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25th Battalion (Nova Scotia Rifles)

 

Photos and Postcards - First World War - Canada - 1914 to 1915

 

Panoramic Photo  

This section contains one panoramic photo of  "B" Company, from the 25th Battalion, taken in Halifax, NS, circa 1914-1915.

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"B" Company

25th Battalion (Nova Scotia Rifles)

Halifax, NS

Circa 1914-1915

The photo was taken on Maynard Street, outside the rear doors of the Halifax Armouries.

On the far left of the photo, in the second row, standing with his hands on the end of his rifle, is Pte. James Edward Gear. He was later wounded but survived the war. He was awarded a Military Medal and served with the Cape Breton Highlanders during the Second World War.

Photographer:  W.G. MacLaughlan, Halifax, NS
Ref. Number:  0-4 (11-3-1.2)
Image Information:  Scan of original panoramic photo
Source:  Robert MacLellan Collection
 

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