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G’day, His service records would be a great way to start. Have a look at this page for information: https://library-archives.canada.ca/eng/collection/research-help/military-heritage/second-world-war/pages/personnel-records-second-world-war.aspx#a3 . If you know which specific unit within the Provost...

I have just looked at the service records for Robert, his death certificate within those, indicate he was single at the time of his death.

I have just looked for the marriage on Ancestry and am unable to find any marriage relevant to a Robert Lewis Horning in 1942 +/- 5 years.

Hi,

Until Temujin returns,you could try looking at https://library-archives.canada.ca/eng. I have found a number of excellent images there while conducting research.

You may even find information on some of the men and actions within the book you are reading.

Dec 12, 1944: He is ???? to the X-4 list "G" Squadron, Armoured Delivery Regiment.

Should Read: Dec 12 1944: TOS From x-4 List "G" Squadron, Armoured Delivery Regiment.

Although he does not appear in any of the lists Temujin has posted, a CANLOAN officer, a R F Fendick served with the Middlesex Regiment from 1944 to 1945. He subsequently wrote a memoir, which has been reprinted by the Vickers MG Collection & Research Association and is available for purchase at the...

G’day Markus, Welcome. You could look at the Heritage Canadiana website, and the https://library-archives.canada.ca/eng. Either or both of these could hold details. You may not find anything specifically on batmen, but may find information on mess organisations. If you don’t already have them, some ...

1. You are probably correct regarding I.C. 2. No idea. 3. Looks like: Proc (deduced from first line of 4.) on F(iel)d Sketching Course Grp. 35 4. Proceeded on Field Course & At(t)ached to 1 G? RU (Guards ? Replacement Unit) A(bsent) W(ithout) L(eave) AA.1547. Reduced to ramk G(uard)s(ma)n. Draw Ligh...

Hi, Welcome to the forum. I believe, by 1945, the BCR were using the Sherman M4 tanks, May I suggest that you try contacting this site: https://bcregiment.com , which is the site for the regiment museum and society. I am sure they will be able to help you with some of the information you are seeking...

Andrew,

You could offer a review copy to the Great War Group, and/or the Western Front Association. Both organisations have members throughout the world.