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EW-420
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- 1943-05-04 (Creation)
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The Earl of Athlone, Governor-General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada and husband of HRH Princess Alice, shown speaking at Sea-Tac Shipyards to the trainees in the training department on May 4, 1943. The Princess, Tacoma Mayor Harry Cain, standing slightly behind her, and Sea-Tac assistant General Manager George F. Kachlein Jr. look on. Formerly Governor-General and Commander-in-Chief of South Africa, the Earl had extensive military experience in both the South African War and First World War. He had attended the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, and was an officer in the 7th Queen's Own Hussars, the Royal Horse Guards, and the 2nd Life Guards. The Earl and his wife toured the shipyard and were given a personal inspection of the U.S.S. Pybus, #29. (T. Times, 5-4-43, p. 3, T. Times 5-5-43, p. 1) (Sea-Tac Keel, Vol.1 No. 7, pg. 3; May 8, 1943 issue) ALBUM 3.
Visits of state--Tacoma; Nobility--England; Alexander, Earl of Athlone; HRH Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corp. (Tacoma);