Hi Bill,
Vic told me that the Italy reference was a red herring at the time I purchased it.
I called Wayne to see if he had more information...he remembered the grouping but had acquired it so long ago he couldn't remember any additional details beyond what he had originally jotted down.
So I enlisted Arnie to find a Cpl. William C. Smith, BC Regiment, from Winnipeg and an amputee. In one of the photos that came with the group, Smith appears to be wearing a 2nd Armoured Car Regiment (Manitoba) cap badge so I hoped whatever Arnie found would confirm that.
Arnie found only one man and he fit the description perfectly.
The vendor is showing only the discharge certificate but the complete service file lists Smith's attachment to both the 2nd Armoured Car Regiment and the BC Regiment.
Below is a scan that better shows the cap badge.
There was also an early enlistment photo taken in Wpg. and an extra BC Reg't lanyard....I assume the vendor has them.
The vendor may not have the knowledge to properly present the relevant documentation.
