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Aikens, James Wilson

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Soldier Information Cards - World War One
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Item
Date Range
1919-1921
Collection
Soldier Information Cards - World War One
Scope and Content
A white index card containing the name, rank and military history of a soldier of Waterloo County. The card also bears a red cross.
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Soldier Information Cards - World War One
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Item
Accession Number
WW1_A_017
Material Details
Cards
Physical Description
20.6 cm (W) X 15.5 cm (H)
30.7 cm (W) X 25.5 cm (H) with mat/border
Language
English
Date Range
1919-1921
Citation
Kitchener Public Library - Soldier Information Card Collection - World War One
Scope and Content
A white index card containing the name, rank and military history of a soldier of Waterloo County. The card also bears a red cross.
Storage Location
SIC WW1 Box 1
Name Access
Aikens, James Wilson
Aikens, John Wilson
Aikens, J. Wilson
Aikens, John
Subject Access
Military life
Soldiers
World War One, 1914-1918
18th Battalion
Place
Contay, Picardie, France [Place of burial]
Galt, Ontario, Canada [Place of residence]
Puslinch, Ontario, Canada [Birthplace]
London, Ontario, Canada [Place of enlistment]
Geographic Access
Contay, Picardie, France
Galt, Ontario
Puslinch, Ontario
London, Ontario
Notes
Private James Wilson Aikens (Regimental/Service #54125), enlisted on December 7, 1914 in London, ON, with the 18th Battalion, Canadian Infantry (Western Ontario Regiment). He was born in Puslinch Township, Wellington County, Ontario on May 28, 1889, and is the son of Thomas H. and Adelaide E. (Paddock) Aikens of 2nd Concession in Puslinch, Ontario. At the time of his enlistment, he was not married and he worked as a lineman. His father, who at that time resided 849 Dundas Street in London, Ontario, was listed as his next of kin. He listed his religion as Presbyterian. James died on September 15, 1916, as a result of wounds he received in action at the Battle of the Somme. He was 27 years of age. Laid to rest at Contay British Cemetery in France. Grave reference II. B.12. His burial record with the Commonwealth Graves Commission shows the name "John Aikens".
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Soldier Information Cards - World War One
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Aikens, J. Wilson Private. Enlisted at London, Ontario. Born in Puslinch Township and lived with his parents on West Main St. Galt for a number of years. He received a gun shot wound in his leg and hand and died as a result on September 15, 1916.
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Elvin, Robert

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Soldier Information Cards - World War One
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Item
Date Range
1919-1921
Collection
Soldier Information Cards - World War One
Scope and Content
A white index card containing name, rank and military history of a soldier of Waterloo County.
and educated there. Unmarried. He was discharged Nov. 17, 1917 and is living at R.R.No. 2 Puslinch, Ontario
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Soldier Information Cards - World War One
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Item
Accession Number
WW1_E_038
Material Details
Cards
Physical Description
20.6 cm (W) X 15.5 cm (H)
30.7 cm (W) X 25.5 cm (H) with mat/border
Language
English
Date Range
1919-1921
Citation
Kitchener Public Library-Soldier Information Card Collection-World War One
Scope and Content
A white index card containing name, rank and military history of a soldier of Waterloo County.
Storage Location
SIC WW1 Box 2
Name Access
Elvin, Robert
Mellis, Beckie Clarke
Subject Access
Military life
Soldiers
World War One, 1914-1918
Canadian Army Service Corps
Place
Galt, Ontario, Canada [Birthplace]
Puslinch, Ontario, Canada [Residence]
Geographic Access
Galt, Ontario
Puslinch, Ontario
Copyright Status
Public domain: Copyright has expired according to Canadian law. No restrictions on use.
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Soldier Information Cards - World War One
Transcription
Elvin, Robert Private. He enlisted with transport service and was transferred from transport Battalion to Canadian Army Service Corps. Western Ontario Regiment. Presbyterian. Born in 1895 in Galt and educated there. Unmarried. He was discharged Nov. 17, 1917 and is living at R.R.No. 2 Puslinch, Ontario, with his mother. He did not leave Canada. Beckie Clark Mellis, 57 West Main St. S., Galt, Ontario.
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Elvin, William James

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Soldier Information Cards - World War One
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Item
Date Range
1919-1921
Collection
Soldier Information Cards - World War One
Scope and Content
A white index card containing name, rank and military history of a soldier of Waterloo County. Card also contains a red slash.
is a son of Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Elvin, R.R.No 2, Puslinch, Ontario He was through all battles after Sept.9
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Soldier Information Cards - World War One
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Accession Number
WW1_E_039
Material Details
Cards
Physical Description
20.6 cm (W) X 15.5 cm (H)
30.7 cm (W) X 25.5 cm (H) with mat/border
Language
English
Date Range
1919-1921
Citation
Kitchener Public Library-Soldier Information Card Collection-World War One
Scope and Content
A white index card containing name, rank and military history of a soldier of Waterloo County. Card also contains a red slash.
Storage Location
SIC WW1 Box 2
Name Access
Elvin, William James
Elvin, W.J.
Elvin, W.J. (Mrs.)
Mellis, Beckie Clarke
Subject Access
Military life
Soldiers
World War One, 1914-1918
Wentworth's Battalion
Place
Puslinch, Ontario, Canada [Residence]
Galt, Ontario, Canada [Birthplace]
Geographic Access
Puslinch, Ontario
Galt, Ontario
Copyright Status
Public domain: Copyright has expired according to Canadian law. No restrictions on use.
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Soldier Information Cards - World War One
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Elvin, William James Private. Enlisted May 10, 1916 with Wentworth's Own Infantry Battalion and transferred to 3rd Pioneers. Presbyterian. Born in Galt in 1890 and educated at Galt. Unmarried. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Elvin, R.R.No 2, Puslinch, Ontario He was through all battles after Sept.9, 1917 and was continually in line till the armistice was signed. He was wounded June 12, 1917 at Farbus Wood. Beckie Clark Mellis, 57 West Main St. S., Galt.
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McEachern, Gerald "Jerry"

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Item
Date Range
1939 - 1946
Collection
Soldier Information Cards - World War Two
Scope and Content
A black index card containing the name, rank, and military history of a soldier of Waterloo County. Card also includes a photograph.
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Item
Soldier First Name
Gerald "Jerry"
Soldier Last Name
McEachern
Rank
Private
Regiment
Highland Light Infantry of Canada
Accession Number
WW2_M_166
Material Details
Cards
Physical Description
11 cm (W) X 6.8 cm (H)
12.4 cm (W) X 8.3 cm (H) with mat/border
Language
English
Date Range
1939 - 1946
Scope and Content
A black index card containing the name, rank, and military history of a soldier of Waterloo County. Card also includes a photograph.
Name Access
McEachern, Gerald "Jerry"
Subject Access
Military life
Soldiers
World War 1939-1945
Highland Light Infantry of Canada
Place
Puslinch
Geographic Access
Puslinch, Ontario
Access Restriction
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Soldier Information Cards - World War Two
Transcription
McEachern, "Jerry" [clipping] 26 Sept 1944 Jerry McEachern Killed Fighting With the H.L.I. [image] Pte. Gerald "Jerry" Bertram McEachern, age 20, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. W.C. McEachern, of Killean station, R.R. 2, Puslinch, was killed in action on September 10. The tragic news was received Sunday by his parents. Pte. McEachern was serving on the Western Front with the H.L.I. of C. in which he had enlisted in November, 1942, and had gone overseas in June, 1943. Before enlisting he had worked in Galt at the Canadian Die Casters and had boarded in the city on Norfolk avenue for a year. He attended school at Cradbrook and also Killean and he had many friends in his home district and also in Galt. He used to play hockey and softball for the Killean teams. Pte. McEachern attended Knox's Presbyterian church in Galt. Besides his parents he is survived by one brother, L.A.C. Winston McEachern, R.C.A.F., who has been home on leave from Sidney, N.S., and leaves tomorrow to report back to duty.
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McEachern, Winston

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Item
Date Range
1939 - 1946
Collection
Soldier Information Cards - World War Two
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A black index card containing the name, rank, and military history of a soldier of Waterloo County. Card also includes a photograph.
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Item
Soldier First Name
Winston
Soldier Last Name
McEachern
Rank
Leading Aircraftman
Regiment
Royal Canadian Air Force
Accession Number
WW2_M_167
Material Details
Cards
Physical Description
11 cm (W) X 6.8 cm (H)
12.4 cm (W) X 8.3 cm (H) with mat/border
Language
English
Date Range
1939 - 1946
Scope and Content
A black index card containing the name, rank, and military history of a soldier of Waterloo County. Card also includes a photograph.
Name Access
McEachern, Winston
Subject Access
Military life
Soldiers
World War 1939-1945
Royal Canadian Air Force
Place
Puslinch
Geographic Access
Puslinch, Ontario
Access Restriction
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McPhee, "Dode"

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Item
Date Range
1939 - 1946
Collection
Soldier Information Cards - World War Two
Scope and Content
A black index card containing the name, rank, and military history of a soldier of Waterloo County. Card also includes a photograph.
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Item
Soldier First Name
"Dode"
Soldier Last Name
McPhee
Rank
n/a
Regiment
n/a
Accession Number
WW2_M_228
Material Details
Cards
Physical Description
11 cm (W) X 6.8 cm (H)
12.4 cm (W) X 8.3 cm (H) with mat/border
Language
English
Date Range
1939 - 1946
Scope and Content
A black index card containing the name, rank, and military history of a soldier of Waterloo County. Card also includes a photograph.
Name Access
McPhee, "Dode"
Subject Access
Military life
Soldiers
World War 1939-1945
n/a
Place
Puslinch
Geographic Access
Puslinch, Ontario
Access Restriction
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McPhee, Hubert

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Item
Date Range
1939 - 1946
Collection
Soldier Information Cards - World War Two
Scope and Content
A black index card containing the name, rank, and military history of a soldier of Waterloo County. Card also includes a photograph.
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Item
Soldier First Name
Hubert
Soldier Last Name
McPhee
Rank
Private
Regiment
H.Q. Company, Highland Light Infantry of Canada
Accession Number
WW2_M_229
Material Details
Cards
Physical Description
11 cm (W) X 6.8 cm (H)
12.4 cm (W) X 8.3 cm (H) with mat/border
Language
English
Date Range
1939 - 1946
Scope and Content
A black index card containing the name, rank, and military history of a soldier of Waterloo County. Card also includes a photograph.
Name Access
McPhee, Hubert
Subject Access
Military life
Soldiers
World War 1939-1945
H.Q. Company, Highland Light Infantry of Canada
Place
Puslinch
Geographic Access
Puslinch, Ontario
Access Restriction
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Soldier Information Cards - World War Two
Transcription
McPhee, Hubert [clipping] Galt 26 August 1940 [image] HUBERT McPHEE Private Hubert McPhee, son of Ed. McPhee, Puslinch Lake, was born July 13, 1913. He attended St. Mary’s school in Galt and worked in a local shoe factory. He was assigned to H.Q. company H.L.I. of C. after enlisting in June. His brother, “Dode” McPhee is now overseas. Pte. McPhee is Roman Catholic by religion.
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McPherson, R. J.

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Item
Date Range
1939 - 1946
Collection
Soldier Information Cards - World War Two
Scope and Content
A black index card containing the name, rank, and military history of a soldier of Waterloo County. Card also includes a photograph.
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Description Level
Item
Soldier First Name
R. J.
Soldier Last Name
McPherson
Rank
Major
Regiment
Highland Light Infantry of Canada
Accession Number
WW2_M_230
Material Details
Cards
Physical Description
11 cm (W) X 6.8 cm (H)
12.4 cm (W) X 8.3 cm (H) with mat/border
Language
English
Date Range
1939 - 1946
Scope and Content
A black index card containing the name, rank, and military history of a soldier of Waterloo County. Card also includes a photograph.
Name Access
McPherson, R. J.
Subject Access
Military life
Soldiers
World War 1939-1945
Highland Light Infantry of Canada
Place
Puslinch [Hometown]
Geographic Access
Puslinch, Ontario
Access Restriction
Copyright status unknown. Responsibility for determining the copyright status and any use rests exclusively with the user.
Copyright Status
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Transcription
McPherson, R.J. see also McIntosh, John A. [clipping] June 1940 [image] MAJ. R.J. McPHERSON Major Robert John McPherson is the acting second-in-command of the Highland Light Infantry of Canada. He has been with the regiment since his appointment as a 2nd lieutenant in 1931. He became a full lieutenant in 1932, a captain in 1934 and in 1937 received his majority command of B Company. Born on March 20, 1906, in Puslinch township, he was educated at Riverside school, the G.C.I. and the O.A.C. from where he graduated with the degree of B.S.A. At the O.A.C. he was in the C.O.T.C. for four years. Since his graduation he has farmed on the East River road and taken an active interest in militia matters. He is married and his wife lives on R.R. 5, Galt. In the last war, an uncle, Major A.J. McPherson, went overseas with a Regina Battalion. Another uncle, L. Amos was a driver with the 55th O.A.C. Battery in Guelph.
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Priest, Ross

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Item
Date Range
1939 - 1946
Collection
Soldier Information Cards - World War Two
Scope and Content
A black index card containing the name, rank, and military history of a soldier of Waterloo County. Card also includes a photograph.
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Item
Soldier First Name
Ross
Soldier Last Name
Priest
Rank
Private
Regiment
Royal Canadian Army
Accession Number
WW2_P_149
Material Details
Cards
Physical Description
11 cm (W) X 6.8 cm (H)
12.4 cm (W) X 8.3 cm (H) with mat/border
Language
English
Date Range
1939 - 1946
Scope and Content
A black index card containing the name, rank, and military history of a soldier of Waterloo County. Card also includes a photograph.
Name Access
Priest, Ross
Subject Access
Military life
Soldiers
World War 1939-1945
Royal Canadian Army
Place
Puslinch [Hometown]
Galt [Residence]
Geographic Access
Puslinch, Ontario
Galt, Ontario
Access Restriction
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