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  • War Diary of the 16th Infantry Battalion (Canadian Scottish), Vol. 01, December 01, 1914 to May 31, 1915

    Subject
    Battle of Ypres (2nd) (Ieper, Belgium : 1915), Fortification, Field, Gases, Asphyxiating and poisonous--War use--Safety measures, Intrenchments, Military hygiene, Military camps, Trenches, Soldiers--Training, Gases, Asphyxiating and poisonous--War use, Battle casualties, Soldiers--Health and hygiene, War casualties, Soldiers--Social conditions, Soldiers--Billeting, World War (1914-1918), Military decorations, Canada. Canadian Army, Soldiers--Training of, Soldiers, War, Canada. Canadian Army. Battalion, 16th, War diaries, Soldiers--Conduct of life, Military history, Drill and minor tactics, Military supplies, and Weather
    Creator
    Canada. Canadian Army. Battalion, 16th
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    December 1, 1914 to May 31, 1915
    Rights Statement
    No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
    Resource Type
    Text
    Extent
    37 pages ; 20.5 x 33 cm
    Geographic Coverage
    France--Dunkirk--Caëstre, Erquingham, France--Oblinghem, Belgium--Ieper, England--Amesbury, England--Salisbury Plain, England--Stonehenge, and England--Bristol--Avonmouth
    Coordinates
    51.17889, -1.82622, 51.21667, -1.83333, 50.75833, 2.60417, 50.54917, 2.59861, 51.17509, -1.78064, 50.85114, 2.88569, and 51.51005, -2.68898
    Additional Physical Characteristics
    Typescript with handwritten notes.
    Physical Repository
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection
    Military History Collection
    Provenance
    Transferred to UVic Special Collections and Archives from BC Archives, May 2006.
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre
    diaries, personal narratives, journals (accounts), manuscripts (documents), and typescripts
    Archival Item Identifier
    Accession Number: 2006-011
    Fonds Title
    16th Battalion (The Canadian Scottish) fonds
    Fonds Identifier
    SC338
    Is Referenced By
    Special Collections Finding Aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/16th-battalion-canadian-scottish-fonds
    Date Digitized
    2025-03
    Technical Note
    Scanned on Plustek Opticbook A-300 600 DPI tiffs (gamma 1.20, no color correction) by PD. Metadata by KD.
    Keyword in Context
    \~ ( C ~ l • j Go- • l ) ~\~ ~c...,..e. J ' , ( . TI?AR DIARY ~HE CAf. DIAJ; sco~~ISH 16th Battn. C. E. F. ) Harch 15th 191.5 . ~rom o . c . 16th Battalion, The Canadian Scottish , ?o Officer in Char~e of Records , London , Sir: - I am enclosing h...

  • War Diary of the 16th Infantry Battalion (Canadian Scottish), Vol. 02, June 01 to June 30, 1915

    Subject
    Gases, Asphyxiating and poisonous--War use, Intrenchments, Soldiers, Military decorations, Canada. Canadian Army, Weather, Gases, Asphyxiating and poisonous--War use--Safety measures, Military camps, Military history, Soldiers--Health and hygiene, Battle casualties, Soldiers--Social conditions, War, Canada. Canadian Army. Battalion, 16th, Military hygiene, Drill and minor tactics, Soldiers--Training, Soldiers--Training of, Fortification, Field, Soldiers--Billeting, War casualties, War diaries, Soldiers--Conduct of life, World War (1914-1918), Military supplies, and Trenches
    Creator
    Canada. Canadian Army. Battalion, 16th
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    June 1, 1915 to June 30, 1915
    Rights Statement
    No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
    Resource Type
    Text
    Extent
    21 pages ; 21 x 34 cm
    Geographic Coverage
    France--Lens--Givenchy-en-Gohelle, France--Dunkirk--Neuf-Berquin, and France--Oblinghem
    Coordinates
    50.39278, 2.77222, 50.661, 2.672, and 50.54917, 2.59861
    Additional Physical Characteristics
    Diary pages handwritten on template pages made of lightweight vellum or heavier bond paper.
    Physical Repository
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection
    Military History Collection
    Provenance
    Transferred to UVic Special Collections and Archives from BC Archives, May 2006.
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre
    typescripts, journals (accounts), manuscripts (documents), personal narratives, and diaries
    Archival Item Identifier
    Accession Number: 2006-011
    Fonds Title
    16th Battalion (The Canadian Scottish) fonds
    Fonds Identifier
    SC338
    Is Referenced By
    Special Collections Finding Aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/16th-battalion-canadian-scottish-fonds
    Date Digitized
    2025-03
    Technical Note
    Scanned on Plustek Opticbook A-300 600 DPI tiffs (gamma 1.20, no color correction) by PD. Metadata by KD.
    Keyword in Context
    WarDiary_1_1915June_001 WarDiary_1_1915June_002 WarDiary_1_1915June_003 WarDiary_1_1915June_004 WarDiary_1_1915June_005 WarDiary_1_1915June_006 WarDiary_1_1915June_007 WarDiary_1_1915June_008 WarDiary_1_1915June_009 WarDiary_1_1915June_010 WarDiary_1_1915June_01...

  • War Diary of the 16th Infantry Battalion (Canadian Scottish), June 28, 1915 to August 31, 1916

    Subject
    Soldiers--Training, War casualties, Weather, Trenches, Military hygiene, War diaries, Military decorations, Soldiers--Training of, Canada. Canadian Army. Battalion, 16th, Battle casualties, Fortification, Field, Military camps, Military supplies, War, Soldiers--Health and hygiene, Soldiers, Soldiers--Billeting, Military history, World War (1914-1918), Soldiers--Social conditions, Intrenchments, Soldiers--Conduct of life, Drill and minor tactics, and Canada. Canadian Army
    Creator
    Canada. Canadian Army. Battalion, 16th
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    June 28, 1915 to August 31, 1916
    Rights Statement
    No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
    Resource Type
    Text
    Extent
    16 pages ; 20.5 x 33 cm
    Geographic Coverage
    Western Front (World War (1914-1918))
    Physical Repository
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection
    Military History Collection
    Provenance
    Transferred to UVic Special Collections and Archives from BC Archives, May 2006.
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre
    manuscripts (documents), diaries, personal narratives, typescripts, and journals (accounts)
    Archival Item Identifier
    Accession Number: 2006-011
    Fonds Title
    16th Battalion (The Canadian Scottish) fonds
    Fonds Identifier
    SC338
    Is Referenced By
    Special Collections Finding Aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/16th-battalion-canadian-scottish-fonds
    Date Digitized
    2025-03
    Technical Note
    Scanned on Plustek Opticbook A-300 600 DPI tiffs (gamma 1.20, no color correction) by PD. Metadata by KD.
    Keyword in Context
    l 16th Battalion. War Diary. Juna,28. June.29. June,30. July11. July.2. .July. 5. July.6. Jul;v 17. July.8. July19. JulY.10. July.ll. ,DMr,12. JulY.13. July.14. I JUlY.15 • July.16. • l 9 · l 5'. La Maison Blanahe. Keetirig of repres...

  • War Diary of the 16th Infantry Battalion (Canadian Scottish), Vol. 04, August 01 to August 31, 1915

    Subject
    World War (1914-1918), Canada. Canadian Army, Military camps, War diaries, Weather, Soldiers--Conduct of life, Soldiers, Military supplies, Battle casualties, War casualties, War, Trenches, Military hygiene, Soldiers--Social conditions, Soldiers--Billeting, Military decorations, Drill and minor tactics, Fortification, Field, Soldiers--Training, Soldiers--Training of, Intrenchments, Military history, Soldiers--Health and hygiene, and Canada. Canadian Army. Battalion, 16th
    Creator
    Canada. Canadian Army. Battalion, 16th
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    August 1, 1915 to August 31, 1915
    Rights Statement
    No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
    Resource Type
    Text
    Extent
    16 pages ; 21 x 34 cm
    Geographic Coverage
    Belgium--Ploegsteert and Western Front (World War (1914-1918))
    Coordinates
    50.72659, 2.88019
    Additional Physical Characteristics
    Diary pages handwritten on template pages made of lightweight vellum or heavier bond paper.
    Physical Repository
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection
    Military History Collection
    Provenance
    Transferred to UVic Special Collections and Archives from BC Archives, May 2006.
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre
    typescripts, diaries, manuscripts (documents), personal narratives, and journals (accounts)
    Archival Item Identifier
    Accession Number: 2006-011
    Fonds Title
    16th Battalion (The Canadian Scottish) fonds
    Fonds Identifier
    SC338
    Is Referenced By
    Special Collections Finding Aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/16th-battalion-canadian-scottish-fonds
    Date Digitized
    2025-03
    Technical Note
    Scanned on Plustek Opticbook A-300 600 DPI tiffs (gamma 1.20, no color correction) by PD. Metadata by KD.
    Keyword in Context
    WarDiary_3_1915Aug_001 WarDiary_3_1915Aug_002 WarDiary_3_1915Aug_003 WarDiary_3_1915Aug_004 WarDiary_3_1915Aug_005 WarDiary_3_1915Aug_006 WarDiary_3_1915Aug_007 WarDiary_3_1915Aug_008 WarDiary_3_1915Aug_009 WarDiary_3_1915Aug_010 WarDiary_3_1915Aug_011 WarDiary...

  • War Diary of the 16th Infantry Battalion (Canadian Scottish), Vol. 05, September 01 to September 30, 1915

    Subject
    War casualties, Military intelligence, Soldiers--Conduct of life, Soldiers--Social conditions, Soldiers--Training of, Soldiers--Training, Military decorations, War diaries, Soldiers--Health and hygiene, Weather, Military history, Trenches, Intrenchments, Military supplies, Canada. Canadian Army, Canada. Canadian Army. Battalion, 16th, Military hygiene, Battle casualties, World War (1914-1918), Drill and minor tactics, War, Military camps, Fortification, Field, Soldiers, and Soldiers--Billeting
    Creator
    Canada. Canadian Army. Battalion, 16th
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    September 1, 1915 to September 30, 1915
    Rights Statement
    No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
    Resource Type
    Text
    Extent
    17 pages ; 21 x 34 cm
    Geographic Coverage
    Belgium, Belgium--Ploegsteert, and Western Front (World War (1914-1918))
    Coordinates
    50.72659, 2.88019 and 50.75, 4.5
    Additional Physical Characteristics
    Diary pages handwritten on template pages made of lightweight vellum or heavier bond paper.
    Physical Repository
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection
    Military History Collection
    Provenance
    Transferred to UVic Special Collections and Archives from BC Archives, May 2006.
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre
    typescripts, personal narratives, diaries, journals (accounts), and manuscripts (documents)
    Archival Item Identifier
    Accession Number: 2006-011
    Fonds Title
    16th Battalion (The Canadian Scottish) fonds
    Fonds Identifier
    SC338
    Is Referenced By
    Special Collections Finding Aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/16th-battalion-canadian-scottish-fonds
    Date Digitized
    2025-03
    Technical Note
    Scanned on Plustek Opticbook A-300 600 DPI tiffs (gamma 1.20, no color correction) by PD. Metadata by KD.
    Keyword in Context
    WAR DIAR\. or Instructions regarding War Diaries and Inttlligence Summaries are contained in F. S. Regs., Part II. and the Staff Manual respectively. Title Pages will be prepared in manuscript. INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY ( Erase heading not required.) Place Date H ou...

  • War Diary of the 16th Infantry Battalion (Canadian Scottish), October 01 to October 31, 1915

    Subject
    Military supplies, Soldiers--Conduct of life, Soldiers--Social conditions, Military hygiene, Trenches, Drill and minor tactics, Fortification, Field, War diaries, World War (1914-1918), Military history, Soldiers--Training of, War casualties, Soldiers--Health and hygiene, Military camps, Weather, War, Soldiers--Training, Military decorations, Military intelligence, Battle casualties, Soldiers, Intrenchments, Canada. Canadian Army. Battalion, 16th, Soldiers--Billeting, and Canada. Canadian Army
    Creator
    Canada. Canadian Army. Battalion, 16th
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    October 1, 1915 to October 31, 1915
    Rights Statement
    No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
    Resource Type
    Text
    Extent
    18 pages ; 21 x 34 cm
    Geographic Coverage
    Belgium--Ploegsteert, Western Front (World War (1914-1918)), and Belgium--Kortepijp
    Coordinates
    50.72659, 2.88019 and 50.71667, 2.81667
    Additional Physical Characteristics
    Diary pages handwritten on template pages made of lightweight vellum or heavier bond paper.
    Physical Repository
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection
    Military History Collection
    Provenance
    Transferred to UVic Special Collections and Archives from BC Archives, May 2006.
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre
    personal narratives, typescripts, journals (accounts), diaries, and manuscripts (documents)
    Archival Item Identifier
    Accession Number: 2006-011
    Fonds Title
    16th Battalion (The Canadian Scottish) fonds
    Fonds Identifier
    SC338
    Is Referenced By
    Special Collections Finding Aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/16th-battalion-canadian-scottish-fonds
    Date Digitized
    2025-03
    Technical Note
    Scanned on Plustek Opticbook A-300 600 DPI tiffs (gamma 1.20, no color correction) by PD. Metadata by KD.
    Keyword in Context
    TRIPLICATE C O N F I D E N T I A L WAR DIARY of 16th CAN AD I AN INFANTRY BATT AL ION From: October 1st 1915. To: October 3lsP 1915. lnstructions regarding War Diaries and Intelligence Summaries are cont.lined in F. S. Regs., Part II. and the Staff Manu:d ...

  • War Diary of the 16th Infantry Battalion (Canadian Scottish), November 01 to November 30, 1915

    Subject
    Trenches, War, World War (1914-1918), Military intelligence, Intrenchments, Battle casualties, Military camps, War casualties, Drill and minor tactics, War diaries, Soldiers--Social conditions, Soldiers--Health and hygiene, Canada. Canadian Army, Soldiers--Training of, Military history, Canada. Canadian Army. Battalion, 16th, Military hygiene, Soldiers, Weather, Military supplies, Fortification, Field, Military decorations, Soldiers--Conduct of life, Soldiers--Training, and Soldiers--Billeting
    Creator
    Canada. Canadian Army. Battalion, 16th
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    November 1, 1915 to November 30, 1915
    Rights Statement
    No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
    Resource Type
    Text
    Extent
    10 pages ; 21 x 34 cm
    Geographic Coverage
    Western Front (World War (1914-1918)) and Belgium--Kortepijp
    Additional Physical Characteristics
    Diary pages handwritten on template pages made of lightweight vellum or heavier bond paper.
    Physical Repository
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection
    Military History Collection
    Provenance
    Transferred to UVic Special Collections and Archives from BC Archives, May 2006.
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre
    journals (accounts), manuscripts (documents), typescripts, personal narratives, and diaries
    Archival Item Identifier
    Accession Number: 2006-011
    Fonds Title
    16th Battalion (The Canadian Scottish) fonds
    Fonds Identifier
    SC338
    Is Referenced By
    Special Collections Finding Aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/16th-battalion-canadian-scottish-fonds
    Date Digitized
    2025-03
    Technical Note
    Scanned on Plustek Opticbook A-300 600 DPI tiffs (gamma 1.20, no color correction) by PD. Metadata by KD.
    Keyword in Context
    WarDiary_2_1915Nov_001 WarDiary_2_1915Nov_002 WarDiary_2_1915Nov_003 WarDiary_2_1915Nov_004 WarDiary_2_1915Nov_005 WarDiary_2_1915Nov_006 WarDiary_2_1915Nov_007 WarDiary_2_1915Nov_008 WarDiary_2_1915Nov_009 WarDiary_2_1915Nov_010

  • War Diary of the 16th Infantry Battalion (Canadian Scottish), December 01 to December 31, 1915

    Subject
    World War (1914-1918), Drill and minor tactics, Canada. Canadian Army. Battalion, 16th, War casualties, Soldiers--Training, War, Canada. Canadian Army, Soldiers--Social conditions, Trenches, Military supplies, Soldiers--Health and hygiene, Soldiers--Billeting, Military history, Military hygiene, Weather, Soldiers--Conduct of life, Fortification, Field, Military decorations, War diaries, Military camps, Soldiers, Intrenchments, Military intelligence, Battle casualties, and Soldiers--Training of
    Creator
    Canada. Canadian Army. Battalion, 16th
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    December 1, 1915 to December 31, 1915
    Rights Statement
    No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
    Resource Type
    Text
    Extent
    13 pages ; 21 x 34 cm
    Geographic Coverage
    Belgium--Kortepijp and Western Front (World War (1914-1918))
    Additional Physical Characteristics
    Diary pages handwritten on template pages made of lightweight vellum or heavier bond paper.
    Physical Repository
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection
    Military History Collection
    Provenance
    Transferred to UVic Special Collections and Archives from BC Archives, May 2006.
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre
    diaries, typescripts, personal narratives, journals (accounts), and manuscripts (documents)
    Archival Item Identifier
    Accession Number: 2006-011
    Fonds Title
    16th Battalion (The Canadian Scottish) fonds
    Fonds Identifier
    SC338
    Is Referenced By
    Special Collections Finding Aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/16th-battalion-canadian-scottish-fonds
    Date Digitized
    2025-03
    Technical Note
    Scanned on Plustek Opticbook A-300 600 DPI tiffs (gamma 1.20, no color correction) by PD. Metadata by KD.
    Keyword in Context
    WarDiary_3_1915Dec_001 WarDiary_3_1915Dec_002 WarDiary_3_1915Dec_003 WarDiary_3_1915Dec_004 WarDiary_3_1915Dec_005 WarDiary_3_1915Dec_006 WarDiary_3_1915Dec_007 WarDiary_3_1915Dec_008 WarDiary_3_1915Dec_009 WarDiary_3_1915Dec_010 WarDiary_3_1915Dec_011 WarDiary...

  • War Diary of the 16th Infantry Battalion (Canadian Scottish), January 01 to January 31, 1916

    Subject
    Intrenchments, Soldiers--Social conditions, Canada. Canadian Army. Battalion, 16th, Soldiers--Conduct of life, Military supplies, War, Military history, Soldiers--Training, Trenches, World War (1914-1918), War casualties, Soldiers--Billeting, War diaries, Soldiers--Health and hygiene, Weather, Military intelligence, Soldiers, Military decorations, Fortification, Field, Drill and minor tactics, Military camps, Soldiers--Training of, Canada. Canadian Army, Battle casualties, and Military hygiene
    Creator
    Canada. Canadian Army. Battalion, 16th
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    January 1, 1916 to January 31, 1916
    Rights Statement
    No Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Only
    Resource Type
    Text
    Extent
    8 pages ; 21 x 34 cm
    Geographic Coverage
    Western Front (World War (1914-1918)) and Belgium--Kortepijp
    Additional Physical Characteristics
    Consists of a cover with diary pages handwritten on template pages lightweight vellum paper or heavier bond (rag?) paper.
    Physical Repository
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection
    Military History Collection
    Provenance
    Transferred to UVic Special Collections and Archives from BC Archives, May 2006.
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre
    personal narratives, typescripts, diaries, journals (accounts), and manuscripts (documents)
    Archival Item Identifier
    Accession Number: 2006-011
    Fonds Title
    16th Battalion (The Canadian Scottish) fonds
    Fonds Identifier
    SC338
    Is Referenced By
    Special Collections Finding Aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/16th-battalion-canadian-scottish-fonds
    Date Digitized
    2025-03
    Technical Note
    Scanned on Plustek Opticbook A-300 600 DPI tiffs (gamma 1.20, no color correction) by PD. Metadata by KD.
    Keyword in Context
    WarDiary_01_1916Jan_001 WarDiary_01_1916Jan_002 WarDiary_01_1916Jan_003 WarDiary_01_1916Jan_004 WarDiary_01_1916Jan_005 WarDiary_01_1916Jan_006 WarDiary_01_1916Jan_007 WarDiary_01_1916Jan_008

  • Archie WIlls - My Life in the Army, Volume 01

    Alternative Title
    My Life in the Army, Volume 01 and Volume 1. My Life in the Army. By Archie H. Wills. Fort MacAuley Feb 1-May 28 1916.
    Subject
    Recruiting and enlistment, Soldiers--Health and hygiene, World War (1914-1918), Canada. Canadian Army, Military training camps, Military education, Soldiers--Conduct of life, War diaries, Soldiers, Military camps, Soldiers--Attitudes, Soldiers--Social conditions, Patriotism, and Soldiers' writings
    Creator
    Wills, Archie H. (Archibald Henry), 1892-1988
    Language
    eng
    Date created
    February 1, 1916 to May 28, 1916
    Rights Statement
    In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
    Resource Type
    Text
    Extent
    1 volume (81 pages) ; 18 x 12 cm
    Geographic Coverage
    British Columbia--Esquimalt and British Columbia--Fort MacAulay
    Coordinates
    50.4492, -125.9764 and 48.43569, -123.41174
    Physical Repository
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Collection
    World War One Photographs and Journals and Victoria to Vimy First World War Collection
    Provider
    University of Victoria (B.C.). Library
    Genre
    manuscripts (documents) and diaries
    Archival Item Identifier
    Accession Number: 2005-036; Series: Autobiography; Sub-series: My Life in the Army; Archival Item Identifier: 3.11
    Fonds Title
    Archie H. Wills fonds
    Fonds Identifier
    AR394
    Is Referenced By
    Archival Finding Aid: https://uvic2.coppul.archivematica.org/archie-h-wills-fonds
    Date Digitized
    2007
    Technical Note
    400 dpi TIFF. Migration metadata by KD.