Monthly Archives: November 2010

Lest we forget . . .

Posted on November 12, 2010 by queenscountyheritage

On this beautiful Friday, 12 November, the day after so many special and moving services across the country, we are focused not on a particular person, but chose to highlight instead the creation of the Soldiers Memorial Hall, Gagetown.  Located … Continue reading →

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Lest we forget . . . Talmage C. Porter

Posted on November 11, 2010 by queenscountyheritage

On this Remembrance Day, a very special story of a young man who paid the ultimate price of service to his country.  Talmage C. Porter was born 31 October 1898, the son of Frederick Winslow Porter (1855-1910) and Margaret Rebecca … Continue reading →

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Lest we forget . . . James K. Chapman

Posted on November 10, 2010 by queenscountyheritage

James Keith Chapman was born in 1919, the son of Harry Keith Chapman (1891-1973) and Hazel McGowan (1893-1988) of Gagetown.  He was educated at the Gagetown Grammar School, the Provincial Normal School, the University of New Brunswick, and at King’s … Continue reading →

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Lest we forget . . . Allen Otty

Posted on November 9, 2010 by queenscountyheritage

Allen Otty was born 17 April 1888, the son of Norval Hallett Otty (1856-1944) and Charlotte Frances Gilbert (1859-1936) of Hampton, Kings County.  The family had relocated to Gagetown by the time of the birth of daughter Marianne Grey Otty, … Continue reading →

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Lest we forget . . . E. Percy Babbit

Posted on November 8, 2010 by queenscountyheritage

In honour of those who served in the cause of Freedom in the 20th century, this week we are launching a series of short stories about some interesting pieces from the Military Collections.  The medals featured in this photograph belonged … Continue reading →

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Agnes Warner and the Nursing Sisters of the Great War (New Brunswick Military Heritage Series)

Posted on November 3, 2010 by queenscountyheritage

All the best for the book launch, Shawna!!!  From Amazon.com: Through ear-splitting, thunderous explosions and fearful eerie flashes in the distance, the nurses of the Canadian Army Nursing Service in World War I waited for the inevitable arrival of wounded … Continue reading →

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