Some Missing Pages: The Black Community in the History of Quebec and Canada
Unit 5: The Great War and the Black Soldier
 
Sir,
         Upon your return to Montreal, The Civic Authorities on behalf of all the citizens, whish to extend to you a heartfelt welcome and the earnest aaurance of their full appreciation of the invaluable service you have rendered to Canada, to the Empire and to humanity.
         They greet you with feelings of thankfulness and pride, realizing that you have written a glorious page in the history of the world, which will be an inspiration for future generations.
To   Pte   William   Gale,   2nd   Cons.   Bn.
January 1919 who served in the war 1914-1919.
 
Testimony from the civic authorities of Montréal.

 

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