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193rd Battalion (Nova Scotia Highlanders)

 

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Studio Portrait Photos

This section contains one studio portrait photo of Lieut. William Edwin MacDonald of the 193rd Battalion, taken in England, circa 1917.

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Lieut. William Edwin MacDonald

193rd Battalion (Nova Scotia Highlanders)

London, England

Circa 1917

This is a beautiful studio portrait photo of  Lieut. William Edwin MacDonald who was born and raised in Stellarton, NS. He enlisted in the 85th Battalion (Nova Scotia Highlanders) in October, 1915, with the rank of private. In March, 1916, he was appointed to the commissioned rank of lieutenant in the 193rd Battalion. While in England William served in the 185th Battalion (Cape Breton Highlanders) and the 17th Canadian Reserve Battalion, before finally seeing action with the 85th Battalion (Nova Scotia Highlanders). He received shrapnel wounds to his left shoulder on September 29, 1918 during the fighting at Cambrai, and was demobilized in August, 1919.

Note Lieut. MacDonald's 193rd Battalion cap badge (officers) and hackle which are clearly visible on his balmoral that he holds in his right hand with his gloves.

Photographer:  The Dover Street Studios, London, England
Ref. Number:  0-4 (8-2-1.4)
Image Information:  Scan of original photo
Source:  Robert MacLellan Collection
 

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