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Page contains an invitation (for the family of Thomas Westman) to and program for a Field Sports day held at Valcartier Camp, Quebec and two newspaper clippings that discuss the wounding of two soldiers and the success of a local soldier at the Front.

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  • [start clipping] One of the many young Canadian newspapermen who has made good at the front is Lieut. Frank Badgley, who for a time was a reporter on a local publication. Shortly after the declaration of war in August, 1914, he enlisted as a gunner with the Second Field Battery. For good work on the field he was one of the first to receive a commission. With exception of a few days he has been at the front almost continuously. Lieut. Badgley is a McGill man and since being overseas has found sufficient time to send a few constributions to the paper on which he was employed before enlisting. [end clipping] [start clipping] POPULAR LIEUTENANT STRONACH WOUNDED Wound is Not Serious, However, According to Private Cables- Majoar McNeill Improves. --- Lieut. Stronach of A Company, 38th Battalion, and one of its most popular officers, has been wounded, according to private cables received today. The wound is not serious, and he will probably be able to return to service shortly. Major McNeill, who was wounded in the thigh, will be ready for the trenches again in about three weeks. [end clipping] Nov. 11 - 1916.[annotation in ink]
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