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Further to the above post: p.19 of Information Booklet of Newfoundland & Labrador (St. John's, 1945), states that Newfoundland had a woolen mill, three manufacturers of men's clothing, and three manufacturers of boots and shoes. Thus there appears to have been sufficient manufacturing potential...

Hi Blackadder...., I don't agree that "a "quote" is meaningless unless it is attributed", unless we are talking about an academic paper, in which case it is de rigeur. However, an attribution is certainly helpful, so here is the source: http://www.canadiansoldiers.com/uniforms/battledress.htm...

I have found the following quote: "Other nations produced Battle Dress during the Second World War, including Australia, Britain, India, New Zealand, and the United States, who produced "War Aid" Battle Dress." But was Newfoundland amongst them?

Hi Guys, Many thanks for the help thus far. The Fraser Document seems to be referring to 1939-40 when it says: The arms and equipment of the militia consist of Short Lee Enfield and Ross rifles, Lewis guns, and two coastal defence guns and two searchlights. The uniforms have been manufactured...

I have seen only one photograph of the Newfoundland Militia (later Newfoundland Regiment) in WWII. This seems to be of the first recruits in early training in 1939/40. In it they appear to be wearing a one-piece overall, (possibly of khaki?). I have also seen a written reference to the...

Hi Old Sweat, Thanks. I have also found that 59th Coast Battery and 105th Coast Battery were Francophone, as was 82nd A/T Battery. However, I have also been told that there were seven anti-aircraft batteries and one light AA battery, but I have no unit numbers. All seem to have been for home...

I have found information on the Francophone units in all arms in WWII except the artillery. Can anyone advise me as to where I could find out which artillery batteries (field, coast, AA, etc.) were either formed as Francophone, or converted to Francophone in WWII? Many thanks for any...

I have found information on the Francophone units in all arms in WWII except the artillery. Can anyone advise me as to where I could find out which artillery batteries (field, coast, AA, etc.) were either formed as Francophone, or converted to Francophone in WWII? Many thanks for any...