Sgt Alec Aitken and signallers of the 72nd Battalion, CEF (Canadian Expeditionary Force) at a farm house in Ohain (near Waterloo), Belgium 1918 [sic 1919]. On the front in pen "Waterloo, 1918" NOTE: The 72nd Battalion was in Ohain (near Waterloo), Belgium from 4 January, 1919 to 29 April, 1919 "Right to left: Red McStay W (wounded?) . Lacasse; Robby Robertson [sic Robinson]; The Madam; J Sutherland Died 1935; Sergeant Arthur (last name unknown)" SOLDIERS: 687041 Pte John "Red" McStay who arrived in France on 4 August, 1918 from the 172nd Battalion, CEF. There is no mention of him being wounded or sick during his time in the Battalion. 2020366 Pte Wilfred Borrome Lacasse who arrived in France on 4 August, 1918. He was drafted into the1st (BC) Depot Battalion in November, 1917. 2021292 Pte Robert "Robby" Robinson who arrived in France on 13 July, 1918 and was killed in action on 27 September, 1918. He was drafted into the1st (BC) Depot Battalion in January, 1918. 1015208 Pte James Sutherland,who arrived in France on. 23 May 1917. Sergeant Arthur ?. This soldier is Sgt Alec Aitken. 1015008 Signals LCpl (later Sgt) Alexander Stewarrt (Alec) Aitken who was born in Glasgow, Scotland. He arrived in France on 24 August, 1917. He formerly served as a signaller in the 72nd Regiment for 3 1/2 years. He was later awarded the Military Medal (MM) for "Bravery in the Field" for his actions at Valenciennes in October/November 1918. Photo was apparently originally 1972.030.006a (Framed Photo - 231st Battalion, CEF Seaforth Highlanders of Canada) from George Clapshew.