10Aug40 – Orillia – 0600hrs breakfast for the newly mobilized regiment.
Credit: Courtesy Grant Tipler

Perth Regiment Chow line, Orillia, Ontario 1940

01Sep39 – Stratford, Ontario – This is the day Germany invaded Poland. The photo, taken at the Perth Regiment Armouries on Friday night, shows civilians and members of the Perth Regiment (M.G.) presenting their names to an officer and announcing their willingness to serve. Their names were recorded, although it was pointed out that there was nothing binding in the volunteering until a later date when medical examinations would be conducted. Canada declared war on September 10.
In line, right to left, are: J Tait [A11044,] 113 Erie St.; J Hornsey, 140 Trinity St.; S Smith, 242 Douro St.; C Sapwell [A11070,] RR2, Shakespeare; Reg Brown [A11626,] 113 Erie St.; F Sapwell [A11314, KIA,] RR4, Shakespeare; L Ellison, 281 Erie St., and J Jones [A111105,] Tavistock.
Credit: The Stratford Beacon-Herald, 02Sep39

Volunteers registering Sept 1, 1939

02Jun41 – Stratford – Stratford Mayor, Thomas E Henry, welcomes LCol George W Little, MVO, MC, [PPCLI] OC Perth Regiment (Motor) during a visit to the city after training at Camp Borden. Little commanded from August 13th, 1940 to May 11th, 1942.
Credit: The Stratford Beacon Herald