Rosetown (Sask.)

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.

Elliott Brothers

GR6.007
Stuk
[between 1942-1946]

Part of Rosetown General Photograph Collection

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

MI1.006
Stuk
1914

Part of Rosetown General Photograph Collection

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

67th Light Infantry Tent City

MI2.008
Stuk
1941

Part of Rosetown General Photograph Collection

Encampment in Rosetown of military tents of the 67th Light Infantry. Unusual military tents and a large group of men in uniform.

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.

29th Light Horse Infantry

MI1.003
Stuk
1914

Part of Rosetown General Photograph Collection

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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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.

Group portrait of 67th Light Infantry of Rosetown

MI2.007
Stuk
1941

Part of Rosetown General Photograph Collection

Ten rows of 19 uniformed men plus seated bottom row of 10 uniformed men and two dogs. Major McKenzie is seated centre front.

Cadet Corp inspection

MI3.010
Stuk
1973

Part of Rosetown General Photograph Collection

Written on back: "Spectators witness a section attack on Main Street."

Decoration Day Parade to Cemetery

FGPC-M-P281
Stuk
[ca. 1920]

Part of Frank Glass Photograph Collection

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

FGPC-M-P276
Stuk
[ca. 1920]

Part of Frank Glass Photograph Collection

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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