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Collection: Brigadier J P Girvan

Collection purchased at auction in 2023. Other items related to Girvan and already in the Museum prior to the auction not included.

Statutes of the Distinguished Service Order booklet belonging to John Pollands Girvan

“Statutes of the Distinguished Service Order” booklet belonging to John Pollands Girvan   -7 1/2 x 9 1/2 -Has the ribbon for the DSO running through the middle of it  

George the Fifth DSO Document for John Pollands Girvan signed by the King

King George the Fifth document awarding Major (acting Lt. Col.) John Pollands Girvan,  15th Battalion Canadian Infantry,1st Central Ontario Regiment,   a DSO – dated Feb. 19, 1919.

George the Sixth CBE document for John Pollands Girvan

George the Sixth CBE appointment  document for John Pollands Girvan -12 3/4 x 15 1/4 -Official document signed by the king  

Central Chancery of the Orders of Knighthood document for CBE to John Pollands Girvan

Central Chancery of the Orders of Knighthood document for CBE given to John Pollands Girvan. -8 x 9 1/2 -typed out

Letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs addressed to John Girvan regarding “Grant of dignity” in respects to his CBE

Letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs addressed to John Girvan regarding “Grant of dignity” in respects to his CBE -8 x 9 1/2 -Department of Veterans Affairs letterhead -dated December 15th 1947

Senior Officers School, Confidential Report on J.P. Girvan.

Senior Officers School, Confidential Report on J.P. Girvan. Sept. 19, 1918 from Commandant, Senior Officers School -8 1/4 x 12 3/4 -typed on typewriter -detailing his character and qualities  

Two pages taken from a book titled “The Civilian “ that detail Girvan’s exploits during the war. Dated 1919.

Two pages taken from a book titled “The Civilian “ that detail Girvan’s exploits during the war. Dated 1919.  Titled “From Private to C.O.”   8 1/2 x 11 1/2  two pages

Letter addressed to Girvan referencing General Currie. Dated March 27th, 1920.

Letter addressed to Girvan referencing General Currie asking for information. Dated March 27th, 1920. typed and signed on 8′ x 10′ paper

Silver Jubilee medal document 6th May, 1935 for John Pollands Girvan

Silver Jubilee medal document from Buckingham Palace, dated 6th May, 1935 ,for John Pollands Girvan.   7 3/4″ x 9 3/4″

Large photograph of Girvan leading a parade

Large  black and white photograph of Girvan leading a parade along a Toronto street. Slightly faded. 8″ x 10″

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