families of veterans provided photographs and information, collected and edited by Bruce McTrowe, Bryan Gerrie, and members of the Col. Moore Branch #26 Banff; printed and designed by Bryon Parlo of Pro Image Signs and Printing
The "Honour Our Veterans" program honours those from Banff who fought in the South African War, First World War, Second World War and other conflicts
Contents
Includes portraits and short biography of war veterans
Notes
Photographs used in the booklet were provided by family members of the veterans and the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies Archives. The biographies were based on family information and military records
A silver medal with Queen Victoria and "Victoria Regina et Imperatrix" on one side and a female figure and "South Africa" on the other. Engraved around the outside edge "236 CORS W.H. NAPIER, THE CANDN: M.R. There are 4 campaign bars: the top one is engraved" DIAMOND HILL", 2nd bar" JOHANNESBURG", …
A silver medal with Queen Victoria and "Victoria Regina et Imperatrix" on one side and a female figure and "South Africa" on the other. Engraved around the outside edge "236 CORS W.H. NAPIER, THE CANDN: M.R. There are 4 campaign bars: the top one is engraved" DIAMOND HILL", 2nd bar" JOHANNESBURG", 3rd "ORANGE FREE STATE" and 4th "CAPE COLONY". The medal and bar are not attached. Three ribbons of various colours.
Enfield 303 rifle with wooden stock and handgrip that braces the barrel along its length. The barrel has been cut off at the end (tool marks). The trigger guard is marked with a maker’s mark. The magazine is attached with a link of metal chain. One side of the rifle, on the attachment that joi…
Enfield 303 rifle with wooden stock and handgrip that braces the barrel along its length. The barrel has been cut off at the end (tool marks). The trigger guard is marked with a maker’s mark. The magazine is attached with a link of metal chain. One side of the rifle, on the attachment that joins the trigger guard, is marked with a crown, “VR,” “ENFIELD 1896 L E L “. The action is marked with “E” and “6448.” The rifle has a leather carrying strap.