Post war photograph of John Girvan and his wife Jean Sword at a formal function. Stamped ‘The Evening Telegram Toronto Photographic Department.’
Post war photograph of John Girvan and his wife Jean Sword at some sort of formal function. Stamped ‘The Evening Telegram Toronto Photographic Department.’ Couple are dressed formally and entering room via a staircase. photograph is 8″ x 6″ black and white
Post war photograph of John Girvan in full 48th Dress regalia, and medals while smoking a pipe.
Post war photograph of John Girvan in full 48th Dress regalia, and medals while smoking a pipe. No date or further information. black and white. 7 1/4″ x 8 3/4″
Invitation to Girvan from the State of New York for the International Celebration at Niagara.
8″ x 11″ heavy paper invitation Invitation to Lt Col. Girvan from the State of New York for the International Celebration at Niagara. Sept. 1934
Document written to Girvan by General Arthur William Currie addressing Girvan’s promotion to Lieutenant Colonel and the possible changing of the title given to the regiment. Dated April 3rd, 1920.
Document written to Girvan by General Arthur William Currie addressing Girvan’s promotion to Lieutenant Colonel and the possible changing of the title given to the regiment to the Toronto Scottish and its first battalion as the 48th INFANTRY BATTALION, CANADIAN MILITIA. Dated April 3rd, 1920. 7 1/2′ x 9 1/2′
Matrimony Document for John Pollands Girvan July 6th, 1918.
8 1/2 x 11 Issued at London on July 6, 1918 to Major John Pollands Girvan and Jean Elizabeth Sword.
Newspaper articles pertaining to the death of John Pollands Girvan’s Son
A) condolence letter and envelope dated June 5th, 1961 B) Article detailing death
Studio portrait of Brigadier John Pollands Girvan CMG, DSO, MC, VD (Croix de Guerre, France)
Studio portrait of Brigadier John Pollands Girvan CMG, DSO, MC, VD, (Croix de Guerre – France), framed. The portrait is signed by Swains Studio and was taken post WWII.
Nursing Sister Jean Elizabeth Sword, medals and photograph
Medals: 1. Royal Red Cross, 2nd Class (A.R.R.C.), G.V.R., silver and enamels, mounted on original investiture bow; 2. 1914-15 Star (N. Sister J. E. Sword. Can: A.M.C.); 3. British War Medal (N. Sister J. E. Sword.) 4. Victory Medal (N. Sister J. E. Sword.) Photograph: Nursing Sister J E Sword in Bluebird nursing uniform. Jean […]
Brigadier John Pollands Girvan, CBE, DSO, MC, VD, (Croix de Guerre) – Medals and Uniform Accoutrements
Group of thirteen medals awarded to Brigadier J. P. Girvan, 15th Canadian Infantry Battalion, the most decorated member of the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders) in the Great War. Medals: 1. The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, C.B.E. (Military) Commander’s 2nd type, neck badge, silver-gilt and enamels; 2. Distinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and […]