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Portraits of the Officers of the Irish Fusiliers of Canada - 1930

Item is a photograph of a composite of portraits of the Officers of the Irish Fusiliers of Canada in 1930. The individuals included in the photograph are (left to right): (first row) Capt. R. B. Gordon M.C., Lieut. F. C. Pilkington, Capt. M. J. Crehan, Major J. P. G. MacLeod D.S.O, Major J. N. Burnett, Capt. C. J. Strong, Lieut. D. F. Spankie, 2 Lieut H. E. Hacking, (second row) Lieut. T. D. L. White, 2 Lieut. H. E. Mortimer M.M. Paymaster, Major S. Lett M. C. Second in Command, Lieut-Col. F. Fairey Commanding Officer, Major K. A. McLennan, Capt G. E. W. Clark Adj., 2 Lieut. R. M. Smith, (third row) Lieut. D. R. Pollock, 2 Lieut R. M. Odlum, Capt. G. H. Clement M.O., Col. G. O. Fallis O.B.E. Chaplain, 2 Lieut. G. A. Knox, Lieut-Col A. M. Brown Commanding Officer 2nd Battalion, 2 lieut. J. U. Copeman, Major F. P. Patterson 2nd Batt M. O., Lt-Col. W. D. S. Rorison M.C.V.D. Q.M., 2 Lieut. P. Ower Musketry Officer, 2 Lieut. E. L. Welsman, (fourth row), Capt. E. T. Clendenning 2nd battn, Lieut C. R. Brenchley 2nd battn, Lieut H. A. Lees Paymaster 2nd battn, Capt Herbert R. Fullerton 2nd battn, Major S. F. Moodie 2nd battn, Major S. G. McSpadden M.C. second in command second battn, Major H. B. King 2nd battn, Major C. J. Steward 2nd battn, Capt. E. F. Riddle 2nd battn, Lieut. Thomas Harnett 2nd battn.

Wong - Tommy CG w mother and sister

Collector/curator's description reads: “Circa 1940, Vancouver. Photo of Tommy CG Wong with his mother, Mah Hang and his sister May Wong. This is one of the only photos of Tommy with his mother. His parents separated when he was only six. With his mother returning to China, and his father working in the logging camps, Tommy lived in a tiny boarding-house room with his younger brother. They were alone and had to fend for themselves. On weekends, his father would visit, prepare a meal, and cut it into enough pieces to last the boys for a week. This photo was taken when Tommy's mother finally returned to Canada with his sister.”

Mah James

Collector/curator’s description reads: “1942, Vancouver. Head and shoulders portrait of soldier James Mah dressed in uniform. Born in 1921, he was the youngest in the Mah Noey family. Documentation on the back is a note ‘from James to Ming,’ dated 1942.”

Mar - Richard - colour - 1943

Collector/curator’s description reads: “Circa: 1943, Vancouver. Portrait of WWII soldier, Richard Mar. He was the first Chinese Canadian paratrooper with the First Canadian Battalion. Hand painted colourized head and shoulder studio portrait of Richard K. Mar. (1917-1969) dressed in uniform. On the cardboard frame, in handwriting, is ‘To Lincoln and Jennie. Brother Dick 1st Can. Para. Bn.’ Richard was the first Chinese Canadian to serve in the First Canadian Parachute Battalion during WWII. He served two years in Europe and was parachuted into Germany as the Allies crossed the Rhine. Years later, Richard recounted what it was like to parachute. He said the first two jumps were exhilarating and fun. But the third jump was frightening as it was real and could mean life and death. After the war, Richard opened up a jewelry store, Richard Mar Jewelry - on East Pender (between Columbia and Main).”

Ko Bong family - 1944

Collector/curator’s description reads: “1944, Vancouver. Photo of the Ko Bong children (from Victoria) with their father. Left to right: Mary Ko Bong; Peter Ko Bong; Andrew Ko Bong and John Ko Bong. Seated: George Bong Simon.”

Wong Thomas Kwok Hung - 1944

Collector/curator’s description reads: “1944, Vancouver. Photo of Thomas Kwok Hung Wong in uniform. Served with the RCAF (R.172154) during the Second World War. Died at age 101 on March 10, 2019 in Richmond, B.C. Inscription on the photo reads: ‘To Dear Leslie. With love from Tommy, 1944.’”

Lim - Herb Lim in uniform - 1944

Collector/curator’s description reads: “Circa 1944, Vancouver. Photo of Herb Lim in his Army uniform. Herb was recruited to join Force 136, the clandestine group of soldiers who were trained by the British and were destined to be dropped in behind Japanese lines in Southeast Asia. After the war, Herb became a businessman and owned a gas station as well as other businesses in and around Chinatown.”

Mah George Fook Yu - 1945

Collector/curator’s original description reads: “1945, Vancouver. Portrait of George Fook Yu Mah in uniform. The photo has been hand colourized. The handwritten inscription reads ‘To Mamie with love, George, 1945.’ George Fook Yu Mah was born in Vancouver on October 5, 1917. His family ran a Chinese grocery and dry goods store in Shanghai Alley in Vancouver’s Chinatown. During WWII, George signed up to support Canada’s work effort. He enlisted in the Army and the insignias indicate he was attached to the WWII 2nd Armoured Brigade Tank Division. Shortly after the war, in 1947, he married Mamie Mei Ching Wong. Together, the couple would have three children: Georgina, Geoffrey and Roxane. To support his family, George worked as a foreman at the Canadian Fishing Company in Prince Rupert, BC. He was described by his children as a fun-loving character who enjoyed socializing and having a good time with friends. He liked football games, cooking and eating good food! His children recall with fondness the day George returned home from a trip to Edmonton, Alberta. He proudly showed up at home driving a 1962 Oldsmobile 98. Unfortunately, George died young. On February 9, 1965, when he was only 47, he passed away from a brain hemorrhage.”

Chong Willie

Collector/curator’s description reads: “Circa 1946, Vancouver. Hand colourized Portrait of Second World War veteran Willie Chong, in uniform. Chong served with Force 136 in Southeast Asia and was trained as a guerilla fighter.”

Jung - Douglas - portait -1950

Collector/curator’s description reads: “August 24, 1950, Vancouver. Head and shoulders portrait of Douglas Jung in uniform. One two photos from the same session. Douglas Jung served with Force 136 during the Second World War. He would train as a lawyer and become the Chinese Canadian elected to be a member of parliament.”

Jung - Douglas - portait -1950

Collector/curator’s description reads: “August 24, 1950, Vancouver. Head and shoulders portrait of Douglas Jung in uniform. One two photos from the same session. Douglas Jung served with Force 136 during the Second World War. He would train as a lawyer and become the Chinese Canadian elected to be a member of parliament.”

Album of photographs issued on the occasion of the "Welcome Day" in honour of President Ho Chi Minh's and the government's return to the capital

Item is an album, issued on the occasion of the Welcome Day in honour of President Ho Chi Minh's and the government's return to the capital, presented to Sherwood Lett "With the best compliments from the National Committee of the Lien-Viet National United Front". Photographs include portraits of Ho Chi Minh and other party dignitaries, Vietnamese cultural landmarks, photographs of the revolution and the defeat of the French at Dien Bien Phu, as well photographs of the benefits brought by the new government to the populace.