Hugh Gordon “Gug” Munro and Arthur Melville “Pork” Munro were brothers who served in the First World War in France. Hugh was killed in action October 9, 1916 and was buried in the Contay British Cemetery in France. 

This exhibit is an unusual and rich collection of World War I correspondence from the front lines between Hugh and Arthur, and their parents, their siblings, and friends back home in Canada.

The exhibit comprises approximately 191 pieces of correspondence, including:

• 34 letters from Gordon to his parents
• 63 letters from Melville to his parents
• 11 letters from James and Jessie Munro to Gordon
• 4 letters between Gordon and Melville
• 22 letters between Gordon and Melville and their other siblings
• 17 letters from their friend G.B. Chisholm to Gordon and Melville
• 40 letters between Gordon and Melville and other family members and friends

The exhibit also contains other information related to the Munro brothers, including:

• photos of Gordon and Melville before their enlistment
• photos of the Contay British Cemetery in France with a video link
• photo of the gravesite of Gordon Munro
• copies of the military records of Hugh Gordon Munro and Arthur Melville Munro

Acknowledgements

This collection was made possible by the generous gift of the letters by Mrs. Lynne Munro, Melville's daughter-in-law.
We also acknowledge the efforts of volunteers at the Oakville Historical Society, especially Sherry Snider, Megan Headrick and Ella Boswell who made the transcriptions.

If you make use of this information or images, please let us know and acknowledge the Oakville Historical Society.
If you come across any errors in transcription, please email us and let us know so we can make corrections.
 

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