White Satin on blue felt, Joey in centre holding a school. Words are: Largest Project ever undertaken. "Joey."
Public Description
“Largest Project Ever Undertaken”, "Joey" felt crest (986.3). Cartoonist and newsman Al Beaton introduced Joey, who immortalized the trials and tribulations of the average Kitimat construction worker. Donated by Ernest Swenson.
White wool patch with red border with embroidered writing:"get on the ball 'er on the boat" Kitimat, BC with Joey cartoon in black.
Public Description
"Get On the Ball 'er on the Boat" wool patch. Kitimat Constructors Superintendent John “Bulldog” Whitton coined this phrase. Cartoonist and newsman Al Beaton introduced Joey, who immortalized the trials and tribulations of the average Kitimat construction worker.
Medals all have chips on the back . Each medals has it's own value. 983.30.2.C-Pacific Coast Millitary Reserve. 983.30.30.2.D-1st world war service Pin. 983.30.2.E-Canadian Army Pin.
Medals all have chips on the back . Each medals has it's own value. 983.30.2.C-Pacific Coast Millitary Reserve. 983.30.30.2.D-1st world war service Pin. 983.30.2.E-Canadian Army Pin.
World War 1 service pin. A pin rewarded to Canadian veterans who served in World War 1 and returned to Canada.
Physical Condition
good
Material
metal
Inscriptions
CEF
"For Service At The Front"
Accession Number
983.30.2d
Biographical Notes
William George Hatch
Record of Service:
68th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, Gunner, March, 1917. England, April, 1917. "E" Battery, C.R.A., June, 1917.
France, 18th Battery C.F.A., Aug., 1917. Wounded, Amiens, Aug. 8, 1918. Canada and discharged, Jan., 1919.
Source: University of British Columbia's Record of Service, 1914 - 1918, published 1924
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According to his CEF Attestation Papers, he enlisted on 6 Mar 1917, he was 22 years and 11 months old.
PCMR pin; no clips on back. Pacific Coast Militia Rangers (PCMR) were a volunteer military force in the British Columbia and Yukon regions in the 1940s. The PCMR patrolled the coastal regions of BC and Yukon against the threat of Japanese invasion.
PCMR pin; no clips on back. Pacific Coast Militia Rangers (PCMR) were a volunteer military force in the British Columbia and Yukon regions in the 1940s. The PCMR patrolled the coastal regions of BC and Yukon against the threat of Japanese invasion.
