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1986.070.000
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1986.070
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72nd BATTALION CEF, SH of C
72e BATAILLON CEF, SH de C
72nd Bn / WW I Photo album (Lt Prenter)
Photo album from WW I. It has many official and personal photos. The book needs some repairs. On rear cover "RVP". The album is believed to have belonged to an officer of the 72nd Battalion, CEF.
This album possibly belonged to Lt Reginald Vigars Prenter (RVP) who originally enlisted in the 231st Battalion, CEF as regimental number 1015792. Prenter had previously served as a lieutenant in the 6th DCOR.
He initially joined the 72nd Bn after the Battle of Vimy Ridge on 23 May 1917. Prenter was wounded on 30 October 1917. He went on his Cadet [Officers' ] Course on 30 January 1918. He returned to the 72nd on 20 September 1918.He was wounded on 1 November 1918 and returned to the battalion on 5 March 1919.
Ownership of the album need to be positively confirmed.
Accession photos individually. CONFIRM

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