Clipping - "Wakes with Nazi Gun in his Face". Pte Verdun A. Murphy and CSM John Elaschuk are captured by the Germans in Ortona on 26 December, 1943 but are then rescued by his comrades when they raided a house seven hours later. K69395 Cpl. MURPHY,V.A. 11.Aug.43 - 20.Apr.45 W.23.Dec.44 K53509 WO II CSM ELASCHUK,J. 9.May.41 l.Sep.45 From the Album (Scrapbook) of Major W.D. Blackburn consisting of captioned photos and clippings from newspapers and magazines. The items are from Canada, England and Italy. He served in the Regiment from 13 August, 1940 to 12 February 1944. He commanded "C" Company in Italy.