Bernard Charles Lunn fonds. [1918-1971].

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Bernard Charles Lunn fonds. [1918-1971].

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The fonds consists of the records of Bernard Lunn's military career. It contains hand-written notes on regimental activities. The fonds also includes ephemera collected by Mr. Lunn during the World Wars, programs of the 16th Battalion's re-union dinners, details of his trip to Europe to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Armistice Day, and various newspaper clippings.

3 cm of textual records. -- 1 map.

University of Victoria Libraries, UVic

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University of Victoria Libraries, UVic

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16th Battalion Veterans' Association.

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Canada. Canadian Army. Battalion, 16th

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On 15 August 1913 the 50th Regiment was authorized to augment the 88th Regiment (Victoria Fusiliers) which had been formed on 3 September 1912. The 88th Regiment and the 50th Regiment were placed on active service on 10 August 1914 for local protective duty. These regiments contributed respectively to the 7th and 16th Battalions of the Canadian Expeditionary Force. The 16th Battalion (The Canadian Scottish) was formed from four companies of unrelated Highland regiments. On the sea voyage to Engl...

Lunn, Bernard Charles, b. 1889.

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Bernard Charles Lunn enlisted with the 16th Battalion (The Canadian Scottish) in September 1914. He served in World War One as a Company Sergeant Major. He served with the reserve units in England from 1916 until 1919. In April 1919 he was released from active service. In retirement, Lunn was involved with the 16th Battalion Veterans' Association. In 1968 he was selected to represent the association at the 50th Anniversary of the World War One Armistice Day. From the description of B...