Wancourt, France, First World War

Description

Media Type: Image
Item Type: Photographs
Notes: This picture, possibly from the Canadian Department of National Defence Collection now at the National Library and Archives Canada, was found behind the walls of a house on Navy Street in Oakville. The newspaper clipping was found with the photographs.
Inscriptions: James P. Fitzgerald, 19th Bn. (Toronto)
When most of the officers had become casualties, and the battalion was held up in front of an enemy strong point, stubbornly defended and heavily fortified, he organised several attacks, which he led with great personal gallantry and much ability, showing a splendid example to his men.
Date of Original: 1914-1918
Date Of Event: 1914-1918
Subject(s): World War 1914-1918
Collection: Shadows of War
Language of Item: English
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