This manuscript covers the period of Stanley Jones' enlistment with PPCLI in 1914 until his capture and subsequent death in 1916. The manuscript is a collection of letters exchanged between Stanley Jones and his wife Lucille Jones. The letters discuss regimental operations and various individuals in the Regiment.
Stanley Jones, Lucille JonesThe Officer's Record of Service from Francis Farquhar's time with the Coldstream Guards. Includes information on birth, education, family members, promotions, postings and campaigns, and awards and citations.
Coldstream Guards RegimentMovement order for PPCLI on the SS ORAMA on departure from Canada for England.
William G. ColquhounRules and Regulations for conduct on board the SS ORAMA applying to PPCLI.
William G. Colquhoun, H. F. CottonDaily orders for Regimental Depot January - September 1940.
Operations descriptions including the crossing of the Ijssel River
Training orders for attack exercises while PPCLI was stationed in England.
Lieutenant-Colonel Cameron Ware's summary of the actions at the Moro and Val Roatti leading up to the Battle of Ortona. This account includes a company by company description of events. Mentioned by name are Captain W de N Watson, and Lieutenant Rex Carey.
Cameron WareTwo overviews of the events of 5-7 December 1943, one from A Company and one from D Company. Mentioned by name are Sergeant Prior, Lieutenant Rex Carey (the account discusses his capture), Corporal H. J. Clarke, Sergeant G.S. Moore. The A Company account includes a list of lessons learned about German tactics. The D Company account mentions Captain R.F.S. Robertson, Private Nixon, Lieutenant J.G. Clark, who was wounded, Pte C. Morris who was killed, Corporal Zroback, Captain Robertson, Sergeant Demmy, Corporal Martins, Privates Gusul and Orne (Captured), Private Bangle, Corporal Whittaker, Corporal Davis, Private J.J. Buck, and Captain Colin MacDougall.
J. L. McCulloch