Glengarry and Sergeants Stripes of John Andrew Pearson

A framed 13 inch (33.02 cm) by 16 inch (40.64 cm) black wooden frame containing the Glengarry and Sergeants Stripes of John Andrew Pearson. The Communion Table in St Andrew’s Church donated by Sergeants was designed by John Andrew Pearson. Pearson was made an Honourary Sergeant in recognition of his donation of his time and […]

Pte James Cameron with relatives (?) – 1940

L to R in photo: (taken 1940 ?) Muriel Jean SMITH, E James CAMERON, Alberta Bernice WILLIAMS (nee Smith)Pte James Cameron with Pte Cameron was killed on 22 July 1943 by German medium artillery as the battalion advanced on the road from Assoro, Sicily, spaced at 5 yard intervals, to a form up point 1 […]

Pte Irvine William Leith – died of wounds – 24 July 1943

Pte William Irvine (Irving) Leith died of his wounds on 24 July 1943, having been wounded on the assault on the town of Assoro, Sicily, 19/20 July. NOK: Son of Irvine and Jessie Morrison Leith, of Aberdeen, Scotland; husband of Joan Hanlyn Leith, of Highgate, Middlesex, England.

Pte Thomas Hardacre – kia

In the battle to capture the town of Nissoria, Sicily on 26 July. Pte Hardacre’s body was recovered a day later and buried by the padre, Captain East. NOK: Son of Cecil and Sarah Hardacre, of Toronto, Ontario.

Pte Jack Besserman -ID Card

B74190 Pte Jack Besserman was killed in action 18 July 1943; Pte Besserman was killed in the attack and capture of Valguanera against the troops of the 15th Panzer Regiment. Pte Besserman was one of seven killed in action, four privates, 2 NCOs and one officer. They were buried in the area with grave markers […]

Frank Owen Partland and Alec Scagnetti

Frank Partland was killed in action 27 July 1943 in Sicily. Buried at Agira War Cemetery, D.A. 379. Alec Scagnetti returned home after the war ended. Digging “trench” near house.