The Saskatoon Light Infantry (M.G.) 1939-1945
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Capt. Macdonalds Crew - A Picture taken in Italy in 1944 of Captian Macdonald's men.
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Unidentified sergeants of the Saskatoon Light Infantry (M.G.) firing a machine gun during a training exercise, Wandsworth, England, 1 October 1942. Towers, John S., Photographer
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Privates Roger Widdifield (left), West Nova Scotia Regiment, and Everett Dewar, Saskatoon Light Infantry (M.G.) attached to the West Nova Scotia Regiment, manning an Oerlikon 20mm. anti-aircraft gun, Spinazzola, Italy, 1 October 1943. Stirton, Alexander Mackenzie, 1915-, Photographer
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Personnel of the Support Company, Saskatoon Light Infantry (M.G.), placing turkeys in roasting pans, Italy, 15 September 1943. (L-R): Lance-Corporals S.L. Stout and J.E. Wamboldt, Sergeant H.E. Jantz. Smith, Jack H., Photographer
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Alfred Miller of the Saskatoon Light Infantry (M.G.) firing a Vickers machine gun at targets in Potenza, Italy, 20 September 1943. Stirton, Alexander Mackenzie, 1915-, Photographer
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An unidentified gunner of the Saskatoon Light Infantry (M.G.) laying down harassing fire with a Vickers machine gun near Ortona, Italy, 7 January 1944. Stirton, Alexander Mackenzie, 1915-, Photographer
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Private Everett Dewar, Saskatoon Light Infantry (M.G.) attached to the West Nova Scotia Regiment, manning an Oerlikon 20mm. anti-aircraft gun, Spinazzola, Italy, 1 October 1943 Stirton, Alexander Mackenzie, 1915-, Photographer
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Personnel of the Saskatoon Light Infantry (M.G.) with a 4.2-inch mortar, Militello, Italy, 22 August 1943. (L-R): Privates E.R. Andrews and J. Gallant, Corporal J.T. Nash, Private F.J. Dockerill Smith, Lieut. Jack H., Photographer
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Unidentified signalman of The Saskatoon Light Infantry (M.G.) noting a message during a training exercise, Winston Park, England, 15 April 1942. Nye, C.E., Photographer
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Signore Tomasso, an Italian barber, cuts the hair of Private R.J. Tims of the Anti-Aircraft Support Company, Saskatoon Light Infantry (M.G.), watched by Private Tommy Bear, Ortona, Italy, 10 January 1944. Stirton, Alexander Mackenzie, 1915-, Photographer
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Corporal R. Hill and Private A.D. Hiebert, Saskatoon Light Infantry (M.G.), manning a Vickers machine gun, Riccione, Italy, 1944. Unknown., Photographer
Italy - March 1944
Unidentified personnel of the Saskatoon Light Infantry (M.G.) in a Universal Carrier equipped with a Vickers machine gun, Italy, 8 March 1944. Stirton, Alexander Mackenzie, 1915-, Photographer
Italy - March 1944
Unidentified personnel of the Saskatoon Light Infantry (M.G.) in a Universal Carrier equipped with a Vickers machine gun, Italy, 8 March 1944. Stirton, Alexander Mackenzie, 1915-, Photographer
Netherlands, 29 April 1945
Hon. T.C. Douglas, Premier of Saskatchewan, talking with Private P. Campbell of The Saskatoon Light Infantry (M.G.), Barneveld, Netherlands, 29 April 1945. Gilroy, G. Barry., Photographer
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Private A.R. Beaton of the Saskatoon Light Infantry (M.G.) playing his accordion for infantrymen of the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment, Motta, Italy, 3 October 1943. (L-R): Lieutenant Farley M. Mowat, Private J. Dalton, Private A.R. Beaton, Captain J.A. Baird. Smith, Lieut. Jack H., Photographer
Monte Cassino
Machine gunners of The Saskatoon Light Infantry (M.G.), Potenza, Italy, 20 September 1943. (L-R): Corporal L. Mason, Private D. Holstein Stirton, Alexander Mackenzie, 1915-, Photographer
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Personnel of the Saskatoon Light Infantry (M.G.) in Universal Carriers, Monacilione, Italy, ca. 9 - 18 October 1943. Stirton, Alexander Mackenzie, 1915-, Photographer
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The tug-of-war team of The West Nova Scotia Regiment in action during the final pull against the team of The Saskatoon Light Infantry (M.G.) during the 1st Canadian Infantry Division’s Track and Field Championships, Telese, Italy, 24 June 1944. Agnew, W.H., Photographer
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Major G.F.P. Bradbrooke (left) of The Saskatoon Light Infantry (M.G.), and Captain Jeff Nicklin of The Royal Winnipeg Rifles after their British parachute course at the Royal Air Force Parachute Training School, Ringway, England, 12 September 1942. Unknown., Photographer
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Major G.F.P. Bradbrooke of The Saskatoon Light Infantry (M.G.) after completing his British parachute course at the Royal Air Force Parachute Training School, Ringway, England, 12 September 1942. Unknown., Photographer
Ortona, Italy, 5 January 1944.
Personnel of the Saskatoon Light Infantry firing mortar in the vicinity of Ortona, Italy, 5 January 1944. From left to right, Privates Bill Park, Andy Jannock, Joe Armstrong, and Corporal Alex Buchanan.
From left to right, Privates Bill Park, Andy Jannock, Joe Armstrong, and Corporal Alex Buchanan.
From left to right, Privates Bill Park, Andy Jannock, Joe Armstrong, and Corporal Alex Buchanan.
Sicily 1943
Sicily 1943 from left to right: "Torchy" Morrison, "Bing" Bingeman (J.E. Reesor Bingeman), "Bake Bake the Foo" Baker, Ed Essery. Photo Courtesy of Blair Bingeman
Photos By: John Edam
Photos By: John Edam
Photos By: John Edam
Photos By: John Edam
Photos By: John Edam
Photos By: John Edam
Photos By: John Edam
Photos By: John Edam
Photos By: John Edam
Photos By: John Edam
Photos By: John Edam
Photos By: John Edam
Photos By: John Edam
Photos By: John Edam
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Lt. R.A. Brackman - Rome 1944 - Photos courtesy of David Brackman.
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Lt. R. A. Brackman - Firing Plan -Oct. 21, 1944 - Italy

Moro River Crossing
Ortona 1944
Italy 1944
1944
Dec 1944
Jan 1945
1945
Holland/Germany 1945
Holland 1945
De Bilt 1945
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Holland 1945
Aldershot, England Sept. 1945
Returning Officers
Return to Saskatoon
Saskatoon 1945
Saskatoon 1945
Saskatoon, October 1945
Saskatoon, October 1945
Colour Guard
Colour Guard
Off the Train
Off the Train
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Credit © Planet News Collection / Science & Society Picture Library -- All rights reserved.
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Men of the S.L.I. parade down 21st Street, Saskatoon upon thier return home from war. L.A. Hillyard Photographer 1945; Copyright: Saskatoon Public Library
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Sergeant W.A. Seibel of the Saskatoon Light Infantry (M.G.) loading his revolver, Italy, 8 March 1944. Stirton, Alexander Mackenzie, 1915-, Photographer
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Lieutenant David Greyeyes, Cree from Muskeg Lake, Cree Nation, 1st Infantry Division Support Battalion (The Saskatoon Light Infantry), 21 September 1943. Department of National Defence
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Suitably clad machine gunners of the Saskatoon Light Infantry on aircraft sentry duties during the voyage.
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Credit © Planet News Collection / Science & Society Picture Library -- All rights reserved.
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S.L.I. Colours escorted up the aisle of "Christ CHurch" in Saskatoon, for safe keeping until the return of the Batallion. Colour party: Lte. R.W. Blake, Lte. R.D. Archibald, J.K. Fletcher, W. Curran and A.E. Gunn. Photographer: L.A. Hillyard; Copyright: Saskatoon Public Library
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  • Dedication
  • My Trip To Vimy Ridge 2010
  • During The War
  • Colours
  • Honour Roll
  • 5th Battalion C.E.F.
    • Major-General Lionel Frank PAGE, CB, DSO**
    • 5th Battalion Nominal Role
    • 5th Battalion Uniform
  • Uniform
  • Multimedia
  • K.O.Y.L.I.
  • Literature
    • Canada to Aldershot
    • My War - Major Howard Mitchell
  • Photos
    • Langton Collection
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