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Between 1939 and 1945, the world was again at war. Canada was allied with Britain, France, U.S.S.R, China, and the United States in the fight against Germany, Italy, and Japan.

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Headline from Winnipeg Free Press
3 September 1939
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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When "war" was declared in September 1939, the news spread quickly by radio and in the newspapers. A message from King George VI was broadcast throughout the British Empire.

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Newspaper headline
3 September 1939
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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On September 3, 1939 Canada pledged her support of Great Britain. For the second time during the 20th century, the citizens of the town of Transcona rallied together in support of King and Country.

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George Rennie's application form
17 October 1939
Transcona, Manitoba, Canada
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Transcona men and women of all ages responded, including World War I Veterans like Mr. George Rennie of 81 Whittier Avenue, Transcona, Manitoba.

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Recruitment ad from the Transcona News
1942
Transcona, Manitoba, Canada
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Credits:
Transcona News

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At the time of his application in 1939, Mr. Rennie was in the military reserve. He included the names of two references "as to character and ability": Mr. N. Hopper, Superintendent, Car Department, Transcona Shops and Mr. George Olive, Mayor of Transcona, 81 Victoria Avenue West.

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Recruitment ad published in the Transcona News
1942
Transcona, Manitoba, Canada
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Credits:
Transcona News

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The Royal Canadian Air Force for service did not accept Mr. Rennie during WWII, as he was 55 years of age. He worked earnestly and patriotically as Treasurer for the Transcona War Efforts Committee for the duration of the war.

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Recruitment ad published in the Transcona News
1942
Transcona, Manitoba, Canada

Credits:
Transcona News

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Recruitment ads began to appear in the weekly edition of the local paper, the Transcona News. The message was strong, persuasive, and emotive. The response from the small railway town was obvious.

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Recruitment ad published in the Transcona News
1942
Transcona, Manitoba, Canada

Credits:
Transcona News