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Remembrance Day Family Artifacts from the 1940s poppy


Mom wrote Al Savay, on this.

I do not know who he is/was!


Eddie Cooper -Sicily, 19th Dec., 1943

Mom was engaged to him.


Eddie didn't come back. He sent my mother this message. B-91072 Pte. Cooper, H.E. 16 CDN FD Dressing Sta. Central Mediterranean Force, Nov. 24, 1943
Mysterious man on a lorry in England

Lionel Proulx, Boston, 1941 Air Force

Eddie Cooper

Dad is on the back right.

Ray Jilks and his sister Irene Humphrey


Mom on the left, her sister Marg on the right.

In the middle is Bill Evan.


Dad trained to be a Hospital Assistant "C" in the Air Force. He served 9-8-43 to 1-9-44. After a seizure he was honourably discharged with "Very Good" character.

This was a guide for those at home. Published in 1943

 

Post card by Capt. Bruce Bairnsfather, from "The Bystander" The reverse said, Dear Joan, Having a marvellous time darn near. Write to you as soon as the train stops swinging and swaying. Love, Gord

1942

Brian's father

PTE. Clifford Willian Racine

Canadian Forestry Corps

May 12, 1941 - January 16, 1946.


Berm


Mom had this postcard in her album. I do not know who they are!

Mom wrote to several service men, as did her sisters. (1942)