17Jan44 – Arielli River, Italy – Preparing for the Arielli attack, a Three Rivers Sherman drags a Perth 6pr ATk Gun out of the mud. Note the positioning of Entrenching Tools on some of the men.
Credit: IWM, NA10965, Sgt Christie

Perths Anti Tank gun stuck in the mud

17Jan44 – Arielli River, Italy – Perths moving into their first combat action north of Ortona. Infantrymen move past supporting Sherman tanks of the Three Rivers Regiment (12th Armoured Regt, 1CAB.)
Credit: IWM, NA10962, Sgt Christie

The Perths move up into battle !

29Jan44 – Orsogna, Italy – At a Supply Point near the town. CSM Donald R Bruce [note insignia] is seated on ammunition case. In picture are: Ptes FA Little; Eugene Clutterbuck, KIA; George D Hillis; CM Rintoul; Charles R Wheatley, WIA; Tom Smith; Walter J Spenceley, a Code and Cypher clerk and an unidentified Indian soldier. Sitting on ground, third from left, drinking from a mug, is Henry [Harry] Noble. Note – most men are wearing the Field Service Cap. One man appears to have a Tuque with a Cap Badge and two others knitted woollen Cap Comforters often worn under Helmets.
Credit: NAC, PA174474, Lt AM Stirton