When you view the largest image you can see a thumbprint...Probably 1940 during reserve training when all 21 year olds were called up for 3-month training.
Probably 1940 during reserve training when all 21 year olds were called up for 3-month training. Behind is cottage Roland and Ethel spent a summer in while renovating his grandfathers house for occupancy wheich they moved into on a November 11th.
Looks like his parents yard at the lake. In the background is a railroad crossing sign at Main Street. Probably 1940 during reserve training when all 21 year olds were called up for 3-month training.
Looks like a Vickers .30 calibre. No ammunition belt visible. Only he and Sergeant have US helmets, group in the background all have early Canadian/UK style helmets.