T
he First World War education trunk features reproduction objects, archival records, and images documenting the war experiences of New Brunswick soldiers who served on the Western Front during the Great War of 1914 – 1918.
Available in both official languages, featured individuals include Ernest Brewer, Percy Winslow Grant, and Percy Guthrie (all of Fredericton), as well as Dora Hubbard (Oromocto), and Arthur Kelly (Stanley). Acadian soldiers are represented by Alfred Belliveau (Fredericton), Félicien Roy (Moncton), Louis Daigle (St-Louis-de-Kent), and Jean Gaudet (Adamsville).
Teachers will find everything they need to provide a unique, informative, and hands-on experience for students learning about the First World War. Call or email us to borrow this trunk for your classroom.
Book this Trunk for your Classroom: (frmoperations@gmail.com)
What is in the War Trunk?
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Barrack Box belonging to Private Ernest Brewer/ Soldat Félicien Roy
![IMG_0046](https://www.frederictonregionmuseum.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_0046-scaled-e1666888792369-225x300.jpg)
Trench periscope/ Périscope de tranchée
![IMG_0043](https://www.frederictonregionmuseum.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_0043-300x225.jpg)
Military personnel records/ Les dossiers du personnel
![IMG_0056](https://www.frederictonregionmuseum.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_0056-300x225.jpg)
Lt-Col Percy Guthrie’s photo album/ Album photo du capitaine Jean Gaudet
![IMG_0041](https://www.frederictonregionmuseum.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_0041-300x225.jpg)
Gas alarm rattle/ Crécelle d’alarme de gaz
![IMG_0040](https://www.frederictonregionmuseum.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_0040-300x225.jpg)
Soldier’s putee/ Bande molletière du soldat
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Trench socks/ Chaussettes de tranchée
![IMG_0039](https://www.frederictonregionmuseum.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_0039-300x225.jpg)
Gas mask/ Masque à gaz
![IMG_0038](https://www.frederictonregionmuseum.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_0038-300x225.jpg)
Trench club/ Gourdin de tranchée
![IMG_0063](https://www.frederictonregionmuseum.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_0063-300x225.jpg)
Trench helmet/ Casque de soldat
![IMG_0054](https://www.frederictonregionmuseum.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_0054-300x225.jpg)
Nursing armband and scrapbook belonging to Dora Hubbard/ Brassard de soins infirmiers et scrapbook de Dora Hubbard
![IMG_0055](https://www.frederictonregionmuseum.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_0055-300x225.jpg)
Lt Arthur Kelly’s war diary/ Journal de guerre du soldat Jean Gaudet
![IMG_0062](https://www.frederictonregionmuseum.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_0062-300x225.jpg)
Military cap belonging to Private Ernest Brewer (NB “Fighting” 26th Battalion)/ Casquette militaire avec l’insigne du bataillon Acadien (le 165ème)
![IMG_0061](https://www.frederictonregionmuseum.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_0061-300x225.jpg)
First World War military medals/ Médailles militaires de la Première Guerre mondiale
![IMG_0051](https://www.frederictonregionmuseum.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_0051-300x225.jpg)
Commemorative war dead medallion/ Médaille commémorative des morts de guerre