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8th Reconnaissance Regiment Swift Current (Sask.)
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8th Recce Regimental Association fonds

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  • 1941

Fonds consists of records relating to the 8th Recce Regiment Association, 8th Recce Regiment, 14th Canadian Hussars, and 14th Canadian Light Horse from 1942-2012 that were in Iver Clifton's possession. Also includes the object and records that form A.2003.12 from 1941. Fonds contains nine series: Military records, Regimental history, Reunions, 14th Canadian Hussars 50th Anniversary, Other regimental events, Correspondence, Audited DSRs 1964 No 1 to 5, Miscellaneous records, and Guest books.

The following is a basic listing of the unprocessed contents of A.2003.12:
.1- 8th Recce tunic
.2 – 1st order papers (photocopy), issued July 8, 1941: 8 pages of 1st orders issued
(Holding unit CDN Armoured Corps)

8th Reconnaissance Regiment

The fonds, related to the 8th Reconnaissance Regiment, were accumulated by the source. No other information was captured at the time of transfer to the Swift Current Museum.

The content has not been professionally appraised, arranged, or described. The following is a basic listing of the unprocessed contents:
Series 1: Secret War Diary of 8th Canadian Reconnaissance Battalion (14 CH) and #20 L.A.D. 1941 Series 2: Secret War Diary of 8th Canadian Reconnaissance Battalion (14 CH) and #20 L.A.D. 1942. Series 3: Secret War Diary of 8th Canadian Reconnaissance Battalion (14 CH) and #20 L.A.D. 1943. Series 4: Secret War Diary of 8th Canadian Reconnaissance Battalion (14 CH) 1945. Series 5: Historical Record 14 Canadian Hussars (8 Armed Car Regiment) Volume 1. Series 6:Historical Record 14 Canadian Hussars (8 Armed Car Regiment) Volume 2. Series 7: XIV C.L.H. History 1910 to 1931 Vol. 1 Series 8: XIV C.L.H. History 1931 to 1939 Vol. 2 Series 9: Discrete Volumes Series 10: Discrete Documents Series 11: Discrete Photographs Series 12: 8th Recce "Carrier" newsletter Description of series: Series 1 Secret War Diary of 8th Canadian Reconnaissance Battalion (14 CH) and #20 L.A.D., 1941 Vol. 1: 29th January 1941 to 31st March 1941 Minutes of Commanding Officer's Conference; Notes of Issue of Verbal Orders; Procedure for Putting Unit into Motion; Intercommunication Control Code; documents on exercises “Dog” and “David”; Syllabus of Training; Field Return of Officers; 8th Reconnaissance Regiment/Battalion Orders Issued; 14th Canadian Hussars Orders Issued; Summary of Events and Information. Vol. 2: 1st April 1941 to 30th April 1941 8th Reconnaissance Regiment/Battalion Orders Issued; Field Return of Officers; description of activity where 8th is to provide protection; Constitution of the Sergeant's Mess; Progress of Training; Summary of Events and Information. Vol. 3: 1st May 1941 to 31st May 1941 8th Reconnaissance Regiment/Battalion Orders Issued; Training Program; Weapon Training Report; Progress in Training; description of exercises; Operation Instructions; Officers Mess Rules; memo on Incidents of a Suspicious Nature; Summary of Events and Information. Vol. 4: 1st June 1941 to 30th June 1941 8th Reconnaissance Regiment/Battalion Orders Issued; Syllabus of Driving and Maintenance Course; Progress of Training; Summary of Events and Information; No. 20 Light Aid Detachments R.C.O.C. Orders Issued. Vol. 5: 1st July 1941 to 1st August 1941 No. 20 Light Aid Detachments R.C.O.C. Orders Issued; Summary of Events and Information; 8th Reconnaissance Regiment/Battalion Orders Issued; Camp Standing Orders. Vol. 6: 1st August 1941 to 31st August 1941 8th Reconnaissance Regiment/Battalion Orders Issued; Driver Mechanic position information; Training Program; description of exercise; Summary of Events and Information. Vol. 7: 1st September 1941 to 31st (?) September 1941 No. 20 No. 20 Light Aid Detachments R.C.O.C. Orders Issued; Summary of Events and Information; Training Program; description of movements and activities; Home Forces exercise "Bumper"; vehicle information; 8th Reconnaissance Regiment/Battalion Orders Issued. Vol. 8: 1st October 1941 to 31st October 1941 No. 20 No. 20 Light Aid Detachments R.C.O.C. Orders Issued; Summary of Events and Information; descriptions of movements and activities; Training Directive; Message Forms; Weekly Training Program; 8th Reconnaissance Regiment/Battalion Orders Issued. Vol. 9: 1st November 1941 to 30th November 1941 No. 20 Light Aid Detachments R.C.O.C. Orders Issued; Summary of Events and Information; 8th Reconnaissance Regiment/Battalion Orders Issued; daily schedule; Officers Mess Rules; Monthly TRG Progress Reports. Vol. 10: 1st December 1941 to 31st December 1941 Summary of Events and Information; No. 20 Light Aid Detachments R.C.O.C. Orders Issued; list of appendices; 8th Reconnaissance Regiment/Battalion Orders Issued; R.H.Q. Standing Orders; Administration Instruction No. 4; Weekly Training Syllabus; Monthly Training Progress report. Series 2 Secret War Diary of 8th Canadian Reconnaissance Battalion (14 CH) and #20 L.A.D., 1942. Vol. 11: 1st January 1942 to 31st January 1942 Church Parade bulletin; letter re: affiliations; 8th Reconnaissance Regiment Orders Issued; Training Program; Operation Order No. 5; Summary of Events and Information; Light Aid Detachments R.C.O.C. Orders Issued; list of appendices. Vol. 12: 1st February 1942 to 28th February 1942 Summary of Events and Information; 8th Reconnaissance Regiment Orders Issued; Training Program; Monthly Training Progress Report; Amendment to Operation Order. Vol. 13: 1st March 1942 to 31st March 1942 List of appendices; Summary of Events and Information; 8th Reconnaissance Regiment Orders Issued; Light Aid Detachments R.C.O.C. Orders Issued. Vol. 14: 1st April 1942 to 30th April 1942 List of appendices; Summary of Events and Information; 8th Reconnaissance Regiment/Battalion Orders Issued; Training Unit Scheme; Monthly Training Progress Report; Training Program; Standing Operations Instructions: Action Against Hostile Raids; Light Aid Detachments R.C.O.C. Orders Issued. Vol. 15: 1st May 1942 to 31st May 1942 8th Reconnaissance Regiment/Battalion Orders Issued; Administration Instructions “Beaver IV”; Training Syllabus; Administration Instructions “Tiger”; Summary of Events and Information; Light Aid Detachments R.C.O.C. Orders Issued; Summary of Events and Information;. Vol. 16: 1st June 1942 to 30th June 1942 Summary of Events and Information; 8th Reconnaissance Regiment/Battalion Orders Issued; No. 20 Light Aid Detachments R.C.O.C. Orders Issued; Training Syllabus; Monthly Progress Report. Vol. 17: 1st July 1942 to 31st July 1942 Negatives of Summary of Events and Information on film. Vol. 18: 1st August 1942 to 31st August 1942 Negatives of Summary of Events and Information on film. Vol. 19: 1st September 1942 to 30th September 1942 Negatives of Summary of Events and Information on film. Vol. 20: 1st October 1942 to 31st October 1942 Summary of Events and Information; list of appendices; 8th Reconnaissance Regiment/Battalion Orders Issued; Operation Instructions: Plans to Defeat Invasion (with map); Training Syllabus; Training Report; No. 20 Light Aid Detachments R.C.O.C. Orders Issued. Vol. 21: 1st November 1942 to 30th November 1942 Summary of Events and Information; 8th Reconnaissance Regiment/Battalion Orders Issued; Training Syllabus; Vol. 22: 1st December 1942 to 31st December1942 Summary of Events and Information; Summary of Events and Information; 8th Reconnaissance Regiment/Battalion Orders Issued; Syllabus of Training; No. 20 Light Aid Detachments R.C.O.C. Orders Issued. Series 3 Secret War Diary of 8th Canadian Reconnaissance Battalion (14 CH) and #20 L.A.D., 1943. Vol. 23: 1st January 1943 to 31st January 1943 Summary of Events and Information; 8th Reconnaissance Regiment/Battalion Orders Issued; Training Syllabus; documents on exercise “Boopsey”; No. 20 Light Aid Detachments R.C.O.C. Orders Issued. Vol. 24: 1st February 1943 to 28th February 1943 Summary of Events and Information; Intelligence Log and Diary; Training Syllabus; 8th Reconnaissance Regiment/Battalion Orders Issued; No. 20 Light Aid Detachments R.C.O.C. Orders Issued. Vol. 25: 1st March 1943 to 31st March 1943 Summary of Events and Information; Intelligence Log and Diary; Training Syllabus; 8th Reconnaissance Regiment/Battalion Orders Issued. Vol. 26: 1st April 1943 to 30th April 1943 Summary of Events and Information; War Diary of #20 L.A.D. R.C.O.C.: Summary of Events and Information, and Orders; Intelligence Log and Diary; Training Syllabus; 8th Reconnaissance Regiment/Battalion Orders Issued. Vol. 27: 1st May 1943 to 31st May 1943 Summary of Events and Information; 8th Reconnaissance Regiment/Battalion Orders Issued; Training Syllabus; No. 20 Light Aid Detachments R.C.O.C. Orders Issued. Vol. 28: 1st June 1943 to 30th June 1943 Summary of Events and Information; 8th Reconnaissance Regiment/Battalion Orders Issued; Training Syllabus; No. 20 Light Aid Detachments R.C.O.C. Orders Issued. Vol. 29: 1st July 1943 to 31st July 1943 Summary of Events and Information; 8th Reconnaissance Regiment/Battalion Orders Issued; Training Program; No. 20 Light Aid Detachments R.C.O.C. Orders Issued. Vol. 30: 1st August 1943 to 31st August 1943 Summary of Events and Information; 8th Reconnaissance Regiment/Battalion Orders Issued; No. 20 Light Aid Detachments R.C.O.C. Orders Issued; Syllabus of Training; Intelligence Log and Diary. Vol. 31: 1st September 1943 to 30th September 1943 Summary of Events and Information; 8th Reconnaissance Regiment/Battalion Orders Issued; Training Syllabus; No. 20 Light Aid Detachments R.C.O.C. Orders Issued. Vol. 32: 1st October 1943 to 31st October 1943 Summary of Events and Information; 8th Reconnaissance Regiment/Battalion Orders Issued; Assault Troop 6 Day Syllabus; “C” Sqn. N.C.O.’s S.A. Course; Training Syllabus; Intelligence Log and Diary; No. 20 Light Aid Detachments R.C.O.C. Orders Issued; Vol. 32: 1st November 1943 to 30th November 1943 Summary of Events and Information; 8th Reconnaissance Regiment/Battalion Orders Issued; Training Syllabus; No. 20 Light Aid Detachments R.C.O.C. Orders Issued. Vol. 33: 1st December 1943 to 31st December 1943 Summary of Events and Information; No. 20 Light Aid Detachments R.C.O.C. Orders Issued; 8th Reconnaissance Regiment/Battalion Orders Issued; Training Syllabus; description of Christmas activities; Series 4 Secret War Diary of 8th Canadian Reconnaissance Battalion (14 CH) 1945. Vol. 47: 1st January 1945 to 31st January 1945 Summary of Events and Information; list of appendices; 8th Reconnaissance Regiment/Battalion Orders Issued; Psychiatry in Connection with Morale and Battle Exhaustion. Vol. 48: 1st February 1945 to 28th February 1945 Summary of Events and Information; list of appendices; 8th Reconnaissance Regiment/Battalion Orders Issued. Vol. 49: 1st March 1945 to 31st March 1945 Summary of Events and Information; list of appendices; 8th Reconnaissance Regiment/Battalion Orders Issued. Vol. 50: 1st April 1945 to 30th April 1945 8th Reconnaissance Regiment/Battalion Orders Issued; Mortar Rep; list of appendices; Summary of Events and Information. Vol. 51: 1st May 1945 to 31st May 1945 8th Reconnaissance Regiment/Battalion Orders Issued; list of appendices; Summary of Events and Information. Vol. 52: 1st June 1945 to 30th June 1945 8th Reconnaissance Regiment/Battalion Orders Issued; list of appendices; Summary of Events and Information. Vol. 53: 1st July 1945 to 31st July 1945 8th Reconnaissance Regiment/Battalion Orders Issued; Summary of Events and Information. Vol. 54: 1st August 1945 to 31st August 1945 8th Reconnaissance Regiment/Battalion Orders Issued (several pages of honours and awards); list of appendices; Summary of Events and Information. Vol. 55: 1st September 1945 to 30th September 1945 Summary of Events and Information; list of appendices. Vol. 56: 1st October 1945 to 31st October 1945 Summary of Events and Information; list of appendices. Vol. 57: 1st November 1945 to 1st December 1945 Summary of Events and Information; last volume, ends with homecoming in SC and “Thus endeth the War Diary of the 1st Regt. Of the VIII Cnd Recce Regt” Series 5: Historical Record 14 Canadian Hussars (8 Armed Car Regiment) Volume 1. Documents -8th Recce and14CH information, history, Honour Role, song lyrics etc. -two documents on Department of National Defense Army letterhead. -reserve forces recruitment forces -14CH Christmas card -programs for musical event, March 6 1960 -pamphlet on 14CH Reserve Force Photos (in black folder) -headshot of unidentified man, 14CH beret -headshot of unidentified man, 14CH beret -headshot of Lt. Floyd Johnston -headshot of Capt. John B Campbell -headshot of Capt. Murray E Dodds -photo of 14CH men, “one – one col cut & 2 mats” -photo, “scheme south of Maple Creek July 1953: Lt. Dan Schroeder, Sgt. W J Guskjolen, Major Gordon Manning, Cont. Wm. Enticknap (sp?), Ltn. Cpl. Dykeman,” other names too difficult to make out. -14CH by a tank, no caption -photo, “scheme in Cypress Hills, South Maple Creek, July 1953, foreground: RSM J Mackar, Sgt. F Peters, Sgt. A Pierce, Major G D McKenzie, Lt Col L E McKenzie, Trp. D Nichol, Cpl L Peters, Tracker-Cpl O M Les Dell, background: Sgt. Joe Brown, Tpr. Hutcheson, Sgt. Hutcheson” -photo, three men eating, “scheme in Cypress Hills, South Maple Creek, July 1953, l to r RSM J Mackar” -photo, four men and a trophy, “white (?) trophy won by regiment” -photo of 14CHs under a tarp, “l to r – Major D J McKenzie” -photo of several young men in 14CH berets, names as follows: front rank left to right: E. Smith R. Lowen; R. Jorueen; B. Smith; B. Wright; K. Wyler; B. Dean; R. Gilbe; centre rank left to right: W. Kjarbgaard; L. Sutherland; D. O’Handly; A. Crampton; D. Naylor; D. Campbell; rear rank left to right: T. Fehr; T. Leier; B. Kruse; B. Chalck; L. White; K. McKenzie; R. Ellerman; J. Dickinson; front: NCO/Cpl. J. L. Peters. -photos of empty auditorium (interior shots of the newly built Swift Current Armouries, images of Sergeants’ and Warrant Officers’ Mess and lecture as assembly room, newspaper caption located elsewhere) -photo of swimming pool at Reserve Summer Camp Dundurn -photo of Recce members on a tank at Dundurn, inc. Corporal Gordon Reid, Trooper Dave Neufeld, Trooper Richard Harrison, Corporal Leonard Hill, and Lance-Corporal Cameron Hunter. Photos (in brown folder) -photo of Capt. Noble T. Irwin -photo of Capt. Murray E. Dodds -photo of Capt. John Edward Knox -photo of Capt. Cedric N Whelan -photo of Lt. Floyd Johnston -photo of Lt. Frederick G. Hawkins -photo of Lt. L. E. Davies -photo of Lt. William H. Golding -photo of Major Reginald H. Jenner -photo of Capt. John B. Campbell -photo of Capt. John J. Scandrett -photo of Lt. Col. Douglas Burke -photo of Major George H. White -photo of 2/Lt. Ronald J. Brown -photo of Lt. J.A. Graham -photo of 2nd Lt. W.W.B. McCleary -photo of Major John D. McKenzie -photo of Capt. Donald L. Dell Photos and negatives (found wrapped in a letter stating that they were returned to Major J.B. Campbell by Lt. Col. C.D Williams, after some of them were used by Williams for a publication.) -negative of Col. J. P. Whyte, Honorary Col. 14th CH 1960 -negative of hat badge – 14/20th Kings Hussars -negative of Lt. Col. G L Cameron (seated) and Lt. Col. G L Greenley -negative of Lt. Col. G H Greenley MC.V-D -negative of Lt. Col. W Van Allen VD, O.C/ 1930-1935 -photo of Major J R Booker O.C. 1943-1946. -negative of Lt. Col. L E McKenzie CD O.C. Jan 1954 – Nov 1956 -negative of Lt. Col. Ivor Clifton CD O.C. 1 Jan 1965 - -negative of Lt. Col. W O Sougth (??) A/O.C. 1914-1920 -photo and negative of reunion, Dec. 2nd 1945, Sands family, Assiniboia -photo and negative of Officers 14CH about 1928-1929 -negative of 27th Cdn Light Horse Sewell (Shilo) 1913-1914 -photo and negative of Documentation, Dec. 2 1945 -photo and negative of 8th Recce and 14CH dinner, Dec. 2 1945, Piccadilly Café, SC. -negative of Major Good, SC CPR Station responding to the civic welcome, Dec. 1945 -photo and negative of reunion, Dec 2 1945, man and two women (Lieut. M.E. Hunter and his sisters, Beula and Margaret Hunter, newspaper caption located elsewhere) -photo and negative of 14CH Officers at Dundurn, 1943 -photo and negative of the Last March, Dec. 2 1945 -photo and negative of Lt. Col. J D Burke MC ED 1948-1953, 1957-1960 -photo and negative of Brig.-Gen. G S Tuxford, O.C. 1910-1914, Honorary Col. 1930-1940 -photo and negative of reunion, Dec 2 1945, man and woman (Capt. Buster Whewell and wife, newspaper caption located elsewhere) -photo and negative of reunion, Dec 2 1945, son and parents Clippings (in manila folder) Extensive collections of newspaper clippings from Swift Current and area papers, most from 1955, a few 1954, 56 and 45, the articles pertain the 14CH, and the training camp at Dundurn. Series 6: Historical Record 14 Canadian Hussars (8 Armed Car Regiment) Volume 2. Documents (in brown folder): Copy of Sabertache, the Memorial Journal of the VIII Recce Association -pamphlet for 14CH 8 Armored Car Reserve Force Regiment. -invitation, placemat, correspondence, etc. pertaining to 14CH 50th Anniversary -manuscript for 8th Recce Battle History -14CH history Loose Photos (in manila folder): -photos (2) of 14CH officers, no names. - photos (2) of 14CH officers, names as follows: back row: Lieut. H. Carson; Lieut. W. Greenlay; Lieut. J. Sanders; 2nd Lieut. G. Cooper; 2nd Lieut. J. Webster; Bt. Capt. W. Cuthbertson; 2nd Lieut. J.D. Tolson; Capt. H. Jamieson; 2nd Lieut. D. Greenlay; Capt. H.L. Cathrea; front row: Capt. I.B. Noble; Capt. O. Transgrud; Capt. P.C. Hackworth; Major J.R. Hopkins; Lieut. Col. E.W. Sansum; Brig. Gen. C.S. Tuxford; His Honour Lieut. Col. H.E. Munroe; Lieut. Col. W. Van Allen; Col. A.G. Styles; Major J.H. Sills; Capt. J.O. Beesley. -photos (2) of Lt. Col. Gardner Lazenby Greenlay, MC VD (letters unclear) -photos (2) of Major G.L. Cameron (seated) and Lt. G.L. Greenlay, Officers of 27LH (1910-1920) -photos (2) at Dundurn training camp, ca. 1938 -photo of 14th/20th King’s Hussars insignia -photos (2) of Brig.-Gen. G S Tuxford, O.C. 1910-1914, Honorary Col. 1930-1940 -photos (2) of Wm. Van Allen -photo of Lt. Col. Douglas Burke -photos (2) of Lt. Col. Leslie E. McKenzie -photos (2) of unidentified man in 14CH beret, photography by George Kushner -photos (2) of W.O. Smyth, copied in 1953 and original destroyed -photos and negative of First Military Funeral, 27th CLH, late Lt. White. Homecoming photos, Dec. 2 1945: -photo of Documentation -photo of Major Good, SC CPR Station responding to the civic welcome -photo of reunion, son and parents -photo and negative of reunion, Dec 2 1945, man and woman (Capt. Buster Whewell and wife, newspaper caption located elsewhere) -photo and negative of reunion, Dec 2 1945, man and two women (Lieut. M.E. Hunter and his sisters, Beula and Margaret Hunter, newspaper caption located elsewhere) -photo of the Last March, Dec. 2 1945 -photo of a homecoming dinner in a Swift Current restaurant -photo of Trp. Henry Sands from Assiniboia, with mother and sister Jean. -photo of reunion between son and parents. -photo of Major Good, SC CPR Station responding to the civic welcome, Dec. 1945 Clippings and Documents (glued to pages) -The Sun excerpt: April 15 1941 -The Advocate excerpt: April 17 1941 -Shaunavon Standard excerpt: Oct. 21 1942 -typed history of 14CH -page from April 1941 War Diary -photo of a recruiting display in the window of the W.W. Cooper store in SC, 1943 (date uncertain) -photo of Dundurn summer camp, 1953 -lyrics to song, The Fighting 8th Recce -photo of 8th Recce Regt., Officer’s Mess at Healy Hotel,1946, names as follows: top row: Pierce; [unknown]; G. Knutson; [unknown]; Cy. Cowan; G. Reid; Bus Wah; [unknown]; [unknown]; center row: Greenway; Vic Hadler; Lovestone; Brownstone; Bennett; Popovici; H. Dyck; Gregory; Mollard; A. Bridge; [unknown]; [unknown]; bottom row: G. Easton; L. Dell; K. Aberdeen; B. Campbell; Bonneland; Major Booker; S. Whelan; H. Sinclair; Dick Hamilton; S. Marzek. -photo of tank in Frontier Day parade, SC, July 1st 1943 -various SC and regional newspaper articles on 14CH and 8th Recce, their homecoming, their role in community, their history, battle activities, Camp Shilo, a “eulogy to the glory” of the 14CH; their presence in Swift Current; several articles from 1954; 14CH recruitment; general articles about Canadian Military; new Swift Current Armouries; social events; notices of dead and wounded. Images of individuals found in newspaper clippings: Lieut. Col. E. McKenzie, Lieut. F. Johnson, Dr. John E. Knox, J. B. Campbell, Lt. Col. J.L. Warriner, Col. J.P. Whyte, Lt. Col. F.J. Maclean, Major J.F. Pendergast, Lt. Col. H.F. Wood, Lt. Ivor Clifton, Lt. Floyd Johnston, Lt. J.A. Graham, Lt. L.E. Davies, Lt. F.G. Hawkins, Lt. W.H. Golding, Capt. J.B. Campbell, Capt. M.E. Dodds, Capt. D.L. Dell, Capt. N.T. Irwin, Capt. C.N. Whelan, Capt. J.E. Knox, Major G.H. White, Major J.D. McKenzie, Col. W. Van Allen, Capt. J.J. Scandrett, Major R.H. Jenner, Warrant Officer John McKay, 2/Lieut R.J. Brown, 2nd Lieut. W.W.B. McClearly, SSM D.G. Gloeckler, R.S.M. Emmett T. Murphy. Series 7: XIV C.L.H. History 1910 to 1931 Vol. 1 (scrapbook of documents, photographs, and memorabilia pertaining the 14th Hussars) Documents: -14CH pamphlet; Brief History of the 14th/20th King’s Hussars; various accompanying typed historical accounts; yearly activities 1914, 1924-30; militia orders; 14CH badges (removed to medal and badge storage); accounts for Officers Mess at Sewell Camp; notes on Camp by Tuxford; correspondence re: Camp; telegrams re: mobilization orders of B Squadron, 1914; Nominal Roll for Squadron A; Service Roll for those enlisting in active service; transfers from B Squadron the 1st Canadian Expeditionary Force; history of the 14CLH from 1920 by Major J.H. Sills; recruitment poster; minutes of annual meeting, 1927, discussion to change name to Hussars; clippings and invitation re: military ball; newspaper clippings; organization of a cavalry regiment, 1931; outdoor tactical exercise notes; notes on 1931 meeting; challenge trophies; Militia Lists, 1912-17 (no 1918), 1919, 1922, 1924-27. Photos and Bios (found within documents): -photo, seated: Lt. Col. Tuxford, from left to right: Lt. J. Cooil, [unknown], Lt. J.D. Wilson, Lt. N.L. Robson, Lt. C. Kerr, A.M.C., Maj. W.O. Smythe, Maj. J.D. Simpson, Maj. D.J. Tenaille, Lt. C.F. Saunders, Lt. M.J. Graham, Lt. G.L. Cameron, Lt. W.C.D. Crombie, Lt. J.M. Grant. -bio, Brig. Gen. G.S. Tuxford -photo, No. 2 Troop, “B” Sqdn., 27th L.H., Lt. Crombie, 1911 -photo, No. 2 Troop, “B” Sqdn., 27th L.H., Lt. Cameron, Sewell Camp, 1911 -photo, Lt. Crombie and Lt. Cameron, 27th L.H., 1911 -photo, Sgt. G.L. Greenlay, later Lt. Col., and Sgt. A.V. Bentley, later Police Magistrate Shaunavon. -photo, 27th L.H. en masse, 1912 -bio, Lt. Col. W.O. Smythe -photo, 209th Battalion C.E.F. Camp Hughes 1916 -photo, 14 Officers of horseback (some names included with photo, but writing is unclear) -photo, Officers 14 CLH, 1930 -photo, Officers 14 CLH, 1930, in mufti at tactical exercise, Greenlay’s Ranch -photo, camp site, 14CLH at V Ranch, home of Maj.Van Allen, Col Greenlay in foreground, Capt. Jamieson in rear, May 24, 1931 -photo, Officers, at tactical exercise at home of W. Van Allen, May 24 1931, standing left to right: Capt. Noble, Lt. Whyte, Capt. Boulter, Lt. Greenlay, Capt. Trangsrud, Lt. Carson, Lt. Beverdige, Lt. Meneley, Lt. Coleman, Lt. Cooper, Lt. Skyes, seated left to right: Capt. Jamieson, Major Howard, Capt. Hopkins, Lt. Col. Greenlay, Lt. Col. E.W. Sansom, Major W. Van Allen, Major A.H.W. Landon, Capt. C. Vokes, Capt. Jefferson, Major Sills, Capt. Day. -photo, Officers of 14 CLH directing staff and attached officers at tactical exercise held at home of Major W. Van Allan, May 1931, from left to right: Major Sills, Capt. Vokes, Major Landon, Capt. Trangsrud, Major Howard, Capt. Boulter, Lt. Meneley, Lt. Beverdige, Capt. Hopkins, Lt. Carson, Lt. Greenlay, Lt. Cooper, Lt. Whyte, Lt. Coleman, Lt. Skyes, Capt. Day, Capt. Jefferson, in foreground left to right: Major W. Van Allen, Lt. Col. Greenlay, Capt. Jamieson. -bio, Major W.H. Corrigan -photo and bio, Major G.L. Cameron -bio, Lt. Col. Gardner Lazenby Greenley Series 8: XIV C.L.H. History 1931 to 1939 Vol. 2 (scrapbook of documents, photographs, and memorabilia pertaining the 14th Hussars, Documents: Newspaper clippings re: 14CLH; typed documents pertaining to the organization in the early 1930s; Regimental Orders 1931-39; tactical exercise at Maple Creek, May 1932, SC May 1933; notes on Officers meeting, 1932-35; poster for grand military tournament; Annual Military Dinner and Ball clippings and documents; clippings re: European Situation, visit from Sask. Lieut. Gov. H.E. Munre, 14CLH in Egypt; Regimental Competitions, 1933; sports and cups; general info on 14CLH, contains officers names in all three Squadrons; Regimental Conference, 1935; clippings on Silver Jubilee, regimental sports; Historical Record, 1935; Merritt Challenge Cup results, 1936; Squadron Competitions, 1937-9; Annual Report, 1937; exchange of 1965 correspondence pertaining to the publication of a brief history of the 14th Hussars in an 8th Recce memorial journal. Photos: -photo, three unidentified men on a street corner in downtown SC -photos (5), various unidentified men on horseback -photo, group of unidentified men at the edge of a pond -photo of 14CLH plaque, 1933 -photo, back row, left to right: Lt. H. Carson, Lt. W. Greenlay, Lt. J Sanders, 2nd Lt. G Cooper, 2nd Lt. J Webster, Bt. Capt. W Cuthbertson, 2nd Lt. J.D. Tolson, Capt. H Jamieson, 2nd Lt. D Greenlay, front row left to right: Capt. I.B. Noble, Capt. O Transgrud, Capt. P.C. Hackworth, Major J.R. Hopkins, Brig. Gen. Tuxford, Lt. Col. W. Van Allen, Major J.H. Sills, Capt. J.O. Beesley, Capt. H.L. Cathrea -photo, Lt. W. Greenlay, Lt. J. Sanders, Lt. H. Carson, on horseback -photos, 8, of 14CLH, not labeled but likely taken at training camp Dundurn -photo, Coronation Day, May 12 1937, at Climax - photos, 8, of 14CLH, not labeled but likely taken at training camp Dundurn, Series 9: Discrete Volumes: -The Royal Canadian Armoured Corps Association Calvary Proceedings of the Thirty-Second Meeting 1954 (bound, grey, paperback) -Records No. 442, various records from 1932 (bound, green, handcover) -Names of Volunteers for Service, August 1914 (bound, burgundy, title handwritten inside cover) -Provisional Canadian War Equipment Table For A Reconnaissance Regiment, CAC (bound with metal band) -The Canadian Army List; Published by Authority; 1st Edition; Part II – Reserve Force; 1 July 1948 (bound, red, paperback) -Record of Officer’ Services 14th Canadian Hussars (8th ACR) Militia Bk No. 42, Volume 1. -Record of Officer’ Services 14th Canadian Hussars (8th ACR) Militia Bk No. 42, Volume 2. -Record of Officer’ Services 14th Canadian Hussars (8th ACR) Militia Bk No. 42, unnumbered volume (several loose pieces of paper inside). Series 10: Discrete Documents: -Unit 14th Canadian No. 20 Light Horse; Part II Orders; Station Dundurn; Date 15-7-40 -Department of National Defence Army; Headquarters Saskatchewan Area; July 1964; Militia Reorganization; E. R. Suttie Report -8th Recce regimental history -an envelope of correspondence between Lt. Col. E.A. Devitt, Secretary-Treasurer of the R.C.A.C.; and Lt. Col. D.J. Burke and Capt. Major J. R. Booker of the 8th RECCE; attached to the same correspondence is various information pertaining to the 14th Canadian No. 20 Light Horse from the 1920's and 30's. -book: Record of Officers' Services Militia Book No. 42; most of the book is blank but between the pages there are several misc. documents containing personal information about individuals. -Standing Orders; 14th Canadian Hussars; by Lt. Col. Clifton; SC, 1966 -handwritten document, "Page 46" -notes of History of 14th Canadian Hussars -Commanding Officer's Check List -Fire Orders, 14 Canadian Hussars, n.d. -handwritten page, re: 14CH Anniversary -Field Return of Officers, 8th Recce, 1942 -Field Return of Other Ranks, 8th Recce,1942 -Field Return of Officers, #20 L.A.D., 1942 -Field Return of Other Ranks, #20 L.A.D., 1942 -several copies of a poster and a sign pertaining to the 14th CH Regimental Band Series 11: Discrete Photographs -14CH Officers at “RHQ & HQ SQN” ca. 1950s. -8th Recce Regt. HQCA SGN, Swift Current, 1946 -N.G.O. “D” Squad 27th L. Horse Sewell 1913 -Chair with a 14 CH insignia carved on the top of the splat (in envelope) -photo of Armouries gymnasium -photo of 14CH holding ordinance -photos (2) of Capt. Murray E. Dodds -photo of Capt. Cedric N Whelan -photo of Lt. L. E. Davies -photo of Lt. William H. Golding -photo of Major Reginald H. Jenner -photos (2) of Capt. John J. Scandrett -photos (2) of Lt. Col. Douglas Burke -photos (2) of Major George H. White -photo of 2/Lt. Ronald J. Brown -photo of Lt. J.A. Graham -photo of 2nd Lt. W.W.B. McCleary -photos (2) of Major John D. McKenzie -photo of Capt. Donald L. Dell -photos (2) of Lt. Col. Leslie E. McKenzie -photos (2) of SSM David G. Gloeckler Series 12: 3 original copes of 8th Recce Carrier

8th Reconnaissance Regiment

8th Reconnaissance Regiment

The fonds, related to the 8th Reconnaissance Regiment, were accumulated by the source. No other information was captured at the time of transfer to the Swift Current Museum.

The content has not been professionally appraised, arranged, or described. The following is a basic listing of the unprocessed contents:
A.2007.6 (8th Reconnaissance Regiment)
A.07.6.1 helmet
A.07.6.2 puttie
A.07.6.3 puttie
A.07.6.4 cord
A.07.6.5 cord
A.07.6.6 badge; green, V-shaped
A.07.6.7 a-b badges; brown, V-shaped
A.07.6.8 a-b badges; "Royal Canadian Signals"
A.07.6.9 a-d badges; crown
A.07.6.10 badge; "Canada"
A.07.6.11 badge; "T"
A.07.6.12 a-b badges; "Canada"
A.07.6.13 plaque; "Louvigny"
A.07.6.14 plaque; "Vernon Army Cadet Camp"
A.07.6.15 newspaper; S.C. Sun, 1989
A.07.6.16 sign; "8th RECCE Assoc." reader board
A.07.6.17 uniform pants
A.07.6.18 uniform jacket
A.07.6.20 a-d wooden box and contents; "Col. Iver Clifton"
A.07.6.21 plaque; wood with metal maple leaf, "Juno"
A.07.6.22 a-b badges; "Amari Admare Usque"
A.07.6.23 badge; maple leaf
A.07.6.24 bracelet; leather with metal leaf
A.07.6.25 a-b pins; metal crown and leaves
A.07.6.26 flag; swastika
A.07.6.27 framed photo; "Kerrisdale"
A.07.6.28 sign; "Chemin du VIIIe RECCE"
A.07.6.29 wooden box; "Sol des Cimetieres"
A.07.6.30 wooden mallet
A.07.6.31 metal tray; "Normandie"
A.07.6.32 plaque; circular, "Louvigny"
A.07.6.33 Normandy flag; red with yellow lions, large
A.07.6.34 Normandy flag; red with yellow lions, medium
A.07.6.35 Normandy flag; red with yellow lions, small
A.07.6.36 a-b Normandy flags; red with yellow lions, on posts
A.07.6.37 flag, red with yellow lionesses
A.07.6.38 pillow cover; "14th Canadian Hussars"
A.07.6.39 handkerchief; burgundy
A.07.6.40 a-b books; "Remembrance"
A.07.6.41 bag of yellow stencils
A.07.6.42 metal easel
A.07.6.43 colour reunion photo, Vernon, outdoor group shot
A.07.6.44 colour reunion photo, Vernon, outdoor group shot
A.07.6.45 board with black and white photos, in action
A.07.6.46 board with black and white photos, in action
A.07.6.47 board with black and white photos, gravestones
A.07.6.48 board with black and white photos, gravestones
A.07.6.49 board with colour photos
A.07.6.50 board with black and white photos, in action
A.07.6.51 board with black and white photos, in action, partial
A.07.6.52 board with black and white photos, banquet
A.07.6.53 board with black and white photos, banquet
A.07.6.54 board with black and white photos, banquet
A.07.6.55 board with black and white photos, BLC missing
A.07.6.56 board with photos of Nazis
A.07.6.57 board with photos
A.07.6.58 repro of Leader Post, December 3/45, front page
A.07.6.59 repro of Leader Post, December 3/45, page 2
A.07.6.60 repro of Leader Post, December 3/45, front page
A.07.6.61 large 8th RECCE sign, painted wood
A.07.6.62 roll of posters

8th Reconnaissance Regiment

8th Reconnaissance Regiment

The fonds, related to the 8th Reconnaissance Regiment, were accumulated by the source. No other information was captured at the time of transfer to the Swift Current Museum.

The content has not been professionally appraised, arranged, or described. The following is a basic listing of the unprocessed contents:
-silver tray
-brass cylinder, '50 eme Anniversaire de Debarquement'
-metal cylinder with top that spreads out 'Vorden'
-framed list of members killed in action

8th Reconnaissance Regiment

Aldeo Lalonde fonds

  • SCM-RG-0026
  • Fonds
  • 8 September 2007

The fonds, related to the 8th Reconnaissance Regiment, were accumulated by the source. No other information was captured at the time of transfer to the Swift Current Museum.

The content has not been professionally appraised, arranged, or described. The following is a basic listing of the unprocessed contents:
-clay tablet from Groesbeek, Holland Canadian War cemetary

Florence Noble fonds

  • SCM-RG-0040
  • Fonds
  • 1912 - 1985

The fonds, related to Florence Noble and the 8th Recce, were accumulated by the source over her lifetime. No other information was captured at the time of transfer to the Swift Current Museum.

The content has not been professionally appraised, arranged, or described. The following is a basic listing of the unprocessed contents:
.1- July 26, 1982 Reunion (Tom Noble) Newspaper Clipping
.2 - Flo Noble’s tartan hostess sash
.3- 9 page 1st orders issues July 1941 (Holding unit Canadian Armored Corps) November 12, 1977
Moose Jaw Times
.4- Clipping of November 10, 1977 Moose Jaw Armories Reunion
(Together with .3 under same label)
.5a - 4 page report of Chuck's voyage overseas (June 21 – July 4, 1941)
.5b- 1 page, report of Chuck's voyage overseas (January 5, 1944)
.6 – 9 page 1944-1974 Canadian Remembrance Days booklet
.7 – Calgary photograph, No.5 , 1966 (25.5 cm x 20.5 cm)
.8 – Tom Noble photograph (19.5 cm x 24 cm)
.9 – Calgary reunion photograph, No.11 (28 cm x 17.5 cm)
.10 – Swift Current photograph,1960 or 1963 reunion (25.5 cm x 20.5 cm)
.11a – Newspaper clipping (Moose Jaw Times) of 8th Recce parade (Tom Noble and Emil
Zimmerman), 1982
.11b – Newspaper cartoon (Tom Noble) 1912
.12 – Tom Noble and Emil Zimmerman in 8th Recce Regiment parade, photograph (21.5 cm x 24 cm)
.13 – Notes by Major Gordon Good (8th Recce veteran) from World War II; November 1983 (22 pages)
.14 – Members in Calgary, photograph (9 cm x 9 cm)
.15-.19 – Marching Soldiers and armoured tanks, photographs (9 cm x 9 cm)
[In Devon Wente envelope]
.21 – 14th Canadian Hussars information paper
.22a – 8th Recce regiment 1st annual Reunion program, November12, 1960
.25 – Newspaper Clipping of Regina Leader Post (1980’s)

Iver Clifton fonds

  • SCM-RG-0008
  • Fonds
  • 7 September 2007

The fonds, related to the 8th Reconnaissance Regiment, were accumulated by the source. No other information was captured at the time of transfer to the Swift Current Museum.

8th Reconnaissance Regiment

Ken Parton fonds

  • SCM-RG-0054
  • Fonds
  • 4 August 1994

The fonds, related to the 8th Recce, was acquired by the source during his lifetime. No other information was captured at the time of transfer to the Swift Current Museum.

The content has not been professionally appraised, arranged, or described. The following is a basic listing of the unprocessed contents:

-8th Recce souvenir plate, 1944-1994 (Lonvigny)

Noble Irwin fonds

  • SCM-RG-0063
  • Fonds
  • 1938 - 1995

The fonds, related to Noble Irwin and the 8th Recce, were accumulated by the source over his military service lifetime. No other information was captured at the time of transfer to the Swift Current Museum.

The content has not been professionally appraised, arranged, or described. The following is a basic listing of the unprocessed contents:
1 - 8th Recce Jacket
2 – Ribbon bar (for right sleeve of jacket)
3 – Sleeve badges

  • 2 pants and belt
  • Jacket (in a green bag)
  • Hat (Black cap on left?)

Irwin, Noble

Royal Canadian Legion Number 56 fonds

  • SCM-RG-0067
  • Fonds
  • 1915 - 1968

The fonds, related to the 14th Canadian Hussars, were accumulated by the source over the time of its existance. No other information was captured at the time of transfer to the Swift Current Museum.

The content has not been professionally appraised, arranged, or described. The following is a basic listing of the unprocessed contents:

  • Silver wooden key- 35th Anniversary 209th Battalion; Shaunavon, 1951
  • Folder- 209th Battalion correspondence 1950’s
  • Folder- 2 Ribbons: Battalion Assoc. Annual Reunion, 48th and 50th
  • Booklet: 209th Overseas Battalion CEF nominal rolls June 1916
  • March Itinerary 1916
  • Association Fund 1936
  • Newspaper clippings, “Colonel Smyth visits city” 1916
  • Booklet: “Canadian Expeditionary Force 209th Battalion 1917, Nominal Roll of
    Officers, Men and Non- Commissioned Men”
  • Booklet “Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force nominal Roll”, November 1916
  • 14th Canadian Hussars Regimental newsletter, 1968
  • List of service men
  • 39th Annual Reunion 1955, program and SK Golden Jubilee folder
  • Program- 209th Battalion Association 50th Anniversary, 1966
  • Correspondence from House of Commons, Ottawa and Swift Current, re: 209th Battalion CEF (1929-1935) (3 examples)
    (In a manila envelope, also contains all ribbons and programs except 39th (1955))
  • Notice – Department of National Defense- Army re: Battle Honors 19/22nd Saskatchewan Horse
  • Wooden Clipboard – Various correspondence, memos, financial statements from 209th Batt. Association (Swift Current),1958
  • Book- Minutes: November 1919- June 1941 and letter to Reg Milborn Esq. re: Compilation of Battalion’s history (October 1958)
  • Program: “D” company 128th Battalion Swift Current SK, Dinner, 1915
  • Program: Canadian Legion, 10th Annual Armistice banquet, 1928
  • Program: 20th Anniversary reunion, 1936
  • Program: 40th Anniversary reunion, 1956
  • Program: Great War Veterans’ Association 2nd Annual Banquet, 1920
  • Photograph: Boxing team 8th Canadian Reconnaissance Regiment, 1943
  • Photograph: Men at banquet (Welcome… 1914-1918) 8th Recce
  • Photograph: Canadian Army Champion- England 1943, Army Tabloid Sports
  • List of Necessary Articles
  • Photograph of army men
  • Book: “Squadron – Battery or Company book” 1916, rank, name, number etc…
    • “B” log, 209th Battalion (Maj. M. X. Macpherson) [b.x.11]
  • Little Black Binder: list of recruits and dates of engagements, etc. (1914 – 1918)
  • Leather band ribbon – 209th Battalion Assoc. 47th annual reunion, 1963
  • Ribbon- 209th Battalion Assoc. 48th annual Reunion, 1964
  • Ribbon- 209th Battalion Assoc. 50th annual Reunion, 1966

Manila Envelope:

  • Letter: to editor of “The Legionary”, re: publishing of 209th Battalion Association 44th reunion announcement
  • Announcement, re: 209th Batt. Association annual reunion, 1959
  • Announcement re: 209th Batt. Association annual reunion, 1960