48th Highlanders, Tug of War team, being instructed by RSM Fred Wigmore in Militello, Sicily, August 1943.

48th Tug of War Team – Militello, Sicily 1943

Troops pulling on rope in Militello, Sicily. RSM Fred Wigmore is coaching team. The Highlanders were at rest at Militello, from 11 August to 2 September 1943, having completed the Sicilian Campaign that began with the landings at Pachino, Sicily on 9 July.

(Prior accession No. P1174 – photo is same as P0513 but larger)

Classification
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Era
1939 – 1945 (WW 2)
Location of artifact
Binder 7, Research Room Shelf
Associated place
Sicily, Militello
Associated event
Sicily, Militello Aug 1943
Associated name(s)
Fred Wigmore (coaching)
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