- CA MAO Hist.Mss.1.66.4.1-035
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- [1916?]
118th Battalion men parading in Kitchener (Berlin)
118th Battalion men parading in Kitchener (Berlin)
118th Battalion soup kitchen on maneuvers outside of Kitchener (Berlin).
Berlin says goodbye to the first troops raised
Family and friends gather at the Berlin train station to say goodbye to the first troups raised locally. Krug Furniture Company factory in the background. Written on back: "Say Goodby to first Berlin troups."
Children bringing Easter gifts to the battalion
Caption in album by Anne Eby Millar: "In April 1916 the 118th Battalion was stationed on Courtland Ave., Kitchener. Local schoolchildren marched to their headquarters to bring them Easter eggs. Always fond of children, Gordon took this opportunity to get some pictures."
Children bringing Easter gifts to the battalion
Caption on back by Gordon Eby: "Easter 1916 for the 21st Battalion, Courtland Ave., Kitchener. children bring Easter egg and gifts." The children are walking down the street carrying baskets. They are turning the corner from Queen Street on to Courtland Avenue. Caption in album by Anne Eby Millar: "In April 1916 the 118th Battalion was stationed on Courtland Ave., Kitchener. Local schoolchildren marched to their headquarters to bring them Easter eggs. Always fond of children, Gordon took this opportunity to get some pictures."
Children bringing Easter gifts to the battalion
Caption in album by Anne Eby Millar: "In April 1916 the 118th Battalion was stationed on Courtland Ave., Kitchener. Local schoolchildren marched to their headquarters to bring them Easter eggs. Always fond of children, Gordon took this opportunity to get some pictures."
Children bringing Easter gifts to the battalion
Children on the steps of the battalion headquarters on Courtland Ave. in Berlin hold baskets of Easter eggs and gifts for the battalion. Caption in album by Anne Eby Millar: "In April 1916 the 118th Battalion was stationed on Courtland Ave., Kitchener. Local schoolchildren marched to their headquarters to bring them Easter eggs. Always fond of children, Gordon took this opportunity to get some pictures."
Christian Eby in Fenian raid uniform
Caption by Anne Eby Millar: "Born on Sept. 21, 1890, Gordon Christian Eby was destined to follow in his father's footsteps. Christian Eby took part in the Finnian [Fenian] Raids in 1866."
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Christian, Catharine and Bella Eby
Caption by Anne Eby Millar: "The Old Folks at Home: Father, Bella and Mother." Bella is their daughter and Gordon's sister.
Col. Lochead assisting Dr. Woldron with inoculations
Written on back: "1915. 118 Battalion in Kitchener, Innoculations. Col. Locheed, Adj Fraser, to Doc Woldron"
Cousins and friends of Gordon Eby
Family and friends of Gordon Eby pose in front of grape vines. Written on back: "1911. L. Bechtel, Frany, Bella, Miss E. [Edna?] Rush, Pearl [Rush], _, Eby Rush, Ada, Allie." Caption in album by Anne Eby Millar: "Cousins Ada Clemens and Frany (Veronica) Bingeman, left and cousin Allie Stengel at far right."
Gathering of relatives and friends of Gordon Eby
Caption by Anne Eby Millar: "In September, 1915 relatives and friends gathered to wish Gordon well after he joined the overseas battalion. They presented him with a watch."
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Gordon C. Eby as a young child
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Gordon Eby with his mother Catharine in the Eby family greenhouse. Gordon is in military uniform.
Gordon Eby with parents and sister
Gordon Eby with his parents at a family gathering to wish him well after he joined the overseas battalion. Left to right: Isabella Eby (sister), Catherine (Clemens) Eby, Gordon Christian Eby and Christian Eby
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