A portrait of a soldier from Calgary who served one hundred years ago in the First World War has been completed and was recently unveiled to the public.
David McAndie served with the 10th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force and joined at the rank of Pa century ago. He saw combat at Vimy Ridge, the Battle of the Somme, Hill 70, Passchendaele and was highly decorated for the bravery he showed while in the field. He eventually rose to the rank of Captain in 1918.
Maj. Peter Boyle of the Calgary Highlanders noted that he exemplified the esprit de corps and fighting spirit that still inspires soldiers today. He further remarked that he was an excellent leader and showed great care for those under his command.
The portrait will hang at the Regiment’s museum, and the story of the man in the picture will be told as well. He was awarded the Military Cross, which is one of the highest honors for a military member, in 1918. A printer can create Signs that will give the public information about the man who served his country so long ago.
The artist who created the piece was Jamie Morris, who based his efforts on an old photograph of Captain McAndie. He told the CBC that he was pleased to have been able to help pay homage to the man he painted.
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