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One of the songs which buoyed the spirits of the community during World War I, including pictures of Manitou's 184th Battalion.

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Written by his grand nephew, Kevin Lunn, this is the story of Walter Francis Lunn's experiences during the First World War. He had come west with his brother to work on the farms, but when called to serve, had gone back to Nova Scotia to enlist.

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In recognition of the service of Manitou's WWII Veterins through the Legion Memberships, photographs and military service records.

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Promoting the war effort to the agricultural community during WW2.

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The W E Veals fond contains many documents related to the war effort which took place in the Darlingford district in support of the troops overseas during WW2.

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Map published in conjunction with 'The North-West Mounted Police 1873-1893. Vol.1 by John Peter Turner.

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Three of the officers pictured in this photo were from Manitou.

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This file contains a listing of the servicemen from the district who served and died during the Second World War.

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This file contains the most current information in our possession concerning those who served and died during the First World War.

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Commemorative monograph.

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