On 23rd November 1943, a group of soldiers won the Mitchell-Hill Cup for their prize-winning vegetable gardens in Northern Ireland.
Brigadier Geoge Stephen Brunskill C.B.E., M.C. presented the trophy. The Brigadier had been in Ulster as Chief Administration Officer, Northern Ireland District since 1st June 1943. Major F.H. Sheppard M.C. accepted the award on behalf of the skillful gardeners.
Imperial War Museum Photo: (H 34556) (Part of the War Office Second World War Official Collection) Brigadier George Stephen Brunskill C.B.E., M.C. presents the Mitchell-Hill Cup to Major F.H. Sheppard M.C. who accepts it on behalf of soldiers who won the award for their vegetable gardens in Northern Ireland. Photo taken on 23rd November 1943. Copyright Lieutenant J.R. Bainbridge - War Office Photographer.
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