At the Bridge of Remembrance

circa. 1923

My father at Bridge of Remembrance, Christchurch ca 1923, after returning from 1st World war. Enlisted 1915, discharged 1919 with war injury. Worked as a tram conductor in Christchurch where he met his wife and married her on January 26th 1924. Taken for their engagement in 1923.

Area: Central City / Cathedral Square South

Contributor: GrHa

Source: Entry in the 2016 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt

Source: View in canterburystories.nz

Reference ID: CCL-PH16-112

Uploaded by: CCL Photo Hunt

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