Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 20 September 1917

The letter discusses friends and some who have been conscripted. She describes her activities for the day. She mentions she has been reading Ambassador Gerard's "My four Years in Germany". This letter is labelled "4th".

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 2 December 1917

The letter talks about an evening playing pinochle and hang man with Gus. Eleanore Celeste then describes her plans for the next couple of days. This letter is labelled number 26.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 29 December 1917

Eleanore Celeste describes her previous day: Studies, shopping for Mother, bridge party, out with girls and Uncle Dick. They attended the play "pearls" starring Robert Edison. The rest of the letter is written on New Year's Eve at twelve o'clock. She recounts last New Year's Eve.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 8 October 1917

Eleanore Celeste mentions that she may soon receive letters from Arthur since her friend received some after twelve days apart. She mentions some friends and gives updates about them. She is also planning on doing Red Cross work that evening. This letter is labelled number 9.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 10 October 1917

She begins by apologizing for telling Arthur he should have written to his mother when he was in Halifax. Eleanore Celeste just heard that his mother did receive a letter, but it came two weeks after she had received her letter. She writes about her studies in history, and the books she has read ("A Wanderer in London"). A small paragraph is written in french. The letter is labelled number 10.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 3 August 1917

Eleanore Celeste reveals the couple is engaged and she believes that they should announce their engagement. She writes that Arthur's parents are in Tottenville and that she would like to meet them soon. She hopes "that they will like me" and "I know I shall love them. In fact, I do already, for they are your mother and father".

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 30 November 1917

A letter written on Thanksgiving morning. The letter is labelled number 24.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 23 February 1917

Eleanore Celeste is in Washington and has visited Mt. Vernon, Arlington, Fort Meyer, Georgetown Navy Yard, the Congressional Library. She will be at The Willard the next day with friends for tea and then entertainment.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 13 April 1917

Eleanore Celeste mentions she went to see the film "The Matrimaniac" starring Douglas Fairbanks. She hopes to travel to Princeton in a week or so to visit Arthur. He is studying for exams.

Letter - E.C. Schmon to Arthur A. Schmon, 14 March 1917

The letter is a thank you for a book Arthur has sent to Eleanore Celeste. The title of the book is not mentioned.

Member's Pass House of Representatives 1917

"Member's Pass House of Representatives Washington, D.C., May 16th, 1917 Admit Mr. A.A. Schmon to the visitor's gallery for Session (signed) Thomas Scully M.C. from New Jersey"

School of the Battery Commander, November 1917

A book from the School of Battery Commander which is an instruction manual for field artillery. The chapters are titled: Chapter 1 - Definitions, Chapter 2 - The Trajectory, Chapter 3 - Dispersion, Chapter 4 - Use of the "Plan Directeur" or the Map for the Preparation of Fire,

Care and Preservation of Artillery Material, 1917

A manual instructing on the "Care and Preservation of Artillery Material" from the Field Artillery School of Instruction (Saumur). The name of Arthur A. Schmon is handwritten across the front cover.

Percy Carruthers Band fonds, 1857-2005, n.d. (non-inclusive)

Percy Carruthers Band was born on November 27, 1892 in Toronto, Ontario to Charles Walter Band, a grain merchant and Jessie Camp Shaw Band. He graduated from Upper Canada College and became a broker. He worked at the Dominion Bank and then at Maple Leaf Milling Company. He was stationed at Port Colborne for a while. Before leaving for the front, he was with Bankers Bond Company of Toronto and is also listed as working with the firm of Bailey, Wood and Cross. Lieutenant Band received a Certificate of Military Qualifications on Dec. 24th, 1914. He received his Certificate of Military Instruction on Nov. 30, 1915. He received these certificates while with the 48th Regiment (Highlanders). He enlisted in 1914 and went overseas in August of 1915 as an officer in the 35th Battalion. By August 26, 1915, he is listed as being with the 23rd Reserve Battalion. A year later, in August of 1916 Lieutenant Band arrived in France and was posted to the 2nd Battalion – “The Second Iron”. In 1916, Band was the victim of shell shock received during a charge. He was wounded in April of 1917 at Vimy Ridge yet he remained on duty. At this time he received a gunshot wound to his right jaw. He earned a promotion to Captain on September 16th, 1917. He was wounded again in November of 1917 at Passchendaele where he suffered a gunshot wound to the ear. For his courage and determination Percy Band received the Military Cross on February 18, 1918. He led his company under difficult circumstances even though he was wounded. He was awarded a bar to the Military Cross for gallantry during a successful attack on two villages on December 2nd, 1918. During this attack he led his company against enemy machine guns. It is said that he displayed exceptional leadership qualities and skill during this time. On the 30th of August in 1918, he made a daring reconnaissance to the front under heavy fire in an attack on Upton Wood. He was also commended on his gallantry during attacks on Cagnicourt and the Canal du Nord in September of 1918. He was awarded the second bar to the Military Cross on February 1, 1919. The award of the Croix de Guerre was conferred on Captain Percy Carruthers Band by the President of the French Republic on December 15th, 1918 for distinguished service rendered during the course of the campaign. His general demobilization took place on April 25, 1919. Percy Band married Margaret Julia Woodruff on November 25, 1919, and they had three children: Charles Woodruff Band (1921), Margaret Elizabeth Band (1924) and Robert DeVeaux Woodruff Band (1927). After the war, Mr. Band was a manager at Geo. Weston Bread and Cakes Limited, St. Catharines. Percy Band was also an avid collector. His collections included antique toys and art. He died suddenly on May 19, 1961. The Toronto Telegram published this about him: “Captain Percy Carruthers Band, M.C. with two Bars, Croix de Guerre with Palm – was an officer whose buoyant spirit and gallantry mirrored the vibrant soul of the Battalion. Blythe of heart, yet endowed with a fine sense of responsibility, he gave inspired leadership of No. 3 Company.”

Santiago Ramírez, (1921-1989) in memoriam

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