Picture of Uniform - What War?
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Re: Picture of Uniform - What War?
 ronaldjohndale
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Posted: 1 Jan 2008 6:23PM GMT |
Classification: Query
The soldier carries an Snider-Enfield Rifle, introduced in the British army in 1866 and reaching the Canadian militia a decade later. I agree with the 1880's as a date but the cap plate and uniform look more like the 56th Lisgar Rifles. The uniform also appears to be green with red facings.
Where did your gg grandfather live? What was his name?
Ron Dale
Where did your gg grandfather live? What was his name?
Ron Dale