Bruce in Battle Life in the 160th Battalion poster (Image provided by Bruce County)
The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre is holding a presentation next month on Bruce County’s 160th Battalion Soldiers.
This Bruce in Battle: Life in the 160th Battalion presentation on April 12 at 2 p.m., is part of Archives Awareness Week and will explore the experiences of the battalion during the First World War.
The presentation by military historian and researcher Kent Kraemer is a culmination of chronicled day-to-day activities of the 160th Battalion.
“During his talk, he will share incredible stories of Bruce County’s soldiers, including ‘Paddy’ Pettigrew and his championship wiring team, as well as Robert Clarke Rowand, the most highly decorated soldier of the 160th Battalion,” says Bruce County in a release.
Additionally, Kraemer will talk about his inspiration for researching the battalion and the resources he used, including the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre’s archives.
Following the presentation, attendees can join staff for a tour of the archival storage area and view rare archives not often on display. A tour guide will also be available in the military gallery to share additional stories about soldiers from Bruce County.
Pre-registration is required for the free event, with more information available on the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre website here.
