Pte J.A. Eastman left, and Sgt F.C. Ralph, both of Toronto's 48th Highlanders admire the sign at Campobasso's Savoy theatre, Italy 1943

Canadians In Italy – Campobasso, Italy 1943

Quote from Toronto newspaper article: “Soldiers checking out sign to Lady Hamilton movie. [same as P1421]. The lives and loves of Lord Nelson and Lady Hamilton, at Campobasso’s Savoy theatre, attract the attention of these two Canadians, Pte J.A. Eastman, left, and Sgt. F.C. Ralph, both of Toronto’s 48th Highlanders. So many Canadians have passed through Campobasso or spent a few days there while awaiting another turn at the front that the city has been dubbed “Canada Town” or “The Maple Leaf City”. ” P1420

Classification
Images
Era
1939 – 1945 (WW 2)
Location of artifact
Binder 12, Research Room Shelf
Associated place
Italy
Associated event
Campobasso, Italy
Associated name(s)
L: Pte. J.A. Eastman/R: Sgt. F.C. Ralph

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