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This section contains one photo of officers from Battalion Headquarters, Cape Breton Highlanders, near Ravenna, Italy, circa December, 1944.

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Battalion Headquarters Officers

Cape Breton Highlanders

Near Ravenna, Italy

Circa December, 1944

It is believed the photo was taken at battalion headquarters.

Left to Right:
1.  Lt-Col. Robert Boyd Somerville (Commanding Officer)
2.  Major Aird Nesbitt
3.  Capt. Kitch Tracey (Princess Louise Fusiliers)
4.  Lieut. Sandy Davis
5.  RSM Ralph Diplock
6.  Capt Johnnie Johnson
7.  Capt. Doug Smith

The Princess Louise Fusiliers from Halifax supported the Cape Breton Highlanders with heavy machine guns.

Photographer:  Unknown
Ref. Number:  0-1 (14-2-1.3)
Image Information:  Scan of original photo
Source:  Cape Breton Highlanders Association Collection, 2024 

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