Manitou – Veterans' Experience & War Effort

Three of the officers pictured in this photo were from Manitou.

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This file contains a listing of the servicemen from the district who served and died during the Second World War.

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This file contains the most current information in our possession concerning those who served and died during the First World War.

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A short biography of the chaplain of the 184th Battalion during WW1.

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A collection of newspaper articles which appeared in the Manitou Western Canadian recognizing the contribution and life experiences of our WWII veterans.

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Brochure published in 1918 by the Province of Ontario Organization of Resources Committee to encourage farmers to produce more food for the troops in Europe.

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A collection of photos taken by a member of the Manitoba Regiment between October 1918 and July 1919 in England and Northern France. The photos emphasize the destruction evident on the battlefileds and the include many photos of other soldiers in his regiment.

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A collection of articles and writings which emhasize the experience of the family back at home after their hisband and father has left with the 8th Battalion to serve and die in France.

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Photos taken during a muster during WWII training on Main Street in Manitou.

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