Camp Hughes, located near Carberry, MB from 1909 to 1934, was a prominent Militia and First World War military training site for prairie soldiers. During the First World War, approximately 38,000 soldiers were trained there for overseas service with the Canadian Expeditionary Force (C.E.F.). A training camp this large required significant logistics support which was …
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Combat Service Support in Battle
This group of pictures represents Combat Service Support in Battle in the First World War. Pictures represent: (L-R,) From top to bottom
Stick, Button, First World War
A button stick is a strip of metal or wood slotted to allow a row of military tunic buttons to appear through the slit so the buttons may be polished without soiling the uniform cloth.This button stick example was found in England. It is from the Canadian Expeditionary Force, 27th (City of Winnipeg) Battalion.
Titles, Shoulder, Canadian Army Service Corps
The Canadian Army Service Corps was established by General Order # 141 in the Non-Permanent Active Militia on 1 November 1901 and in the Permanent Active Militia in 1903. The Canadian Permanent Army Service Corps was redesignated The Royal Canadian Army Service Corps on 3 Nov 1919. The CASC was modelled directly off the British Army Service Corps to provide all transportation …
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Bugle, Bugle Calls
The bugle was used primarily by infantry and cavalry to relay instructions from officers to soldiers during battle. It was also used at large training camps with service support units to coordinate activities. Description: A bugle is usually made of copper, gold, (brass) and silver-coloured metals. Origin: The bugle shown was manufactured by the Whaley …
Buttons, First World War
Buttons, RCD, and Music Branch The Royal Canadian Dragoons (RCD) used 10 different patterns of buttons from 1893 to 2000. The Royal Canadian Dragoons is the most senior cavalry regiment in Canada having been formed on 21 December 1883. The regiment currently serves as a regular force armoured unit in the 4th Canadian Division, 2 …
Camp Hughes Manitoba
Provincial Heritage Site No. 82, Camp Hughes Military Training Site NE 34-10-16 W, 10 kms west of Carberry, R.M. of North Cypress Established 1909 (used until 1934) National Historic Site of Canada, Designated in 2011 Camp Hughes was a Canadian military training camp. It was actively used for Army training from 1909 to 1934 and …
Cap, Field Service (“wedge cap”), Royal Flying Corps (RFC) Cap Badge
The Field Service Cap (“wedge cap”) was officially introduced into the Canadian Army in 1939, when the new Battle Dress uniform was introduced. Wedge style caps had been worn by Canadians in the First World War, particularly by aviators (pilots), but its use was never widespread. The original Royal Flying Corps cap badges were manufactured in brass, …
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Cards, Post: Voices from Vimy: Manitobans on the Ridge
This is a sample of a Manitoban’s letter (post card) home from Vimy Ridge in the First World War. This post card is from The University of Manitoba archives and special collections. A picture of Frederick D. Baragar and Silver heels Feb. 17, 1917 is on the front. The following is from the back of …
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Dress Regulations for the Canadian Militia 1907
A soldier must maintain a professional appearance to show a professional image, pride, and self discipline while maintaining a high standard of deportment to demonstrate their professionalism. The photo shows Dress Regulations for the Canadian Militia dated 1907. Military dress and designs have gone through many changes over the years. For service members and veterans, …
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