Arrived in St.Thomas at 7 am after two days at sea. The weather is a beautiful, with a temperature of 80 degrees F. Dominion First

My great, great uncle, John Henry Thomson, was 28 years old when he fought in the 2nd Battle of Ypres during the First World War.

He served with A Company, 13th Battalion, 3rd Infantry Brigade which was part of the 1st Canadian Division. The 13th Bn. was also known as the Royal Highlanders of Canada or Black Watch of Montreal.

The 13th was one of the first kilted infantry battalions to fight in the war. Unfortunately, John Henry Thomson did not return from battle. He was fatally wounded on April 23, 1915.

  Digging The Trench     Settling In For The Night     Warming Up In The Tent     Trench Life  

“I have never done the trenches before but I would have liked to. I couldn’t make it due to a hockey road trip. I think

“I did the trenches once before. I honestly just don’t like the idea of being cold all night and then being tired for the next

“I think it is a very unique activity our school participated in. Although I think more interest would arise if it was done every second