Princess Louise(NB) Hussars 4 march 1946 Documents detailing Recommendations for Administration for consideration.
2 hand written notes written by McLeod on scraps of paper and Two copies of Poetry "Nostalgia" and Nauseam" written by a member of the Regiment during World War
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Gail Mckinnon
Lt Col Robert McLeod
Mobilizations orders (warning order) 10 Sept 1938 Nominal roll of VIII Princess Louise's NB hussars 17 July 1940-1946 (2 copies with time served and address's) Nominal roll by Provincial boundaries State sheets by hussars personal by rank and country of origin hand written record of regimental G numbers of those enlisted in Sussex Administration Instruction of Hussars train movement from Camp Debert 1 Oct 1941Movement order No 2 from Camp Debert dated 6 Oct 1941 Honors and awards received 8th Princess Louise(NB) Hussars 4 march 1946 Documents detailing Recommendations for Administration for consideration. 2 hand written notes on scaps of paper Two copies of Poetry "Nostalgia" and Nauseam" written by a member of the Regiment during World War 2
Lieutenant Colonel McLeod passed away 2007 at the age of 87 years. Bob McLeod was born and raised in Penobsquis New Brunswick, graduated from the Sussex High School, University of New Brunswick and was commissioned a Lieutenant in the Canadian Officers Training Corps. In April 1941 he joined the 8th Princess Louise's New Brunswick Hussars and went overseas with the Regiment in October 1941. While in England, the 8th NB Hussars gained extensive tank and battle training , Bob was promoted to Captain and Tank Commander. In November 1943 the Regiment. as part of the 5th Armoured Brigade, was shipped to North Africa then soon to Naples,Italy. Many serious battles ensured through which Captain McLeod was an outstanding leader of both men and tanks in extremely dangerous and difficult conditions. The tankers in "B" Squadron had faith that Captain Bob would look after them and he did. Discharged with the rank of major , Bob returned to civilian life in Penobsquis , married and was employed by the Veterans Land Act, becoming director for the Atlantic Provinces. he was deeply involved in the civic life of Hampton, with an abiding interest in the education of the youth. His motto was; "Be Useful-not just ornamental" Following the war Bob continued to serve with the 8th NB Hussars and was promoted Lieutenant Colonel and Commanding Officer 1954-1957 followed by Honorary Lieutenant Colonel 1989-19913. He was also instrumental in the selection of the 8th Hussars regiment being chosen by national Defense Headquarters and renamed the 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise's) as the new regular Force Armoured Regiment in 1957 in response to the Cold War and NATO Needs.
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This series consists of Daily orders dated 3 June -September 1952, Daily Orders 1955-1957 , Reports dating Dec 1952- October 1959 , 125th and 150th Anniversary Correspondence as well as reserves 2000 Mobile Command
Estate of Lt Col Robert McLeod
Gail Mckinnon
Lt Col Robert McLeod
File folder consists of Daily orders 3 June -September 1952, Daily orders Part one and Part 2, Regiment Reorganization ,Customs of the Service ,Provisional Schools established, Summer Field Training Time tables,Visit of Royal Netherlands Ambassador,Presentation of Lt Col Hon George Fowler Sword, -------Daily Orders 1955-1957,Preparation of Unit training , Unit Training Policies, Unit Summer Camp Instructions 8th Canadian Hussars nominal roll as of 1 November 1957. Reports dating Dec 1952- October 1959 Meeting of Regimental Council meeting 7 April 1. Varies letters and reports, Correspondence in the 1950's and 1970 Change of Command , bulletins and change of command programs and Reserves 2000 Mobile Command
Lieutenant Colonel McLeod passed away 2007 at the age of 87 years. Bob McLeod was born and raised in Penobsquis New Brunswick, graduated from the Sussex High School, University of New Brunswick and was commissioned a Lieutenant in the Canadian Officers Training Corps. In April 1941 he joined the 8th Princess Louise's New Brunswick Hussars and went overseas with the Regiment in October 1941. While in England, the 8th NB Hussars gained extensive tank and battle training , Bob was promoted to Captain and Tank Commander. In November 1943 the Regiment. as part of the 5th Armoured Brigade, was shipped to North Africa then soon to Naples,Italy. Many serious battles ensured through which Captain McLeod was an outstanding leader of both men and tanks in extremely dangerous and difficult conditions. The tankers in "B" Squadron had faith that Captain Bob would look after them and he did. Discharged with the rank of major , Bob returned to civilian life in Penobsquis , married and was employed by the Veterans Land Act, becoming director for the Atlantic Provinces. he was deeply involved in the civic life of Hampton, with an abiding interest in the education of the youth. His motto was; "Be Useful-not just ornamental" Following the war Bob continued to serve with the 8th NB Hussars and was promoted Lieutenant Colonel and Commanding Officer 1954-1957 followed by Honorary Lieutenant Colonel 1989-19913. He was also instrumental in the selection of the 8th Hussars regiment being chosen by national Defense Headquarters and renamed the 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise's) as the new regular Force Armoured Regiment in 1957 in response to the Cold War and NATO Needs.
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This series consists of News paper clippings , August 2 1975 Gallantry goes deep in the history of the 8th Hussars . Early years 1901/ 8th Hussars attend Cavalry Corps School in Toronto .Maneuvers of Major Howard Kierstead and Major Lloyd Brown with a Sherman Tank at Camp Sussex 9th November 1999 . Rex Fendick and Holland Celebrates 2000 Fredericton
Estate of Lt Col Robert McLeod
Gail Mckinnon
Lt Col Robert McLeod
This series consists of 3 cm of newspaper Clippings .News paper clippings August 2 1975 Gallantry goes deep in the history of the 8th Hussars . Early years 1901/ 8th Hussars atend Cavalry Corps School in Toronto .Maneuvers Major Howard Kierstead and Major Lloyd Brown with a Sherman Tank at Camp Sussex 9th November 1999 Rex Fendick and Holland Celebrates 2000 Fredericton
Lieutenant Colonel McLeod passed away 2007 at the age of 87 years. Bob McLeod was born and raised in Penobsquis New Brunswick, graduated from the Sussex High School, University of New Brunswick and was commissioned a Lieutenant in the Canadian Officers Training Corps. In April 1941 he joined the 8th Princess Louise's New Brunswick Hussars and went overseas with the Regiment in October 1941. While in England, the 8th NB Hussars gained extensive tank and battle training , Bob was promoted to Captain and Tank Commander. In November 1943 the Regiment. as part of the 5th Armoured Brigade, was shipped to North Africa then soon to Naples,Italy. Many serious battles ensured through which Captain McLeod was an outstanding leader of both men and tanks in extremely dangerous and difficult conditions. The tankers in "B" Squadron had faith that Captain Bob would look after them and he did. Discharged with the rank of major , Bob returned to civilian life in Penobsquis , married and was employed by the Veterans Land Act, becoming director for the Atlantic Provinces. he was deeply involved in the civic life of Hampton, with an abiding interest in the education of the youth. His motto was; "Be Useful-not just ornamental" Following the war Bob continued to serve with the 8th NB Hussars and was promoted Lieutenant Colonel and Commanding Officer 1954-1957 followed by Honorary Lieutenant Colonel 1989-19913. He was also instrumental in the selection of the 8th Hussars regiment being chosen by national Defense Headquarters and renamed the 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise's) as the new regular Force Armoured Regiment in 1957 in response to the Cold War and NATO Needs.
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This series consists of records in 2 large red folders regarding Honorary Colonels and Lieutenant . Conference 1989 , Militia Papers 1989, Honorary Colonels and Lieutenant . Conference 6 December 1991-1992, Desert Shield and Desert Storm operations overview 1991, Regimental Senate 1987, 91,94 97 and Regimental Standing orders 12 of 51
Estate of Lt Col Robert McLeod
Gail Mckinnon
Lt Col Robert McLeod
Honorary Colonels and Lieutenant Conference 1989, Militia Papers 1989 , Honorary Colonels and Lieutenant conference 6 December 1991-1992. Desert Shield and Desert Storm operations overview 1991. Regimental Senate 1987, 91,94 97 and Regimental Standing orders 12 of 51
Lieutenant Colonel McLeod passed away 2007 at the age of 87 years. Bob McLeod was born and raised in Penobsquis New Brunswick, graduated from the Sussex High School, University of New Brunswick and was commissioned a Lieutenant in the Canadian Officers Training Corps. In April 1941 he joined the 8th Princess Louise's New Brunswick Hussars and went overseas with the Regiment in October 1941. While in England, the 8th NB Hussars gained extensive tank and battle training , Bob was promoted to Captain and Tank Commander. In November 1943 the Regiment. as part of the 5th Armoured Brigade, was shipped to North Africa then soon to Naples,Italy. Many serious battles ensured through which Captain McLeod was an outstanding leader of both men and tanks in extremely dangerous and difficult conditions. The tankers in "B" Squadron had faith that Captain Bob would look after them and he did. Discharged with the rank of major , Bob returned to civilian life in Penobsquis , married and was employed by the Veterans Land Act, becoming director for the Atlantic Provinces. he was deeply involved in the civic life of Hampton, with an abiding interest in the education of the youth. His motto was; "Be Useful-not just ornamental" Following the war Bob continued to serve with the 8th NB Hussars and was promoted Lieutenant Colonel and Commanding Officer 1954-1957 followed by Honorary Lieutenant Colonel 1989-19913. He was also instrumental in the selection of the 8th Hussars regiment being chosen by national Defense Headquarters and renamed the 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise's) as the new regular Force Armoured Regiment in 1957 in response to the Cold War and NATO Needs.
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This series consists of an Announcement of General Rads promotion to Brigadier General., Envelope addressed to Bob as chairman , Christmas card from Jean and George Bell, program of a dinner in honor of Col Ian Haldane,Hand written letter from Bob to Mike Ward 26 October 1988and Reply to above. A Christmas letter to Bob and Ann 16 January 1989, Mini Reunion of WW 2 officers and wives September 6th 1989, 2 Fast Bucks , Booklet war Time Poetry, Sheets and Plans of original plans and drawings he did on the latch hook . Museum Booklet Worthington Park Outdoor Museum of tanks and Guns at camp Borden , Brochures, Post cards , Programs the 1990 Festival of Remembrance Presentation of Colors to the Black Watch.
Estate of Lt Col Robert McLeod
Gail Mckinnon
Lt Col Robert McLeod
3cm of Papers Announcement of General Rads promotion to Brigadier General.Envelope addressed to Bob as chairman .Christmas card from Jean and George Bell, program of a dinner in honor of Col Ian Haldane, Hand written letter from Bob to Mike Ward 26 October 1988, Reply to above, Christmas letter to Bob and Ann 16 january 1989 Mini Reunion of WW 2 officers and wives September 6th 1989 2 Fast Bucks Booklet war Time Poetry Sheets and Plans of original plans and drawiings he did on the latch hook Museum Booklet Worthington Park Outdoor Museum of tanks and Guns at camp Borden Brochures Post cards Programs the 1990 Festival of Remembrance Presentation of Colors to the Black Watch
Lieutenant Colonel McLeod passed away 2007 at the age of 87 years. Bob McLeod was born and raised in Penobsquis New Brunswick, graduated from the Sussex High School, University of New Brunswick and was commissioned a Lieutenant in the Canadian Officers Training Corps. In April 1941 he joined the 8th Princess Louise's New Brunswick Hussars and went overseas with the Regiment in October 1941. While in England, the 8th NB Hussars gained extensive tank and battle training , Bob was promoted to Captain and Tank Commander. In November 1943 the Regiment. as part of the 5th Armoured Brigade, was shipped to North Africa then soon to Naples,Italy. Many serious battles ensured through which Captain McLeod was an outstanding leader of both men and tanks in extremely dangerous and difficult conditions. The tankers in "B" Squadron had faith that Captain Bob would look after them and he did. Discharged with the rank of major , Bob returned to civilian life in Penobsquis , married and was employed by the Veterans Land Act, becoming director for the Atlantic Provinces. he was deeply involved in the civic life of Hampton, with an abiding interest in the education of the youth. His motto was; "Be Useful-not just ornamental" Following the war Bob continued to serve with the 8th NB Hussars and was promoted Lieutenant Colonel and Commanding Officer 1954-1957 followed by Honorary Lieutenant Colonel 1989-19913. He was also instrumental in the selection of the 8th Hussars regiment being chosen by national Defense Headquarters and renamed the 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise's) as the new regular Force Armoured Regiment in 1957 in response to the Cold War and NATO Needs.
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This series Consists of black and white photograph of officers seated on the steps of the Bungalow 1930 and a black and white photograph of Lt Col Robert McLeod.
Gail Mckinnon
Lt Col Robert McLeod
2 Photographs
Lieutenant Colonel McLeod passed away 2007 at the age of 87 years. Bob McLeod was born and raised in Penobsquis New Brunswick, graduated from the Sussex High School, University of New Brunswick and was commissioned a Lieutenant in the Canadian Officers Training Corps. In April 1941 he joined the 8th Princess Louise's New Brunswick Hussars and went overseas with the Regiment in October 1941. While in England, the 8th NB Hussars gained extensive tank and battle training , Bob was promoted to Captain and Tank Commander. In November 1943 the Regiment. as part of the 5th Armoured Brigade, was shipped to North Africa then soon to Naples,Italy. Many serious battles ensured through which Captain McLeod was an outstanding leader of both men and tanks in extremely dangerous and difficult conditions. The tankers in "B" Squadron had faith that Captain Bob would look after them and he did. Discharged with the rank of major , Bob returned to civilian life in Penobsquis , married and was employed by the Veterans Land Act, becoming director for the Atlantic Provinces. he was deeply involved in the civic life of Hampton, with an abiding interest in the education of the youth. His motto was; "Be Useful-not just ornamental" Following the war Bob continued to serve with the 8th NB Hussars and was promoted Lieutenant Colonel and Commanding Officer 1954-1957 followed by Honorary Lieutenant Colonel 1989-19913. He was also instrumental in the selection of the 8th Hussars regiment being chosen by national Defense Headquarters and renamed the 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise's) as the new regular Force Armoured Regiment in 1957 in response to the Cold War and NATO Needs.
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This series consists of the Gothic Line War Diary of Robert McLeod. It is seventeen pages in length.
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Robert McLeod
Gail KcKinnon
8th Hussars Museum Archives