April 24, 20197 yr comment_49178 This article was posted by the Montreal Gazette the other day, so Gen. Markof may have seen it, but others probably didn't ... this is my great-grandfather! https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/history-through-our-eyes/history-through-our-eyes-april-20-1955-a-long-serving-soldier Report
April 24, 20197 yr comment_49179 He's the spitting image of you What was the Black Watch? Sounds like GOT Report
April 24, 20197 yr Author comment_49180 Yeah, a regiment consisting of a bunch of guys in kilts killing everything in their path ... pretty much GoT Report
April 24, 20197 yr comment_49190 Definitely thought the photo was from a much earlier period, looked great for 88! Report
April 24, 20197 yr comment_49194 That's badass man! Where are his medals, awards, etc.? I hope they were passed down. Report
April 24, 20197 yr comment_49196 Wow! Thanks for sharing! Is this the same Black Watch that he was a part of? Report
April 24, 20197 yr Author comment_49204 Yes, Hotlead, that's the same Black Watch! My great-grandfather was responsible for raising its first battalion in Montreal just after war broke out in 1914. Talbot, I believe his medals etc. are in the hands of his grandson, my uncle! Report
April 25, 20197 yr comment_49207 Wow, look at that chest full of medals! And a Black Watch soldier, too! Those guys are 100% no nonsense! You must be proud Report
April 25, 20197 yr comment_49225 I now know where Maus gets his zeal from when he's flying... 😉 Report
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