Provenance
Culturally sensitive object. Flag taken from Ortona by a Loader/Radio Operator of a Sherman tank of the Three Rivers Regiment, part of the 1st Canadian Armoured Brigade of the 12th Armoured Regiment. The individual from Chilliwack enlisted in Vancouver 15 May 1942. His unit was involved in the battle of Ortona. Tank loses of 60% were not uncommon in that battle. Brought back to Chilliwack from the war and remained in the family until donated.
