Name/Title
1945 - 22 CAR - Sgt Maurice Frederick HaslamDescription
For Museum records only - Part of the Lieutenant Michael A. Hayes-Rivet (MHR) Trust Collection
*** FOR ARCHIVE PURPOSES ONLY - ARTIFACT NOT PART OF MUSEUM COLLECTION ***
Born on July 21st 1920 - from Sault Ste Marie Ontario, Sgt Haslam joined CGG in 1940 and served overseas with the 1st Canadian Div for the entire war until he was wounded in action (WIA) in late 1945. He was transported back to Canada aboard the Hospital Ship HMCS Lady Nelson with a major head wound and would recover. He later returned to the UK and lived in Devon, England until his passing on June 19th, 2000.
In his estate were many extremely rare and 'CGG historic' WW2 related artifacts including:
One of 2 known original & surviving copies of the Canadian Forces 'MAPLE LEAF' News Paper brought back from Europe by a Member of CGG announcing the Surrender of Germany. (KAPUT!)
Captured WW2 German Wehrmacht Badges attributed to a CGG Member (1945) (Silver German Infantry rank and uniform tabs to ORs and Officers)
WW2 Emergency Currency owned by a CGG Member (1945)
CGG Shooting team list along with Home Station Rifle Rage Scores (.303 at 30 Yards) and targets (1942)
Original CGG WW2 Shoulder Flashes and Sgt's Sleeve rank badges (1943)
A CGG 'used in combat' WW2 knife that appears to have been made by Sgt Maurice Haslam. (1945)
Personal Letters and Photos from Sgt Haslam to his Family and eventual wife. (1941-45)
WW2 Hospital Ship HMCS Lady Nelson photo and embarkation card (Lying and surgical) to a CGG Member. (1945) ** As a hospital ship, Lady Nelson made 30 crossings of the Atlantic and brought 25,000 wounded Canadians home. Her flag is displayed at Stadacona Hospital CFB Halifax.Created By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Create Date
May 27, 2022Updated By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Update Date
May 28, 2025
