This photograph was taken in 1915 before the Battalion sailed for Europe. Given the state of the equipment it was almost certainly taken after Burke’s death.

(Photo Percy Willmot, 25th Battalion, CEF: Marching in street. 84-79-14179. Beaton Institute, Cape Breton University.)

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