J. C. MASSIE, Lt.-Col.,O. C. 71st Res. B’n., Can. Inf.
“I desire to heartily thank the Men of South Perth for thus helping to make this Battalion as efficient as possible for it’s work at the Front…” J. C. Massie, France 19 July 1916
July 19th, 1916
Dear Mr. Lofft:-
I have been notified that “The Men of South Perth,” through you, have contributed $1000 dollars towards a Lewis Machine Gun for the use of this Battalion.
This is a splendid and useful gift, and on behalf of the Officers, N. C. O’s and men of the 71st Overseas Battalion I desire to heartily thank the Men of South Perth for thus helping to make this Battalion as efficient as possible for it’s work at the Front.
J. C. MASSIE, Lt.-Col.,
O. C. 71st Res. B’n., Can. Inf.
Oxney Camp, Bordon,
Hants, England
July 19th, 1916
St. Mary’s Journal Argus 1916
Mr. Fred Y. Lofft, as Secretary of “The Men of South Perth”, who contributed $1000 dollars towards a Machine Gun is in receipt of the following letter from Lt.-Col. Massie of the 71st.
Mr. Fred Y. Lofft;
St. Marys, Ont., Canada.