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I have recently recieved my fathers service record and I would like to know the details of some of the information. First a brief overview my father enlisted in Hamilton with the Ontario Regiment (T) C wing. in 1942.Then he recieved training at Camp Borden with the CAC(A-8).  Then off to England...

I would like to know which Canadian regimentents landed in Sicily With the First Canadian Division.  Also the names of Regiments who were also in North Africa before 1943. Thanks

Would service men who served with"B Echelon" in Italy and Europe be entitled to receive the Italy Star and the France and Germany Star. Also when a Regiment receives "Battle Honors" How are the serviceman who participated recognized?(i.e. ribrands,ribbons citations) and would serviceman in the...

What would the duties and responsibilities be of a Company Quartermaster Sargent in the Infantry in Italy during the second world war.  How many CQMS would be in each regiment? Would they be involved in action? I am researching the Irish Regiment's role.  Thanks

My Father Sgt. Douglas Melford Johnson fought in Italy then in Holland. He was a black man and I wish to learn more the role men like my father fullfilled during their tour of duty.  He died in 1977 before i had a chance to speak with him about his war experience.  I am looking for any and all...

I am looking for members of the Irish regiment of Canada who served in Italy during the second world war.  I would like to hear from anyone who has information about the black soldiers who served.  My father Douglas Melford Johnson from Toronto/Niagara Falls was a member of the Irish regiment...