Diploma
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| Nom de l'objet : | Diploma |
| Matériaux : | paper, ink |
| Numéro d'accession : | BE2009.1.270 |
| Date de début de production : | 1946 |
| Description : | A large diploma printed on thick paper with black and coloured ink. The top features an ink colour image of a church in a yellow circle with two flags on either side. The flags are the Union Jack and a small flag, possibly provincial . There is also some gold and red detail on the lettering and many maple leaves on the header an footer. The main script reads: 'Diploma of Honour, presented to Capt. Geoffrey H. Sayers of Lorne Scots. Reg't. by the people of Erindale and district in grateful appreciation of his services in war for freedom 1939-1945. Enlisted April 21, 1945, discharged Oct 11, 1945. Signed on behalf of the community. Thomas L. Kennedy Jan 15 1946'. |
| Fonctions : | Geoffrey Harris Sayers was born 23 April 1907 and died 25 November 1997. A retired businessman, he was the first child of Beverly and Annie Sayers (n‚e Harris). A member of the Canadian Armed Forces, he was appointed 2nd Lieutenant 14 June 1938. Two years later, he was appointed Lieutenant. As of 21 April 1941, he was appointed the rank of Temporary Captain, and was recommended for appointment to the Lorne Scots (P. D. and H. Regiment) based out of Brampton. According to his military file, Captain Geoffrey Sayers served with the Canadian Forces from 21 April 1941 until 11 October 1945, when he was honourably discharged. From 17 June 1941 until 13 March 1945, he also served with the British Forces (he had British citizenship). He received the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and Clasp 1939-45. The diploma was given to Geoffrey by Thomas Laird Kennedy (1878-1959) who was a politician and Minister of Agriculture. Mr. Kennedy lived near the Dundas and Tomken intersection in Cooksville and Dixie. Kennedy was a fruit grower for the majority of his life however he became involved in politics and in 1919, he was elected to the provincial parliament as a Conservative member for Peel. He served as Minister of Agriculture from 1930-1934 and from 1943 until 1952. In 1948, Kennedy became interim Premier of Ontario when the incumbent, George Alexander Drew died. Kennedy remained in office until Leslie Miscampbell Frost became leader of the party the following year. Kennedy also served in the First World War and attained the rank of colonel in the militia. |
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| Ville de l'établissement : | Mississauga |
| Province de l'établissement : | Ontario |
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