Showing 45 results

Archival description
8th Recce Regimental Association fonds
Print preview View:

Military records

Series consists of military records from the Second World War, as well as a few records relating to other military entities. Series contains seven files: War diaries, Extracts from war diaries and memoranda, Precis on MT repairs in the German army, Casualty list, The Carrier, Cadets, and Junior Officer's Guide.

Battle history

File consists of a document entitled "Battle History" for the 8th Canadian Reconnaissance Regiment (14th Canadian Hussars). Also includes a topographical map labelled "C Company".

Award recommendations

File consists of two booklets containing what seem to be handwritten accounts of individuals' achievements by Frank Harbor for the purpose of award recommendations. These individuals could be members of 'B' Squadron. Information about certain war events is also included.

Reunions 1966-1987

File consists of records relating to reunions of the 8th Recce Regimental Association in 1966, 1982, and 1987. Includes a newspaper containing an article about the 50th reunion of the 209th Battalion.

14th Canadian Hussars 50th anniversary

Series consists of records relating to the 50th anniversary of the 14th Canadian Hussars. A dinner and ball were held on April 1, 1960. Series contains three files: 50th anniversary correspondence, 50th anniversary records, and 50th anniversary scrapbook.

Guest books

Series consists of guest books for the Sergeants' Mess and 'B' Squadron 14th Canadian Hussars. Series contains five files: Sgts.' Mess guest book, 1954-1963; Sgts.' Mess guest book, 1964-1976; Sgts.' Mess guest register and members, 1964; 'B' Squadron 14th Canadian Hussars(M) guest book, and Visitors' sign-in register.

Regimental history

Series consists of history of the 8th Recce Regiment. Much of the information in this series was used to compile a history of the regiment. This information came from official and unofficial military documents and correspondence received from former soldiers responding to a request for information. Also includes some records relating to the Legion and its members in Swift Current. Series contains eight files: Letters received - History of 8th Recce Regt., Letters 8th Recce., Battle history, VIII Cdn. Recce Regt., 14th Light Horse, Unit history, Award recommendations, and Legion & 8th Recce.

VIII Cdn. Recce Regt.

File consists of a computer-typed, bound version of the regimental history of the 8th Canadian Recce Regiment. The text from the "Battle History" document is used extensively in it.

Legion & 8th Recce

File consists of newspaper clippings and other pages relating to the 8th Recce Regiment and the Royal Canadian Legion in Swift Current. Also includes lists of those in the regiment who died and where they are buried as well as honours received by the 14th Canadian Hussars and other textual records.

Resultaten 16 tot 30 van 45