The RCR Museum
The Colonel D.B. Weldon Library
and the Museum Quiet Room (Chapel)
The Colonel D.B. Weldon, MC, ED, LLD, Library houses many of the historical references collected by The RCR Museum. These may be made available to on-site researchers following consultation with the Curator.
The library is an excellent resource for researchers. Included in the collection are scrapbooks of regimental history - newspaper clippings, photographs, and other primary documents. Researchers are welcome to use this collection, but are requested to make an appointment.
Colonel Douglas Black Weldon, MC and bar, ED, LL.D 1895-1980
A native of Moncton, New Brunswick, he served in the Great War with the 47th (Western Ontario) Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, during which he was twice awarded the Military Cross for gallantry. He was subsequently the Staff Captain of the 10th Infantry Brigade.
Moving to London in 1923 he founded Midland Securities in 1925. Active in the Militia, he was appointed Second-in-Command and later Commanding Officer of the Canadian Fusiliers (MG) (City of London Regiment) during World War II. In addition, he filled the post of Chairman of the London Branch of the National War Finance Committee that was responsible for Victory Loans.
Appointed the Honorary Colonel of the London and Oxford Fusiliers in 1953, he became the Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel of 3rd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment on reorganization 1 Oct 1953 and served in that capacity until 26 Jan 1965.
In civilian life, he held the position of Honorary Chairman of the Board of Midland-Osler Securities Limited, was the Chairman of the Board of Governors of the University of Western Ontario and was the Director of a number of Canadian corporations.
Quiet Room (Chapel)
The Quiet Room is a non-denominational chapel set aside for visitor contemplation and reflection. Several regimental colours are laid up in this room together with the roll of honour and three historical stained glass windows.
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