In their own words...

UFV library has created a display of World War 1 memoirs in honour of Remembrance Day.

Perspectives from B.C.,as well as Ontario, narratives from nurses to the men who fought in the trenches all bring the devastation and loss of the Great War to life.

On display as well is the recent acquisition of a World War 1 military jacket belonging to Private Henry Gerrish who was injured during the first battle of Ypres in 1915.  Born in England, and enlisted at Valcartier, Que., Gerrish lost his arm as a result of being wounded.  Discharged home, he lived out his life in Kamloops, B.C., where he died in 1965.

Curio, UFV library's streaming video and audio content from CBC and Radio Canada, has created a resource page highlighting titles relating to Canadian involvement in peace and conflict zones.  Click here to access that page.

Library and Archives Canada has digitized the records of those enlisted in World War 1, and they are searchable.  As well they have added information about WW1 and the various theatres of war to their website.

The Royal Canadian Legion has some useful information about the tradition of Remembrance Day as well as links to local Remembrance Day ceremonies. 

This display will be available until Friday, November 17th.  All books on display can be borrowed.

If you have any questions or comments, please forward them to Mary-Anne MacDougall.

November 6, 2017