B134810 Pte Basil Lacroix, signaller for Able Company, 1st Battalion. Lacroix is speaking into hand phone of signal set on back. Lee Enfield slung behind left shoulder.
Two copies of photos of original. Lacroix enlisted with the Irish Regiment of Canada at age 19, October 27, 1942, nineteen years old.
Lacroix trained as a signalman, went through Avellino camp in Italy and was posted to 48th Highlanders, 1st Battalion, Able Company on 24 December 1943 remaining with Able Company through Italy and The Netherlands.