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Portrait - RSM James A. Mitchell, MBEEntry/Object ID
2018.02.11Description
A portrait photo of RSM James A Mitchell.
James Mitchell served as a Senior NCO with the Regiment in the 1930s. He became the Regimental Sergeant Major of the 1st Battalion RMR overseas, between 1939 and 1944 when the Battalion was broken up to bring Armoured Corp regiments up to full strength prior to D-Day.
For his service, he was awarded the MBE (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire).
For his ability to be at the right place, at the right time, his men gave him the nickname "Jimmy Jesus"; he always "saved the day".
Upon return to Canada, with the 1st Battalion reduced to nil strength, he again assumed the position of RSM of the continuing Regiment for the period 1946 to 1950.Photograph Details
Subject Person or Organization
Mitchell, James AlbertMade/Created
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Date: 1945 c.
Material(s): Paper; InkInscription/Signature/Marks
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Verso: "RSM J.A Mitchell M.B.E 1939-1944 1946-1950"Lexicon
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