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Series title:Canadian Army NewsreelHierarchical level:Item (Accession level)Date:1943Item number (ISN):32962Type of material:Moving imagesFound in:Archives / Film, Video and Sound -
Record information – Details Fonds/collection:MCNAUGHTON, A.G.L.Accession:1971-0040Media:FilmProduction date:1943Production company:Canadian Army Film and Photo UnitDescription:1. Christmas Mail: Christmas mail is unloaded from ships; Canadian Postal Corps at work on the docks and in the mail rooms; mail is sent to soldiers in the field.~2. Drummer Boy Visits Former Unit: Billy [Buchanan], the drummer boy of the Royal Winnipeg Rifles during the time of the Riel Rebellion, visits his old unit; parade of soldiers.~3. Canadian Sappers Strike it Rich: Canadian army miners look for diamonds, get a British mine back into production for civilians to take over; the everyday life of the miners (mealtime and games).~4. O.C.T.U. Graduation: Brigadier Marcel [Noel] inspects the new officers and presents certificates.~5. Women in Uniform: CWACs Major Sorbie meets Commander Riley in England; CWACs in secretarial duties; a draughtswoman; kitchen duties at their barracks, relaxing.~6. Looking Back and Forward: Review of Canadian activities in England and France; the retreat to England; guarding England; artillery; blasting buildings; battle in the Channel; Dieppe cemetery.Language:EnglishNotes:Detailed holdings information: -
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