63rd Battery C.F.A. Membership Roster, 1945-46

Date1945 - 1946

Credit LineGift of the Estate of Albert Edward Templar, 1993

Object number1993.039.013

Label TextThis poster belonged to Albert Edward Templar (1897-1992). He was a London-based artist best known for the paintings he produced in his home studio on Talbot Street. During the First World War, Templar enlisted in the Canadian Field Artillery on February 5, 1918. After just under four months of service in his home city, he was honourably discharged as medically unfit for service. He had enlisted in the 63rd Depot Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, and at the time of his discharge, was part of the 1st Battalion, Canadian Garrison Regiment. Following the First World War, Templar went to study at the prestigious National Academy of Design in New York City, where he received academic training in fine art. Upon graduating, Templar permanently returned to London, pursuing a life-long art career.

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