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2008.005.072a
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231st BATTALION CEF (2nd RESERVE BATTALION)
231e BATAILLON CEF (2e BATAILLON DE RÉSERVE)
Pte Arthur Welch, 231st Bn CEF at 1160 W 15th Ave., Vancouver, 1917
Pte Arthur Welch, 231st Battalion, CEF alongside the archway at 1160 West 15th Avenue, Vancouver just before going overseas in 1917. He is dressed in a service dress tunic, kilt and kilt apron. He is carrying a greatcoat. There appears to be snow on the ground. On rear: "Arthur Welch".
This photo and a photocopy is in a blue binder labelled "2008.5 Re: Pte. Arthur Welch 231 & 72 Bns CEF" and "A0505.7 - 48".
The original caption item 2008.005.072b: "Arthur alongside archway 1160-15th W [Vancouver] just before going overseas 1917".
1015497 Pte Arthur Welch originally enlisted in the 231st Battalion, CEF on 22 March 1916. He arrived in France on 1 August, 1917. He was wounded on 27 September 1918.
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