A framed black and white newspaper photograph of Lt. Carruthers, with Captain Jack Leckie, D.S.O., published in the Globe newspaper. The photograph is undated. The troopship was bringing troops back from the South African war (1899-1902) and is likely 1901 or 1902. Lt. Carruthers was a 48th Highlander.

Photo caption reads:

Lieut. Bruce Carruthers, the Harts River Hero, to left of picture. Captain Jack Leckie, decorated with Distinguished Service Order for his work with Strathcona Horse. (Photographed for The Globe on board troopship Winifredian as she entered Halifax harbor by Thos. J. Curren.)

Note: This artifact was accessioned originally with the number, P0347