William Sword Frost Scrapbook - Wartime Images

Ancient pictures made by James Fairbairn, St. Catharines, Ontario of incidents in the War of 1812. This picture is at La Colle Mill. The lower is the capture and burning of Fort York. At the latter York Volunteers took part and perhaps men from the then unsurveyed Simcoe country.

Ancient pictures made by James Fairbairn, St. Catharines, Ontario of incidents in the War of 1812. This is the capture and burning of Fort York. At the latter York Volunteers took part and perhaps men from the then unsurveyed Simcoe country.

This picture was,taken in Halifax Harbour October 1916, see Page 81 "Fighting Men". The warship in the background is probably the French cruiser, Montcalm, which formed one of the convoy warships. At the time it was forbidden to take pictures in any naval or military base; accordingly there is no counterpart of this picture.

At this point the 157th Battalion detrained on the evening of October 28th. 1916. Milford was the railhead for the Witley Military Camp where the Battalion was quartered for sometime. The railway station is at a point in front of this picture.

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This card is interesting, showing the names of the officers of the various companies. For "C" Company see "Fighting Men?" appendix, Page 182.

Capt. Fred W. Anderson was the Presbyterian Minister, St. Andrews Church, Orillia. He became Chaplain of the 157th Battalion, Simcoe Foresters

Left on picture standing: 
Lt. Col. Putnam, 155th Battalion
Left top seated: 
Major Mark Robinson, 157thLt. Cecil Frost, 157th
Capt. Leslie Frost, 157th
Capt. Finlayson, 157th
Capt. Vermillia, 155th

Right of picture:
Capt. A. P. Potter,157th Battalion
Right top:
Unknown, 155th
Capt. Crandy, 157th
Capt. Ardagh 157th
Capt. I. K. Brown 157th
Lt. Randolph West, 157th
Lt. Vincent Lynch, 157th

Bramshott Camp, mentioned in "Fighting Men" is in Co. Hampshire, south of London, England

This piece of holly came from the Christmas decorations which are shown in the room.

R. L. Jupp. - G. C. Macdonald. - A.R. Janes.
N.J. Harvie. - T. B. Mallace. - Q. Butterfield. - P. J. Oliver.
E. B. Courbould. - J. R. Jupp.
J. L. Palmer. - W. R. Cooke. - Capt. M. W. Plunkett. - Lieut. F.M. Carter.
N .C. Cooke. - A. W. Plunkett. - S. B. Caras. - H. M. Jupp - K. L, Macnab

The picture is interesting because it is composed mainly of members of the 40th Sportmen's Battery in which many of those who played on the champion Orillia Hockey Teams of 1911, 12 and 13, were members,, These included the Jupps, Macdonald, Harvie, Butterfield, Courbould. Cooke and Macnab. Of this picture Norman Harvie was Sergeant Major of the Battery. He was killed in action. Two of the Plunketts of the Dumbell, namely Merton and Al are shown in the picture.

The Cameronia took the 157th Battalion to England, October 1916.

It was lost in enemy action the following year.

Officer commanding 157th Battalion Simcoe Foresters, Taken in England.

Taken in England

Taken in England.

Taken in England.

This is one of the very few pictures taken France.
Left to right are:
643919 Private Frank Thomas Moffatt (holding the child on his knee)
643819 Private Ernest David Nelson
643818 Cpl. Richard James Shunn
644111 George Marchell Sears
644036 Cpl. Alexander Wilson Leith
For further,description see"Fighting Man".
This picture is taken in a French billet. Note the bottle of French wine on the table the and the French occupants of the house. This picture was taken in a typical French farm house.

In 1918 the Dumbells played in the Coliseum, London, England and the above picture was taken at the time.Albert and Merton Plunkett are shown in the same marked with and "x".

This is the original picture shown in the "Fighting Men".

On landing in England 157th Battalion found evidences of shortage. Picture is of a demand for Food Control.

Private James Barnhardt, "D" Company 157th Battalion,Of old Voyageur stock (see Fighting Men). Served with First Battalion in France.

Left to right:
Lieutenant Randolph West, killed in action
Capt. Cecil G. Frost, wounded.

Killed in action in the great German Attack. March 1918.

Type of stationery used by the Canadian Expeditionary Force in France through Y.M.C.A services.

James Laidlaw Gowanlock, formerly "C" Company 157th Battalion #643883, killed in action24th of August, 1917.

Capt. William Finlayson, afterwards Honourable William Finlayson, Minister of Lands and Forests

Two fighting Officers, Left to right: Capt. Frederick Norman Grandy, killed inaction Vis-en-Artois 28th of August, 1918; Lieutenant Cecil G. Frost, wounded at Iwuy 13th of October, 1918.

Capt. Audry K. Mair served for 15 months 28th Canadian Infantry Battalion.

This rare picture relates to the account written by quartermaster Sgt. Arnold Penman, which is shown on page157 of, "Fighting Men". Penman is shown in the back row a little to the left of Capt. Plunkett who sits in the front row beside the French officer. Penman has a mustache. The dinner was one of those sponsored by the Merton Plunkett Fund, of which Mrs. George Clarke was a very active sponsor in Orillia. Penman refers to shell holes. Actually the area as a result of the Battle of Vimy was very considerably behind the front line, hence the Y.M.C.A. tents and the recreation areas.

Quartermaster Sgt. Penman was killed in action December 30, 1917, serving with the 116th Battalion, Ontario County.

The Public Archives of Canada - A farewell to troops, August 1914, not unlike the departures from Orillia. this picture shows the 48th Highlanders, later the 15th Battalion leaving Toronto.

On the left Sir Sam Hughes, Minister of Militia 1911 to November 1916. In the centre Lord Rothermere, well known London publisher. On the right of the picture Max Aiken, afterwards Lord Beaverbrook.

Sir Julian Byng commanding the Canadian Corps 1916-17.

Lieutenant General Sir Arthur Currie commanding the Canadian 1917-18

Passchendaele - laying duck - boards to allow troops to advance. The incredible nature of the country can be seen. The duck - boards were often covered with chicken wire to provide footing.

The public Archive of Canada - The Dumbells - Capt. Merton Plunkett in centre. (see Fighting Men)

The public Archive of Canada - The Dumbells - Capt. Merton Plunkett in centre, Ross Hamilton, the famous man impersonator on the right of the picture. (see Fighting Men).

The public Archive of Canada - A typical picture of mud spattered Canadians coming out of the line.

The public Archive of Canada - Canadians consolidating their positions on Vimy Ridge.

The picture shows the efficiency of Canada's fighting forces in 1918-19. This is a far cry from the red coats and blue trousers (see Fighting Men).

In 1918 horses still played a vital part in warfare. It will be noted that motor transport is in the background and is hardly a major factor. This picture again shows the efficiency and development of the Canadian forces.