Troops behind wall in San Leonardo di Ortona, Italy, waiting to attack on 10 Dec 1943. Platoon Commander Lt. I. Macdonald, l to r. Sgt J.T. Cooney, ptes A.R. Downie, D.E. Bernier, G.B. Young, Cpl T. Fereday and Pte S.L. Hart.

48th troops watching for enemy – Ortona, Italy 10 Dec 1943

seven men behind wall. Photographer Frederick G. Whitcombe. (Similar Photos P0209, P1427 different size.)

1st Canadian Division in action: Platoon Commander Lt. I. MacDonald with binoculars preparing to give attack order. L to R. Sgt. J.T. Cooney, Ptes A.R. Downie, D.E. Bernier, G.R. Young, Cpl. T. Fereday and Pte S.L. Hart of the 48th Highlanders of Canada, San Leonardo di Ortona, Italy, 10 Dec 1943.

(Prior accession No. P1175)

Classification
Images
Era
1939 – 1945 (WW 2)
Location of artifact
Binder 7, Research Room Shelf
Associated place
Italy, San Leonardo, Ortona
Associated event
Italy, San Leonardo di Ortona, 10 Dec 1943
Associated name(s)
[L-R]: Sgt J.T. Cooney, Lt Ian MacDonald, Pte A.R. Downie, Pte O.E. Bernier, Pte G.R. Young, Cpl Terry Fereday (Killed in Action 1943/12/18), Pte S.L. Hart.
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