Pipe Band

17th Canadian Reserve Battalion

England

Circa 1917

In the front row, on the left, is 736399 Pipe Major Alexander Hosie. Alexander Hosie was born in Scotland and was living in Medicine Hat, Alberta, when he enlisted in the 113th Battalion (Lethbridge Highlanders), on January 29, 1916. He went overseas with the 113th Battalion but upon their arrival in England and subsequent disbandment, he was transferred to the 17th Canadian Reserve Battalion to become their pipe band's pipe major. On March 4, 1919, Pipe Major Hosie was transferred to the 25th Battalion (Nova Scotia Rifles) for a short time before returning home and being discharged on May 25, 1919.

Photographer:  Unknown
Ref. Number:  18-5 (3-1.1)
Image Information:  Received as electronic file
Source:  Terry McCully Collection, Calgary, Alberta