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1998.135.080.045
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TRAINING IN THE UNITED KINGDOM, 1939 - 1943
FORMATION AU ROYAUME-UNI, 1939-1943
Capt (Dr) W.Kenneth McDonald, RCAMC in Service Dress, England, 1942 - 1943.
Capt (Dr) W.Kenneth McDonald, Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps in Service Dress with a wedge cap, England, 1942 - 1943. He served as the Seaforth Medical Officer from 29 September, 1942 until he was killed in action on 5 August, 1943 in Sicily.
Captain McDonald was awarded the Miltary Cross for this actions and for his work at Leonforte, Sicily. He was continually out where the fire was hottest to offer immediate aid to the wounded.
From the Album (Scrapbook) of Major W.David 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.

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