canadian remembrance day tribute to my artist grandfather
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I came across some sketches, photos and paintings my grandfather (John Lennox Butcher) did when he was in the War (1943-1946). The presentation is a tribute to him, but also a chance to see how a soldier, gifted in illustration, was able to find expression through his artwork during such challenging times.TRANSCRIPT
In Remembrance11.11.11
Presentation by Laura Dunkley 11.11.2013
John Lennox Butcher
b.1914 – d. 2001
A lovingHusband to Kay Butcher
Father to Merilyn and GrantMy Grandfather
Collection ofWorld War II
SketchesPaintingsPhotos
Memories of
a soldier
an artist
a friend
Artist John Lennox Butcher (JALBY)
Serving in the Canadian medical corp. Nova Scotia, CanadaSept 1943- June 1946
Recruitment
Artist: John Lennox Butcher JALBY
A little humourSometimes the best medicine
Artist: John Lennox Butcher JALBY
Artist: John Lennox Butcher JALBY
Art
ist:
Jo
hn L
ennox B
utc
her
JA
LBY
Entertainment for the Troops
Rehab Wing CNE 1945
Jack Dempsey (Boxer) Artist: John Lennox Butcher JALBY
Tom Hamilton Artist: John Lennox Butcher JALBY
Medical Corp
Nova Scotia, Canada
Warming up around
the fire (standing)
Anti aircraft drill
with Bren gunsHospital Kitchen
Medical Corp (Nova Scotia, Canada)
Artist: John Lennox Butcher JALBY
Love of
Music
Art
ist:
Jo
hn L
ennox B
utc
her
JA
LBY
Medical Boards – Orderly Room Typists – May 1946Artist: John Lennox Butcher JALBY
Len included himself in this sketch.
Framed and hanging on my wallArtist: John Lennox Butcher JALBY
WatercolourLandscapes
Art
ist:
Jo
hn L
ennox B
utc
her
JA
LBY
Artist: John Lennox Butcher JALBY
Artist: John Lennox Butcher JALBY
Support for our TroopsLen was a graphic designer
for Goodyear
In Remembranceof those who served and
sacrificed for the freedom we have today
Thank-you
Presentation by Laura Dunkley 11.11.2013
In Remembrance
Please do not copy or reproduce any part of this presentation without permission of the Butcher family.
ContactLaura [email protected]
Presentation created by Laura Dunkley (granddaughter)11.11.2013
In loving memory of John Lennox Butcher
b.1914 – d. 2001