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    This is a black and white photo of a military convoy on Main Street, Thessalon. Many people are lining the street to watch the trucks go through. On the left side of the street you can see the O'Connor Hotel and the sign for the Thessalon Bowling Alley.

    A black and white photograph of a military officer sitting at a roll top desk. The officer seems to be posed for the picture, He is sitting in a chair holding a pen in his right hand, while his left hand is resting on his knee. Various papers, books, and ...

    A brief article about Bill Rothera and Stan Olmstead of Thessalon and how Pte. Olmstead captured a german gun during his overseas service.

    This is a black and photo of a military convoy on the main street of Thessalon. There is a long convoy of trucks lining the street, and several men stand in the street in various uniforms. Some wear long overcoats, some have on helmets, and one wears a peaked air ...

    This is a black and white photo of the Grey & Simcoe Foresters Regiment on parade in Thessalon August 2, 1941. The regiment is shown in full uniform turning off of Huron Street onto Main Street directly in front of the Heffernan House (later known as the Sinton). Bridges Store ...

    Black and white photo of the 119th Battalion "B" Company. The soldiers are standing on the steps of the Barrett Block west side of Main St. Thessalon. The window signs read post office on right and Hurst and Burk Bank on the left. in Thessalon. The soldiers are dressed in ...

    This black and white photo is of a young soldier wearing a World War II uniform complete with a great coat and a dark beret.

    This newspaper clipping is a brief note about a Thessalon man Stan Olmstead who was injured for the second time during his time in Europe during World War II.

    This brief newspaper clipping is about Stan Olmstead and a letter he wrote to his parents while stationed overseas.

    This newspaper article is about Corporal Stan Olmstead of Thessalon, Ontario and an incident that happened to him during his time overseas when he found himself being fired upon by an .88mm enemy gun.

    This is a newspaper article regarding Corporal Stan Olmstead originally of Thessalon, Ont and details some of his military career while stationed overseas. The article includes information about the wounds he received and how he chose to return to the front lines in spite of his conditon.

    This is a black and white portrait of Elsley Allen, Cyrus' Allen's youngest brother. Mr. Allen is dressed in a soldier's uniform. His cap has a maple leaf on the front center. His dark jacket has small epaulets, and what appear to be brass buttons down the center and in ...

    A black and white photograph of Omer LePage in uniform. Omer is pictured at ease in the photograph. Omer served in World War II.

    Andrew Berry posed for a formal portrait in military uniform. He was killed overseas in WW II.

    A black and white photo taken of No. 1 Platoon C. Company, A16. C.I.T.C. Currie Barracks, Calgary 1944

    A group photo taken of A Squadron 4th Troop. 24. C.A. (B) T. C. Brampton, March 1944 including Omer Lepage.

    A list of local boys who were receiving the local paper overseas during their service in WW II.

    This is a copy of Corporal Roy Calvin Hickingbottom`s discarge papers releasing him from duty as of April 16th, 1944.

    This lengthy article describes some of the experiences of Cpl. Stanley Olmstead during his overseas service and how his unit was involved in an intense firefight with the enemy.

    An account of the bravery of Cpl. Stanley Olmstead and his unit as they faced enemy fire and how they fought to reach their objective.