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1998.141.069
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1998.141
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72nd BATTALION CEF, SH of C
72e BATAILLON CEF, SH de C
Inspection of the 72nd Battalion by BGen John Hughes on January 26, 1916
Inspection of the 72nd Battalion, CEF by the Inspector-General for Western Canada, Brigadier John Hughes on January 26, 1916. More detail on photo.
From the 72nd Seaforth History: "After the Battalion had thus undergone seven months' severe training, Brig.-Gen. John Hughes conducted a final inspection prior to the departure of the Battalion for overseas on January 16th, 1916. As a last taste of the wintry conditions that had characterised the stay at Hastings Park this review was carried out in a blizzard." page 14
NOTE: Photos 1998.141.60 through 112 came in an envelope marked "Photos 72nd Bn R. M. Blair"
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