B134810 Pte Basil Lacroix
Photo of original. Pte Basil Dawes at time of enlistment with the Irish Regiment of Canada at age 19, October 27, 1942, nineteen years old. Dawes trained as a signalman, went through Avellino camp in Italy and was posted to 48th Highlanders, 1st Battalion, Able Company on 24 December 1943. Details and email thread in […]
B134810 Pte Basil Lacroix with two 1st Bn Highrs
Photo of original. Pte Lacroix flanked by two 1st Battalion, 48th Highlanders. Pte Lacroix was signaller for Able Company from the Hitler Line to the liberation of Apeldoorn in Holland. See 2020008001 for details and 2017 Completed Research
Signaller Pte Basil Lacroix
B134810 Pte Basil Lacroix, signaller for Able Company, 1st Battalion. Lacroix is speaking into hand phone of signal set on back. Lee Enfield slung behind left shoulder. Two copies of photos of original. Lacroix enlisted with the Irish Regiment of Canada at age 19, October 27, 1942, nineteen years old. Lacroix trained as a signalman, […]
Message form of Unconditional Surrender, 09 0850
photo of original carbon copy of message taken by Signaller Lacroix, Able Company signaller. Message dated 09 0850 (09 May 1945. “From IO – To All coys, Adjt. Unconditional surrender of German forces was signed at 070141 to be effective 090001. All offensive action by AEF finished.” Lacroix has retained original and will pass to […]
Dedication of Tulip Garden at Toronto City Hall May 1984
Globe & Mail picture-Boy in front Ryan Love, Grandson of Sgt Maxwell McDougall, son of WO Dianne Love (McDougall) & Cpl. Stephen Love Front Row- Cpl Gord Outhwaite,___, Sgt Jim Davidson, Sgt Maxwell McDougall,_______Nobby Clarke at end Second Row- Sgt Larry Cormack, Sam Cassar picture went around the world, Stars & Stripes, The Enquirer, etc
Opening of Legislature, Queens Park-1976
Opening of Legislature, Queens Park 1976 Photo 1. behind Legislative Guard first row- Wayne Haltze, John Kincaide, Pinder,____, Doug Ross, Chaznick, Stephen Love, 7 man Chris Thorton, WO Ed Martin, WO Roger Aiken second row – Nobby Clarke, Chris Grayston, Hiralal, Chris Harrison Photo 2. The Honourable Pauline McGibbon, Lt Governor of Ontario; Maj Jensen; […]
200th Anniversary The Gordon Highlanders
Photo taken at 200th Anniversary of The Gordon Highlanders, in Aberdeen, Scotland. members of The 48th Highlanders in the rear rank From the left 3rd man, Maj John Brown; ______; HCol, BGen Peter Cameron, Commanding Officer LCol Ken McBey; RSM, CWO Kevin McGuffin; Sgt Maxwell McDougall,
Regimental Church Parade-1976
Four small photos of the Regimental Church Parade 1976, to St. Andrews Presbyterian Church 1. Maj Andrew Roberts with Sgt Maxwell McDougall behind him 2. Marching to Church Parade – front rank-3rd man Stewart Andrews, MCPl Mary Anne Valenti, Cpl Dianne (McDougall) Love, Sgt Pat Scallon, (Gledhill), Nobby Clarke, WO Julian Moreau 3. Front Rank […]
Females of The Regiment-1970s – Winter Indoctrination course
pictures of Females of The Regiment 1. Irene Troicky in jeep 2. Faye Lewis & Muriel Le Breton in T71 Winter “Idoc” (indoctrination course). Muriel joined the summer course in 1975 with her sister Jacquie.
Summer Course Graduation 1975
Summer Course Graduation 1975. Photo taken on the front steps of Moss Park Armoury, Queen and Jarvis Streets, Toronto. Back Row: Wilson, Wilsher, Sprott, James Moffat,_____,Romanus Verba, John Kincaide, Skory,____,Bill Irvine, Chaperna 5. Ferlan,__,Pinder, Charron, Vera, Steve Wood,___,Chong,___,Chasnik, Fountain 4. Hughe, Mose,_____,Richard Downes,___,Peter Romanalli, Bondadi, Zimmer, Andrews, Michael Swance, Stephen Love, Steve Mitchell,_____,_____. 3. Chris […]