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Photos of Rosetown's military history through both the First and Second World Wars, collected by Frank Glass.
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Photos of Rosetown's military history through both the First and Second World Wars, collected by Frank Glass.
The 29th Light Horse leaving Rosetown, the business section of town is seen in the background. One soldier leading a flag bearer and a number of civilians.
First War, local training and recruiting
Mounties, servicemen and civilians lined up on Railway Avenue at the corner of Main Street. The North-Western Land Co. building is seen in the background.
Pilot Officer Bill Elliott and his young brothers Terry and Dick. They are children of Stan and Jean Elliott. See "Rosetown Reflections" page 387.
2nd Contingent from Rosetown, Sask., 1914
18 men and one officer. Men had been issued rifles (ROSS) but no uniforms.
Encampment in Rosetown of military tents of the 67th Light Infantry. Unusual military tents and a large group of men in uniform.
A large group of servicemen lined up from the corner of Railway Avenue and the east side of Main Street on the boardwalk in front of local businesses.
Two men in uniform carrying a flag, a group of men in suits following as they parade down 2nd Avenue West. The date on the postcard is August 17th, 1914.
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Recruits in uniform lined up on the sidewalk on Rosetown Main Street. Buildings behind recruits include "B C Restaurant", North Western Land Co., and Goose Lake Elevator. The street is quite muddy.
Group portrait of 67th Light Infantry of Rosetown
Ten rows of 19 uniformed men plus seated bottom row of 10 uniformed men and two dogs. Major McKenzie is seated centre front.
Written on back: "Spectators witness a section attack on Main Street."
Decoration Day Parade to Cemetery
A mounted soldier leading a parade of a flag draped wagon pulled by four horses with two men mounted followed by a contingent of armed soldiers, civilians and band. The parade is on the 300 block of Main Street, Rosetown.
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Decoration Day Parade to Cemetery
Six Model T type vehicles, one mounted soldier, flag draped wagon pulled by four horses and two mounted men and a large number of civilians at what appears to be the Rosetown Cemetery.
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Kindersley, Rosetown, & Kerrobert B. Squadron 18th Light Horse Militia formed 1922. Photo by Steele, Saskatoon.
Photos pertaining to Rosetown and area's involvement in the Second World War.