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Sergeant Harold A. Marshall, The Calgary Highlanders, Belgium, 6 October 1944.
This painting is based on a famous 6 October 1944 picture taken by Canadian war photographer Ken Bell. Sergeant Harold A. Marshall was the sergeant of the scout platoon of The Calgary Highlanders. He was a sniper, trained and equipped to kill at long range. Marshall carries a SMLE no. 4 Mk 1 (T) rifle fitted with a sniper scope. He wears a 'Denison smock,' designed for use by paratroops, but adopted by snipers because of its camouflage pattern. Over his head the sergeant wears his green and brown mesh face veil. Reconstruction by Ron Volstad. (Canadian Department of National Defence) |
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