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- October 1953
Part of PPCLI general collection
The War Diary with list of Appendices for the period of October 1953.
Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry. 3rd Battalion
Part of PPCLI general collection
The War Diary with list of Appendices for the period of October 1953.
Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry. 3rd Battalion
Part of PPCLI general collection
This manuscript covers the period of Stanley Jones' enlistment with PPCLI in 1914 until his capture and subsequent death in 1916. The manuscript is a collection of letters exchanged between Stanley Jones and his wife Lucille Jones. The letters discuss regimental operations and various individuals in the Regiment.
Stanley Jones, Lucille Jones
Part of PPCLI general collection
Movement order for PPCLI on the SS ORAMA on departure from Canada for England.
William G. Colquhoun
74(1)-1 Ship's Standing Orders
Part of PPCLI general collection
Rules and Regulations for conduct on board the SS ORAMA applying to PPCLI.
William G. Colquhoun, H. F. Cotton
74(2)-1 Operation Reports: 2 Canadian Infantry Brigade Ortona
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The summary of the operations leading up to and shortly after the Battle of Ortona in December 1943. Includes the crossing of the Moro and the action at Val Roatti.
Bert Hoffmeister
74(3)-1 Crossing of the Moro and Capture of V. Roatti Operation Report
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Lieutenant-Colonel Cameron Ware's summary of the actions at the Moro and Val Roatti leading up to the Battle of Ortona. This account includes a company by company description of events. Mentioned by name are Captain W de N Watson, and Lieutenant Rex Carey.
Cameron Ware
74(3)-1 The Capture of V. Roatti as Seen from A Coy PPCLI, with a version by D Coy.
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Two overviews of the events of 5-7 December 1943, one from A Company and one from D Company. Mentioned by name are Sergeant Prior, Lieutenant Rex Carey (the account discusses his capture), Corporal H. J. Clarke, Sergeant G.S. Moore. The A Company account includes a list of lessons learned about German tactics. The D Company account mentions Captain R.F.S. Robertson, Private Nixon, Lieutenant J.G. Clark, who was wounded, Pte C. Morris who was killed, Corporal Zroback, Captain Robertson, Sergeant Demmy, Corporal Martins, Privates Gusul and Orne (Captured), Private Bangle, Corporal Whittaker, Corporal Davis, Private J.J. Buck, and Captain Colin MacDougall.
J. L. McCulloch
74(6)-1 Canadian Operations in the Mediterranean May - June 1944 Extracts from Memoranda
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Summary of operations leading up to and after the Liri Valley battles and the Hitler Line.
74(10)-1 2nd Canadian Infantry Brigade Operation Report Savignano
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Bert Hoffmeister, Commander of 2CIB, describes the action around Savignano. Includes a description of the crossing of the Savia by the Seaforth Highlanders.
Bert Hoffmeister
74(8)-1 2 Canadian Infantry Brigade from the Metauro to the Marrechia by Comd 2CIB
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Commander 2 CIB Gen. Bert Hoffmeister's description of the action on the Gothic Line from the Metauro to the Marecchia.
Bert Hoffmeister