It was the last Thursday of the year. In fact, it was the last day of the year when a 22-year-old moulder enlisted with the 160th Overseas Battalion at Southampton, Ontario. From Neustadt, Ontario, the reason for this man enlisting at Southampton was that he lived and worked there, though he originally was from Cargill,... Continue Reading →
A Letter from Private Blue: An Analysis
Introduction I had the honour and pleasure of speaking at an event held at the Mill Pond Gallery at Cargill, Ontario. The event was to acknowledge the service of the veterans of this proud town by hosting an event that had several speakers talking about the military heritage of Cargill. I was one of those... Continue Reading →
History of the 18th Battalion CEF, "The Fighting Eighteenth" 