Canadian Expeditionary Force “Somewhere in England” 1940

A 4 inch (10.16 cm) by 6 inch (15.24 cm) black and white postcard advertising the Canadian Expeditionary Force titled Somewhere in England issued in 1940.
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A 4 inch (10.16 cm) by 6 inch (15.24 cm) black and white postcard advertising the Canadian Expeditionary Force titled Somewhere in England issued in 1940.
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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 …
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
…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″
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…Silver Jubilee medal document from Buckingham Palace, dated 6th May, 1935 ,for John Pollands Girvan. 7 3/4″ x 9 3/4″
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