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Editor’s note: This was originally published on Nov. 26, 2015.
Ninety-seven years ago, as World War I waged in Europe, soldiers at Vancouver Barracks answered a much more festive call. They reported for dinner.
It was roast turkey.
The traditional Thanksgiving Day centerpiece was supplemented with enough holiday fare to fill a menu page.
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