A black and white photograph of members of the 118th Battalion in Victoria Park, Berlin (now Kitchener), Ontario. The soldiers are gathered around the 1897 Peace Memorial, the top of which is visible under the vertical banner.
The banner bears the phrase "Berlin will be Berlin No Longer". The meda…
A black and white photograph of members of the 118th Battalion in Victoria Park, Berlin (now Kitchener), Ontario. The soldiers are gathered around the 1897 Peace Memorial, the top of which is visible under the vertical banner.
The banner bears the phrase "Berlin will be Berlin No Longer". The medallions showing the likenesses of Bismark and Von Moltke can be seen in the hands of two soldiers, who are standing below and to the left of the bottom of the banner.
The large house in the background, on the right, is on Roland Street. The large house in the background on the left, is 101 David Street, also known as the Quickfall House.
This is image is a January 2005 reprint of the original matted photograph, which is in a private collection.
The photograph appeared in the 16 March 1916 edition of the Toronto Star.
The image is believed to have been taken by Ernest Denton on 16 February 1916. Ernest Denton was a photographer in Berlin/Kitchener from approximately 1912 to 1955. He operated photography studios at various locations in the city.
It is believed that many of these soldiers had participated in the previous night's riot in Berlin, during which the Concordia Club was ransacked by soldiers and civilians, the bronze bust of Kaiser Whilhelm I stolen, and other vandalism occurred. The next day, as depicted in this image, the soldiers visited the Peace Memorial in Victoria Park and pried off the bronze medallions of Bismark and Von Moltke. On 1 March 1916, the Berlin Park Board ordered the Peace Memorial destroyed so that it would no longer be a target of vandalism.
The image may have been retouched and it is not known if the statement on the banner is original or if it has been altered in any way.
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Black and white group portrait, mounted on a mat, of the 118th Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force, in 1917. Officers are seated in the front row, while the soldiers appear to be standing on steps in front of a door.
Black and white group portrait, mounted on a mat, of the 118th Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force, in 1917. Officers are seated in the front row, while the soldiers appear to be standing on steps in front of a door.
The 118th North Waterloo Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force (C.E.F.), were trained for service overseas during World War I.
Although no individuals have been identified, it is likely that Roy Hilts, the donor's father, is included in the picture.
The Berlin Portrait Room was owned and operated by Ernest Denton. He was a photographer in Berlin/Kitchener from approximately 1912 to 1955. He operated photography studios at various locations in the city.
The photograph is mounted on a mat. The mat has worn edges, with a small piece missing from the bottom. There are glue and paper remnants across the bottom of the mat, suggesting that a label may have been removed at some point in time. The image has many fine surface scratches, worn edges and a missing bottom right corner.
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Augustus Abbott was born in London, England on 27 March 1876. He was married to Florence Abbott. August and Florence emigrated to Canada from England, with their children, Augustus, George, Arthur and Florence, in 1905.
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Source Organization
Kitchener Public Library
Collection
Soldier Information Cards - World War One
Transcription
Abbott, Augustus
Private.
His home is at 205 Waterloo St. Kitchener. He enlisted February 27, 1916 when he was in the employ of Williams Greene and Rome Company, Ltd., Kitchener.
This might be a duplicate card for George Abbott, son of Augustus and Florence Abbott of Kitchener, Ontario (local identifier WWI_A_003).
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According to the 1901 England census, George Joseph Abbott was the son of Augustus Abbott and Florence Baird. He was born in Plaistow, Essex, England on 20 May 1898.
He married Luella Alfrieda Yanke on 1 November 1922. At the time of his marriage, George lived at 205 Waterloo Street in Kitchener and was a rubber worker. Luella, a factory hand, aged 24, lived at 118 Waterloo Street, Kitchener and was the daughter of Henry Yanke and Anna Graf. The witness to the marriage was Leona Ringle, of 113 Edward Street, Kitchener. Both George and Luella gave their religious denomination as Lutheran.
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Soldier Information Cards - World War One
Transcription
Abbott, George
Drummer.
Enlisted with the 118th Battalion on January 26, 1916.
He was born in England.
His next of kin is Augustus Abbott, 205 Waterloo St., Kitchener.
He served in France.
Private James Abbott, Service No. 528517
Born in Carlow Ireland, James later resided at the Coombe Home in Hespeler, Ontario. He was a 22 year old student in Strathroy when he enlisted with the Number 2 Field Artillery Depot on 19 Jan 1916 at London Ontario. His next of kin was shown as Mrs. Emily Shepherd, sister, 56 Scollard Street, Toronto, ON on his attestation paper.
He served in the Canadian Army Medical Corps at the CAMC Hospital at Havre, France. There, he became ill and was invalided to England with appendicitis. He returned to Canada and was discharged on 15 May 1919. James died on 26 May 1922 at the Byron Sanitarium. His death was attributed to a 'lingering illness' from the war. He is buried in the Strathroy Cemetery.
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Soldier Information Cards - World War One
Transcription
Abbott, James
Private
Was one of the boys from the Coombe Home in Hespeler, Ontario.
It is believed that W.A. Abbott named in this card might be Augustus William Abbott, son of George and Florence Abbott of Kitchener.
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Private Fenton Silvester Ableson was born in Caledon, Peel County, Ontario on 31 December 1874. His father was John Preston Ableson, a farmer in Caledon, and his mother was Elizabeth Ann Cunningham. His Ontario Birth Registration gives his name as Fenton Huron Ableson.
He married Myrtle Martha Cooper (1884-1972) on 18 January 1910 in Galt, Ontario. Their son was Robert F. Ableson (1925-1950).
He is buried Mount View Cemetery, Cambridge, Ontario, with his wife and son. He died on 29 January 1957.
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Soldier Information Cards - World War One
Transcription
Ableson, Fenton Silvester
Private.
Enlisted at Galt March 26, 1916 with the 111th Battalion.
He was born in Canada and his next of kin is Mrs. Myrtle Ableson, 10 Concession St., Galt.
Alexander Adair was born on 28 September 1891 in Stayner, Ontario. He was the son of Alexander Adair, a shoemaker, and Florence Campbell.
He married Anna Shortt, (nee Victoria Anna Marie Stahlbaum), a widow, on 12 March 1921 in Galt, Ontario.
Alexander died 18 November 1975 in Royal Oak, Michigan, USA.
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Soldier Information Cards - World War One
Transcription
Adair, Alexander Campbell
Lance Corporal.
Enlisted at Galt on December 27, 1915 with the 111th Battalion.
He was born in Canada and his next of kin is Mrs. F. Adair, 75 Ainslie St. S., Galt.
He has returned and is living at 75 Ainslie St. S., Galt.
Nelson married Yula Mae Graham and died in 1971 and is buried with his wife in Mount View Cemetery in Cambridge. Adair/ In loving memory of/ Nelson Adair/ 1888 - 1971/ his wife/ Yula Graham/ 1897 - 1987/ always will be remembered
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Soldier Information Cards - World War One
Transcription
Adair, Nelson
Private.
Enlisted at Galt, February 28, 1916 with the 111th Battalion.
He was born in Canada and his next of kin is Mrs. Rhode Adair, Preston, Ontario.
Since his return his address is 15 Lowrey Ave., Galt, Ontario.
