WW1 Canadian CEF Officers Commission Chaplain Rev. A.G. Emmet

This item is an original First World War commission document for Reverend A.G. Emmet, who served as a chaplain in the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF). Issued to officers entering service, this commission formally appointed Rev. Emmet to his role, conferring the authority and responsibilities of a military chaplain. The document is printed on official stationery and features period-specific details such as the crown insignia, government seals, signatures of senior military or governmental officials, and office-specific language. Chaplains held a crucial position within the CEF, providing spiritual support, religious services, and moral guidance to Canadian troops. Officer commissions like this one represent a key administrative process in the structure of Commonwealth armed forces during the Great War. The commission provides valuable insight into the careers of individual officers, as well as the organizational framework of the Canadian military during the conflict. This document is suitable for collectors and researchers interested in Canadian military history and World War One administration.