This section contains one photo pertaining to a "Dinner for the Troops" in North Sydney, NS, circa early 1960's.
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Left to Right:
1. Unidentified president of the Branch 8 Canadian Legion
2. Major Mark Johnstone (commanding officer of "A" Company)
3. Cpl. MacIntyre (President of the Troops)
4. Lt-Col. Robert (Bob) Kipping (commanding officer of the battalion)
5. Howard Allan ( his rank is probably lieut. or capt.)
6. CQMS John Clarke
Both Mark Johnstone and Howard Allan would later command the battalion.
John Clarke became the regimental sergeant major of the battalion. He later began collecting artifacts and photos related to the history of the unit. His collection grew to become the Cape Breton Highlanders Museum with John as curator.
Photographer: Unknown
Ref. Number: 0-1 (10-13.3)
Image Information: Scan of original photo
Source: Cape Breton Highlanders Association Collection