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1998.142.036
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72nd BATTALION CEF, SH of C
72e BATAILLON CEF, SH de C
King George V and Queen Mary inspecting Canadian troops
King George V (first man on left on boardwalk), Queen Mary and Lord Kitchener (just forward of King on the right) inspecting Canadian troops. The 72nd Bn CEF on far left. Notation on the front third man from left "A Kay".There are kilted soldiers in the background, believed to be from the 72nd Battalion.
1015233 Private Archibald Kay arrived in France on 18 October, 1917, was wounded on 18 October, 1917 and became seriously sick on 14 January, 1917. It is not known if he is in the photo or if he was present for the inspection.
Lord Kitchener died on 7 May 1916 when HMS Hampshire was sunk while en route to Russia.
NOTE: The KIng inspected troops of the 4th Division on 1 July, 1916 and a Guard of Honour later in the month. The general officer in the photo may not be Kitchener.

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