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Partridge Island was the only site in Saint John to be manned during World War
One, World War Two, and the Fenian Raid.
Gunner Phillip McBride wrote in his journal,
"We were placed on Partridge Island in barracks and I think it was one
of the most dismal places to keep a crowd of men. (...) On fine days we
marched up and down by the hours and drilled with rifles and bayonets and on
wet days listened to hours of tiresome lectures".
Men of the first contingent
of the 3rd Canadian Garrison Artillery,
prepare to leave the island for Valcartier, Québec.
The hospital at the rear was used as the officers quarters.
Men of the 4th Overseas Siege Battery at the
parade ground.
The hospital barrack at the rear was demolished by fire in December 1917.
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