Pte G. Stoddart, Winnipeg, Pte J.F. Hill, Toronto and Pte F. Collins picking figs in Sicily, 1943

Fig Picking – Sicily 1943

Soldiers picking figs off trees. After three fruitless years in Britain, Canadians in Sicily made up for it in every orchard they saw. Already well supplied with oranges and grapes, these men of the 48th Highlanders of Canada are picking figs. Left to right are Pte. G. Stoddart, Winnipeg; Pte. J.F. Hill, Toronto; and Pte. F. Collins, Toronto.  P1417

Classification
Images
Era
1939 – 1945 (WW 2)
Location of artifact
Binder 12, Research Room Shelf
Associated place
Italy, Sicily
Associated name(s)
Pte G. Stoddart / Pte J.F. Hill / Pte F. Collins

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