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Originally Posted by Blackadder1916
I suspect that the two mounted officers are Honorary Lieutenant Colonel J.A. Macdonnell (wearing glengarry) and Lieutenant Colonel R.G. Edwards Leckie (pith helmet). This photo was probably taken soon after war was declared (note the ranks of men in civilian clothes with rifles at the shoulder) and before LCol Leckie departed for Valcartier with the contingent some of whom were incorporated into the 16th Battalion that he was to take overseas.
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Thank you Blackadder for this interesting bit of information.
Jo
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