Militiaman’s Small Book, canvas and paper, to A. Hadland, dated 1902, missing front cover, creased and stained, fine condition; Soldier’s Small Book, cardboard, canvas, paper, to A. Hadland, dated 1902, intact, worn, near very fine condition; Army Reserve Certificate, parchment, dated 1905, creased, very fine condition; Certificate of Character, parchment, dated 1905, creased very fine condition.
Paperwork related to H.W Hadland’s service, fine condition; Medical Record Book, to H.W Hadland, dated 1954, front cover cut in half vertically, very fine condition; Soldier’s Service Book, to H.W Hadland, dated 1954, front cover cut in half vertically, very fine; Regulations for Military Operated Vehicles Booklet, dated 1947, contained in a red leatherette case, very fine condition; Driver Maintenance, dated 1948, no exterior cover, fine condition; Canadian Forces Sick Report, paper, dated 1956, very fine condition; Canadian Army Pay and Allowances Information Card, very fine condition.
All documents related to this father-son group are contained in a single binder.
Footnote: Alfred Hadland was born in West Ham, Stratford, Essex. Prior to enlisting he worked as a plate layer. He enlisted on September 15, 1902 in Stratford at the age of 20 for 3 years in the army and 9 years in the reserve. He was appointed to the 4th Battalion. He served in South Africa from January 6, 1903 to June 6, 1904. He was transferred to the Army Reserve September 14, 1905. Alfred’s son, Hector William Hadland was born on March 17, 1908 in London, England. He enlisted for service in Vancouver, B.C, Canada on October 1, 1946 and served in the RCASC. He was promoted to Warrant Officer II Class on March 1, 1949 and to Warrant Officer I Class on November 10, 1950. In 1956, WO Hadland was designated with the medical category of L4 because of painful feet. He was henceforth excused from wearing boots and puttees at all times.