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Victoria BC 88th 72nd Battalions CEF Soldiers Ship WW1 1916 RPPC Postcard – Dee's Postcards
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Historical photograph of soldiers of the 88th and 72nd Battalions CEF crowding every deck of a steamship departing Victoria BC harbour, July 15 1916, with civilians gathered on the dock
Back of vintage RPPC postcard showing Victoria Book and Stationery Co publisher imprint, 1002 Government St Victoria BC, Made in Canada divided back
$75.00

Victoria British Columbia - 88th & 72nd Battalions CEF Soldiers Ship - WW1 1916 RPPC Postcard SP24

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RPPC (Real Photo Postcard) showing a large steamship packed with soldiers of the 88th and 72nd Battalions CEF (Canadian Expeditionary Force) departing Victoria, British Columbia on July 15, 1916. Published by Victoria Book & Stationery Co., Ltd., 1002 Government St., Victoria, B.C. Made in Canada.

Scene Details:

  • Large multi-deck steamship crowded with uniformed soldiers on every deck and railing
  • Crowds of civilians gathered on the dock to see the troops off
  • Date handwritten in ink on front: July 15, 1916
  • Flags visible on ship masts
  • Harbour/dock setting, Victoria, British Columbia
  • Divided back; publisher imprint: Victoria Book & Stationery Co., Ltd., Victoria, B.C.

Please zoom into and look closely at the front and back photos to view condition, and feel free to send me a message if you have any questions. Thank you, D