I've attached a 1914 photo (turned into a postcard) of my great uncle Robert George Watson taken just before Lord Strathcona's Horse Regiment left to fight in theWWI as part of the CEF. My great uncle is seated on the left hand side.
Given the historical relationship between Lord Strathcona's Horse and the RCMP, I thought it might be of some interest to you - or the family members of those others in the photo (I don't have any names).
Watson was wounded three times in that service including a gunshot wound to the head. Fortunately, he was able to return to service after they put a plate in his head. He was promoted to corporal while serving.
It was a very difficult service (487 went over and 800+ were killed or wounded). He was quite disturbed by the horror of that war when he returned home.
I just recently encountered your site. I think it's a wonderful thing.
Yours truly,
C. Watson
C Watson [cjnwatson@hotmail.com]
'Maintain Our Memories'
