At the Bridge of Remembrance

circa. 1923

At the Bridge of Remembrance

circa. 1923

My father at Bridge of Remembrance, Christchurch ca 1923, after returning from 1st World war. Enlisted 1915, discharged 1919 with war injury. Worked as a tram conductor in Christchurch where he met his wife and married her on January 26th 1924. Taken for their engagement in 1923.

Area: Central City / Cathedral Square South

Contributor: GrHa

Source: Entry in the 2016 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt

Source: View in Canterbury Stories

Reference ID: CCL-PH16-112

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