In late October 1941, Searle, as one of the 53rd Brigade (18th Division), left Gourock in Scotland on the Polish troop ship 'Sobieski'. They were sailing to an unknow destination, and arrived in Halifax, Nova S Art.IWMART1574614

In late October 1941, Searle, as one of the 53rd Brigade (18th Division), left Gourock in Scotland on the Polish troop
ship 'Sobieski'. They were sailing to an unknow destination, and arrived in Halifax, Nova Scotia in early November.
image: A sketch of a soldier lying in a ship's bunk, reading a book, dressed in uniform, his feet resting on a lifejacket.

The bunk above him sags downwards; boots, helmets and bedrolls are stowed underneath the bunk.