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Joseph Michael Keylor - Section 3

This section contains images of a Memorial Scroll for Joseph Michael Keylor and a Sympathy Card from King George V.


Memorial Scroll For

Sgt. Joseph Michael Keylor

The above scroll was presented by his Majesty's Canadian Government to commemorate the sacrifice of military personnel who laid down their lives for their country. This scroll would have been issued to Joseph Keylor's next of kin after the war. It has the royal crest at the top, a message from the king, and Joseph Keylor's name at the bottom. 

Ref. Number:  0-3 (56-5.1)
Image Information:  Scan of of original artifact
Source:  Private Collection


Sympathy Letter

The above sympathy letter from King George V would have accompanied a bronze Memorial Plaque with Joesph Keylor's name inscribed on it. Both items would have been received by Joseph Keylor's next of kin after the war. Unfortunately the Memorial Plaque is missing and is not part of this collection.

Ref. Number:  0-3 (56-3.1)
Image Information:  Scan of of original artifact
Source:  Private Collection

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