Aboard the S.S. Olympic, departing from the port of Halifax heading overseas. From scrapbook created by Laura Parnham, Andrew's daughter (MS-674, f. 5).
Taken in front of the Edmonton Drill Hall (now known as the Prince of Wales Armouries Heritage Centre). It is very likely Andrew Parnham is in the photograph.
The fonds consists of a documents, photographs, scrapbooks and news clippings related to Andrew Parnham’s military service and the 51st Battalion, C.E.F.
This fonds also consists of records of the 51st Battalion Association, including minutes, correspondence, membership and financial records and the nominal roll of officers, non-commissioned officers and men of the battalion. It also includes the association gavel and the leather briefcase that held the association records.
The material is arranged into two main sections, Andrew L. Parnham and the 51st Battalion Association.
Pte. Andrew Parham, D. Co. 51st Battalion, O.C.E.F. Enlisted Edmonton August 1, 1915.
From Certificate of Service in the Great European War (MS-674 f. 1).
Embarkation of the 51st Battalion, Overseas C.E.F. leaving Edmonton, heading to Halifax. From scrapbook created by Laura Parnham, Andrew's daughter (MS-674, f. 5).
Nurses. From scrapbook created by Laura Parnham, Andrew's daughter (MS-674, f. 5).
Lt. A.F. Miller, Commander
Likely 51st Battalion, Andrew Parnham is not in the photo. From scrapbook created by Laura Parnham, Andrew's daughter (MS-674, f. 5).