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Catalog Number |
1997.11.04 |
Object Name |
Jacket |
Date |
1948 |
Features |
Battledress jacket, short, 2 breast pockets, one one each side, 2 hook and eye closures on collar, small (3.1cm) pin over left breast pocket, wide blue stripe in centre flanked by thin white then red then white stripes on both sides, shoulder straps button down, long sleeves with cuff which buttons cloed, patches on each shoulder same on each side, red embroidered letters, "26RCA" on black felt, white embroidered letters "CANADA" on khaki felt, rectangular green/light blue patch divided into small triangles, on lower left sleeve small black felt patch with red "GS" embroidered, 3 black chevrons and one white embroidered on khaki felt patch, matching patches, bottom of each sleeve, circular. white and gold surrounded with branches and leaves, shoulder straps on each shoulder with band with extending belft and buckle, 5 hidden metal buttons down front, inside cotton pockets on both sides stamped. |
Object Story |
This jacket was made by S. & G. Clothing Co. LTD in 1948 for the Canadian military. It was then given to Ron Baker for his service in the 26th Field Regiment in the Royal Canadian Artillery. Stewart Ronald Baker was born on December 9th, 1908. Beginning when he was 27, Ron served in the militia with the Frontenac Regiment and the 47th Field Battery, Royal Canadian Artillery for 3 years after which he retired. On September 9th, 1938 Ron married Daisy Marie Moore in Oshawa. On July 19th, 1940, he reenlisted as a Sergeant Instructor with the Administrative and Training Staff of the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment. He was later transferred twice first to the C.A.T.C Petawawa as a Sergeant Instructor in the Royal Canadian Artillery then to the 26th Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery as a Warrant Officer, Second Class. He remained here until the regiment disbanded in late 1942 following which he reverted to a Sergeant rank and was sent to C.A.R.U. in England. Once he arrived in England he was transferred to the Canadian Infantry Corps and was sent to Belgium to join the Algonquin Regiment. In Belgium he was wounded in battle and was in the hospital when victory in Europe was announced. He was officially discharged on September 18th, 1945. Ron and Daisy remained in Lennox and Addington County for the remainder of their lives. Daisy passed away in 1982 at the age of 77. 15 years later Ron passed away in 1997 at the age of 88. The two are buried in Roblin Cemetery together in Roblin, Ontario. |
People |
Baker, Daisy Marie (nee Moore) Baker, Ron Baker, Stewart Ronald Baker, Stewart Ronald, 1908- |
Subjects |
1940's Military Military life Military officers Military personnel Military uniforms Militias Uniforms Clothing & dress Costumes World War II |
Search Terms |
Frontenac Regiment 47th (Napanee) Field Battery RCA 47th Field Battery RCA 47th Field Battery, Royal Canadian Artillery Petawawa England Oshawa Roblin Belgium World War Two World War Two, Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment World War Two, Royal Canadian Artillery World War Two, soldiers |