MemorySask

FGPC-M
Reeks
1914-1940

Part of Frank Glass Photograph Collection

Photos of Rosetown's military history through both the First and Second World Wars, collected by Frank Glass.

Mobilization, 1914 War

FGPC-M-P357
Stuk
August 17, 1914

Part of Frank Glass Photograph Collection

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

FGPC-M-P359
Stuk
[ca. 1914]

Part of Frank Glass Photograph Collection

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.

World War I "Jenny" fighter airplane

AI1.013
Stuk
1923

Part of Rosetown General Photograph Collection

Airplane at Anglia Sports Day. Harvey Hyslop's airplane.

2nd Contingent from Rosetown, Sask., 1914

MI1.006
Stuk
1914

Part of Rosetown General Photograph Collection

18 men and one officer. Men had been issued rifles (ROSS) but no uniforms.

First War, Embarkation

FGPC-M-P361
Stuk
[ca. 1914]

Part of Frank Glass Photograph Collection

The Rosetown train station with the Union Jack flag and a large number of men and a few women lined up on the platform.

1914 Troops ready to move out

FGPC-M-P360
Stuk
[ca. 1914]

Part of Frank Glass Photograph Collection

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.

Wartime school gardens

FGPC-S-P379
Stuk
1916

Part of Frank Glass Photograph Collection

A group of children and adults working in a garden area. A building can be seen in the background with a number of small buildings off to one side.

Zonder titel

WWI Recruits in Rosetown

MI1.004
Stuk
1914

Part of Rosetown General Photograph Collection

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.