Eighth Army Patch-First Div-Italy

[Garry Shipton (RIP)]

A few years ago there were comments on a thread I started as to where the patch(a black shield with a gold cross ) was worn and I appreciated the input.But,there were doubters as to where I cut out the patch from my dad's battledress blouse which I still proudly have in my possesion..This morning I was watching CBC Newsworld reporting the anniversary of Radio Canada International which was started during the war to reach out to our troops overseas.They were showing black & white film of troops overseas,a lot of carrier film,which I've never seen,when,lo & behold,they show the left side of a corporaal,sitting at a desk,and what do I see!!!???From his left shoulder at the top is his unit shoulder flash,a few inches down,THE EIGHTH ARMY PATCh exactly in the location where I cut it out(Thought I was losing my mind from some of the thread comments),and below,his corporal stripes.I rest my case-Game set and matched-au revoir la visit.Check it out on your local news broadcast tonight.