12/31/1943 The Royal Canadian Air Force is at its peak with 215,000 people, including 15,000 members of the Women’s Division. 12/31/1999 Russian President Boris Yeltsin
Clifford writes about the burning of the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa. Rumours abound at the time that it was an enemy action. My Dearest Mother,
Dear Mother and family, I received your welcome letter today. I am feeling a great deal better now. Sciatica all gone but my hip is
12/24/1944 The Canadian minesweeper Clayoquot is torpedoed by U-806 off Halifax. Seventy-six survive. Eight perish. 12/24/1968 Apollo 8 safely orbits the moon. 12/25/1941 Hong Kong
Dearest Mother, Here goes a few lines to let you know I am alive although at present in the hospital here. I have been in
Dear Fred, Your letter received last night, so I will answer same now. As I am off duty this afternoon but am on duty tonight.
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