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1994 - The Canadian Grenadier Guards official artist - Richard Dennis "R.D." WILSON (1920-1994) - Laminated Montreal Gazette article December 10 1994Description
A laminated Montreal Gazette article dated December 10, 1994, outlining the life and contributions of The Canadian Grenadier Guards official artist, Corporal Richard Dennis "R.D." WILSON (1920-1994).
A Candian and Montreal WW2 Veteran, Corporal Richard Dennis "R.D." Wilson was attached to the Royal Canadian Engineers and is best known for his draftsman work on drawing maps and sketches for Operation Pegasus in 1944.
In later years, RD Wilson was a prominent member of The Canadian Grenadier Guards Club and the official Regimental artist of The Canadian Grenadier Guards. He created multiple lithographs and art used for both recruiting and for the presentation of The Canadian Grenadier Guards Colours by Her Royal Highness (HM) Queen Elizabeth II in Ottawa, in 1993.
The Living Past – Co Author
In 1960 Old Montreal was an abandoned and rapidly deteriorating section of the city. With the growth of the restoration movement the external appearance of many Old Montreal buildings was radically altered. Richard Wilson watched this evolution with passionate interest and, through his evocative drawings, presents an intimate portrait of the architecture of the area. The Living Past of Montreal was first published in 1964 and revised in 1976. This third edition contains many of the original illustrations in addition to twenty new drawings which reflect the changes that have taken place up to the present day.Created By
Zarina CarlevarisCreate Date
July 25, 2022Updated By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Update Date
May 9, 2025
