The British Columbia Regiment D.C.O.R. marching to overseas embarkation. - Record Detail
The British Columbia Regiment D.C.O.R. marching to overseas embarkation. - October 1, 1940.
| Part Of: | Photo Collection [Description]
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| Description Level |
Item |
| Item No. |
IHP1956 |
| Date Range |
October 1, 1940 |
| Title Source |
Title based on content of image. |
| Responsibility |
Dettloff, C.P. |
| Physical Description |
1 photograph : b&w ; 33 x 26 cm |
| Scope & Content |
Photograph is of a child reaching out for the hand of his father marching down Eighth Street, during the British Columbia Regiment D.C.O.R. march to overseas embarkation. The child is Warren "Whitey" Bernard reaching for his father Jack Bernard, mother is Bernice Bernard. Stores can be seen including Tong Kee Company, premier Hotel and Knights of Pythias Block. The photo is famously know as "Wait for me Daddy." |
| Subject Access |
Military | Wars - World War, 1939-1945 | Street Views | People - Identified |
| Geographic Location |
New Westminster (B.C.) | Eighth Street |
| Record ID |
20309 |
| Comment on this record |
museum@newwestcity.ca |