Be sure to head over to the Wartime Memorabilia section to look at some of the items members of the community have recently shared!
A library staff member, Stephanie W., brought in some of the documents saved by her father, Thomas “Tommy” Hannah. Photos of his Record of Service, a letter he received from the Supreme Headquarters of the Allied Expeditionary Force, and a letter sent to his family informing them that he had been injured can all be viewed in the Wartime Memorabilia section.
Also be sure to check out some of the artifacts the storytellers have shared!
Deborah K. brought in the Defence Medal her father received from the Home Secretary, along with the air raid precaution card that was given to her father. To listen to her recalling the card and other air raid precautions, please see the video “Preparing for Air Raids” in the Homefront Memories section.
Harry K. shared a book regarding occupied Holland. The image on the cover shows a 12-year-old Harry watching German soldiers.
If you have any wartime memorabilia or memories that you would like to share, the Clarington Public Library would love to hear from you. Please contact us at info@clarington-library.on.ca or 905-623-7322.
