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03-Jun-2021

YMCA Tent, Valcartier

Scanned from a photo postcard from 1915
The YMCA tent at Camp Valcartier in Quebec
Camp Valcartier was established in 1914 and a marshaling and training area for the Canadian Expeditionary Force 1st Contingent (later known as the 1st Canadian Division) during WW1. By September 8th 1914 32,665 men had assembled and were attested at Valcartier. By October 1, 33 ships were carrying men towards Europe


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