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This collection contains photos, documents, and personal items of Colonel Frederick A. Tilston, VC, KSTJ, CD, LL.D held by the Tilston family after his death in 1992.
(.1) Copy of painting unveiled on 1 June 1991 and hanging in the Soldier’s Tower, University of Toronto
(.2.1-2) 1945 June 22 investiture with LtCol Bennett, with 4 others at investiture
(.3.1-4) 1945 July Welcome Home Parade 68 Helena St, Toronto & band, Tilston in wheel chair, pipe band
(.4.1-5) 1945 July Welcome Home Parade City of Toronto, x3, Tilston and sisters in car x 2
(.5) 1945 July Tilston with sisters Mary and Josephine
(.6) 1950s Sisters Mary and Josephine
(.7) 1980s Col Tilston in blazer and medals
(.8.1-2) Telegrams 1944-24 Aug, 30 Aug
(.9.1-4) Telegrams 1945-6 Mar, 8 Mar, 24 Mar, 26 Mar
(.10.1-7) 17 May 1945-letter from Gen McNaughton MND with citation. 20 May 1945-letter from Gen Crerar Comd 1 Cdn Army. 22 May 1945-Telegram Gen McNaughton MND. 24 May 1945-letter from MGen Matthews 2 Cdn Inf Div with citation. 25 May 1945-letter to sister Jo. 25 May 1945-letter from LGen Simonds Comd 2 Cdn Corps. 4 Aug 1945 letter from W.L. Mackenzie King, Prime Minister.
(.11) Certificate of Service 19 Dec 40 – 29 Dec 45
(.12.1-3) Memorial Service program 20 Oct 1992. Eulogy by G. Kingsley Ward 28 Sep 1992. Eulogy by LCol Ken Kersey 20 Oct 1992
(.13) Book ‘For Valour’ (1985) – Chapter 11, Fred Tilston pp 179-198. Gift in Sep 1985 to “Fred Tilston, V.C. a friend and good companion” from LtCol Peter Bennett
(.14) Tilston's Tam O’Shanter (often called balmoral) with E&K Scot hat badge. Two major rank badge crowns in red. Two E&K shields at one-time worn on mess dress. Gold buttons: 1 large E&K, 9 mid-size E&K, 2 small Cdn army, 2 mid-size Gov Gen, 1 small GG.
(.15) McGregor tartan blanket 58”x 80”. Used in 1945-46 as he recovered from surgery.
(.16) grave marker 1992 Mount Hope Cemetery, Toronto

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