The Officer's Record of Service from Francis Farquhar's time with the Coldstream Guards. Includes information on birth, education, family members, promotions, postings and campaigns, and awards and citations.
Coldstream Guards RegimentThe 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 HoffmeisterOperation reviews and lessons learned during operations in Italy, submitted by unit historical officers and compiled by Canadian Military Headquarters.
Canadian Military HeadquartersOperation reviews and lessons learned during operations in Italy, submitted by unit historical officers and compiled by Canadian Military Headquarters.
Canadian Military HeadquartersOperation reports: 2 C.I.B., Liri valley, including an appendix of the PPCLI Narrative from the battle. Cameron Ware, Major W DeN Watson, and Major D.H. Rosser are mentioned by name.
2 Canadian Infantry BrigadeSummary of actions from the Gothic Line to San Fortunato.
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