Visit from Field Marshal Viscount Slim at the RMR Armoury
Entry/Object ID
2026x.07.41
Description
Photo of 6 men taken on the parade ground of the RMR Armoury during Field Marshal Viscount Slim's visit of the RMR in March 1963 (this was his second visit) Viscount Slim stands in the centre, wearing a bowtie and suit, staring into the camera. in front of him is a soldier standing with his bayonet fixed. The man with his back to the camera is likely Lt-Col Lloyd-Craig. The man in uniform behind the Viscount is unnamed. There is a photographer taking a photo wearing a checkered blazer, and the officer on the far left is RSM Eddy Watkins.
Photograph Details
Subject
Field Marshal Viscount Slim visits the RMR during a Officer's Mess Dinner, March 1963
Subject Person or Organization
Slim, William Joseph, 1st Viscount Slim, Lloyd-Craig, Peter, Watkins, Edward. D.
Subject Place
* Untyped Subject Place
Royal Montreal Regiment Armoury, Westmount
State/Province
Quebec
Country
Canada
Continent
North America
Made/Created
Date made
Mar 20, 1963
Place
* Untyped Place
Royal Montreal Regiment Armoury, Westmount
State/Province
Quebec
Country
Canada
Continent
North America
Notes
Unclear if this photo was taken March 20, 1963 or April 20, 1963.
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Handwritten
Location
Back side top right corner
Transcription
"2nd visit", "20 march 63", "Field Marshal Viscount Slim", "H.Col P.Lloyd-Craig" "RMR Band & Drums"
