Officer in Glengarry looking at Canada Town sign in Campobasso Italy 1943

48th Officer wearing Glengarry looks at Sign “Canada Town”-Italy October 1943

Officer wearing Glengarry looking at Sign, Canada Town, Italy 1943. P0542 Campobasso was “renamed” Canada Town by the Canadians who, after capturing the town in October 1943, used it as a rest and recuperation centre.

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Era
1939 – 1945 (WW 2)
Location of artifact
Binder 2, Research Room Shelf
Associated place
Italy
Associated event
Italy

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