The Famous Teal Bridge rebuilt by the Engineers 
The best view on the hill watching the guys on exercises.
We did have visits from the Red Cross and managed to purchase the odd chocolate bar
The accommodations were not always first class but our next door neighbours were always friendly. We did manage to maintain the same standard of accommodations at the same rate
This is our Private Biffy very close to the Rice Paddy
You wash my back and I will wash yours, but no dropping the soap
The RSM WO I Demmy overlooking his domain with Sgt Nick Fritzs sitting in the jeep 
Sgt Nick Fritzs Plt Sgt C Coy 2 QOR of C, one of the best
Tent Lines of HQ Coy
The water trailer used to haul fresh water
The RSM and his crew out on a patrol
A warm sunny day at Maple Leaf Park
Some of the A Coy BoysBack row right to Left Rfn McKay, Sgt McCarthy, Cpl Sears The rest I don't remember need help
A young Rifleman posing for the camera
A few of the boys visiting Seoul
Ambulance of the 2 QOR of C
Village near the QOR of C Lines
HQ Coy the MIR
HQ Coy the MIR
Getting ready to go out on standing patrol
Mess tent that was put up in the DZ. We ate here after doing patrols along the DZ
Tents in the DZ used for sleeping purposes only.
Jeeps of HQ Coy
Norm Van Tassel C Coy Tent Lines
Lightfoot, Van Tassel & Staton all from Nova Scotia
Korean War > Camaraderie > Norm Van Tassel
Lesprence and Mackay Sigs Plt 2 QOR of C
A Coy Tent Lines
Officer of D Coy 2 QOR of C
Lt H (Howie) J Traynor 2nd WW Veteran & Jumper
Just a great bunch of guys with a common purpose
Sighting in their Rifles (303)
The RSM WO I Demmy surveys the area
The RSM's Jeep
Three of the guys out for a leisure afternoon, Seoul, I believe.
I don't think they liked their Cpl so they are throwing him out
The kids were number 1 on our list
The school not far from the Company Lines
The tent lines of HQ Company
A young Rifleman posing for the camera
A few of the boys visiting Seoul
Ambulance of the 2 QOR of C
Village near the QOR of C Lines
HQ Coy the MIR
HQ Coy the MIR
Getting ready to go out on standing patrol
Mess tent that was put up in the DZ. We ate here after doing patrols along the DZ 
Tents in the DZ used for sleeping purposes only.
Jeeps of HQ Coy
Norm Van Tassel C Coy Tent Lines
Lightfoot, Van Tassel & Staton all from Nova ScotiaKorean War > Camaraderie > Norm Van Tassel
Lesprence and Mackay Sigs Plt 2 QOR of C
A Coy Tent Lines Officer of D Coy 2 QOR of C Lt Werry far left was I/C the Jr NCO Course in Korea. I was one of his students. He ran a tight ship. Retired Col Ron Werry, left front row, quote to this day is "It is not the size of the dog in the fight, it is the size of the fight in the dog". The D Company slogan. The other officers in the picture are Maj Larry Harrington (Deceased) & Lt Ted Ball. Back row Lt Derek Bamford (Deceased) and Capt Haagenson. They did their jobs well.
Lt W (Bill) Wilson & Lt (Salty) John Saunders
Lt W (Bill) Wilson & Lt (Salty) John Saunders Lt John Saunders born 1929. Lt John Saunders came to the QOR of C from the Navy, needless to say the name Salty C Coy receiving the hand over of the Rifle from Lt W (Bill) Wilson born 1926 at the celebration of the QOR of C birthday. "Trooping of the Rifle" Ceremony in Korea
celebrating our Regimental Birthday in conjuction with the Royal Scots who were also celebrating their Regimental Birthday. Mr Wilson after retiring from the regular Forces maintained close relations with the Queen's Own in Toronto and was appointed CO in April 1978. Unfortunately on 12 Jan 81, while driving home after an evening with the Battalion he died suddenly.
May He Rest In Peace
Lt H (Howie) J Traynor 2nd WW Veteran & JumperPassed away in Ottawa 1 Aug 2004
Thompkins, Moore and McCurdy airing out sleeping bags
Thompkins, Moore and McCurdy airing out sleeping bags
Just a great bunch of guys with a common purpose
Sighting in their Rifles (303)
The RSM WO I Demmy surveys the area
The RSM's Jeep
Three of the guys out for a leisure afternoon, Seoul, I believe.
I don't think they liked their Cpl so they are throwing him outThe kids were number 1 on our list
The school not far from the Company Lines
The tent lines of HQ Company 
2 comments:
Thank you Mr Van Tassel,
I was thrilled to find your wonderful photos of the Queens Own Rifles in Korea ...including some of my father-in-law RSM William DEMMY that were new to the family. My Father-in-law was a very private person and seldom spoke of his time in either, Italy or Korea, (but he knew I loved history and left me his scrapbooks from the Yukon and Currie Barracks etc.)I enjoyed your website and your photos immensely (I especially enjoyed your remarks about Rfm Deuce Horn who seemed to share the same sentiments as my Father-in-law (lol).) Please feel free to contact me (or pass my email address on to others who are archaiving material or knew my father-in-law) He was an interesting man, very proud, brave, and a good and disciplined soldier. Sadly, he lost his most courageous battle (with cancer) in Nov 2005 but he has left us with a proud legacy and much honour and much to be grateful for!!....thank you for sharing your photos
..... and your memories.
regards,
La-Vita Demmy (Mrs)
10297 Gabriola Place
Sidney BC V8L 3J9
La-Vita - I'm am the curator of The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada Regimental Museum in Toronto and would appreciate if you could get in touch with me at museum@qormuseum.org
We'd love to get more info on your father in law.
Thanks,
John
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