World War I era – Veterans' Experience & War Effort

Written by his grand nephew, Kevin Lunn, this is the story of Walter Francis Lunn's experiences during the First World War. He had come west with his brother to work on the farms, but when called to serve, had gone back to Nova Scotia to enlist.

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

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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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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 promotional poster warning of fines for those who hoarded food during WWI.

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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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A collection of photos and documents from the Darlingford School Heritage Museum.

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