Material Type

Photograph

Date Range

1995

Description Level

Item

Physical Description

10.2 x 15.2 cm Colour photograph

Physical Condition

Excellent

History Biographical

Dr. Holberton was a member of the 39th Battery R.C.A. (Royal Canadian Artillery) during World War 2, and of the 39th Field Battery R.C.A. World War 2 Association formed of veterans of the unit after the war. The association held its last formal reunion in 1997. M66613, Gunner Thomas H. McCready of the 39th Field Battery served in Holland during World War 2 in 1944/45. His widow, Lorene, and their daughter Gayle, attended Fifty Years of Freedom Celebrations in Holland in May 1995. They attended the reunion dinner of the 39th Battery on September 18, 1995 and Gayle presented her impressions of th visit they had made. These pictures and booklets were given to the 39th Battery for their Archives." (Information given by Fred. G. Holberton)

Acquisition Source

Holberton Fred G

Scope and Content

Remembrance ceremony at the Canadian War Cemetery and Memorial in Groesbeek, Holland. 8 May 1995

Access Restrictions

Public Access

Accession No.

19981016027

Collection

Archive

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