Infantrymen of the Lincoln and Welland Regiment (10 Inf Bde, 4 Can Armd Div), who wear British snow camouflage clothing, prepare to go on patrol, Vught, Netherlands, 1 February 1945. (L-R): Privates F.L Russell, J. Sneddon, Corporal R.S. Marshall, unknown.

Canadians of The Lincoln & Welland Reg.

Troopers of The Ontario Regiment near Tonnareccio, Italy, 21 February 1944. (L-R): Sergeant Charles Hills, Corporal Bob Fyper, Troopers F. Pascall and Leo Beaudin.

Troopers of The Ontario Regiment

The is Pilot Officer Willie Lane. Lane died shortly after the photo was taken. Since Lane was shot down on 15 May 1943 (and was reported killed on 8 June 1943) we can assume the photo was taken during the second week of May 1943.The look of gentleness on the young pilot's face tells us how much comfort these dogs were capable of giving these stressed young men. Thanks to Dean Black of Airforce.ca for the identifying Lane. The dog's name was Lucy. Photo via Magnumcharger on Flickr