A collection of letters written by Lieutenant Reginald Bruce Thompson of Calgary, Alberta. Written to his mother between the periods of 1916 to 1919, the letters give insight into Thompson's First World War experiences. Includes letters written home, greeting cards, and telegrams. A transcription of the letters are available upon request.
The Air Force Museum of AlbertaDocument: A Canadian army discharge certificate made out to Reginald Bruce Thompson. Contains information on his army service as well as a physical description of Thompson. Front. Dated June 10, 1916. Original document.
Document: "Reg. Thompson is Instantly Killed in Rail Accident Here." A newspaper clipping from the Lethbridge newspaper reporting Reginald Bruce Thompson's death at the Canadian Pacific Rail yard. September 1925. Original document.
Document: "Former Airman Given Military Masonic Burial." Newspaper article from the Lethbridge newspaper detailing Reginald Bruce Thompson's funeral in 1925. Original document.
Document: "Former Airman Given Military Masonic Burial." Newspaper article from the Lethbridge newspaper detailing Reginald Bruce Thompson's funeral in 1925. Original document.
Document: A letter to Doris Thompson from the archivist of Galt Museum, Alex Johnston, pertaining to Doris' father's history in Lethbridge. Page 1. Dated September 17, 1982. Original document.
Photo: A portrait of Reginald Bruce Thompson in his RFC uniform. Circa WWI. Black and white, copy.
Document: A letter to Doris Thompson from the archivist of Galt Museum, Alex Johnston, pertaining to Doris' father's history in Lethbridge. Page 2. Dated September 17, 1982. Original document.