Drawing: In the Line
Pen and ink drawing by Lt. J E Banton of Highlander preferring his role in the lines versus Brigade Guard Duty. Caption beneath each role “In the Line” and “Brigade Guard”. Signature, location and date in lower right corner. Private John Erwin Banton attested into the 92nd Battalion CEF on 14 Aug 1915. He rose […]
Drawing: A street in Neville St Vass
Pen and ink drawing by Lt J E Banton of two Highlanders strolling on road; Caption at top edge “A street in Neville St Vass”; On bottom left “These brick heaps used to be homes once, Bill.”; Date and signature at bottom left “J E Banton, Dec- 1918” Private John Erwin Banton attested into the […]
Drawing: The Evening Straff
Pen and ink drawing by Lt J E Banton of 48th Highlander dashing towards dugout during shelling. Caption at bottom, left centre “The evening straff from Fritz (St Pierre Trip)”; note from artist (Heading or tailpiece) on bottom right; Location, date and name on bottom left corner “Engelskirchen, Germany, Jan 6th/19 Banton” Private John Erwin […]
Drawing: Wearing a complete Sailor outfit
Pen and ink drawing of a 15th Battalion 48th Highlander being paraded for discipline; Highlander wearing a sailor outfit and sporting a black eye. Caption at bottom “Wearing complete sailor outfit and had no idea what happened to his kilt.” In bottom left “(“Any Complaints”). Name “Jacban” [sp] in middle right side. Drawing may be […]
Drawing: Its alright Sir
Pen and ink drawing by Lt J E Banton of 15th Battalion 48th Highlander yelling to officer ducking under shell fire “Its alright Sir. You’ll never hear the one that hits you.” Private John Erwin Banton attested into the 92nd Battalion CEF on 14 Aug 1915. He rose to the rank of Sgt in the […]
Drawing: St. Pierre Cellars
Pen and ink drawing by Lt J E Banton of 48th Highlander telling his comrade that his cellar has been bombed. Title ” St Pierre Cellars” at top edge; (Just after shell explodes) ; “Hi Mac, Don’t go into your cellar, it isn’t there” on bottom edge; signed, location and date in bottom right corner. […]
Drawing: Lucky Dog
Pen and ink drawing by Lt J E Banton of 15th Battalion 48th Highlander with arm in sling and head bandaged. Tag attached marked “Blighty” indicating he was being sent to England because of injuries. Private John Erwin Banton attested into the 92nd Battalion CEF on 14 Aug 1915. He rose to the rank of […]
Drawing: But the Rum was Safe
Pen and ink drawing of 15th Battalion, 48th Highlander with a jug of rum on his shoulder, avoiding shell fire. Believed to be by Lt. J E Banton as style, paper and printing are consistent with his other drawings. Private John Erwin Banton attested into the 92nd Battalion CEF on 14 Aug 1915. He rose […]
Drawing: Impressions
Pen an ink drawing by Lt J E Banton of 15th Battalion, 48th Highlander on knoll with shells attacking him from all sides. Private John Erwin Banton attested into the 92nd Battalion CEF on 14 Aug 1915. He rose to the rank of Sgt in the 92nd Battalion but was reduced in rank when he was […]
Drawing: Line in File advancing in rain
Pen and ink drawing by Lt J E Banton of a line of 15th Battalion Highlanders advancing in single file in the rain with leafless trees in the background. Private John Erwin Banton attested into the 92nd Battalion CEF on 14 Aug 1915. He rose to the rank of Sgt in the 92nd Battalion but was […]