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Only top-level descriptions Beaton Institute Archives Willmot, Percy Military, Cape Breton Soldiers
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A Cape Bretoner at War: Letters From the Front 1914-1919

  • NSSXA PAM 4043
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Item is a pamphlet which features "A Cape Bretoner at War: Letters From the Front 1914-1919," an article by Brian Douglas Tennyson. The article contains information about Percy Charles Willmot and his experience serving overseas, which was documented through letters. This piece was originally published in Canadian Military History, Volume 11.1.

Five soldiers after "Champagne Supper"

  • NSSXA 84-89-14189
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Item is a postcard showing five members of the 25th Battalion of the CEF taken during World War 1. The photo was taken after a "champagne supper" the night before and is noted as being "taken with a small hand camera." The soldiers are identified on the reverse as: RSM Hinchcliffe (died at Vimy), CQMS Hills (Susie), Sgt. P.C. Willmot, Cpl. P. Walker, and Pte. Dr. 'Pete' Murray.

"Me & My Ford"

  • NSSXA 84-95-14195
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Item is a postcard showing Percy Willmot lying in a carriage on a road during World War 1. A note on the reverse reads: "'Me + My Ford' Very comfy. K[indecipherable] Pk. April 23/15. P."

Standing in stream

  • NSSXA 84-122-14222
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Item is a photograph of Percy Willmot standing in a stream somewhere in Europe during World War 1.