Governor General of Canada, Viscount Alexander takes Salute at Trooping of Colour, 26 May 1951 at Varisity Arena.

1951 Trooping the Colour – 26 May 1951

Guard salutes, eyes right to The Governor General of Canada taking the salute. The Governor General of Canada and Viscountess Alexander were in attendance.  Celebrating the Regiment’s Diamond Jubilee Anniversary on May 26, 1951. 60 years since its founding in 1891. Behind the Reviewing Stand is Brigadier Eric Haldenby who took the regiment overseas in 1939. Carrying the King’s Colour, at the Salute  is Lieutenant John Lowndes. Major George Fraser to the left. P1504

Classification
Images
Era
1946 – 1999 Late 20th C.
Location of artifact
Binder 11, Research Room Shelf
Associated place
Toronto, Varsity Stadium
Associated event
Trooping of The Colour, 1951
Associated name(s)
Govenor General of Canada, Viscount Alexander and Viscountess Alexander
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