John MacMorran Anderson, known as Padre Jock, bound for Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944.

Description
Créateur
Ken Bell, Photographer
Médias
Image
Type d'élément
Photographs
Description
John "Jock" MacMorran Anderson (right, with back to camera) holds a brief service before the ship touches down.
Notes
"Padre Jock" served as chaplain to the Highland Light Infantry of Canada. Landed at Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Received two Military Crosses for courage and initiative in evacuating casualites under heavy enemy fire. Jock and his wife moved to Oakville in 1963.
Éditeur
Crown Copyright (Canada)
Date de l'original
6 Jun 1944
Date d'événement
1939-1945
Sujet(s)
Chaplains
Military personnel
Military uniforms
World War, 1939-1945
Collection
Shadows of War
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