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E.A. Cruikshank, soldier and historian

Brigadier-General Ernest Alexander Cruikshank. Brigadier General Ernest Alexander Cruikshank · Unknown author · Photo source · Photo licence: Public domain. Resized for display; item previews may be cropped. The image remains under the licence shown.

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Ernest Alexander Cruikshank, born in Bertie Township, Ontario, was a journalist and translator before joining the militia in 1877, rising to brigadier-general in 1915 and directing the general staff’s historical section. He chaired the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada from its creation in 1919 until his death, and wrote many papers and books on Ontario and Canadian history.

Scope & context

Cruikshank as described in his designation.

Sources behind this record

Ernest Alexander Cruikshank National Historic Person ↗

Parks Canada (Directory of Federal Heritage Designations)

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