Archive Record
Metadata
Accession # |
A2008.109 |
Title |
Robert B. Meiklejohn, M.D., Memories of 1940-1945, 1996. |
Date |
1940-1996 |
Description |
When WW II broke out, 3 Sept. 1939, Dr. Robert Meiklejohn (of Harriston) was on the staff at St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, having recently returned from post-graduate training in England. On 21 June 1940, he was appointed medical officer at Camp Borden. After service at Halifax, then Niagara Camp, Debert Camp (Truro), and a trip to Saskatchewan, Dr. Meiklejohn sailed for England 25 Sept. 1942 where he servied until Oct. 1943. From November 1943 - March 1945, he was in Italy. From 8 - 20 March, he accompanied the First Canadian Corps (The "D" Day Dodgers) from Italy to Holland, to form with Second Canadian Corps, the First Canadian Army. March - September was spent in Holland. After return to Canada, Dr. Meiklejon was discharged 11 Oct. 1945. 72+ pages, plus 3-page index of names. Includes correspondence surrounding the copy sent to donor; - ph 29934: Dr. R.B. Meiklejohn and wife Kay (Kathleen) |
Creator \ Maker |
Meiklejohn, Bob (Dr.) [MAKER] |
Creator \ Maker |
Meiklejohn, Robert [MAKER] |
Item Name |
Reminiscences Correspondence |
Person \ Organization |
Canadian Medical Corps Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps Canadian Army Meiklejohn, Bob (Dr.) Meijlejohn, Robert B. Meiklejohn, Kathleen |
Place |
Harriston Camp Borden Truro Halifax Niagara England Italy Holland |
Subject |
Military |
Photo, Map # |
ph 29934 |
Year Range from |
1940 |
Year Range to |
1996 |
Accession # |
A2008.109 |
Containers |
MU 880 |