Object Record
Images
Metadata
Object Name |
Drawing |
Catalog Number |
2018.0063.005 |
Year Range from |
1914 |
Year Range to |
1918 |
Description |
oval framed with wood and glass portrait of Stanley Herbert Moore in uniform .-- portrait done in pastel on paper; family history written on back |
Notes |
Stanley Herbert Moore was killed in action October 8, 1918. He served 7 years in the 33rd Huron Regiment as Cook prior to enlisting in the 161st Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force. Below is the report regarding his death. "Circumstances of Death or Missing Report" Private Moore was advancing with his company to the attack in from of FOUQUES-COURT when the Company came under enemy shell and machine gun fire. Private Moore was hit by a machine gun bullet and instantly killed." Written history on the back of portrait gives conflicting dates for his death. |
Material |
Paper/Pastel |
Medium |
Pastel |
Frame desc |
Wood with oval glass covering |
Subjects |
War World War I Genealogy |
Search Terms |
Goderich |