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Title: Letter re: J. Bruce Maxwell, Nov. 23, 1918
Institution: University Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter explaining why above named did not serve in the war.
Date Created: 1918-11-23
Call Number: RG2026.1.D12b

Title: Letter re: Robert McMillan, Nov. 26, 1918
Institution: University Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Brief letter describing the service of Robert McMillan in the Machine Gun corps.
Date Created: 1918-11-26
Call Number: RG2026.1.D12b

Title: Letter re: C. F. Johnston
Institution: University Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter from Dean Rutherford to Henry Johnston, offering condolences for the loss of his son, C. F. Johnston.
Date Created: 1918-12-12
Call Number: RG2026.1.D12b

Title: Letter re: Percy Hardy, Nov. 25, 1918
Institution: University Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter describing service of Percy Hardy, who was in 1st Depot Battalion, and served in the 15th Canadian Reserve Battalion overseas.
Date Created: 1918-11-25
Call Number: RG2026.1.D12b

Title: Letter re: John A. Gordon, Nov. 27th, 1918
Institution: University Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter describing the service of John Gordon, who enlisted into the 96th Battalion in 1916, and went to France in 1917, where he entered the 15th Battalion. He was awarded the military medal for bravery in action during the Battle of Passchendaele.
Call Number: RG2026.1.D12b

Title: Letter re: Edmund Rowles . Dec. 3, 1918
Institution: University Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter describing the ways in which Edmund Rowles served the war effort from home.
Date Created: 1918-12-03
Call Number: RG2026.1.D12b

Title: Letter re: Moss, Nov. 22, 1918
Institution: University Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Brief letter describing service of father and son Moss.
Date Created: 1918-11-22
Call Number: RG2026.1.D12b

Title: Letter re: Alan Neatby, Nov. 29 and Dec. 9, 1918
Institution: University Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letters describing the service of Alan Neatby who enlisted early in 1915, was transferred to the 38th University Battalion, and served as reinforcements to the Princess Patricia's. He was awarded a number of medals.
Call Number: RG2026.1.D12b

Title: Letter re: J. R. Edwards, Dec. 9, 1918
Institution: University Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Brief letter explaining that J. R. Edwards was too young to serve in the war.
Date Created: 1918-12-09
Call Number: RG2026.1.D12b

Title: Letter re: Fred Loveridge, Nov. 20 1918
Institution: University Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter describing Fred Loveridge as "a farmer not a soldier"
Date Created: 1918-11-20
Call Number: RG2026.1.D12b

Title: Letter Re: Stuart H. Smith, Dec. 1st 1918
Institution: University Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter saying that Stuart H. Smith did not serve.
Date Created: 1918-12-01
Call Number: RG2026.1.D12b

Title: Letter re: Stanley Shouldier, Dec. 3, 1918
Institution: University Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter describing the service of Stanley Shouldier, written by his mother. He enlisted in 1916, and was transferred to the 89th Battalion to be with an older brother. He was gassed, and later contracted Influenza. He fought at the Somme.
Date Created: 1918-12-03
Call Number: RG2026.1.D12b

Title: Letter re: Ellis Johnstone, Dec. 3rd, 1918
Institution: University Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter describing service of Ellis Johnstone, who served in the 1st depot battalion until he was sworn into the RAF , and was placed in Reserve.
Date Created: 1918-12-03
Call Number: RG2026.1.D12b

Title: Letter re: A. C. W. Piggin, Dec. 31, 1918
Institution: University Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter describing the service of A. C. W. Piggin. He served in the 36th Battalion, and was transferred to the Royal Canadian Regiment. Was wounded at Ypres.
Date Created: 1918-12-31
Call Number: RG2026.1.D12b

Title: Letter re: Fred Hextall, Nov. 30, 1918
Institution: University Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter explaining that Fred did not serve in the war.
Date Created: 1918-11-30
Call Number: RG2026.1.D12b

Title: Letter sent out by Dean Rutherford to the families of boys who served
Institution: University Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Form letter sent out by Dean Rutherford to the families of boys who served, enquiring after details on their service.
Date Created: 1918-11-15
Call Number: RG2026.1.D12b

Title: Letter re: James McDermid, Nov. 29, 1918
Institution: University Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter describing service of James McDermid, who served with the 195th City of Regina battalion, and the 44th battalion. He was severely wounded and had to have his left leg amputated.
Date Created: 1918-11-29
Call Number: RG2026.1.D12b

Title: Letter re: Robert Rousay, Nov. 25 1918
Institution: University Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter from a father describing how his son was killed in action in 1917 after enlisting in 1915 with the 188 Battalion. He had gone overseas with the 96th Highlander's Battalion, and was transferred to the 47th Battalion in England.
Date Created: 1918-11-25
Call Number: RG2026.1.D12b

Title: Letter re: Allan A. Smith , Nov. 28, 1918
Institution: University Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Served for 19 months with the 196th Western University's Battalion before receiving a wound at Arras.
Date Created: 1918-11-28
Call Number: RG2026.1.D12b

Title: Letter re: Lloyd Stewart, Nov. 25, 1918
Institution: University Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Brief letter describing service of Lloyd Stewart, who enlisted in 1916 and was fatally wounded in France in 1917.
Date Created: 1918-11-25
Call Number: RG2026.1.D12b

Title: Letter re: Mathews brothers, Dec. 9. 1918
Institution: University Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Two letters describing service of the sons of W. F. Mathews. A. Y. Mathews enlisted in the 1st Universities Overseas Expedition in 1918, and later joined reinforcements for the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, in the Machine Gun Section. Wounded twice, he went on to officer's training and became a Lieutenant in The Princess Wales Yorkshire Regiment. Matthews was later reported killed in action. The other Mathews son, Harvey, enlisted in the 196th Battalion in 1916, became ill, but was otherwise unharmed.
Date Created: 1918-12-09
Call Number: RG2026.1.D12b

Title: Letter re: Alvin A. Marks, Nov. 28th 1918
Institution: University Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter written about Alvin A. Marks, who did not serve as he was working the family farm in Midale, SK.
Date Created: 1918-11-28
Call Number: RG2026.1.D12b

Title: Letter re: C. [Fleemie] , Nov. 26, 1918
Institution: University Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter describing service of C. F. , who joined the 1st University Company and served with the Princes Pats for three years. Was discharged after being wounded twice and coming down with Trench Fever.
Call Number: RG2026.1.D12b

Title: Letter re: Edwin Thomson, Nov. 21, 1918
Institution: University Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter describing service of Edwin Thomson, who enlisted at Saskatoon in 1916 and served with the 196th. He was awarded a Military Medal, and was recommended for a commission for services on the field.
Date Created: 1918-11-21
Call Number: RG2026.1.D12b

Title: Letter re: Frank Lahman, Nov. 25 1918
Institution: University Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter explaining that Frank had died before he could serve in the War.
Date Created: 1918-11-25
Call Number: RG2026.1.D12b

Title: Letter re: Ralph Stueck, Nov. 26th, 1918
Institution: University Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter explaining why son Ralph Stueck could not serve, having been deemed physically unfit.
Date Created: 1918-11-25
Call Number: RG2026.1.D12b

Title: Letter re: Maxwell R. Vasey, Nov. 23, 1918
Institution: University Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter describing service of Maxwell R. Vasey, who enlisted in the RAF as a mechanic.
Date Created: 1918-11-23
Call Number: RG2026.1.D12b

Title: Letter re: Raymond Trowbridge
Institution: University Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter regarding Raymond Trowbridge, who never had the opportunity to serve due to succumbing to Typhoid.
Date Created: 1918-12-04
Call Number: RG2026.1.D12b

Title: Letter from James Whittingham, Nov. 23 1918
Institution: University Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter describing service of son, who was wounded and suffered the amputation of his right leg.
Date Created: 1918-11-23
Call Number: RG2026.1.D12b

Title: Letter re: Pontus Wiklund, Nov. 28, 1918
Institution: University Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Pontus Wiklund describes the service of his brother, Paul Wiklund, who served with the Red Cross Medical Corps until he was killed in action.
Date Created: 1918-11-28
Call Number: RG2026.1.D12b

Title: Letter re: Jack Wilson, Nov. 24, 1918
Institution: University Library, University of Saskatchewan
Description: Letter describing service of Jack Wilson, who joined the 77th Battery and left for England in 1917 as a driver in the 8th Brigade Ammunition Column. He developed trench fever and was returned to England, then being placed in B Class. Discussion of Jack's farming prospects.
Date Created: 1918-11-24
Call Number: RG2026.1.D12b