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At Vimy Ridge monument

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1945
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 10.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of uniformed soldiers scattered on a field around the Vimy Ridge monument in France. The soldier marked with an "X" is Frank Battersby (who has stopped to wait while "Tommy" lights his pipe).
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 10.5 cm
Material Details
Photograph has scalloped edges
Scope and Content
Photograph of uniformed soldiers scattered on a field around the Vimy Ridge monument in France. The soldier marked with an "X" is Frank Battersby (who has stopped to wait while "Tommy" lights his pipe).
Subjects
Monuments - War Memorials
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Occupations - Military Personnel
Wars - World War, 1914-1918
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Battersby, Frank
Accession Code
BV004.104.136
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Date
1945
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
09-Jun-09
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "stopped while Tommy lite [sic] his pipe"
Note in pencil on verso of photograph reads: "Vimy Ridge, France 1945 Frank Battersby is marked by 'X'. "
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RCAF group

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
Sept. 1944
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 9.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of eleven men posed in two rows. The men are all wearing RCAF uniforms and identified as "Cook, Harrington, Kendnick, Collins, McGraw, Philips, Wogna, Vernon, Geo Philips, Autchion [sic] and King". The photograph was taken in an unknown location, possibly in Dishforth England.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 9.5 cm
Material Details
Annotated in pencil on the back of the photograph are names of the men in the image. "Cook, Harrington, Kendnick, Collins / McGraw, Philips / Wogna, Vernon, Geo Philips, Autchion [?] / King / Sept./44 / Dishforth York / R.C.A.F."
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of eleven men posed in two rows. The men are all wearing RCAF uniforms and identified as "Cook, Harrington, Kendnick, Collins, McGraw, Philips, Wogna, Vernon, Geo Philips, Autchion [sic] and King". The photograph was taken in an unknown location, possibly in Dishforth England.
Subjects
Wars
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Royal Canadian Legion
Accession Code
BV014.33.73
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
Sept. 1944
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
13-Mar-2018
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

RCAF group

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription3932
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1944]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 6 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of eleven men posed in two rows. The men are all in RCAF uniforms at an unknown location, possibly in Dishforth England.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 6 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of eleven men posed in two rows. The men are all in RCAF uniforms at an unknown location, possibly in Dishforth England.
Subjects
Wars
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Mark, Thomas "Tom"
Royal Canadian Legion
Accession Code
BV014.33.74
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1944]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
13-Mar-2018
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Tom Mark

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1944]
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Tom Mark in his RAF/RCAF uniform standing in front of a building in an unknown location.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Burnaby Village Museum Photograph collection
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 13 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Tom Mark in his RAF/RCAF uniform standing in front of a building in an unknown location.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Wars
Names
Mark, Thomas "Tom"
Royal Canadian Air Force
Accession Code
BV014.33.72
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1944]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
13-Mar-2018
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Crashed aircraft

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20329
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1945]
Collection/Fonds
Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 10.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a Royal Canadian Air Force Lancaster III aircraft upside down at crash site RAF Manston. Royal Canadian Air Force crew members from the 626 Squadron were forced to crash land at RAF Manston (England) after the aircraft sustained damage from an enemy aircraft and members of the crew we…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
Series
Joseph H.C. Corsbie RCAF records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 10.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a Royal Canadian Air Force Lancaster III aircraft upside down at crash site RAF Manston. Royal Canadian Air Force crew members from the 626 Squadron were forced to crash land at RAF Manston (England) after the aircraft sustained damage from an enemy aircraft and members of the crew were wounded on December 31, 1944.
Subjects
Transportation - Air
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Royal Canadian Air Force
Accession Code
BV020.31.8
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1945]
Media Type
Photograph
Related Material
BV020.31.7
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
19-09-2023
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
This event is documented in Flight Officer Joseph H. Corsbie's Flying Log Book BV020.31.44
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Elmer Wilson Martin

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[194-]
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 9.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin standing in front of a building with a sign which reads "C.T.O. Servicing Wing Oderly Rm". Elmer Martin is dressed in his military service uniform. Elmer served with the Royal Canadian Air Force as a airplance mechanic and pilot during World War II.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Series
E.W. Martin military records and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 9.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin standing in front of a building with a sign which reads "C.T.O. Servicing Wing Oderly Rm". Elmer Martin is dressed in his military service uniform. Elmer served with the Royal Canadian Air Force as a airplance mechanic and pilot during World War II.
Subjects
Transportation - Air
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Martin, Elmer Wilson
Royal Canadian Air Force
Accession Code
BV019.40.36
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[194-]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
February 8, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Elmer Wilson Martinin RCAF uniform

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[194-]
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph portrait of Elmer Wilson Martin dressed in his Royal Canadian Air Force military uniform.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Series
E.W. Martin military records and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph portrait of Elmer Wilson Martin dressed in his Royal Canadian Air Force military uniform.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Martin, Elmer Wilson
Royal Canadian Air Force
Accession Code
BV019.40.44
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[194-]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
February 8, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Elmer Wilson Martin with Reta and man

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[194-]
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 6.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin dressed in his Royal Canadian Air Force military uniform. He is standing with his wife, Ellen "Reta" Martin and an unidentified man (may be Elmer's father, William Henry Martin or his brother, Wilbert Martin). The group is standing in front of a concrete railing.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Series
E.W. Martin military records and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 6.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin dressed in his Royal Canadian Air Force military uniform. He is standing with his wife, Ellen "Reta" Martin and an unidentified man (may be Elmer's father, William Henry Martin or his brother, Wilbert Martin). The group is standing in front of a concrete railing.
Subjects
Transportation - Air
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Martin, Elmer Wilson
Royal Canadian Air Force
Martin, Ellen Renatta "Reta" Boyd
Martin, William Henry
Martin, Willbert Maurice "Bert"
Accession Code
BV019.40.37
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[194-]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
February 8, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

E.W. Martin at banquet

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1945]
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin (standing) at a banquet with members of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Elmer is dressed in his military uniform with other members in uniform seated at a table beside him. A group of men and a large mural are visible on a stage behind them.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Series
E.W. Martin military records and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin (standing) at a banquet with members of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Elmer is dressed in his military uniform with other members in uniform seated at a table beside him. A group of men and a large mural are visible on a stage behind them.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Names
Martin, Elmer Wilson
Royal Canadian Air Force
Accession Code
BV019.40.32
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1945]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
February 8, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

E.W. Martin at banquet

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1945]
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin (third from left) at a banquet with members of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Elmer is dressed in his military uniform with other members in uniform seated at a long table beside him. A large mural is visible on a stage behind them. The table has long white table cl…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Series
E.W. Martin military records and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin (third from left) at a banquet with members of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Elmer is dressed in his military uniform with other members in uniform seated at a long table beside him. A large mural is visible on a stage behind them. The table has long white table cloths and saw horse supports are visible underneath. A sign on the wall, hanging beneath a portrait of an unidentified man, advertises a dance at the I.O.O.F. hall.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Names
Martin, Elmer Wilson
Royal Canadian Air Force
Accession Code
BV019.40.33
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1945]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
February 8, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

E.W. Martin at banquet

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15094
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1945]
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of men at a banquet with members of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Elmer Martin is identified seated third from left at the head table with a white cloth. Elmer and others at the table are dressed in military uniforms. The table has long white table cloths and saw horse support…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Series
E.W. Martin military records and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of a group of men at a banquet with members of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Elmer Martin is identified seated third from left at the head table with a white cloth. Elmer and others at the table are dressed in military uniforms. The table has long white table cloths and saw horse supports are visible underneath. Two other tables on either side of the hall include men in military and civilian dress. A large mural is visible on a stage at the back of the room. A sign on the wall, hanging beneath a portrait of an unidentified man, advertises a dance at the I.O.O.F. hall.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Names
Martin, Elmer Wilson
Royal Canadian Air Force
Accession Code
BV019.40.34
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1945]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
February 8, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

E.W. Martin with parents and child

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1939 and 1945]
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 6 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph portrait of Elmer Martin Wilson dressed in a Royal Canadian Air Force uniform and standing with his father, William Henry Martin and mother, Bethia Martin (nee Snell). William Henry Martin is holding a young child. They are standing outside of Hiawatha Lodge, Manatou Saskatchewan.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Series
E.W. Martin military records and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 6 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph portrait of Elmer Martin Wilson dressed in a Royal Canadian Air Force uniform and standing with his father, William Henry Martin and mother, Bethia Martin (nee Snell). William Henry Martin is holding a young child. They are standing outside of Hiawatha Lodge, Manatou Saskatchewan.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Names
Martin, Elmer Wilson
Royal Canadian Air Force
Martin, William Henry
Martin, Bethia "Bertie" Snell
Accession Code
BV019.37.19
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[between 1939 and 1945]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
February 4, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
See also BV019.37.16
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "Mr. E.W. Martin / & his mom & Dad"
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Gerald F. Sanders outside house

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
1942
Collection/Fonds
Gerald F. Sanders and Alice Sparman Sanders fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 4.5 x 4 cm
Scope and Content
Gerald F. Sanders stands on grass at the back of the family's house on Spruce Street. He wears pants and a t-shirt with RCAF insignia.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Gerald F. Sanders and Alice Sparman Sanders fonds
Series
Sanders-Sparman photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 4.5 x 4 cm
Material Details
Text in blue ink on verso "GFSANDERS. / 1942 AIRFORCE / ST THOMAS. / ONTARIO."
Scope and Content
Gerald F. Sanders stands on grass at the back of the family's house on Spruce Street. He wears pants and a t-shirt with RCAF insignia.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Sanders, Gerald Frank
Geographic Access
Spruce Street
Street Address
4092 Spruce Street
Accession Code
BV018.34.26
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
1942
Media Type
Photograph
Historic Neighbourhood
Broadview (Historic Neighbourhood)
Planning Study Area
Cascade-Schou Area
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2022-07-12
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Joe Corsbie receiving Distinguished Flying Cross from Lieutenant Governor

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1945]
Collection/Fonds
Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17.5 x 12 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie receiving his Distinguished Flying Cross from Lieutenant Governor Charles A. Banks. Flying Officer Joseph Corsbie was decorated for his actions on December 31, 1944 when his aircraft was severly damaged by enemy fighter aircraft, members of the crew were woun…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
Series
Joseph H.C. Corsbie RCAF records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17.5 x 12 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie receiving his Distinguished Flying Cross from Lieutenant Governor Charles A. Banks. Flying Officer Joseph Corsbie was decorated for his actions on December 31, 1944 when his aircraft was severly damaged by enemy fighter aircraft, members of the crew were wounded and the captain had difficulty controlling the aircraft which was forced to make a crash landing at RAF Manston (England).
Subjects
Ceremonies - Awards
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Corsbie, Joseph Hardcastle-Cumberland "Joe"
Royal Canadian Air Force
Banks, Charles Arthur
Accession Code
BV020.31.14
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1945]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
19-09-2023
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Stamp in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "R.C.A.F. PHOTOGRAPH / CROWN COPYRIGHT / NEGATIVE / no_PLE_1433_Unit_N.W.AC."
Note in pencil reads: To_J.H.Corsbie"
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Joseph H.C. Corsbie

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1942 and 1945]
Collection/Fonds
Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 23.5 x 18 cm (sight) in matt 34 x 26 cm mounted in portfolio 35 x 53 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph portrait of First Officer Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie dressed in his Royal Canadian Air Force uniform.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
Series
Joseph H.C. Corsbie RCAF records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 23.5 x 18 cm (sight) in matt 34 x 26 cm mounted in portfolio 35 x 53 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph portrait of First Officer Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie dressed in his Royal Canadian Air Force uniform.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Corsbie, Joseph Hardcastle-Cumberland "Joe"
Royal Canadian Air Force
Accession Code
BV020.31.6
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[between 1942 and 1945]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
19-09-2023
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Joseph H. Corsbie and British Commonwealth Air Training class

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1942 and 1945]
Collection/Fonds
Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 8.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie and his RCAF (British Commonwealth Air Training) class posing together in front of an Avro Anson aircraft on the tarmac. Joe Corsbie is identified standing in the centre of the middle row.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
Series
Joseph H.C. Corsbie RCAF records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 8.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie and his RCAF (British Commonwealth Air Training) class posing together in front of an Avro Anson aircraft on the tarmac. Joe Corsbie is identified standing in the centre of the middle row.
Subjects
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Transportation - Air
Names
Corsbie, Joseph Hardcastle-Cumberland "Joe"
Royal Canadian Air Force
Accession Code
BV020.31.5
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[between 1942 and 1945]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
19-09-2023
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Joseph H. Corsbie and RCAF crew

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20287
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1942 and 1945]
Collection/Fonds
Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 13.3 x 8.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie (second from right) with his Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) flying crew while they were stationed overseas. The group of five men are all dressed in uniforms and standing together in a field. Buildings are visible behind them.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
Series
Joseph H.C. Corsbie RCAF records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard ; 13.3 x 8.3 cm
Scope and Content
Photographic postcard of Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie (second from right) with his Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) flying crew while they were stationed overseas. The group of five men are all dressed in uniforms and standing together in a field. Buildings are visible behind them.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Names
Royal Canadian Air Force
Corsbie, Joseph Hardcastle-Cumberland "Joe"
Accession Code
BV020.31.1
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[between 1942 and 1945]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-09-19
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Print on verso of postcard reads: "Skeg Card Kiosk, The Pier, Skegness. / POST CARD / COMMUNICATION _ADDRESS ONLY"
Images
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Joseph H. Corsbie and RCAF crew with aircraft

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1942 and 1945]
Collection/Fonds
Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie with his Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) crew on the tarmac in front of an aircraft (Lancaster). Joe Corsbie is second from the left.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
Series
Joseph H.C. Corsbie RCAF records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie with his Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) crew on the tarmac in front of an aircraft (Lancaster). Joe Corsbie is second from the left.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Transportation - Air
Names
Royal Canadian Air Force
Corsbie, Joseph Hardcastle-Cumberland "Joe"
Accession Code
BV020.31.2
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[between 1942 and 1945]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-09-19
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
Less detail

Joseph H. Corsbie with man on Hastings Street

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Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1942 and 1945]
Collection/Fonds
Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 18 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie in his Royal Canadian Airforce uniform standing together with an unidentified man on the sidewalk on Hastings Street, Vancouver. The National Clothes Shop (for men) is visible behind located at 217 West Hastings in Vancouver.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
Series
Joseph H.C. Corsbie RCAF records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 18 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie in his Royal Canadian Airforce uniform standing together with an unidentified man on the sidewalk on Hastings Street, Vancouver. The National Clothes Shop (for men) is visible behind located at 217 West Hastings in Vancouver.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Names
Royal Canadian Air Force
Corsbie, Joseph Hardcastle-Cumberland "Joe"
Geographic Access
Vancouver
Accession Code
BV020.31.3
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[between 1942 and 1945]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2023-09-19
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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Members of the Martin family at Hiawatha Lodge

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15043
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1939 and 1945]
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin (in uniform) with Ellen Renatta "Reta" Martin (far left) and his mother, Bethia "Bertie" Snell Martin (far right) and father, William Henry Martin seated on the steps of Hiawatha Lodge in Manatou Beach, Saskatchewan.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Series
E.W. Martin military records and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 11.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Elmer Wilson Martin (in uniform) with Ellen Renatta "Reta" Martin (far left) and his mother, Bethia "Bertie" Snell Martin (far right) and father, William Henry Martin seated on the steps of Hiawatha Lodge in Manatou Beach, Saskatchewan.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Names
Martin, Elmer Wilson
Royal Canadian Air Force
Martin, William Henry
Martin, Bethia "Bertie" Snell
Martin, Ellen Renatta "Reta" Boyd
Accession Code
BV019.37.18
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[between 1939 and 1945]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
February 4, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
See also BV019.37.16
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "Reta Martin Dad, Mother / Elmer Martin / Hiawatha Lodge / Manatou Beach"
White sticker with red text on verso of photograph reads: "CUSTOMER'S / ORIGINAL / ENCLOSED"
White sticker with black numbering on verso of photograph reads: "332236"
Stamp in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "A73"
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Members of the Royal Canadian Air Force

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15095
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[194-]
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10.5 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of members of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) dressed in military uniforms. The group are gathered together for a group photograph on a tarmac in front of an Avro Lancaster bomber aircraft. Elmer Wilson Martin is identified seated in the front row, second from the left.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Series
E.W. Martin military records and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 10.5 x 12.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of members of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) dressed in military uniforms. The group are gathered together for a group photograph on a tarmac in front of an Avro Lancaster bomber aircraft. Elmer Wilson Martin is identified seated in the front row, second from the left.
Subjects
Transportation - Air
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Names
Martin, Elmer Wilson
Royal Canadian Air Force
Accession Code
BV019.40.35
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[194-]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
February 8, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
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No. 2 Flight No. 1 Sqdn. No. 3 Wing, No 3 "M" Depot

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20289
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
10 Jun. 1942
Collection/Fonds
Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20 x 42.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of flight training class identified as "No. 2 Flight No. 1 Squadrom No.3 Wing, no. 3 "M" Depot" in Edmonton, June 10 1942. Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie is identified standing in the back row, seventh from the left.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
Series
Joseph H.C. Corsbie RCAF records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 20 x 42.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of flight training class identified as "No. 2 Flight No. 1 Squadrom No.3 Wing, no. 3 "M" Depot" in Edmonton, June 10 1942. Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie is identified standing in the back row, seventh from the left.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Names
Corsbie, Joseph Hardcastle-Cumberland "Joe"
Royal Canadian Air Force
Accession Code
BV020.31.10
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
10 Jun. 1942
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
19-09-2023
Photographer
Housez Studio
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Annotation in white ink on recto of photograph reads: "No.2_Flight_No.4_Sqdn._No.3_Wing,_No.3_"M"_Depot,_Edmonton,_June_10th_1942"
Photographer's signature in white ink on lower right corner reads: "Housez / STUDIOS"
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No. 74 Air Navigators B Course Class

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20325
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
27 Feb. 1943
Collection/Fonds
Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of No 74 Air Navigators B Course Class R standing together at the RCAF Station, Mount View, February 27, 1943. Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie is identified in the back row, far left.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
Series
Joseph H.C. Corsbie RCAF records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of No 74 Air Navigators B Course Class R standing together at the RCAF Station, Mount View, February 27, 1943. Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie is identified in the back row, far left.
Subjects
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Corsbie, Joseph Hardcastle-Cumberland "Joe"
Royal Canadian Air Force
Accession Code
BV020.31.4
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
27 Feb. 1943
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
19-09-2023
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Handwritten title in white on recto of photograph reads: "MV 909_No. 74_Air_Navigators_B_Course_Class_R / RCAF_Station-Mt.view / 27/2/43"
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Portrait of E.W. Martin

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15041
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1939 and 1945]
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 11.5 cm (sight) in frame 21 x 15.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph portrait of Elmer Martin Wilson dressed in a Royal Canadian Air Force uniform and standing under a tree. There is a white building in the distance.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Series
E.W. Martin military records and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 11.5 cm (sight) in frame 21 x 15.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph portrait of Elmer Martin Wilson dressed in a Royal Canadian Air Force uniform and standing under a tree. There is a white building in the distance.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Names
Martin, Elmer Wilson
Royal Canadian Air Force
Accession Code
BV019.37.16
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[between 1939 and 1945]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
February 4, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Photograph measures: 18 x 12.5 cm and was removed from black textured frame; 21 x 15.5 cm. with gold embossed design around rectangular window with mylar covering; 17 x 11.5 cm
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Portrait of E.W. Martin

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription15042
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1939 and 1945]
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph portrait of Elmer Martin Wilson dressed in a Royal Canadian Air Force uniform and standing under a tree. There is a white building in the distance.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Elmer Wilson Martin fonds
Series
E.W. Martin military records and photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 7 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph portrait of Elmer Martin Wilson dressed in a Royal Canadian Air Force uniform and standing under a tree. There is a white building in the distance.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Names
Martin, Elmer Wilson
Royal Canadian Air Force
Accession Code
BV019.37.17
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[between 1939 and 1945]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
February 4, 2021
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
See also BV019.37.16
Note in blue ink on verso of photograph reads: "Mr E.W. Martin"
Stamp in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "56"
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R.C.A.F. battalion

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription9892
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[between 1942 and 1943]
Collection/Fonds
Gerald F. Sanders and Alice Sparman Sanders fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 33 cm mounted on board 12.5 x 33 cm
Scope and Content
Group photograph of memebers of the Royal Canadian Airforce batallion in Edmonton, Alberta. Gerald Sanders is identified seated in the front row, 6th from right. Gerald served as an aircraft mechanic during World War II.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Gerald F. Sanders and Alice Sparman Sanders fonds
Series
Sanders-Sparman photographs series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 33 cm mounted on board 12.5 x 33 cm
Material Details
Text hand-written in blue ink on back of photograph frame reads: "Front Row 4th Veionette / 2nd Row 2nd Doug Brownlagh / Front Row 6th From Right Gerald Sanders / Total = 58 - 1942 - / OR 43 / - EDMONTON". White and maroon rectangular adhesive label on back of frame reads: "Woodward's / PICTURES AND MIRRORS / NO. 2789".
Scope and Content
Group photograph of memebers of the Royal Canadian Airforce batallion in Edmonton, Alberta. Gerald Sanders is identified seated in the front row, 6th from right. Gerald served as an aircraft mechanic during World War II.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Clothing - Uniforms
Names
Sanders, Gerald Frank
Royal Canadian Air Force
Accession Code
BV018.34.17
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[between 1942 and 1943]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
2022-07-12
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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RCAF crew with crashed aircraft

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20328
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1945]
Collection/Fonds
Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 10.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of First Officer Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie posed with four of his Royal Canadian Air Force crew members from the 626 Squadron on the crash site in front of their upended Lancaster III aircraft. They were forced to crash land at RAF Manston (England) after the aircraft sustained damage fr…
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
Series
Joseph H.C. Corsbie RCAF records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 10.5 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of First Officer Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie posed with four of his Royal Canadian Air Force crew members from the 626 Squadron on the crash site in front of their upended Lancaster III aircraft. They were forced to crash land at RAF Manston (England) after the aircraft sustained damage from an enemy aircraft and members of the crew were wounded on December 31, 1944.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Transportation - Air
Names
Royal Canadian Air Force
Corsbie, Joseph Hardcastle-Cumberland "Joe"
Accession Code
BV020.31.7
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1945]
Media Type
Photograph
Related Material
BV020.31.8
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
19-09-2023
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
This event is documented in Flight Officer Joseph H. Corsbie's Flying Log Book BV020.31.44
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RCAF crew with Lancaster

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription20294
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1944]
Collection/Fonds
Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 18 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Royal Canadian Air Force Flying Officer Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie with his crew posing on the tarmac in front of their Lancaster aircraft.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Joseph H.C. Corsbie fonds
Series
Joseph H.C. Corsbie RCAF records series
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 18 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Royal Canadian Air Force Flying Officer Joseph (Joe) H.C. Corsbie with his crew posing on the tarmac in front of their Lancaster aircraft.
Subjects
Transportation - Air
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Royal Canadian Air Force
Corsbie, Joseph Hardcastle-Cumberland "Joe"
Accession Code
BV020.31.15
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1944]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
19-09-2023
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Images
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Wally in uniform outside of R.C.A.F. depot

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription13683
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
22 May 1940
Collection/Fonds
Westerman family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 5.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Walter "Wally" Westerman in Royal Canadian Air Force (R.C.A.F.) uniform outside of R.C.A.F. depot.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Westerman family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 5.5 x 8 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Walter "Wally" Westerman in Royal Canadian Air Force (R.C.A.F.) uniform outside of R.C.A.F. depot.
Subjects
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Names
Westerman, Walter "Wally"
Royal Canadian Air Force
Accession Code
BV020.17.7
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
22 May 1940
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
22-Sep-2020
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Stamp on verso of photograph reads: "704"
Note in black ink on verso of photograph reads: "BY R.C.A.F. DEPOT / MAY 22, 1940"
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Wally Westerman

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription13688
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1940]
Collection/Fonds
Westerman family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 6.2 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Walter "Wally" Westerman dressed in an R.C.A.F. uniform and standing on a log at the edge of a lake.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Westerman family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w ; 11 x 6.2 cm
Scope and Content
Photograph of Walter "Wally" Westerman dressed in an R.C.A.F. uniform and standing on a log at the edge of a lake.
Subjects
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Westerman, Walter "Wally"
Accession Code
BV020.17.12
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1940]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
22-Sep-2020
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in pencil on verso of photograph reads: "16"
Images
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Wally Westerman

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumdescription13689
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Date
[1917]
Collection/Fonds
Westerman family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 11 x 7 cm
Scope and Content
Studio portrait of Walter "Wally" Westerman as a young child. He is standing on a chair.
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection/Fonds
Westerman family fonds
Description Level
Item
Physical Description
1 photograph : sepia ; 11 x 7 cm
Scope and Content
Studio portrait of Walter "Wally" Westerman as a young child. He is standing on a chair.
Subjects
Clothing - Military Uniforms
Wars - World War, 1939-1945
Names
Westerman, Walter "Wally"
Accession Code
BV020.17.13
Access Restriction
No restrictions
Reproduction Restriction
No known restrictions
Date
[1917]
Media Type
Photograph
Scan Resolution
600
Scan Date
22-Sep-2020
Scale
100
Notes
Title based on contents of photograph
Note in pencil in blue ink on verso of photgraph reads: "Wally Westerman"
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