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P15 Memorials Photo Collection P15 Memorials photo collection. – 1915-2000. – 32 cm of photographs. This collection consists of photographs of gravesites, cemeteries, cenotaphs, and memorial events where members of Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry were commemorated. Reproduction or publication of the images requires permission of Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Regimental Museum and Archives. Additions to the collection are expected. P15(18)-1 Saskatoon Footballers Memorial, 1921 P15(1)-1 2 images of the plaque recognizing Sgt. G. H. Mullin's VC, Moosomin, Saskatchewan. – 1984 Apr. 24. P15(2)-1 Memorial to Korean General who lead 35,000 troops against the Japanese in the 17th Century. – [ca. 1950s]. P15(3)-1 4 images of PPCLI and Commonwealth Memorials in Korea / David Daum. – [ca. 1987]. – 1 photo of the Naechon Memorial to the PPCLI at Kapyong, Korea and 3 photos of the Commonwealth Memorial to Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and United Kingdom at Kapyong, Korea. P15(4)-1 South Korean forces parade at their National War Memorial. – [ca. 1990]. – 2 images. P15(5)-1 Robert “Bob” MacCaig poses alongside the PPCLI Battle Memorial at Kapyong, Korea. – 1977 Dec. 07. P15(6.1)-1 Canadian Ambassador addressing the attendees of ANZAC Day ceremony, Commonwealth Memorial, Kapyong, Korea. – 1975 Apr. 25. P15(6.2)-1 ANZAC Day ceremony, Commonwealth Memorial Kapyong, Korea. – 1975 Apr. 25. P15(7.1)-1 Image of General Jadex kneeling in front of Wreath of Marguerites placed at the Commonwealth Memorial, Kapyong, Korea. – [ca. 1985]. P15(7.2)-1 Image of the back of the Commonwealth Memorial Kapyong, showing plaques of the commonwealth casualties in Korea (1950-1953) and a map of the Battle of Kapyong, April 24-25, 1951. – [ca. 1985]. P15(7.3)-1 Close up image of the Battle of Kapyong map plaque. – [ca. 1985]. P15(8.1)-1 Memorial service at the Commonwealth Memorial Kapyong including United Nations Korean War Allies Association director Mr. Chi Kap-Chong and Canadian Forces Attaché and UN Liaison Officer LCol. J.R. Bishop. – 1983 Apr. 23. – Picture and story in 1983 Patrician. P15(8.2)-1 Mr. Chi Kap-Chong, Eric Grimshaw , Gord Croucher, Robert “Bob” MacCaig, and LCol. J.R. Bishop in front of PPCLI Regimental Kapyong Memorial. – 1983 Apr. 13. – Picture and story in 1983 Patrician. P15(9)-1 The Korea Veterans Association delegates at the PPCLI Kapyong Memorial for the 40th Anniversary of Korean War. – 1991. P15(10)-1 2 images of 44th anniversary at PPCLI Memorial at Kapyong, Korea / Col. R.F. Acreman. – 1995 Apr. 25. P15(11)-1 2 images of 45th anniversary at PPCLI Memorial in Kapyong, Korea including PPCLI Colour Party and Veterans. – 1996 Apr. 25. P15(12)-1 Mrs. Sutherland and Capt. Rudy Raidt at St. Julien Memorial, Ypres, Belgium, site of the first gas attack by the Germans using chlorine on April 22-24, 1915. – 1985 May. P15(13)-1 PPCLI Monument, Landsdowne, Ottawa. – [ca. 1980s]. – Monument reads, "A proud regiment was born here in August 1914". P15(14)-1 6 images of Moro River Cemetery, Ortona, Italy / Donnie Munro. – 1992 Apr. P15(15)-1 Governor General Michener addresses Last Post Ceremony in Quebec. – 1969. P15(16)-1 PPCLI Jubilee Monument plaque which was unveiled by Mrs. Hamilton Gault at Princess Patriciastraat, Zonnebeke, Belgium. – 1964 Aug. 13. P15(17)-1 Headstone of Stanton E.T. McGreer, 2nd Univ Coy, who died of wounds 1916 June 02, at Sanctuary Wood. – [ca. 1955]. P15(18)-1 Saskatoon Football Association & Citizens Memorial (5 WWI Patricias). – 1921. – T. Bowlt (KIA 1915 May 07), L.V. Clare (KIA 1917 Oct 30), G.W. Clementson (KIA 1915 Apr 17), E.H. Cook (KIA 1917 Oct 30), W.K. Craighead (KIA 1916 Apr 15). P15(19)-1 Australians pay respects to fallen comrades at Long Tan Memorial, Vietnam. – 1969 Aug. 18. P15(20)-1 2 images of the Commonwealth Memorial at Kapyong, Korea. – An unidentified Canadian general signs register and the plaque listing Commonwealth casualties in Korea (1950-1953). – [ca. 1980]. P15(21)-1 2 wide landscape images of the PPCLI Monument at Kapyong, Korea. – [ca. 1980]. P15(22.1)-1 1 image of the Frezenberg Memorial and Hamilton Gault's maple tree, Belgium. – [ca. 1960]. P15(22.2)-1 1 image of the Frezenberg Memorial and Hamilton Gault's maple tree, Belgium. – 1979 June 16. – Tree is still located within the central planter. P15(22.3-5)-1 3 images of the Frezenberg Memorial and Hamilton Gault's maple tree, Belgium. – [ca. 1990]. – Replacement tree now located beside the memorial. P15(23.1)-1 Image of the St. Julien Memorial, Belgium / R.J. Prowse. – [ca. 1964]. P15(23.2)-1 Image of the unveiling of the St. Julien Memorial, Belgium / Antony d’Ypres. – [1924]. P15(24)-1 Inside view of the entrance to Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium . – [ca. 1930]. – 2 copies. P15(25)-1 S.G Roy and R.C. Hershey at the PPCLI Kapyong Memorial. – 1985 Oct. – Both men were veterans of the Battle of Kapyong, 1951 Apr 24-25 (2nd PPCLI). P15(26)-1 3 images of PPCLI Kapyong Memorial; 1 image with 3 Korean men (possibly veterans). – [ca. 1985]. P15(27)-1 Dedication of Kapyong Memorial, Kapyong Barracks, Winnipeg. – 1989 Apr. 22. – Unveiling the memorial is LCol. W.G. Sutherland, CO 2nd PPCLI, and Col. Choul Hee Lee, Korean military attaché. P15(28)-1 2 images of PPCLI Kapyong Memorial with Korean soldiers and civilians attending. – [ca. 1975]. P15(29)-1 3 images of the Commonwealth Memorial, Kapyong, Korea. – 1982. P15(30)-1 7 images of the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium / R.J. Prowse. – 1964. – 5 of the images show the panels listing those soldiers with no known grave from the PPCLI and other Canadian units. P15(31)-1 5 images of design, construction and landscaping for PPCLI Kapyong Memorial / UN Korean War Allies Association Inc. – 1975 July 12. P15(32)-1 Menin Gate panel listing the officers and NCOs of the PPCLI with no known grave, Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, Belgium. – 1991 Oct. P15(33)-1 Headstone of PPCLI (Eastern Ontario Regiment) Pte. W.J. McLennan, Bois Carre British Cemetery at the base of Vimy Ridge, Thelus, France. – 1989 June. – KIA 1917 May 13. P15(34)-1 Headstone of “A Captain of the Great War”, PPCLI, Tyne Cot Cemetery, Belgium. – 1991 Oct. P15(35)-1 R.J. Prowse (30th Batt. WWI) stands in Mount St. Eloi Cemetery, Vimy Front, France. – 1964. P15(36.1)-1 H. Ferguson beside LCol. H.C. Buller's grave marker (KIA 1916 June 02), Voormezeele Enclosure No. 3, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium / H. Ferguson. – 1964 Aug 01. P15(36.2)-1 Headstones of LCol. F.D. Farquhar, DSO and LCol. H.C. Buller, DSO, Voormezeele Enclosure No. 3, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium / H. Ferguson. – 1964 Aug 01. P15(37)-1 Headstones of LCol. F.D. Farquhar, DSO (KIA 1915 Mar 21) and LCol. H.C. Buller, DSO (KIA 1916 June 02), Voormezeele Enclosure No. 3, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. – [ca. 1920s]. P15(38.1)-1 Headstone of LCol. F.D. Farquhar, DSO (KIA 1915 Mar 21), Voormezeele Enclosure No. 3, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium / W.E.Bastedo. – [ca. 1920s]. P15(38.2)-1 Headstone of LCol. F.D. Farquhar, DSO (KIA 1915 Mar 21) with PPCLI wreath, Voormezeele Enclosure No. 3, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium / H. Ferguson. – 19 Oct 1961. P15(39)-1 Original wooden grave marker of PPCLI (Eastern Ontario Regiment) Pte. H.W. Hall who died of wounds 1916 June 06, Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Poperinge, West- Vlaanderen, Belgium (x2) / W.E.Bastedo. – [ca. 1920s]. P15(40)-1 Members of the PPCLI Association search grave markers in Voormezeele Enclosure No. 3, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium / H. Ferguson. – [ca. 1960s]. – Cemetery contains the bodies of the first PPCLI casualties of WWI including; LCpl. H.G. Bellinger (KIA 1915 Jan 08) and Capt. D.O.C. Newton who died of wounds 1915 Jan 09. P15(41)-1 Headstone of Lt. Charles A. Pope (KIA 1916 May 07 at Sanctuary Wood), Maple Copse Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. – [ca. 1960s]. – Headstone reads “Known to be buried in this cemetery”. P15(42.1)-1 PPCLI Association members at the headstone of LCol. Charles Stewart, DSO (KIA 1918 Sep 28), Ontario Cemetery, Sains-Les-Marquion, France / Howard Ferguson. – [ca. 1961]. – Members present include: G.W. Gawley, Alex MacLaren, R.F. (Paddy) O’Connell, R.W. Williams, Gordon Glassco, Sammy Field, Howard Ferguson, Hall Lee, and Les Warrich. P15(42.2)-1 PPCLI Association members stand near the headstones of PPCLI officers Lt. W.T. “Bill” Ramsay, Lt. G. Triggs, Lt. S. “Barny” Loptson, and LCol. C.J.T. Stewart at the Ontario Cemetery, Sains-Les-Marquion, France / Howard Ferguson. – [ca. 1961]. – Member near LCol. Stewart’s headstone is R.F. (Paddy) O’Connell. P15(43)-1 A grounds keeper works around the original wood grave markers of 3 PPCLI soldiers who died on 1917 July 05, Villers Station Cemetery, Arras, France. – [ca. 1920s]. – Capt. Percival Molson, MC, Lt. Donald MacLean, and Pte. Oscar Harold Bulmer. P15(44)-1 La Chaudière Cemetery, where 14 PPCLI soldiers are known to be interred, Vimy, Pas de Calais, France. – [ca. 1980s]. – Accompanied by list of interred soldiers. P15(45)-1 St. Julien Canadian Monument, Houthulst, Belgium / T. Myers. – [ca. 1920s]. – 2,000 Canadians are buried nearby, many as a result of the first gas attack using chlorine in the spring of 1915. P15(46)-1 R.G. Perry with 2 other veterans at the Courcelette Canadian Monument (The Somme) on the Bapaume-Albert Road, Courcelette, France / R.G. Perry. – [ca. 1960s]. P15(47)-1 R.G. Perry stands beside the cairn at Perth Cemetery (China Wall), West-Vlaanderen, Belgium / R.G.
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