Metz, France

1965 – Appendix L to Historical Record
National Archives of Canada

APPENDIX L TO HISTORICAL RECORD
1 AIR DIVISION HQ
For the period 1 Jan 65 to 31 Dec 65

OFFICE OF INFORMATION

Personnel

14 Apr 65

S/L KG Roberts SOS, replaced by F/L DG Fry

4 Apr 65

F/L GH Lowes, TOS

4 May 65

F/L D Lindsay SOS

1 Nov 65

LAC JR Martin SOS, replaced by Sgt JR Rochon on 18 Oct.

Productivity

In the year 1965, the OofI disseminated a variety of news and information material to media located in Europe and Canada.

The breakdown is as follows:

  1. News and feature stories - 105 individual items.
  2. Photography - still - 1,561 negatives, 4,019 prints.
  3. Photography - Cine - 4,400 feet.

Visits by Media Representatives

Ninety-four.

Special Events

Feb 65

New Canadian flag inauguration covered by French and Luxembourg media.

May 65

Queen's visit to Soest

Jun 65

Chaumont - TAC Weapons Meet

Aug 65

Fete de la Mirabelle

Dec 65

St Nicholas visits, Jr School Choir

Miscellaneous

The DND office of information formed 1 Feb 65 to replace SOPR as integrated staff under DM Office.