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Mennonite Archives of Ontario World War, 1914-1918 With digital objects
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The Hunter family

The Hunter family

Caption on photo says "The Hunter Family 15/11/15." According to Gordon Eby's diary, "Hunter" was a fellow patient at the Victoria Hospital in London. On back of second copy of photograph (not kept) one of the nurses is identified as Glen Denning.

Gordon Eby with nurse at Victoria Hospital

Gordon Eby with nurse at Victoria Hospital

Caption by Anne Eby Millar: "In order to be accepted for overseas duty Gordon had to have surgery for hernia at Victoria Hospital, London. He made many friends and took pictures of the nurses and fellow patients." The nurse's last name is possibly Simpson.

Forestry service men near Petrograd

Forestry service men near Petrograd

  • CA MAO 2015-1-91
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  • [between 1915 and 1917]

A group photograph of men in the "forstei" (forestry service), the alternative service program for Russian Mennonite conscientious objectors. Written on back: "N. Fransen (oberste Reihe, der 6th von Rechts) geboren den 1879 in Mariawohl, Sued-Russland. Aufname in Iswar, bei Leningrad, dienste daselbst von 1915-1917." Translation: N. Fransen (top row, 6th from right) born 1879 in Mariawohl, South Russia. Taken in Iswar near Leningrad, served there from 1915-1917.

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Young men at military camp

Young men at military camp

Eleven young men in military and civilian dress in front of a tent at a military camp. One additional man in background in civilian dress appears to be older. Carl and Simeon Reesor are in the photograph.

Children bringing Easter gifts to the battalion

Children bringing Easter gifts to the battalion

Children on the steps of the battalion headquarters on Courtland Ave. in Berlin hold baskets of Easter eggs and gifts for the battalion. Caption in album by Anne Eby Millar: "In April 1916 the 118th Battalion was stationed on Courtland Ave., Kitchener. Local schoolchildren marched to their headquarters to bring them Easter eggs. Always fond of children, Gordon took this opportunity to get some pictures."

Resting on a route march

Resting on a route march

A postcard. Caption on back by Gordon Eby reads: "118th Battalion. Brown with pipe, 1916. Resting on long march." Photograph was probably taken by Gordon Eby on a "route march" near London in November, 1916, as described in his diary.The walk was about 17 miles with several 10 minute rests.

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