Framed, black and white outdoor panoramic group portrait of the Canadian Expeditionary Force 111th (South Waterloo) O.S. Battalion, in London, Ontario. The image is dated 23 June 1916. Image shows whole company lined up, with their band, officers, and their camping tents behind. Also seen in the b…
Framed, black and white outdoor panoramic group portrait of the Canadian Expeditionary Force 111th (South Waterloo) O.S. Battalion, in London, Ontario. The image is dated 23 June 1916. Image shows whole company lined up, with their band, officers, and their camping tents behind. Also seen in the background are several horses and a car. Several pieces of artillery are lined up in the foreground.
The troops for the 111th were mustered from Waterloo County-South Waterloo Regiment. Mobilised in Canada 1915-16, they went to England in 1916 and were absorbed by the 35th Battalion (Toronto) before heading to the front in France.
The photographer, Percy E. McDonald, had a studio located at 45 Walnut Street, Hamilton, Ontario.
The photograph is in fair condition, with silvering and fading throughout. Frame is in poor condition.
Copyright Status
Public domain: Copyright has expired according to Canadian law. No restrictions on use.
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