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Catalog Number |
2007.25.07 |
Object Name |
Case, Binoculars |
Features |
Leather binocular case, curved kidney shape, very rigid. Hard flip top, secures with spring stretch top over steel grommet and knob. Leather carrying strap secured with a steel knob on either side. Blue velvet interior. Machine stitched. Partial label printed on blue velvet, underside of lid. |
Object Story |
Binocular case, possibly related to Wesley's time fighting in Europe in World War II. Wesley Mackinnon Alkenbrack was born September 9, 1918 in Kaladar Township, to Claud E. Alkenbrack (1889-1982) and Flora Mackinnon (1889-1959), who were married October 16, 1912. Prior to World War II Wesley served with the 47th Reserve Field Battery, Royal Canadian Artillery (R.C.A.). However, in June of 1940 he enlisted in the 32/34 Field Regiment of the R.C.A. Overseas he served with the 34th Field Battery and the 14th Field Regiment R.C.A. He participated in the first assault on D-Day along the Normandy coast line. He remained in Europe until 1946 serving with the Canadian Army staff lines of Communication with postings in Ghent, Brussels, and Paris. He was discharged June 19, 1946. |
People |
Alkenbrack, Wesley Mackinnon Alkenbrack, Claud Ethelbert Alkenbrack, Flora (nee Mackinnon) |
Subjects |
War World War II D-Day |
Search Terms |
Normandy Ghent Brussels Paris 47th Field Battery, Royal Canadian Artillery 32/34 Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery 34th Field Battery 14th Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery |