Robertson Photographs

Remember everyone, tomorrow is November 11th, a time for us all to remember those Canadians that served their country and continue to serve our country in past and present conflicts. Thank you Veterans.

Just a little family history. My great grandfather's, John Newman, and George Smith. Both served in the 49th Battalion, (Loyal Edmonton Regiment) in World War I. John Newman was a rifleman and George Smith was a medical corpsman.

Pte. John Edward Newman
49th Bn (Loyal Edmonton Regiment), Rifleman
Killed in Action October 8, 1916 during the Battle of the Somme



Pte. George Smith
49th Bn, (Loyal Edmonton Regiment)
Medical Corpsman



The image below was taken by a combat cameraman who was filming the action during the Battle of the Somme. He caught my great grandfather Smith carrying a wounded comrade in the trenches.