| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 010649 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Unknown Canadian Official Photographer |
| Place made | Hong Kong |
| Date made | c November 1941 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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THE FIRST CONTINGENT OF CANADIAN VOLUNTEERS TO ARRIVE IN HONGKONG WAS THE LARGEST SINGLE BODY OF ...
Description
THE FIRST CONTINGENT OF CANADIAN VOLUNTEERS TO ARRIVE IN HONGKONG WAS THE LARGEST SINGLE BODY OF EMPIRE TROOPS TO LAND THERE. CANADIAN, BRITISH, SCOTTISH AND INDIAN REGIMENTS AND THE NEWLY FORMED CHINESE BATTALION FORM A FORMIDABLE GARRISON, AND ARE EVIDENCE OF THE INCREASING STRENGTH OF THE EMPIRE IN THE FAR EAST. CANADIAN SOLDIERS FORMING UP ASHORE, BEFORE MARCHING THROUGH HONGKONG STREETS ON THEIR WAY TO THEIR CAMP.