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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2005-11-10, Page 14PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2005. Website helps those searching for veterans By Karen Webster With 2005 being designated as the Year of the Veteran many people are interested in the war service of the relatives but do not have much information. Many times the men and women who saw active duty were reticent about it. A soldier who did much of the recruiting for the Huron 161st Battalion in 1916, Isaac Hetherington, remarked when he returned home from France that no one could go overseas and come back quite the same. “We have passed through scenes we can never forget.” But while these images would remain with the veterans they often choose not to share them with their families. Londesborough-area resident Ltfura Scott was curious about her grandfather’s service. When she learned of the website for the National Archives, she easily found a copy of his attestation paper. This document is the one signed when the recruit enlisted or was drafted. Laura called her mother right away, who in turn had her sister come over to her house where they called up their father’s paper. They all found the experience awesome. The National Archives collection website is a real treasure trove! The attestation papers of almost all of the 600,000 personnel of the 1914-1918 war are available to the public on­ line. These attestation papers include such information as name, regimental number, birth date, place of birth, occupation, next of kin, present address, religion, previous military service, and physical characteristics and health. Quite often the battalion the soldier was assigned to is also on the sheet. The attestation papers are accessible at collectionscanada.ca/archivianet/02 0106_e.html Another site that is valuable is that of the Virtual War Museum that lists the men and women from both World Wars who died in service to their country. In most cases the name, regimental number, battalion, age, next of kin and very detailed directions to their burial ground are included. Also included in the Virtual War Museum is an invitation for families or other interested persons to submit a photo and biographical information of service personnel found on that site To go to this site type in www.vac- acc.gc.ca/remembers/sub.cfm?sourc e=collections/virtualmem There are other sources of information for some of the members of the Huron Battalion of which Blyth had its own B Company. Research on this group was conducted by Sandy McDonald in the 1980s and was compiled in a booklet called Huron Overseas. This booklet is available at local libraries as well as the Huron County Museum. People interested in the actual service records can send for them. There arc some restrictions on the records that can be given out to those other than the person whose record they are. For records of those who served after 1918, the written permission of that person is required. If the person is deceased for less than 20 years, proof of death and proof of relationship is required. For the records of those deceased over 20 years the proof of relationship is not required. The Archives charges 40 cents for each photocopied sheet and will only copy the entire file, not just certain sections of it. Because there is such a high volume of requests, the Archives will only respond to written or faxed communications. To send for service documents, WWl, contact: National Archives of Canada, Textual Reproduction Services, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, ON KIA 0N4 Include the full name, date of birth and regimental number of the person. Also include the reference, accession and box numbers as found on the attestation papers found at the National Archives website. For those with service after the First War contact: The Personnel Records Unit, Library and Archives of Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, ON KIA 0N4 Only written or faxed (613-947- 8496) requests will be responded to, no phone calls or e-mails are accepted. THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA tjoa to came awl cwtdlfo with. EVANGELICAL MISSIONARY CHURCH 10:30 a.m. Blyth Public School Mon. 6:45 pm Junior Girls Gr. 4-6 Fri. 7 pm Youth Group Gr. 6+ Sat. 9:30 am Parenting Nov. 13: 1 Peter 3 Blessing Those Closest to You Operation Christmas Child SHOEBOX DEDICATION Pastor: Ernest Dow - 523-4848 http://getlivingwater.org Donation-based N. PASTORAL COUNSELLING Time to remember From left: Cadets Patrick Brunk and Devon Simpson with Master Corporal Brian Burgess were out for the annual poppy canvass in Brussels on Saturday morning. (Vicky Bremner photo) jF HURON CHAPEL EVANGELICAL't MISSIONARY CHURCH SINGASONKjOF Sunday Tuesday •^j Wednesday SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Trinity, Blyth 9:30 a.m. St. John's, Brussels 11:15a.m. The Rev. Tom Wilson, B.A., MDiv. 887-9273 foist fot Sunday, November 13 Morning Worship Service - 10 a.m. Evening Worship Service - 7:30 p.m. BLYTH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Pastor John Kuperus Hwy. 4, Blyth 523-9233 Wheelchair accessible Blyth United Church Corner of Dinsley & Mill Street Sunday, November 13 Worship Service, Sunday School & Nursery 11:00 a.m. Minister: Rev. Robin McGauley 'WeCcwt-e Office: 523-4224 Auburn-526-1131 PASTOR DAVE WOOD 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. - Family Bible Hour Morning Worship Service Evening Worship Service Jr. & Sr. Youth Bible Study Olympians Adult Bible Study BRUSSELS - ETHEL PASTORAL CHARGE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA Sandra Cable, Worship Leader Church Office 887-6259 E-mail - bepc@wightman.ca Sunday, November 13 Ethel United Church 9:30 a.m. Brussels United Church 11:00 a.m. Celebrating our Christian Faith together in worship MELVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH BRUSSELS Sunday, 13 11 :OO am 9:30 am - Sunday Morning Worship - Sunday School - Sunday Belgrave Service Wheelchair accessible Nursery care available Rev. Cathrine Campbell - 887-9831 Blyth United Church is a welcoming community of faith. We celebrate God’s presence through worship and study, and through responding to the needs and gifts of each other. Sunday 9:45 Sanctuary Church "The Church is not a Building, It is People Touching People" - Power Hour Circus (Ring of Relationships) 11:00 a.m. - Worship Service Mid-week Bible Studies a.m. Phone: 440-8379 ~ 308 Blyth Rd. E. ~ Pastor Les Cook 523-4590 I In Love with Jesus together ”1 Jesus changes lives! Hear Mesude Dalan from Turkey tell how her life has been changed, starting with an unexpected vision of Jesus 9:15 a.m. Praising God 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Coffee Break 11:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages Pastor Brent Kipfer 887-6388 ‘Ulctc&mc