pferguson | April 8, 2017
W.J. Milne 16th Battalion CEF (Canadian Scottish) William Milne came to Canada in 1910 from his native Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire, Scotland settling near Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan where he worked as a farmer. On 11 September 1915 Milne joined the 46th Canadian Infantry Battalion but transferred on 16 June 1916 to the 16th Canadian Infantry Battalion (Canadian […]
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pferguson | April 8, 2017
The Royal Flying Corps at Work Aerial reconnaissance images taken by Royal Flying Corps (RFC) personnel. Printed and carefully assembled by the RFC for the four Canadian Divisions of the Canadian Expeditionary Force, April 1917. Click on images for larger versions. Compare the images above with the map illustration below to learn where Canadian units […]
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Tags: 5 April 1917, 6 April 1917, 7 April 1917, Aerial Reconnaissance, Army Historical Section, Canadian Expeditionary Force, First Canadian Division, Fourth Canadian Division, Nicholson Vimy Map, Photo Reconnaissance, Royal Flying Corps, Second Canadian Division, Third Canadian Division, Vimy Ridge