Drawing, The Dancing Set

Pen and ink drawing by Lt J E Banton of Highlander and French lady talking. Young boy saying “Your battalion has departed, Sir.” Private John Erwin Banton attested into the 92nd Battalion CEF on 14 Aug 1915.  He rose to the rank of Sgt in the 92nd Battalion but was reduced in rank when he was […]

Drawing – “So Long”

Pen and ink drawing by Lt J E Banton of 15th Battalion soldier, head and shoulders, leaving. Drawing is matted with oval opening. Private John Erwin Banton attested into the 92nd Battalion CEF on 14 Aug 1915.  He rose to the rank of Sgt in the 92nd Battalion but was reduced in rank when he was […]

Drawing – “And he got away with it”

Pen and ink drawing by Lt. J E Banton. Private John Erwin Banton attested into the 92nd Battalion CEF on 14 Aug 1915.  He rose to the rank of Sgt in the 92nd Battalion but was reduced in rank when he was sent in a reinforcement draft to the 15th Battalion, No. 1 Company, No. 4 […]

Drawing ” And if Fritz ever bothers you”

Pen and ink drawing by Lt. J. E. Banton. Private John Erwin Banton attested into the 92nd Battalion CEF on 14 Aug 1915.  He rose to the rank of Sgt in the 92nd Battalion but was reduced in rank when he was sent in a reinforcement draft to the 15th Battalion, No. 1 Company, No. 4 […]

Drawing – “The March to the Rhine”

Pen and ink drawing of 15th Bn Highlanders on the march to the Rhine to occupy Germany after the Armistice of Nov 11, 1918. Private John Erwin Banton attested into the 92nd Battalion CEF on 14 Aug 1915.  He rose to the rank of Sgt in the 92nd Battalion but was reduced in rank when he […]

Drawing, “Getting his own back”

Pen and Ink drawing by Lt J E Banton of Highlander ignoring begging from former German soldiers. Private John Erwin Banton attested into the 92nd Battalion CEF on 14 Aug 1915.  He rose to the rank of Sgt in the 92nd Battalion but was reduced in rank when he was sent in a reinforcement draft to […]

Drawing – “Olga Sees a Highlander for the First Time”

Pen and ink drawing by Lt. J E Banton of a Highlander on the road in occupied Germany being seen by a German milk maid. Private John Erwin Banton attested into the 92nd Battalion CEF on 14 Aug 1915.  He rose to the rank of Sgt in the 92nd Battalion but was reduced in rank when […]

Drawing – Tough Luck

pen and ink drawing by Lt J E Banton of two Highlanders discussing bread rations. Private John Erwin Banton attested into the 92nd Battalion CEF on 14 Aug 1915.  He rose to the rank of Sgt in the 92nd Battalion but was reduced in rank when he was sent in a reinforcement draft to the 15th […]

Drawing “Billeting”

Pen and Ink drawing by Lt J E Banton of billeting approach for Canadian soldiers during WWI. Private John Erwin Banton attested into the 92nd Battalion CEF on 14 Aug 1915.  He rose to the rank of Sgt in the 92nd Battalion but was reduced in rank when he was sent in a reinforcement draft to […]