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1998.126.158a
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SICILY, JULY 1943 - SEPT 1943
SICILE, JUILLET 1943 - SEPTEMBRE 1943
Gen. Montgomery awards the DSO to Major Bell-Irving, Sicily, 1943
Major H.P. Bell-Irving receiving the Distinguished Service Order (DSO) from General Sir Bernard Montgomery, GOC 8th Army for his actions with A Company at "Grizzly Hill" near Agira, Sicily, 1943. The photo has been cropped.
Canadian Army Overseas Photo (24225). Old SH of C Museum # A0503.130B On rear: "B-I / MASTER. The defence of Monte Fronte (Grizzly Hill) west of Agira was essential to its capture. Original photo.
NEWSPAPER ARTICLE: Major H.P. Bell-Irving receiving the Distinguished Service Order (DSO) from General Sir Bernard Montgomery, GOC 8th Army for his actions with A Company at "Grizzly Hill" near Agira. DSO awarded on 13 September 1943.Canadian Army Photo
Vancouver Sun October 8, 1943 Blue stamp " 000107"
Date: 13/9/43Same photo as "s. Budge & Monty1"
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