The Collection
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Message from King George V or "The Thanks for Three Years' Fighting"correspondence From the Archie Wills fonds, message from King George V to commonwealth armed forces personnel returning home after cessation of hostilities: "Buckingham Palace - The Queen and I wish you God-speed, and a safe reurn to your homes and dear ones. A gratful Mother Country is proud of your splendid services characterized by your unsurpassed devotion and courage. - George R. J." Click to view… |
Leaving Victoria, May 28, 1916photograph Canadian Soldiers, including Archie Wills, leaving Victoria from the Inner Harbour, for training and then deployment on May 28, 1916, from the Archie Wills fonds. Click to view… |
Poem, A Soldier's Prayerprayer Soldier's Prayer from Archie Wills fonds: Lord, ere I join in deadly strife / And battle's terrors dare / First would I render soul and life / To Thine Almighty care / And when grim death / in smoke-wreaths robed / Comes thundering o'er the scene / What fear can reach the soldier's heart / Whose trust in Thee has been? Click to view… |
Troops leaving Victoria on board a ship, May,1916photograph Image of troops leaving Victoria (Empress Hotel in the background) for training, the Atlantic crossing to England, then deployment to the battlefields of Europe, from the Archie Wills fonds. Click to view… |