".. ... He was the executor of Richard Dinsmore's will and got to see many of his "keepsakes" from WW1. He donated them to the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa..."
I recall 3 rifles: a Springfield, a Mauser and a Lee Enfield mounted in the entrance alcove of Jo and Dick's apartment; and I recall Dick showing me a Luger and a Browning pistol. There were polished brass 25 pounder casings on either side of the fireplace .... and a budgie bird ...
I would enjoy chatting with you and your Dad .... forum email is not working for me at this time .... but post on this thread and we can work out a communication channel.
Chairs,
MM