Topic: Humour
Corporal T.C. Mackenzie [Loyal Edmonton Regiment], Sergeant R.W. Williams [Calgary Highlanders], Private N.E. Smith [North Nova Scotia Highlanders] and Gunner H.D. Gingell [13 Canadian Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery], who all received Military Medals, at Buckingham Palace, London, England, 27 June 1945. Photographer: Harold D. Robinson. Mikan Number: 3205673. From the Library and Archives Canada virtual exhibit "Faces of War."
Canadians Rank High
The Windsor Star, 6 Sep 1940
London, Eng., Sept. 6 – Canadian soldiers rank high in popularity with girls who go dancing in the Covent Garden district. A survey showed this order of favour:
1. British sailors.
2. Canadians.
3. Royal Air Force.
4. Foot Guards.
5. New Zealanders.
6. French sailors (who used to be at the top of the list before France capitualted).
7. All other troops in khaki.
8. Civilians.
Australians were not included, it was explained, because they don't seem to find time for dancing.
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