War Diaries – 21st Bn. CEF

21st Bn, CEF-Thursday, October 24, 1918

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Routine Orders of October 24th announced the death of Lieut. H.M.Pattison on the 12th inst. Of wounds received in action.

Image: Cambrai on fire. Advance East of Arras. October, 1918, Courtesy of Library and Archives Canada.

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