The True Story Behind the Iconic World War II Photo
Wait for Me, Daddy: The True Story Behind the Iconic World War II Photo The Wait for Me, Daddy photograph became one of the most famous images to come out of Canada during the Second World War. A seemingly heart-felt image of a young boy running to his soldier father as he prepares for his deployment overseas, the story behind the photo is much more complicated. Jack Bernard was a member of the British Columbia Regiment Soldiers with the 48th Highlanders of Canada storm a barricade in a mock invasion of London during World War II. (Photo Credit: H.F. Davis / Topical Press Agency / Getty Images) Prior to Canada’s entry into the Second World War, Jack Bernard was an acting sergeant major with the British Columbia Dragoons. The unit wasn’t activated, so he dropped down in rank and enlisted as a private with the British Columbia Regiment (Duke of Connaught’s Own Rifles). At this time, the BC Regiment was performing various guard duty assignments. ...