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The 1939-1945 Star that was awarded to Cameron Hill for his service in the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War. Also includes the accompanying medal ribbon as well as the original box that the medal was received and stored in.

The Africa Star that was awarded to Cameron Hill for his service in the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War. Also includes the accompanying medal ribbon as well as the original box that the medal was received and stored in.

Three Air Observer’s half-wing badges, also known as ‘O’ badges, that were issued to Cameron Hill by the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War.

Material created or accumulated by Cameron Hill and his family during the Second World War and in the years following. Includes records related to Cameron’s military training, uniform and personal gear, and service overseas. Also contains records related to Cameron’s time held in custody as a prisoner of war as well as his liberation and repatriation home to Canada and his life in later years.

The Canadian Volunteer Service Medal that was awarded to Cameron Hill for his service in the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War. Also includes the accompanying medal ribbon and silver bar as well as the original box that the medal was received and stored in.

A certificate presented to Cameron Hill by the City of Kitchener on behalf of the citizens of Kitchener to welcome him home on the occasion of his return from service with His Majesty's Canadian Forces. The certificate is signed by the City of Kitchener Mayor Joseph Ignatino "Joe" Meinzinger (1892-1962) and the City Clerk.

The Defence Medal that was awarded to Cameron Hill for his service in the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War. Also includes the accompanying medal ribbon as well as the original box that the medal was received and stored in.

A final settlement form showing financial compensation for pay and allowances, clothing allowance, and a rehabilitation grant placed to Cameron Hill's credit at the Bank of Montreal, No. 4 Release Centre. The form is stamped with the date September 21, 1945.

Also includes a bank draft from the Bank of Montreal , No. 4 Release Centre issued to Cameron Hill. The bank draft is stamped with the date September 21, 1945.

A rank insignia badge for a Flight Sergeant that was issued to Cameron Hill by the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War.

Material created or accumulated by Britton Hill while he served as a board member of the Kitchener-Waterloo Young Men's Christian Association during the Second World War. Includes transcriptions for two speeches and a tribute to a fallen solider as well as a copy of song lyrics for a song titled, Learn to Hope. One of the transcribed speeches was likely written and delivered by Britton Hill to members of the Young Men's Christian Association. The speech dates to November 30, 1943 and outlines how Cameron Hill was captured as a prisoner of war in 1942.

Also includes four copies of The Weekly Squeak, the official bulletin of the Kitchener-Waterloo Young Men's Christian Association club. All four copies of The Weekly Squeak have handwritten notes written on the back of the bulletin.

A portrait of Cameron Hill, possibly a proof, wearing his Royal Canadian Air Force uniform notably including an Officer's cap, an Observer's Wing badge, and a service medal ribbon for the Africa Star and the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal. Also includes a folding photograph holder intended to store two photographs.

A certificate acknowledging that Cameron Hill served on active service with the Royal Canadian Air Force from October 14, 1940 and was honourably released and transferred to the Reserve, General Section, Class "E" on September 21, 1945.

The certificate also includes a brief physical description of Cameron, the dates he was held in custody as a prisoner of war, and a list of the two decorations and medals he received during active service. During active service, Cameron received the Canadian Volunteer Service medal and clasp as well as the Air Gunner's badge.

An identification card issued to Cameron Hill by the Royal Air Force on May 28, 1945 while he was temporarily stationed on the Isle of Man with leave to Bournemouth, England between May 11, 1945 and May 31, 1945. The identification card includes a brief description of Cameron's height, build, eye colour, hair colour, and date of birth. In addition, a small portrait of Cameron was pasted onto the identification card.

Three rank insignia badges for a Leading Aircraftman issued to Cameron Hill by the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War.

A medal bar brooch that belonged to Cameron Hill. The brooch was used to mount the five medals he was awarded for his service in the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War to his uniform likely in swing mounted style.

Six ribbon bars issued to Cameron Hill. The ribbon bars correspond to the five medals awarded to Cameron Hill for his service in the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War including the 1939-1945 Star, the Africa Star, the Defence Medal, the Canadian Volunteer War Medal, and the 1939-1945 War Medal.

Two Royal Air Force nationality shoulder titles issued to Cameron Hill during the Second World War.

A flying log book issued to Cameron Hill by the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. The log book contains multiple entries written by Cameron recording details of flights and operations he participated in between May and September 1942.

A medal and lapel pin that belonged to Cameron Hill that were likely given to him during the Royal Air Forces Ex-P.O.W. Association reunion held in Southampton, England in 1987. Also includes the original box that the medal and lapel pin were received and stored in.

A reproduction of a prisoners' parcel or box similar to those distributed to Allied prisoners of war by the British Red Cross and Order of St. John War Organisation. The reproduction parcel does not include any food, clothing, soap, cigarettes or other items that would have typically been sent inside the box to prisoners of war.

This reproduction parcel belonged to Cameron Hill and was likely given to him during the Royal Air Forces Ex-P.O.W. Association international reunion for kriegies held in London, United Kingdom from May 13-16, 1977.

A programme outlining the events and activities of the Royal Air Forces Ex-P.O.W. Association international reunion for kriegies held in London, England from May 13-16, 1977. The programme belonged to Cameron Hill who attended the reunion.

Also includes one press clipping from an unknown publication describing a dinner held during the reunion where attendees, including more than 300 Canadians, dined with Prince Philip, consort of Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain.

Two cufflinks that belonged to Cameron Hill authorized by the Royal Canadian Air Force Association.

A Royal Canadian Air Force blazer crest that was likely purchased by Cameron Hill after the Second World War.

Six buttons that were issued to Cameron Hill by the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War likely as part of his service dress uniform.

A Royal Canadian Air Force jacket badge that was acquired by Cameron Hill during or after the Second World War.

A passenger's coupon issued by Trans-Canada Air Lines for air passage between Stevenson Airport (now the James Armstrong Richardson International Airport) in Winnipeg, Manitoba and Malton Airport (now the Toronto Pearson International Airport) near Toronto, Ontario. The coupon was likely used by Cameron Hill to travel between airbases when he was enrolled in the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP).

A Type B flying helmet issued to Cameron Hill by the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War.

The War Medal 1939-1945 that was awarded to Cameron Hill for his service in the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War. Also includes the accompanying medal ribbon as well as the original box that the medal was received and stored in.