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WWI Kinmel Camp Riot Photographs + Others

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Little Britain, Ontario, CA

The riot at Kinmel Camp in North Wales took place between March 4th and 5th 1919. Approximately 15000 Canadian troops were waiting for transport ships home, the mutiny started with soldiers vandalizing the canteen at MD3 (Eastern Ontario Section), as well as the canteen and stores at Tin Town. In the end 5 soldiers were…

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Little Britain, Ontario, Canada

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The riot at Kinmel Camp in North Wales took place between March 4th and 5th 1919. Approximately 15000 Canadian troops were waiting for transport ships home, the mutiny started with soldiers vandalizing the canteen at MD3 (Eastern Ontario Section), as well as the canteen and stores at Tin Town. In the end 5 soldiers were dead, 23 wounded and 25 charged with mutiny. In these 5 photos you can see the aftermath of the riot � broken windows, debris etc.; other photos in this lot include WWI Lance Sergeant or Signal Corporal Cabinet Card; Artillery tankers photos (2); 3 Soldiers; and the 21st Battalion March 21st 1915