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2008.005.070
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72nd BATTALION CEF, SH of C
72e BATAILLON CEF, SH de C
Two 72nd bn soldiers (Arthur Welch on left) in France, 1917-18
Two Seaforth soldiers of the 72nd Battalion, CEF. Pte Arthur Welch is on the left. The other man is unidentified. They are wearing service dress tunics, web belts and balmorals. In the background is a small brick wall and a glass window. On rear: "Arthur E. Welch" in pencil and "Carte Postale".
This postcard and a photocopy is in a blue binder labelled "2008.5 Re: Pte. Arthur Welch 231 & 72 Bns CEF" and "A0505.7 - 48".
1015497 Pte. Arthur Ernest Welch served in the 231st Battalion, CEF and then the 72nd Battalion CEF (Overseas). He arrived in France on 1 August, 1917 and he was wounded on 27 September, 1918.
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