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9th Mississauga Overseas Company
A photograph of a military recruiting tent in front of a large brick or stone building, located on a gravel field. There are twelve men in military uniforms and hats standing in front of the tent, and some of them are holding walking sticks or canes. There is a sign in front of the tent reading "RECRUITS WANTED for 9th MISSISSAUGA OVERSEAS COMPANY. INFANTRY PAY STARTS AT ONCE. Apply 111 King St. West - 463 Yonge St. and Armories bettwen 9 am & 10 pm."

9th Mississauga Overseas Company

DateApproximately 1915
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Written on verso: "C. 1915. University Avenue Armouries. 9th Mississauga Overseas Company - infantry, also known as Mississauga Horse (1906-1920 - became part of 75th CEF. In 1936 became part of Governor Generals Horse Guards. J.M. Langstaff was Lieutenant in the battalion. Sun Sept 04 2005."
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DimensionsImage size: 19.7 cm x 24.8 cm (7 3/4 in. x 9 3/4 in.)
Language
ProvenanceGift of Norman Attikin.
CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession Number2015-2-8
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Neighbourhood:Downtown
Province or state:Ontario