Ralph Thistle fonds. [1941-1942].

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Ralph Thistle fonds. [1941-1942].

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The fonds consists mainly of the diary of Lieutenant Thistle, Area Intelligence Officer, Prince Rupert, B.C. (Dec. 7,1941-June 30, 1942). In the diary he mentions the bombing of Pearl Harbor and the consequent U.S. entry into the war. He later refers to the effect this event has upon defence operations on the northern B.C. coast and mentions the "roundup" of Japanese fishing boats. Also included in the fonds is a copy of a report that he and Major Dow sent to their Officer Commanding, on Feb. 6, 1942. They have it marked "Secret". Dr. R.H. Roy published an article based on the diary in B.C. Studies (No.31, Autumn 1976).

3 cm of textual records.

University of Victoria Libraries, UVic

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University of Victoria Libraries, UVic

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Thistle, Ralph, 1889-1959.

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Lt. Ralph Thistle served in the militia with the Canadian Scottish Regiment, 16th Battalion prior to World War II. He went on active service when war was declared and became an Area Intelligence Officer at Prince Rupert, B.C. From the description of Ralph Thistle fonds. [1941-1942]. (University of Victoria Libraries). WorldCat record id: 651604543 ...

Roy, Reginald H., 1922-

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Reginald Herbert Roy was born in Nova Scotia. He has been professor at the University of Victoria Department of History since the 1960s and has published numerous books on military history and various aspects of Canadian history. From the description of Reginald Herbert Roy fonds. [1850-2009]. (University of Victoria Libraries). WorldCat record id: 651604431 ...

Canada. Canadian Army. Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's)

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The Canadian Scottish Regiment incorporated earlier First World War Victoria regiments. On 15 March 1920, Victoria's 88th and 50th Regiments were reorganized into the Canadian Scottish Regiment Non-Permanent Active Militia. On 1 August 1930, The Canadian Scottish again were reorganized into a two-battalion regiment, with the establishment of the 1st Battalion's headquarters in Victoria and the 2nd at Nanaimo. Following the outbreak of the Second World War, the 1st Battalion trained at Macaulay P...