# Calgary-Highlanders_War-Diary_Sep44
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Calgary Highlanders Sept. 1944.

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M.F.M. 11A
200M—5-40 (5185)
(H.Q. 1772-39-1658)

ORIGINAL
DUPLICATE
TRIPLICATE

(Strike out where not applicable)

*WAR DIARIES*
Appxs Checked
Date 19 Aug 1947

**SECRET**

**WAR DIARY**

OF

THE CALGARY H IGHLANDERS CA(O)

FROM 1 Sep 44 TO 30 Sep 44

Courier

CON. SEC. GHQ. 2nd ECH. 21 ARMY GP.
RECEIVED
8 NOV 1944
WAR LIARIES

War Diaries
Ser 1-7-2
Appx 13-15
SE. 1944

2··57

APPENDICES 1&3 TO 15
" 1, 8 – 14 Enclosed
appendix 15- in appendix Jacket. (maps)

ORIGINAL

1/261 SEP 1944

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WAR DIARIES, C.A.S.F.

**Instructions for Compilation and Despatch**

1. A War Diary is SECRET.

2. The War Diary takes the place of the Historical Record when on active service. (K.R. Can. Para. 1530). Its objects are: to supply authentic material for the history of the unit, and of the force; to furnish a historical record of operations; and to provide data upon which to base improvements in training, equipment, organization and administration.

3. Unless otherwise ordered, the original and duplicate copies are sent on the first day of the succeeding month, through the usual channels, to the A.G., 2nd Echelon, wherever that office may be. The triplicate copy may be held by the unit for three months and then forwarded, also through the usual channels, to A.G., 2nd Echelon.

4. Post-war disposal will be as under:

Original—retained at Ottawa for historical purposes.

Duplicate—to British Record Office for historical purposes.

Triplicate—to unit for custody with unit records.

5. The War Diary will be entered up daily on M.F.M. 11 and rendered monthly in triplicate (Mobn. Instr. for C.M. 1937. App. "C"). Each entry will be initialled by the officer detailed to keep the War Diary, which will be signed at the end of each month by the commander. (F.S.R. Vol. II, Sec. 35, para. 3 iii).

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6. The following should be recorded daily as events occur:

(i) Important orders, instructions, reports, messages or despatches received and issued, and decisions taken. *Original documents* should be attached as appendices to the Original copy of the War Diary.

(ii) Daily map location, employment, movements and dispositions of unit headquarters and of batteries, companies, etc. March tables should be attached as appendices.

(iii) Important movements of officers and matters relating to the duties of each branch of the staff. A complete set of the *routine orders and instructions, Part I Orders,* issued by the unit during the month should be attached as an appendix to the original copy.

(iv) Detailed account of operations—to include:— Exact hour, location and circumstances of important occurrences. Movements and names of neighbouring units. Commanders of batteries, companies, etc., names of Officers and number of O.R. (i) engaged and (ii) battle casualties. Dispositions, activities and identity of enemy forces. Prisoners and trophies captured. Ammunition expended. Factors affecting operations, topographical and climatic. *Maps and sketches* showing dispositions of batteries, companies etc., at important phases. The record of *communications, both written and verbal,* received or despatched during active operations as an appendix. A complete set of the *operation orders and instructions* issued during the month. Notes on conferences and *reports* rendered to higher formations, or received from lower formations, as appendices to the original copy.

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(v) Nature and description of trenches, field works or accommodation occupied or constructed. Meteorological notes.

(vi) Changes in establishment or strength. Names and ranks of officers and number of O.R. Attachment of units and individuals. Reinforcements. *Copy of Part II Orders and Weekly Field Returns of Officers and O.R.* should be attached as appendices to the original copy. Changes in organization, stores, transport, etc.

7. It is essential that all copies of both text and appendices are legible. Appendices will be numbered and referenced to the text in the last column of the form. Current issues of any regimental publication should be attached.

8. It will be found convenient at the end of each month, when the War Diary is being completed and the correspondence in unit files for the month is being reviewed and distributed (F.S.R. Vol. I, sec. 171, para. 3) if the material considered to be of historical value in the light of the above is attached as appendices to the original copy of the War Diary.

9. A good war diary makes possible the accurate and detailed reconstruction of circumstances, conditions and action.

NOTE: If monthly diary is more than one inch thick, use a second folder. If appendices are bulky, tie folder up with tape or string to make a firm package.

**PRESERVE IMPORTANT ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS FOR POSTERITY: INSERT THEM AS APPENDICES IN ORIGINAL COPY OF WAR DIARY**

**THE EXTRACTION AND RETENTION OF APPENDICES, MAPS, ETC., FROM A WAR DIARY IS AN OFFENCE UNDER THE OFFICIAL SECRETS ACT**

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UNIT OFFICE FILING SYSTEM
AND RECORDS

"Every office will arrange for the filing and custody of its own correspondence." (F.S.R. Vol. I. Sec. 171.3.)

1. *Titles and Numbering of Files.*

A simple filing system adaptable for use in any military office at home or in the field is illustrated by the "List of File Titles" overleaf.

All documents handled by a unit fall into one or other of the nine categories enumerated, 1 to 9. The titles of the nine main divisions are based on British army operations, organization, administration and the regulations governing. Each title may be broken down into ten component parts or sub-titles, by adding a dash and subsidiary numbers 0 to 9. In turn each of these may be further broken down by adding a second dash and a third digit, and if necessary a third dash and a fourth digit. Thus 4-7-3 might be "Cooking Course at Kingston." According to circumstances, a fighting unit would expand the 1-3 prefix to accommodate all arms and services with which it may be concerned

2. *Date reference.*

In giving communications a reference number, it is convenient to use the date system of four figures indicating day and month, e.g. 0102 for 1st February; 3010 for 30th October.

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3. *Combined Numeration.*

If the systems outlined in paras 1 and 2 are combined, by placing the four date figures under the subject file numbers, a simple and informative method of reference results, thus
2-6-1
0804
might be immediately identified as a communication dealing with replacement of gas masks, dated 8th April.

NOTE.—This method is not applicable to signal messages, A.F.C. 2128, which bear serial numbers 1 to 9999. The use of dashes eliminates confusion between serial numbers and file numbers.

4. *Documents for Preservation.*

The monthly review of correspondence (F.S.R. Vol. I, sec. 171.3) is facilitated and future confusion avoided by jacketing the material in "Category ii" (i.e., "no longer required", etc.) to conform with the system.

5. *Correspondence in the Field.*

The functioning of the office of a formation or unit during active operations may be simplified by keeping a log or register of all orders and messages, written or verbal, received or sent during the action. This may conveniently be done by extending the use of the "Field Register of Communications Received or Despatched", (Army Form 2040, F.S.R. Vol. I. sec. 171) to include verbal as well as written orders and messages in chronological order as received or sent.

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Time of sending and of receipt are of importance second only to time of event, and should be entered both on the office copy of every field message or other document, and in the log or register. A carbon copy for contemporary reference of the commander or others concerned is desirable.

A brief précis of written orders, reports and messages, with the sender's number, is sufficient, for they will be kept on file. But particular care is necessary in making entries of times of moves and of verbal orders, reports or conversations, by telephone or otherwise, which in the stress of action, may not otherwise be recorded on paper. In battle, operations messages dealt with by one officer may number over twenty-five per hour for several hours on end.

The record should be kept convenient to the telephone. Entries may be made by a clerk, or by the officer on duty at the telephone.

Such a record is invaluable to the commander in making appreciations of the situation during the action, and in compiling his report on the action afterwards. It is contemporary evidence of the highest quality, and therefore is of the highest historical value, and should be attached as an appendix to the original copy of the War Diary, together with the original documents sent and received.

(Appendix to Routine Order No. 147 C.A.S.F.
22 Nov. 39).

PRESERVE IMPORTANT ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS FOR POSTERITY

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LIST OF FILE TITLES

1. *Operations (G.S.) (or Technical Functioning).*
1-0. General.
1-1. Orders.
1-2. Instructions.
1-3. Co-operation and Liaison.
1-4. Intercommunication, sigs, etc.
1-5. Working Parties.
1-6. Scheme of Work.
1-7. ]
1-8. ] Available for allotment.
1-9. ]

2. *Protection. (G.S.)*
2-0. General.
2-1. Guards and Patrols.
2-2. Alarm Posts.
2-3. Field defences.
2-4. Against air attacks.
2-5. Against A.F.V.
2-6. Gas.
2-7. Defence Schemes.
2-8. ]
2-9. ] Available for allotment.

3. *Intelligence.*
3-0. General.
3-1. Secrecy. Codes.
3-2. Censorship.
3-3. Enemy forces, Prisoners of war.
3-4. Reports and sketches.
3-5. Maps.
3-6. War diary.
3-7. Weather.
3-8. ]
3-9. ] Available for allotment.

M.F.M. 11A
200M—5-40 (5185)
H.Q. 1772-35-1658

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4. *Training. (G.S.) (or Technical).*
4-0. General.
4-1. Drill.
4-2. P.T.
4-3. Technical: Musketry, Gun Drill, etc.
4-4. Route Marches.
4-5. Tactical Schemes.
4-6. Courses and Schools.
4-7. Lessons learned and Pamphlets.
4-8. ]
4-9. ] Available for allotment.

5. *Organization and Administration (A.G.).*
5-0. General.
5-1. Establishments.
5-2. Medical and Sanitation. Dental.
5-3. Inspections. Ceremonial. Visitors.
5-4. Discipline. Police.
5-5. Office.
5-6. Routine Orders.
5-7.
5-8. ] Available for allotment.
5-9. ]

6. *Personnel (A.G.).*
6-0. General.
6-1. Officers.
6-2. Strengths, Casualties, Reinforcements.
6-3. Part II Orders.
6-4. Chaplains and Welfare.
6-5. Pay. Financial.
6-6. Burials. Effects.
6-7. Honours and Rewards.
6-8. Demobilization and discharge.
6-9. Available for allotment.

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7. *Movements and Quarters. (Q.M.G.)*
7-0. General.
7-1. Moves by road, rail, water, air.
7-2. Employment of transport.
7-3. Reliefs.
7-4. Barracks, Billets, Camps.
7-5. Baths and Laundry.
7-6. Boundaries and areas.
7-7. Traffic.
7-8. ]
7-9. ] Available for allotment.

8. *Supplies and Maintenance. (Q.M.G.)*
8-0. General.
8-1. Rations, forage, water, disinfectants.
8-2. Petrol and lubricants.
8-3. Fuel and Light.
8-4. Engineer Stores.
8-5. Postal.
8-6. Remounts and Veterinary.
8-7. Canteens, Comforts, and small consignments.
8-8. Printing and Stationery.
8-9. Available for allotment.

9. *Stores. (M.G.O.)*
9-0. General.
9-1. Arms and armament.
9-2. Ammunition.
9-3. Clothing and Necessaries.
9-4. Personal Equipment.
9-5. Unit equipment.
9-6. Vehicles.
9-7. Salvage.
9-8. ]
9-9. ] Available for allotment.

WAR DIARY JACKET

THE EXTRACTION AND RETENTION OF APPENDICES, MAPS, ETC., FROM A WAR DIARY IS AN OFFENCE UNDER THE OFFICIAL SECRETS ACT.

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Instructions regarding preparation of War Diaries (which will be kept from first day of mobilization, creation or embodiment), are contained in F.S. Regs. Vol. 1.

Title pages will be prepared.

WAR DIARY
OR
INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY
(Erase heading not required)

M.F.M. 11
40/P & S/37 (3072)

Original, duplicate and triplicate to be forwarded to O. i/c 2nd Echelon for disposal.

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<th>Hour</th>
<th>Summary of Events and Information</th>
<th>Remarks, references to Appendices and initials</th>
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<td>APPENDIX TO WAR DIARY Sep 44<br><br>No.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Description&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Original&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Duplicate&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Triplicate<br><br>&#x2713;1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A.F.W. 3008/9E&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;X&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-<br>2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Part II Orders&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;X<br>&#x2713;3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Arty Task Tables&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;X&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-<br>&#x2713;4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Move Orders&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;X&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-<br>&#x2713;5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Messages&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;X&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-<br>6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pratrol Programme&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;X&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-<br>&#x2713;7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Recommendation for Victoria Cross&nbsp;&nbsp;X&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-<br>&#x2713;8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Message from the C in C.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;X&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-<br>&#x2713;9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Glen&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;X&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-<br>&#x2713;10.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Daily News sheets&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;X&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-<br>&#x2713;11.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Allied Agents&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;X&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-<br>&#x2713;12.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorial Service 3 Sep 44&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;X&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-<br>&#x2713;13.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;March Past - DIEPPE&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;X&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-<br>&#x2713;14.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Advance Party, 16,17,18 Sep 44&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;X&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-<br>&#x2713;15.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Maps&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;X&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-</td>
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</tr>
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(Page 1) Army Form W.3009E. (Ft. Gds., Inf., etc.

**FIELD RETURN OF OTHER RANKS.** Serial No.
*(Repeat at Part D)*

_______________Unit. For week ending_______________

To be made up to mid-day on Saturday in each week by all units of Foot Guards, Infantry of the Line, Reconnaissance Corps, R.A.V.C., A.E.C., R.A.P.C., C.M.P., Pioneer Corps, Intelligence Corps, A.C.C. and Non-Combatant Corps, and 1 copy rendered to G.H.Q. 2nd Echelon, and 1 copy to Reinforcement Section, G.H.Q. 2nd Echelon (until instructed by G.H.Q. 2nd Echelon to discontinue rendering).

**Part A. Strength, Surplus or Reinforcements required.**

| 1. | 2. | 3. | 4. | 5. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank or Appointment. | W.E. less 1st Rfts. | Strength counting against W.E. less 1st Rfts. | Surplus to W.E. less 1st Rfts. | Reinforcements required (i.e., deficits on W.E., less 1st Rfts.) |
| W.Os. Class I. | | 1 | | |
| W.Os. Class II. | 7 | 7 | | |
| Company Quartermaster-Serjeants OR Colour-Serjeants | 6 | 6 | | |
| Staff Serjeants | | | | |
| Serjeants | 29 | | | |
| Corporals | 73 | | | |
| Privates, Guardsmen, Fusiliers, etc. | 635 | | | |
| Buglers, Trumpeters, etc. | 6 | 6 | | |
| | | | | |
| TOTALS | | | * | * |

* These Totals should agree with the details shown in Part D on page 2.

**Part B. Other ranks attached in excess of W.E. less 1st Rfts.**

| Rank or Appointment. | Unit and Corps to which they belong. | Rank or Appointment. | Unit and Corps to which they belong. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 ORs | 3 C.S.C | | |
| 3 ORs | R du C Rgt | | |
| 3 ORs | 5 Aust Bul | | |
| 1 OR | 5 Aust Rouses | | |
| | 1 | | |

_______________Unit Week ending_______________ 19 A.F.W.3009E. (Ft. Gds., Inf., etc.)

**Part C. Description of other ranks whose return to the unit is particularly requested.**

| Army No. | Rank. | Name and Initials. | Regiment or Corps. | Remarks, (e.g. present whereabouts if known). |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| | | | | |
| | | | | |
| | | | | |
| | | | | |
| | | | | |
| | | | | |

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(Page 2) Army Form W.3009E. (Ft. Gds., Inf., etc.)

For week ending 29 Sept 44 Serial No.

**Part D. Detail of trades and duties of Surplus or Reinforcements required as shown in Part A.**

| DETAIL OF SPECIALISTS, TRADESMEN, ETC. | SURPLUS TO ESTABLISHMENT. | | | | | | | | REINFORCEMENTS REQUIRED. | | | | | | | | REMARKS. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | W.Os. Class I. | W.Os. Class II. | Colour-Serjeants, Staff-Serjeants. | Serjeants. | Corporals. | Drivers, Guards-men, Fusiliers, etc. | Buglers and Trumpeters. | TOTAL. | W.Os. Class I. | W.Os. Class II. | Colour-Serjeants, Staff-Serjeants. | Serjeants. | Corporals. | Drivers, Guards-men, Fusiliers, etc. | Buglers and Trumpeters. | TOTAL. | |
| SPECIALISTS AND TRADESMEN | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Blacksmiths | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Boot Repairers | 7 | 2 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Bricklayers .. | 1 | 2 | | | | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Carpenters and Joiners | 6 | 6 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Carrier Personnel .. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Concreters .. .. | | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cooks .. .. .. | 16 | 14 | | | | | | | | | | | 2 | | 2 | | |
| Chiropody Orderlies | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Clerks .. .. | 12 | 12 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Drivers I.C. (Tracked) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| .. .. (Wheeled) | 20 | 25 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| .. .. (M/Cyclists) | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5 | | 5 | | |
| Driver Mechanics .. | 42 | 50 | | | 8 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Driver Operators .. | | 5 | | | 3 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Electricians .. .. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Equipment Repairers | 1 | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Farriers .. .. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fitters, M.V. .. .. | 2 | 6 | | | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Masons .. .. | 1 | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Mortar Personnel .. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Motor Mechanics .. | 3 | 4 | | | 2 | | | | | | | 1 | | | | | |
| Painters and Decorators .. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Plumbers and Pipe Fitters .. | 6 | 6 | | | | | | | | | | • | • | | | | |
| Push Cycle Repairers | | | | | | | | | | | | 1 | | | | | |
| Saddlers .. .. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Signallers | 53 | 54 | | | | | | | | | | 1 | | | 1 | | |
| Storemen T. & D. (other than Rly. and R.A.O.C.) | 5 | | | | 2 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Tailors .. .. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| SPECIALISTS AND TRADESMEN NOT SPECIFIED ABOVE. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Brakesman | | 3 | | | 3 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| NON-SPECIALISTS AND NON-TRADESMEN. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Weldad | | 1 | | | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Totals (to agree with Columns 4 and 5 of Part A.) | | 2 | | 1 | 53 | 20 | | | | | | 304 | 42 | | 64 | | |

Date of Despatch_______________ Albert and Hunt

*Signature of Commander.*

*Bde., Divn., Area, etc., with which unit is serving.*

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FIELD RETURN OF OTHER RANKS

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Toppf [handwritten in blue ink, with underline]

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(Page 1) —Army Form W.3009E. (Ft. Gds., Inf., etc.)

**FIELD RETURN OF OTHER RANKS.**
*(Repeat at Part D)*

[Unit illegible] Unit. For week ending [illegible]

To be made up to mid-day on Saturday in each week by all units of Foot Guards, Infantry of the Line, Reconnaissance Corps, R.A.V.C., A.E.C., R.A.P.C., C.M.P., Pioneer Corps, Intelligence Corps, A.C.C. and Non-Combatant Corps, and 1 copy rendered to G.H.Q. 2nd Echelon, and 1 copy to Reinforcement Section, G.H.Q. 2nd Echelon (until instructed by G.H.Q. 2nd Echelon to discontinue rendering).

**Part A. Strength, Surplus or Reinforcements required.** [illegible]

| Rank or Appointment. | W.E. less 1st Rfts. | Strength counting against W.E. less 1st Rfts. | Surplus to W.E. less 1st Rfts. | Reinforcements required (i.e., deficiats on W.E., less 1st Rfts.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W.Os. Class I. | 1 | | | |
| W.Os. Class II. | 1 | 1 | | |
| Company Quartermaster-Serjeants Or Colour-Serjeants | 6 | 3 | | 3 |
| Staff Serjeants | | | | |
| Serjeants | 29 | 28 | 1 | 3 |
| Corporals | 48 | 49 | | 24 |
| Privates, Guardsmen, Fusiliers, etc. | 289 | 266 | 23 | 35 |
| Buglers, Trumpeters, etc. | 6 | 6 | | |
| TOTALS | 519 | 514 | * 26 | * 64 |

* These Totals should agree with the details shown in Part D on page 2.

**Part B. Other ranks attached in excess of W.E. less 1st Rfts.**

| Rank or Appointment. | Unit and Corps to which they belong. | Rank or Appointment. | Unit and Corps to which they belong. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 18 3 | 2 e DC | | |
| 3 Cpl 3 | R Rec dgs | | |
| 3 Pte 10 3 | 5 Armd Alm | | |
| 1 O 1 N | 5 Dec [illegible] | | |
| | . . | | |

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Unit Week ending ___________________19 *A.F.W.3009E. (Ft. Gds., Inf., etc.)*

**Part C. Description of other ranks whose return to the unit is particularly requested.**

| Army No. | Rank. | Name and Initials. | Regiment or Corps. | Remarks, (e.g. present whereabouts if known). |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| | | | | |

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[Unit illegible] Unit ● (Page 2) Army Form ●009E. (Ft. Gds., Inf., etc.)

For week ending 2 3 [illegible] 44 Serial No.

**Part D. Detail of trades and duties of Surplus or Reinforcements required as shown in Part A.** [illegible]

| DETAIL OF SPECIALISTS, TRADESMEN, ETC. | SURPLUS TO ESTABLISHMENT. | | | | | | | | REINFORCEMENTS REQUIRED. | | | | | | | | REMARKS. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | W.Os. Class I. | C.Q.M.S. or Colour-Serjeants. | Staff-Serjeants. | Serjeants. | Corporals. | Privates, Guardsmen, Fusiliers and Trumpeters. | TOTAL. | W.Os. Class I. | W.Os. Class II. | C.Q.M.S. or Colour-Serjeants. | Staff-Serjeants. | Serjeants. | Corporals. | Privates, Guardsmen, Fusiliers and Trumpeters. | TOTAL. | |

**SPECIALISTS AND TRADESMEN:**

| Blacksmiths .. | 1 | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Boot Repairers .. | 1 | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Bricklayers .. | 2 | | | | | 1 | | | | | | | | | | |
| Carpenters and Joiners | 5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Carrier Personnel .. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Concreters .. | 1 | | | | | 1 | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cooks .. | 16 14 | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2 | 2 | |
| Chiropody Orderlies | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Clerks .. | 30 14 | | 1 | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Drivers I.C. (Tracked) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| .. (Wheeled) | 33 50 | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3 | 2 | |
| .. (M/Cyclists) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Driver Mechanics .. | 33 50 | | | | | 8 | | | | | | | | | | |
| Driver Operators .. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Electricians .. | 3 | | | | | 3 | | | | | | | | | | |
| Equipment Repairers | 1 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Farriers .. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fitters, M.V. .. | 5 6 | | | | | 1 | | | | | | | | | | |
| Masons .. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Mortar Personnel .. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Motor Mechanics .. | 2 4 | | | | 2 | | | | | | | | 1 | | | |
| Painters and Decorators | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Plumbers and Pipe Fitters | 6 6 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | • . | |
| Push Cycle Repairers .. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Saddlers .. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1 | | | |
| Signallers | 13 7 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Storemen T. & D. (other than Rly. and R.A.O.C.) | | | | 2 | | | | | | | | | 10 | 11 | | |
| Tailors .. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| **SPECIALISTS AND TRADESMEN NOT SPECIFIED ABOVE.** | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Braker [illegible] | 1 | | | | 9 | | | | | | | | | | | |
| **NON-SPECIALISTS AND NON-TRADESMEN.** | 8 | | | | | | | | | | | | 3 21 | 27 | 33 | |
| [illegible]ser | 1 | | | | 6 | | | | | | | | | | | |
| **Totals (to agree with Columns 4 and 5 of Part A.)** | | 9 | 1 | 23 | 26 | | | | | | | | 38 | [illegible]4 | 69 | |

Date of Despatch 2 8 Aug 44

[illegible] R 940963

—Signature of Commander.

S [illegible]

Bde., Divn., Area, etc., with which unit is serving.

[illegible] 20139

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(Page 1) Army Form W.3009E. (Ft. Gds., Inf., etc.)

**FIELD RETURN OF OTHER RANKS.** Serial No.
*(Repeat at Part D)*

The Calg Highrs C.A(O) Unit. For week ending 16 Sep 44

To be made up to mid-day on Saturday in each week by all units of Foot Guards, Infantry of the Line, Reconnaissance Corps, R.A.V.C., A.E.C., R.A.P.C., C.M.P., Pioneer Corps, Intelligence Corps, A.C.C. and Non-Combatant Corps, and 1 copy rendered to G.H.Q. 2nd Echelon, and 1 copy to Reinforcement Section, G.H.Q. 2nd Echelon (until instructed by G.H.Q. 2nd Echelon to discontinue rendering).

**Part A. Strength, Surplus or Reinforcements required.** Secret

| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank or Appointment. | W.E. less 1st Rfts. | Strength counting against W.E. less 1st Rfts. | Surplus to W.E. less 1st Rfts. | Reinforcements required (i.e., deficits on W.E., less 1st Rfts.) |
| W.Os. Class I. | | | | |
| W.Os. Class II. | 1 | 1 | | |
| Company Quartermaster-Serjeants OR Colour-Serjeants | 7 | 6 | | 1 |
| Staff Serjeants | 6 | 7 | 1 | |
| Serjeants | 39 | 32 | | 7 |
| Corporals | 73 | 44 | | 29 |
| Privates, Guardsmen, Fusiliers, etc. | 685 | 640 | 14 | 59 |
| Buglers, Trumpeters, etc. | 6 | 6 | | |
| TOTALS | 817 | 736 | * 15 | * 96 |

* These Totals should agree with the details shown in Part D on page 2.

**Part B. Other ranks attached in excess of W.E. less 1st Rfts.**

| Rank or Appointment. | Unit and Corps to which they belong. | Rank or Appointment. | Unit and Corps to which they belong. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 OIR's | 2 C WC | | |
| 1 OIR | Educ Arth | | |
| 2 OIR's | 5 aug Sew | | |
| 3 OIR's | K legs | | |

Unit Week ending 19 A.F.W.3009E. (Ft. Gds., Inf., etc.)

**Part C. Description of other ranks whose return to the unit is particularly requested.**

| Army No. | Rank. | Name and Initials. | Regiment or Corps. | Remarks, (e.g. present whereabouts if known). |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M11745 | Lt. Sgt | Anderson W3 | calg Higha | Inj'd Mante... Sgt |
| M30909 | Cpl | Wiener am | " " | |

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The Calg High● A(O) Unit (Page 2) ●Army Form W.3009E. (Ft. Gds., Inf., etc.)

For week ending 16 Sep 44 Serial No.

**Part D. Detail of trades and duties of Surplus or Reinforcements required as shown in Part A.** (Secret)

| DETAIL OF SPECIALISTS, TRADESMEN, ETC. | SURPLUS TO ESTABLISHMENT. | | | | | | | | | REINFORCEMENTS REQUIRED. | | | | | | | | | REMARKS. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | W.Os. Class I. | W.Os. Class II. | C.Q.M.S. or Colour-Serjeants. | Staff-Serjeants. | Serjeants. | Corporals. | Privates, Guardsmen, Fusiliers, and Trumpeters. | TOTAL. | W.Os. Class I. | W.Os. Class II. | C.Q.M.S. or Colour-Serjeants. | Staff-Serjeants. | Serjeants. | Corporals. | Privates, Guardsmen, Fusiliers, and Trumpeters. | TOTAL. | |
| **SPECIALISTS AND TRADESMEN** | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Blacksmiths Armourers | 1 | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Boot Repairers | 7 | 7 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Bricklayers | 1 | 2 | | | | | 1 | | | | | | | | | | |
| Carpenters and Joiners | 6 | 6 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Carrier Personnel | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Concreters | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cooks | 16 | 15 | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1 | 1 | |
| Chiropody Orderlies | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Clerks | 12 | 14 | | | 2 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Drivers I.C. (Tracked) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| " (Wheeled) | 50 | 50 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (M/Cyclists) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4 | 4 | | |
| Driver Mechanics | 42 | 42 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Driver Operators | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Electricians | 3 | | | | 3 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Equipment Repairers | 1 | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Farriers | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fitters, M.V. | 5 | 6 | | | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Masons | 1 | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Mortar Personnel | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Motor Mechanics | 2 | 3 | | | 1 | | 1 | | | | | | | | | | |
| Painters and Decorators | | | | | | | | • | 1 | | | | | | | | |
| Plumbers and Pipe Fitters | 6 | 6 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Push Cycle Repairers | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Saddlers | | | | | | | • | | | | | | | | | | |
| Signallers | 35 | 22 | | | | | | | | | | | 1 | 12 | 13 | | |
| Storemen T. & D. (other than Rly. and R.A.O.C.) | 3 | 5 | | | 2 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Tailors | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| **SPECIALISTS AND TRADESMEN NOT SPECIFIED ABOVE.** | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Braxeman | 3 | | | | 3 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| **NON-SPECIALISTS AND NON-TRADESMEN.** | | 1 | | | | | | | | 1 | | | 7 | 2842 | 78 | | |
| Weldor | 1 | | | | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Totals (to agree with Columns 4 and 6 of Part A.) | | 1 | | | 14 | 15 | | 1 | | | 70959 | 96 | | | | | |

Date of Despatch 15 Sep 44

Lout Eustrai
Signature of Commander.
5 Cdn Inf Bde
Bde., Divn., Area, etc., with which unit is serving.

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(Page 1) Army Form W.3009E. (Ft. Gds., Inf., etc.)

**FIELD RETURN OF OTHER RANKS.** Serial No.
*(Repeat at Part D)*

the Calg Hgrs Unit. For week ending 9 Sep

To be made up to mid-day on Saturday in each week by all units of Foot Guards, Infantry of the Line, Reconnaissance Corps, R.A.V.C., A.E.C., R.A.P.C., C.M.P., Pioneer Corps, Intelligence Corps, A.C.C. and Non-Combatant Corps. and 1 copy rendered to G.H.Q. 2nd Echelon, and I copy to Reinforcement Section, G.H.Q. 2nd Echelon (until instructed by G.H.Q. 2nd Echelon to discontinue rendering).

**Part A. Strength, Surplus or Reinforcements required.**

| 1. Rank or Appointment. | 2. W.E. less 1st Rfts. | 3. Strength counting against W.E. less 1st Rfts. | 4. Surplus to W.E. less 1st Rfts. | 5. Reinforcements required (i.e., deficits on W.E., less 1st Rfts.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W.Os. Class I. | | | | |
| W.Os. Class II. | 1 | 1 | | |
| Company Quartermaster-Serjeants OR Colour-Serjeants | 6 | 7 | | |
| Staff Serjeants | | | | |
| Serjeants | 39 | 32 | 1 | 8 |
| Corporals | 73 | 59 | | 14 |
| Privates, Guardsmen, Fusiliers, etc. | 685 | 553 | 13 | |
| Buglers, Trumpeters, etc. | 6 | 6 | | |
| TOTALS | 817 | 645 | * 14 | * 166 |

* These Totals should agree with the details shown in Part D on page 2.

**Part B. Other ranks attached in excess of W.E. less 1st Rfts.**

| Rank or Appointment. | Unit and Corps to which they belong. | Rank or Appointment. | Unit and Corps to which they belong. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 ORs | 2 C D C | | |
| 10 1R | 5 Bde | | |
| 20 ORs | vancouver den. | | |
| 1 01R | Edme dec | | |
| 3 01Rs | K Kings | | |

the Calg Hgrs Unit Week ending 9 Sep 1944 A.F.W.3009E. (Ft. Gds., Inf., etc.)

**Part C. Description of other ranks whose return to the unit is particularly requested.**

| Army No. | Rank | Name and Initials. | Regiment or Corps. | Remarks, (e.g. present whereabouts if known). |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M10631 | hgtr | newmanmank | Calg Hghs | Injd alZd Agtr |
| M1995 | cfnts | anderson RI | " " | Injd Morton dept |
| 1329909 | cpl | wl anser a m | " " | |

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the Calg Hgrs Unit (Page 2) Army Form W.3009E. (Ft. Gds., Inf., etc.)

For week ending 9 Sep 44 Serial No.

**Part D. Detail of trades and duties of Surplus or Reinforcements required as shown in Part A.**

| DETAIL OF SPECIALISTS, TRADESMEN, ETC. | SURPLUS TO ESTABLISHMENT. | | | | | | | | REINFORCEMENTS REQUIRED. | | | | | | | | REMARKS. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | W.Os. Class I. | W.Os. Class II. | C.O.M.S. or Colour-Sergeants. | Staff-Serjeants. | Serjeants. | Corporals. | Privates, Guardsmen, Fusiliers and Trumpeters. | TOTAL | W.Os. Class I. | W.Os. Class II. | C.O.M.S. or Colour-Sergeants. | Staff-Serjeants. | Serjeants. | Corporals. | Privates, Guardsmen, Fusiliers and Trumpeters. | TOTAL | |
| SPECIALISTS AND TRADESMEN | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Blacksmiths | 3 Mech 1 | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Boot Repairers | 2 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Bricklayers | 1 2 | | | | | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Carpenters and Joiners | 6 6 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Carrier Personnel | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2 | 4 | | 6 | |
| Concreters | 1 | | | | | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cooks | 16 15 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Chiropody Orderlies | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Clerks | 12 13 | | | | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Drivers I.C. (Tracked) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| " " (Wheeled) | 58 50 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| " " (M.Cyclists) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3 | | 3 | |
| Driver Mechanics | 43 42 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Driver Operators | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Electricians | 3 | | | | | 3 | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Equipment Repairers | 1 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Farriers | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fitters, M.V. | 5 6 | | | | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Masons | 1 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Mortar Personnel | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Motor Mechanics | 2 3 | | | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Painters and Decorators | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Plumbers and Pipe Fitters | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Push Cycle Repairers | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Saddlers | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Signallers | 35 22 | | | | 2 | 11 | | | | | | | 1 | 12 | | 13 | |
| Statement T. & D. (other than Rly. and R.A.O.C.) | 3 5 | | | | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Tailors | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| SPECIALISTS AND TRADESMEN NOT SPECIFIED ABOVE. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Brakemen | 3 | | | | 3 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| NON-SPECIALISTS AND NON-TRADESMEN | | | | | | | | | | | | 6 | 9 | 129 | | 144 | |
| Welter | 1 | | | | | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Draughtsman | 1 | | | | | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Totals (to agree with Columns 4 and 5 of Part A.) | | | | 1 | 13 | 14 | | | | | | | 8 | 14 | 44 | 166 | |

Date of Despatch 8 Sep 44

M.R. 022621

Signature of Commander.

F.Cd.
Bde., Divn., Area, etc., with which unit is serving.
22nd 3428

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Army Form W.3009E. (Ft. Gds., Inf., etc.)

**FIELD RETURN OF OTHER RANKS.** Serial No.
*(Repeat at Part D.)*

the Colg Hughes (40) Unit. For week ending 2 Sep 444

To be made up to mid-day on Saturday in each week by all units of Foot Guards, Infantry of the Line, Reconnaissance Corps, R.A.V.C., A.E.C., R.A.P.C., C.M.P., Pioneer Corps, Intelligence Corps, A.C.C. and Non-Combatant Corps. and 1 copy rendered to G.H.Q. 2nd Echelon, and 1 copy to Reinforcement Section, G.H.Q. 2nd Echelon (until instructed by G.H.Q. 2nd Echelon to discontinue rendering).

**Part A. Strength, Surplus or Reinforcements required.** Secret

| Rank or Appointment. | W.E. less 1st Rfts. | Strength counting against W.E. less 1st Rfts. | Surplus to W.E. less 1st Rfts. | Reinforcements required (i.e., deficits on W.E., less 1st Rfts.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W.Os. Class I. | 1 | 1 | | |
| W.Os. Class II. | 7 | 7 | | |
| Company Quartermaster - Ser-jeants OR Colour-Serjeants | 6 | 7 | 1 | |
| Staff Serjeants | | | | |
| Serjeants | 39 | 30 | 1 | 10 |
| Corporals | 13 | 43 | | 30 |
| Privates, Guardsmen, Fusiliers, etc. | 685 | 404 | 2 | 283 |
| Daglers, Trumpeters, etc. | 6 | 6 | | |
| TOTALS | 817 | 498 | 4 | * 393 |

\* These Totals should agree with the details shown in Part D on page 2.

**Part B. Other ranks attached in excess of W.E. less 1st Rfts.**

| Rank or Appointment. | Unit and Corps to which they belong. | Rank or Appointment. | Unit and Corps to which they belong. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3OIR's | 2 CDC | | |
| 1OIRs | 5 and Ser | | |
| 1OIR | Echec Sec | | |
| 3OIRs | K Sigs | | |
| 1 OIR | 5 Cdn Inf Bde | | |

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Unit Week ending 19 A.F.W.3009E. (Ft. Gds., Inf., etc.)

**Part C. Description of other ranks whose return to the unit is particularly requested.**

| Army No. | Rank. | Name and Initials. | Regiment or Corps. | Remarks, (e.g. present whereabouts if known). |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M10631 | Sgt | Leoman L.C | Calg Highrs | Transf 91th Rgt |
| M14745 | Pte | anderson 45 | .. | Transfd Walter Rgt |
| M30909 | Pte | Wender A.m | .. | R Apt CBRA |

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the Colg Hughes (Page 2) Army Form W.3009E. (Ft. Gds., Inf., etc.)

For week ending 2 Sep 444 Serial No.

**Part D. Detail of trades and duties of Surplus or Reinforcements required as shown in Part A.** Secret

| DETAIL OF SPECIALISTS, TRADESMEN, ETC. | SURPLUS TO ESTABLISHMENT. | | | | | | | REINFORCEMENTS REQUIRED. | | | | | | | | REMARKS. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | W.Os. Class I. | W.Os. Class II. | C.Q.M.S. or Colour-Serjants. | Staff-Serjeants. | Serjeants. | Corporals. | Privates, Guardsmen, Fusiliers and Trumpeters. | TOTAL. | W.Os. Class I. | W.Os. Class II. | C.Q.M.S. or Colour-Serjants. | Staff-Serjeants. | Serjeants. | Corporals. | Privates, Guardsmen, Fusiliers and Trumpeters. | TOTAL. | |
| **SPECIALISTS AND TRADESMEN** | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Blacksmiths Pioneers | 1 | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Boot Repairers | 7 | 7 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Bricklayers | 1 | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Carpenters and Joiners | 6 | 5 | | | | | | | | | | | | 1 | | 1 | |
| Carrier Personnel | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2 | 4 | 4 | 10 | |
| Concreters AItK | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2 | 1 | 9 | 12 | |
| Cooks | 16 | 15 | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1 | 1 | |
| Chiropody Orderlies | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Clerks | 12 | 11 | | | | | | | | | | | 1 | | | 1 | Not Required |
| Drivers I.C. (Tracked) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| .. .. (Wheeled) | 50 | 50 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| .. .. (M/Cyclists) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6 | | 6 | |
| Driver Mechanics | 42 | 39 | | | | | | | | | | | | 3 | | 3 | |
| Driver Operators | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Electricians | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Equipment Repairers | 1 | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Farriers Peterbon | 1 | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fitters, M.V. | 5 | 5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Masons | 1 | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Mortar Personnel | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Motor Mechanics | 2 | 3 | | | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Painters and Decorators | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Plumbers and Pipe Fitters | 6 | 6 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Push Cycle Repairers | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Saddlers Pioneers | 35 | 25 | | | | | | | | | | | 1 | 9 | | 10 | |
| Signallers | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Storemen T.& D. (other than Rly. and R.A.O.C.) | 3 | 4 | | | | 1 | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Tailors | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| **SPECIALISTS AND TRADESMEN NOT SPECIFIED ABOVE.** | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Non-Specialists and Non-Tradesmen. | | 1 | | 1 | | | | | | | | | 6 | 23 | 241 | 6 | |
| Totals (to agree with Columns 4 and 5 of Part A.) | | 1 | | 1 | 2 | | 4 | | | | | | 10 | 39 | 288 | 393 | |

T Huren 10.

Date of Despatch 1 Sep 444 Signature of Commander.
MR 2154 536 .. of 5 Colm Inf Bde
Bde., Divn., Area, etc., with which unit is serving.

## Page 13

Page 1

Army Form W.3008 (Revised)
40/P & S/2454 (5171) (Pads of 50)
Serial No.
(Repeat at Part D)

TO BE MADE UP TO MIDDAY ON SATURDAY IN EACH WEEK

**FIELD RETURN OF OFFICERS.**

Lucy Payton........................(Unit.) For Week Ending .......................

**PART A.—STRENGTH, SURPLUS OR REINFORCEMENTS REQUIRED.**

| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranks | W.E. less 1st Rtn. | Strength counting against W.E. less 1st Rtn. | Surplus to W.E. less 1st Rtn. | Reinforcements required (i.e., deficits on W.E. less 1st Rtn.) |
| | | | | No. | Any Specific Qualifications |
| | | | | | |
| Lieut.-Colonels | | | | | |
| Majors | 1 | 1 | | | |
| Captains | 5 | 5 | | | |
| Lieutenants | 17 | 14 | 1 | | |
| 2nd Lieutenants | 17 | 17 | | 5 | |
| Quartermasters | | | | | |
| District Officers | | | | | |
| TOTALS | | | | | |

* Insert details of higher ranks as necessary (e.g., Major-General, Brigadier, etc.).

**PART B.—PARTICULARS OF OFFICERS JOINED OR QUITTED DURING WEEK.**

**(i) Officers JOINED during week.**

| Rank | Name | Regt. or Corps | Date | Unit from which joined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A/Capt | Rc Porter | | Aun with no words | |

**(ii) Officers QUITTED during week.**

| Rank | Name | Regt. or Corps | Date | Cause or Unit to which proceeded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lieut | W.B. Wills | Calg Highrs | 3/4/44 | R C O C S |
| " | A.J. Myers | " | " | 44 L-- |
| L----- | | | | |

" 10th Majors (UNIT) week-ending ........................ " Warrant A.F.W.3008 (Revised)

**PART C.—DESCRIPTION OF OFFICERS WHOSE RETURN TO THE UNIT IS PARTICULARLY REQUESTED.**

10 Majors by 10 cols

| Rank | Name and Initials | Regt. or Corps | Remarks (e.g., present whereabouts, if known) |
|---|---|---|---|
| | | | |

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**PART "D" NOMINAL ROLL OF OFFICERS ON STRENGTH**

Present with unit

| No. | Rank | Name | Corps | Apt | Present with unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Lieut.Col | D.G.MacLauchlan | Calg Highrs | C.O. | Yes |
| 2. | Major | H.Baker | Calg Highrs | Coy Comd | Yes |
| 3. | Major | S.McKenzie | Calg Highrs | Coy Comd | Yes |
| 4. | Capt.(A/Major) | S.O.Robinson | Calg Highrs | 2 I/c | Yes |
| 5. | Capt.(A/Major) | R.L.Ellis | Calg Highrs | Coy Comd | Yes |
| 6. | Capt.(A/Major) | D.O.Kearns | Calg Highrs | Coy Comd | Yes |
| 7. | Capt. | F.H.Clarke | Calg Highrs | 2 I/c coy | Yes |
| 8. | Capt. | G.W.Dore | Calg Highrs | Adjt | Yes |
| 9. | Capt. | R.Gordon | Calg Highrs | T.O. | Yes |
| 10. | Capt. | W.D.Heyland | Calg Highrs | 2 I/c coy | Yes |
| 11. | Capt. | D.R.Harrison | Calg Highrs | 2 I/c coy Canis | Yes |
| 12. | Capt. | R.F.Higgins | R C A P C | Pnr | Yes |
| 13. | Capt. | E.W.Lasher | Calg Highrs | 2 I/c coy | Yes |
| 14. | Capt. | A.J.J.Macdonnell | Calg Highrs | 4.R. | Yes |
| 15. | A/Capt. | R.C.Porter | Calg Highrs | 2 I/o coy | Yes |
| 16. | Capt. | G.V.Stott | Calg Highrs | A/Tk offr | Yes |
| 17. | Capt. | W.Tennant | Calg Highrs | Coy Comd | Yes |
| 18. | Capt. | A.R.Turnbull | R C A M C | M.O. | Yes |
| 19. | Capt. | G.B.Wood | Calg Highrs | Coy comd | Yes |
| 20. | A/Capt. | R.J.Kerfoot | Calg Highrs | Rptr Offr | Yes |
| 21. | 1.Lieut. | J.A.Anderson | Calg Highrs | Pl.Comd | Yes |
| 22. | 2.Lieut. | R.R.Bacon | Calg Highrs | Pl.Comd(Carrier | Yes |
| 23. | 3.Lieut. | S.R.Casey | Calg Highrs | Pl.Comd | Yes |
| 24. | 4.Lieut. | I.D.Coady | Calg Highrs | 2 I/c A/Tk | Yes |
| 25. | 5.Lieut. | J.D.Craddock | Calg Highrs | Pl.Comd | Yes |
| 26. | 6.Lieut. | V.A.Fairey | Calg Highrs | Pl.Comd | Yes |
| 27. | 7.Lieut. | E.P.Ford | Calg Highrs | I.O. | Yes |
| 28. | 8.Lieut. | H.W.Holmgren | Calg Highrs | Pl.Comd | Yes |
| 29. | 9.Lieut. | A.Kellar | Calg Highrs | Pl.Comd | Yes |
| 30. | 2.Lieut. | L.O.Mageli | Calg Highrs | Pl.Comd | Yes |
| 31. | 3.Lieut. | M.S.Moore | Calg Highrs | Pl.Comd | Yes |
| 32. | 4.Lieut. | H.G.R.Munro | Calg Highrs | l.Comd | Yes |
| 33. | 5.Lieut. | W.J.McKinstry | Calg Highrs | Pioneer Offr | Yes |
| 34. | 5.Lieut. | H.J.S.Pearson | Calg Highrs | Pl.Comd | Yes |
| 35. | 36.Lieut. | G.H.Sellar | Calg Highrs | Scout O ffr | Yes |
| 36. | 36Lieut. | R.O.Soley | Calg Highrs | Pl.Comd | Yes |
| 37. | 37Lieut. | W.S.Wills | R G C S | Sig Offr | Yes |

**ATTACHED**

1. Major J.M.Warren — 2 C.D.C. w.e.f. 1 Aug 44
2. H/Capt. J.H.R.Percy — 5 Bde w.e.f. 16 Mar 43
3. Supr. G.J.Lannan — 5 Aux Ser w.e.f. 9 Jan 44

ATTACHED OFFICERS OF WA--- IN RETU--

| Substantive Rank | Higher A-- Temporary |
|---|---|
| | |

..............................(Date of Despatch.)

Buford Capt

(Signature of Commander.)

(8de, Divn., Area, etc., with which Unit is serving.)

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Army Form W.3008 (Revised)
40/P & S/2454 (S/71) (Pads of
Serial No.
(Repeat at Part D)

TO BE MADE UP TO MIDDAY ON SATURDAY IN EACH WEEK

**FIELD RETURN OF OFFICERS.**

................................ (Unit.) For Week Ending .............................

**PART A.—STRENGTH, SURPLUS OR REINFORCEMENTS REQUIRED.**

| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranks | W.E. less 1st Rfts. | Strength counting against W.E. less 1st Rfts. | Surplus to W.E. less 1st Rfts. | Reinforcements required (i.e., deficits on W.E. less 1st Rfts.) |
| | | | | No. | Any Specific Qualifications |

Lieut.-Colonels
Majors &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1 &nbsp;&nbsp; 1
Captains &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5 &nbsp;&nbsp; 5
Lieutenants &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 13 &nbsp; 14 &nbsp;&nbsp; 1
2nd Lieutenants &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 14 &nbsp; 17 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2
Quartermasters
District Officers

TOTALS

* Insert details of higher ranks as necessary (e.g., Major-General, Brigadier, etc.).

**PART B.—PARTICULARS OF OFFICERS JOINED OR QUITTED DURING WEEK.**

**(i) Officers JOINED during week.**

| Rank | Name | Regt. or Corps | Date | Unit from which joined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major | Ro Panter | | | Pion Mhhercosuls |

**(ii) Officers QUITTED during week.**

| Rank | Name | Regt. or Corps | Date | Cause or Unit to which proceeded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lieut | M. B. Alame | | 21/1/44 | ag cwets |
| " | J J Myles | " | | 14 t - |
| " | A.A. Normand | t | | " |

" MR Major (UNIT) week-ending " War. A.F.W.3008 (Revised)

**PART C.—DESCRIPTION OF OFFICERS WHOSE RETURN TO THE UNIT IS PARTICULARLY REQUESTED.**

| Rank | Name and Initials | Regt. or Corps | Remarks (e.g., present whereabouts, if known) |
|---|---|---|---|

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Army Form W.3008 (Revised)
40 P & S/2454 (S171)

**FIELD RETURN OF OFFICERS** ●No....

Unit .......................&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; For Week Ending ......................... 29 Jan 44

**PART B.—NOMINAL ROLL OF OFFICERS.**

**(i) OFFICERS ON STRENGTH COUNTING AGAINST W.E. LESS 1st RFTS. (Total to agree with column 3 of Part A).**

| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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**(ii) OFFICERS ATTACHED IN EXCESS OF W.E.; LESS 1st RFTS.**

| Substantive Rank | Higher Acting or Temporary Rank | Name and Initials | Regt. or Corps | Date of attachment | Nature of attachment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | | | | | |
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......................................
(Date of Despatch.)

Brdest Capt F.

......................................
(Signature of Commander.)

5 M.....................................
(Bde, Divn., Area, etc., with which Unit is serving.)

## Page 15

FIELD RETURN OF OFFICERS

FIELD RETURN OF OFFICERS

(Unit) For Week Ending

PART A—STRENGTH, SURPLUS, OR REINFORCEMENTS REQUIRED

IN OFFICERS' STRENGTH COUNTING AGAINST ESTABLISHMENT (Total to agree with column 1 in Part A)

NOMINAL ROLL OF OFFICERS

For Week Ended

PART B—PARTICULARS OF OFFICERS JOINING OR QUITTED DURING

[Stamp] 791
SEP 1915
[additional stamp text partially visible]

(b) Officers QUITTED during the week

OFFICERS ATTACHED IN EXCESS OF WAR LESS IN RLT:

PART C—DESCRIPTION OF OFFICERS WHOSE RETURN TO THE UNIT IS PARTICULARLY REQUESTED

[Handwritten notation] Offcr I—

[Signature visible at top right of document]

## Page 16

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Army Form W.3008 (Revised)
40/P & S/3454 (5171) (Pads of 32)
Serial No.........
(Repeat at Part D)

TO BE MADE UP TO MIDDAY ON SATURDAY IN EACH WEEK

**FIELD RETURN OF OFFICERS.**

The Calgy Highrs (Unit.) For Week Ending 2 3 Aug 44

**PART A.—STRENGTH, SURPLUS OR REINFORCEMENTS REQUIRED.**

| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranks | W.E. less 1st Rfte. | Strength counting against W.E. less 1st Rfte. | Surplus to W.E. less 1st Rfte. | Reinforcements required (i.e., deficits on W.E. less 1st Rfte.) |
| | | | | No. | Any Specific Qualifications |

Lieut.-Colonels    4    4
Majors             3    5
Captains          13   14    1
Lieutenants       19   24    5
2nd Lieutenants
Quartermasters
District Officers

TOTALS            38   44    6

*Insert details of higher ranks as necessary (e.g., Major-General, Brigadier, etc.).*

**PART B.—PARTICULARS OF OFFICERS JOINED OR QUITTED DURING WEEK.**

**(i) Officers JOINED during week.**

| Rank | Name | Regt. or Corps | Date | Unit from which joined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major | V. Stott | Lmt 1 Clm Highs | Lmt 1 Cologhum |
| Major | B.H. Baker | Lmt 1 Clm Highs | Lmt 1 Alpamson |
| Major | G. McKenzie | Lmt 1 B.H. word | Lmt RG Zabay |
| Capt | C.W. Bore | Lmt 10 Anderson | Lmt 10 Antiqu Cmd |
| Lieut | H.A. Holmgreen | Lmt 10 Alg... | |

**(ii) Officers QUITTED during week.**

| Rank | Name | Regt. or Corps | Date | Cause or Unit to which proceeded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lieut | H A Thompson | Calg Highs | 15 Aug | Wounded |

(UNIT) week-ending ........................ A.F.W.3008 (Revised)

**PART C.—DESCRIPTION OF OFFICERS WHOSE RETURN TO THE UNIT IS PARTICULARLY REQUESTED.**

| Rank | Name and Initials | Regt. or Corps | Remarks (e.g., present whereabouts, if known) |
|---|---|---|---|

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Army Form W.3008 (...)

Unit.......

PART D.—NO......

**PART "D" NOMINAL ROLL OF OFFICERS ON STRENGTH**

**(i) OFFICERS ON......**

<table>
<tr>
<th>No.</th>
<th>Rank</th>
<th>Name</th>
<th>Corps</th>
<th>Appointment</th>
<th>Present with unit</th>
</tr>
<tr><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>Personal Number</td><td>Substantive Rank</td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>1</td><td>Lt.-Lieut.-Col.</td><td>D.G. MacLauchlan</td><td>Calg Highs</td><td>C.O.</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>2</td><td>Major.</td><td>V. Stott</td><td>Calg Highs</td><td>2 i/c</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>3.</td><td>Major.</td><td>B.H. Baker</td><td>Calg Highs</td><td>Coy Cmd.</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>4.</td><td>Major.</td><td>H.H. McKenzie</td><td>Calg Highs</td><td>Coy Cmd.</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>5.</td><td>Capt. (A/Major)</td><td>H.L. Ellis</td><td>Calg Highs</td><td>Coy Cmd.</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>6.</td><td>Capt. (A/Major)</td><td>G.G. Robinson</td><td>Calg Highs</td><td>2 i/e Coy</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>7.</td><td>Capt.</td><td>F.H. Clarke</td><td>Calg Highs</td><td>2 Adjt.</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>8.</td><td>Capt.</td><td>G.H. Bore</td><td>Calg Highs</td><td>T.O.</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>9.</td><td>Capt.</td><td>H. Gordon</td><td>Calg Highs</td><td>2 i/c Coy</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>10.</td><td>Capt.</td><td>W.D. Heyland</td><td>Calg Highs</td><td>2 i/c Coy</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>11.</td><td>Capt.</td><td>D.D. Harrison</td><td>Calg Highs</td><td>2 i/c Coy</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>12.</td><td>Capt.</td><td>R.S. Masher</td><td>Calg Highs</td><td></td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>13.</td><td>Capt.</td><td>H. Higgins</td><td>H.C.H.T.S.</td><td>P.M.</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>14.</td><td>Capt.</td><td>A.J.J. Macdonell</td><td>Calg Highs</td><td>Q.M.</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>15.</td><td>Capt.</td><td>G.V. Stott</td><td>Calg Highs</td><td>A/Tk Offr</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>16.</td><td>Capt.</td><td>W. Tennant</td><td>Calg Highs</td><td>Coy Cmd.</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>17.</td><td>Capt.</td><td>A.H. Turnbull</td><td>H.C.A.H.H.</td><td>Coy Cmd.</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>18.</td><td>Capt.</td><td>G.B. Wood</td><td>Calg Highs</td><td>Carrier Offr</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>19.</td><td>Lieut. (A/Capt)</td><td>D.G. Kearns</td><td>Calg Highs</td><td>Mortar Offr</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>20.</td><td>Lieut. (A/Capt)</td><td>R.J. Kerfoot</td><td>Calg Highs</td><td>2 i/c Carrier</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>21.</td><td>Lieut.</td><td>H. Bacon</td><td>Calg Highs</td><td>Pl. Cmd.</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>22.</td><td>Lieut.</td><td>L.R. Casey</td><td>Calg Highs</td><td>2 i/c A/Tk</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>23.</td><td>Lieut.</td><td>I.J. Coady</td><td>Calg Highs</td><td>Pl. Cmd.</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>24.</td><td>Lieut.</td><td>J.R. Craddock</td><td>Calg Highs</td><td>Pl. Cmd.</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>25.</td><td>Lieut.</td><td>H. Douglas</td><td>Calg Highs</td><td>1.0.</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>26.</td><td>Lieut.</td><td>L.V. Nord</td><td>Calg Highs</td><td>Pl...Cmd.</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>27.</td><td>Lieut.</td><td>H.H. Holagren</td><td>Calg Highs</td><td>Pl. Cmd.</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>28.</td><td>Lieut.</td><td>A. ...</td><td>Calg Highs</td><td>Pl. Cmd.</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>29.</td><td>Lieut.</td><td>L.G. Mageli</td><td>Calg Highs</td><td>1. Cmd.</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>30.</td><td>Lieut.</td><td>A.A. Medhurst</td><td>Calg Highs</td><td>Pl. Cmd.</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>31.</td><td>Lieut.</td><td>W.H. Maguire</td><td>Calg Highs</td><td>1. Cmd.</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>32.</td><td>Lieut.</td><td>H.A. Moore</td><td>Calg Highs</td><td>1. Cmd.</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>33.</td><td>Lieut.</td><td>G.E. Munro</td><td>Calg Highs</td><td>Pioneer Offr</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>34.</td><td>Lieu .</td><td>F.J. Sekinstry</td><td>Calg Highs</td><td>Pl. Cmd.</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>35.</td><td>Lieut.</td><td>H.J. Anderson</td><td>Calg Highs</td><td>Scout Offr</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>36.</td><td>Lieut.</td><td>... Kellar</td><td>Calg Highs</td><td>Pl. Cmd.</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>37.</td><td>Lieut.</td><td>... Wood</td><td>H.C.H.S.</td><td>I.O.</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>38.</td><td>Lieut.</td><td>G.G. Hills</td><td></td><td></td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>39.</td><td>Lieut.</td><td>J.A. Anderson</td><td>Calg Highs</td><td>Surplus</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>40.</td><td>Lieut.</td><td>W.A. Patrey</td><td>Calg Highs</td><td>Surplus</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>41.</td><td>Lieut.</td><td>P.H. LaFleur</td><td>Calg Highs</td><td>Surplus</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>42.</td><td>Lieut.</td><td>L.H. Trimmer</td><td>Calg Highs</td><td>Surplus</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>43.</td><td>Lieut.</td><td>H.G. Solay</td><td>Calg Highs</td><td>Surplus</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
<tr><td>44.</td><td>Lieut.</td><td>A.H. MacDonald</td><td>Calg Highs</td><td>Surplus</td><td>Yes</td></tr>
</table>

ATTACHED

1. Major. J.N. Marsen    H C.S.C.    W.e.f. 1 Aug 44.
2. H/Capt. J.M.A. Darcy    S Bde.    W.e.f. 14 Mar 43.
3. Supervisor C.J. Lannan    S Aux Ser. W.e.f. 9 Jan 44.

22 Aug 44
(Date of Despatch.)

mR 740763    dist 7 .....

(Signature of Commander.)

5 Col.............

(Bde, Divn., Area, etc., with which Unit is serving.)

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Army Form W.3008 (Revised)
40/P & S/2464 (5171) (Pads of 32)
Serial No.
(Repeat at Part D)

TO BE MADE UP TO MIDDAY ON SATURDAY IN EACH WEEK.

**FIELD RETURN OF OFFICERS.**

The Calg Highrs (Unit.) For Week Ending 23 Sep 44

**PART A.—STRENGTH, SURPLUS OR REINFORCEMENTS REQUIRED.**

| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranks | W.E. less 1st Rfts. | Strength counting against W.E. less 1st Rfts. | Surplus to W.E. less 1st Rfts. | Reinforcements required (i.e., deficits on W.E. less 1st Rfts.) |
| | | | No. | Any Specific Qualifications |
| | | | | |
| | | | | |
| | | | | |
| | | | | |
| | | | | |
| Lieut.-Colonels | 1 | 1 | | |
| Majors | 5 | 5 | | |
| Captains | 13 | 14 | 1 | |
| Lieutenants | 19 | 24 | 5 | |
| 2nd Lieutenants | | | | |
| Quartermasters | | | | |
| District Officers | | | | |
| TOTALS | 38 | 44 | 6 | |

* Insert details of higher ranks as necessary (e.g., Major-General, Brigadier, etc.).

**PART B.—PARTICULARS OF OFFICERS JOINED OR QUITTED DURING WEEK.**

**(i) Officers JOINED during week.**

| Rank | Name | Regt. or Corps | Date | Unit from which joined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Major | V. Scott | Lnt C.H. Highrs | Lnt Phla/Phan |
| Major | J.H. Barton | Lnt on R Maguire | Lnt N Flann |
| Major | G. McKenzie | Lnt D.B. Wood | Lnt R.C. Balag |
| Capt | C.W. Bone | Lnt J.A. Gardiner | Lnt N. N.Que Dini |
| Lnt | H.A. Holmgren | Lnt W.A. Finney | |

**(ii) Officers QUITTED during week.**

| Rank | Name | *Regt. or Corps | Date | Cause or Unit to which proceeded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lnt | H.A. Thompson | Calg Highrs | 15 Sep | Wounded |

.

(UNIT) week-ending A.F.W.3008 (Revised)

**PART C.—DESCRIPTION OF OFFICERS WHOSE RETURN TO THE UNIT IS PARTICULARLY REQUESTED.**

| Rank | Name and Initials | Regt. or Corps | Remarks (e.g., present whereabouts, if known) |
|---|---|---|---|
| | | | |
| | | | |
| | | | |

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Army Form W.3008 (Revised)
40 P & S/2464 (5171)
Serial No.

**FIELD RETURN OF OFFICERS**

Unit The Calg Highrs CNOI For Week Ending 23 Sep 44

**PART D.—NOMINAL ROLL OF OFFICERS.**

**(i) OFFICERS ON STRENGTH COUNTING AGAINST W.E. LESS 1st RFTS. (Total to agree with column 3 of Part A).**

| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Number | Substan-tive Rank | Higher Acting or Temporary Rank if held | Name and Initials | Parent Corps or Regiment | Date taken on strength | Whether present with Unit | Appointment held | Date Assumed present Appointment | Remarks including how employed if absent from unit |
| 1 | | | | | | | | | | |
| 2 | | | | | | | | | | |
| 3 | | | See attached List | | | | | | | 1 |
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**(ii) OFFICERS ATTACHED IN EXCESS OF W.E. LESS 1st RFTS.**

| Substantive Rank | Higher Acting or Temporary Rank if held | Name and Initials | Regt. or Corps | Date of attachment | Nature of attachment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |

22 Sep 44
(Date of Despatch.)

mR. 740/63 Sheet 2 ......

(Signature of Commander.)

5 Cdn ...... Bde
(Bde, Divn., Area, etc., with which Unit is serving.)

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TO BE MADE UP TO AND FOR SATURDAY IN EACH WEEK. Army Form W. 3008. (Page 1).

FIELD RETURN OF OFFICERS.

Calg Highrs CMU (Unit.) For Week Ending 16 Sep 44

PART A.—STRENGTH, SURPLUS OR REINFORCEMENTS REQUIRED. (Secret)

| War Establishment. | Ranks. | 2 Posted strength counting against authorised establishment (excluding attached). w th | 3 Surplus to Establishment. | 4 Reinforcements required (i.e., deficits on establishment). |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| | * | | | |
| | * | | | |
| | * | | | |
| | * | | | |
| Lieut.-Colonels ... | | 1 | | |
| Majors... ... | 3 | 3 (Acting) | | 4 |
| Captains ... ... | 13 | 10 (2 Acting) | 1 | |
| Lieutenants ... | 19 | 17 | | 3 |
| 2nd Lieutenants ... | | | | |
| Quartermasters ... | | | | |
| District Officers ... | | | | |
| Totals ... ... | 38 | 30 | | 8 |

* Insert detail of higher ranks as necessary (e.g., Major-General, Brigadier, etc.).

PART B.—PARTICULARS OF OFFICERS JOINED OR QUITTED DURING WEEK.

Officers JOINED during week.

| Rank. | Name. | Corps. | Date. | Cause. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| | | | | |
| | | | | |
| | | | | |
| | | | | |
| | | | | |

Officers QUITTED during week.

| Rank. | Name. | Corps. | Date. | Cause. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capt | O.R. Runyon | Calg Highrs | 8 Sep 44 | Wounded |
| Lieut | G. Matheson | Calg Highrs | 11 Sep 44 | Wounded |
| Lieut | H. Padersluk | Calg Highrs | 8 Sep 44 | Wounded |
| Lieut | M.C. Wilson | Calg Highrs | 8 Sep 44 | Wounded |

PART C.—DESCRIPTION OF OFFICERS WHOSE RETURN TO THE UNIT IS PARTICULARLY REQUESTED.

| Rank. | Name and Initials. | Corps. | Remarks (e.g., present whereabouts, if known). |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capt | V. Stott | Calg Highrs | |
| Major | A. Campbell | Calg Highrs | at Comd EE Trng - Alg men |
| Major | B. McGeorge | Calg Highrs | |
| Major | J.M. Dalton | Calg Highrs | |
| Capt | J. Bouch | Calg Highrs | |
| Capt | W.J.S. Pearson | Calg Highrs | |

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PART "D" NOMINAL ROLL OF OFFICERS ON STRENGTH

| No. | Rank | Name | Corps | Appointment | Present with unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Lieut-Col. | D.G. MacLauchlan | Calg Highrs | C.O. | Yes |
| 2. | Capt. (A/Major) | S.O. Robinson | Calg Highrs | 2 I/C | Yes |
| 3. | Capt. (A/Major) | R.L. Ellis | Calg Highrs | Coy Cmd | Yes |
| 4. | Capt. (A/Major) | D.R. Harrison | Calg Highrs | Coy Cmd | Yes |
| 5. | Capt. (A/Major) | W.D. Heyland | Calg Highrs | Coy Cmd | Yes |
| 6. | Capt. (A/Major) | E.W. Lasher | Calg Highrs | 2 I/C Coy | Yes |
| 7. | Capt. | F.M. Clarke | Calg Highrs | T.O. | Yes |
| 8. | Capt. | R. Gordon | R.C.A.P.C. | P.M. | Yes |
| 9. | Capt. | F.P. Higgins | Calg Highrs | Q.M. | Yes |
| 10. | Capt. | A.J.J. Macdonell | Calg Highrs | A/Tk Offr | Yes |
| 11. | Capt. | G.V. Stott | Calg Highrs | Coy Cmd | Yes |
| 12. | Capt. | M. Tennant | R.C.A.M.C. | M.O. | Yes |
| 13. | Capt. | A.H. Turnbull | Calg Highrs | Coy Cmd | Yes |
| 14. | Capt. | A.B. Wood | Calg Highrs | Adjt. | Yes |
| 15. | Lieut(A/Capt). | D.O. Kearns | Calg Highrs | Carrier Offr | Yes |
| 16. | Lieut(A/Capt). | R.J. Kerfoot | Calg Highrs | Carriers | Yes |
| 17. | Lieut | F.R. Bacon | Calg Highrs | Pl. Offr | Yes |
| 18. | Lieut | B.R. Casey | Calg Highrs | 2 I/C A/Tk | Yes |
| 19. | Lieut | I.J. Coady | Calg Highrs | Pl. Offr | Yes |
| 20. | Lieut | J.D. Craddock | Calg Highrs | Pl. Offr | Yes |
| 21. | Lieut | H. Douglas | Calg Highrs | Pl. Offr | Yes |
| 22. | Lieut | E.F. Ford | Calg Highrs | Pl. Offr | Yes |
| 23. | Lieut | A. Keller | Calg Highrs | Pl. Offr | Yes |
| 24. | Lieut | A.J. Medhurst | Calg Highrs | I.O. | Yes |
| 25. | Lieut | R.S. Moore | Calg Highrs | Pl. Offr | Yes |
| 26. | Lieut | R.R. Munro | Calg Highrs | Pioneer Offr | Yes |
| 27. | Lieut | F.J. McKinstry | Calg Highrs | Scout Offr | Yes |
| 28. | Lieut | G.H. Sellar | Calg Highrs | S. Offr | Yes |
| 29. | Lieut | G.R. Thompson | Calg Highrs | S.O. | Yes |
| 30. | Lieut | W.S. Wills | R.C.C.S. | | Yes |

ATTACHED

1. Major J.M. Warren 2 CRC w.e.f. 1 Aug 44.
2. Capt. J.B.S. Sproule 2 CRC w.e.f. 16 Aug 44.
3. H/Capt. J.H.R. Percy 5 Bde w.e.f. 16 Mar 43.
4. Supervisor G.J. Lannan 5 Aux Serv w.e.f. 9 Jan 44.

Calg Highrs CMU (Unit.)
15 Sep 44 (Date of Despatch.)

Lieut Col (Signature of Commander.)
(Bde., Divn., Area, etc., with which Unit is serving.)

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TO BE MADE UP TO AND FOR SATURDAY IN EACH WEEK.

Army Form W. 3008.
(Page 1).

FIELD RETURN OF OFFICERS.

Calg Highrs (MU) (Unit.) For Week Ending 16 Sep 44

PART A.—STRENGTH, SURPLUS OR REINFORCEMENTS REQUIRED. (Secret)

| War Establishment. | Ranks. | 2 Posted strength counting against authorised establishment (excluding attached). w/ acting rk | 3 Surplus to Establishment. | 4 Reinforcements required (i.e., deficits on establishment). |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| | * | | | |
| | * | | | |
| | * | | | |
| | * | | | |
| | Lieut.-Colonels | 1 | 1 | |
| | Majors... | 3 | 3 (acting) | 4 |
| | Captains | 13 | 10 (2 acting) | 1 |
| | Lieutenants | 19 | 17 | 3 |
| | 2nd Lieutenants | | | |
| | Quartermasters | | | |
| | District Officers | | | |
| | Totals ... | 38 | 30 | 8 |

* Insert detail of higher ranks as necessary (e.g., Major-General, Brigadier, etc.).

PART B.—PARTICULARS OF OFFICERS JOINED OR QUITTED DURING WEEK.

Officers JOINED during week.

| Rank. | Name. | Corps. | Date. | Cause. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| | | | | |
| | | | | |
| | | | | |
| | | | | |
| | | | | |

Officers QUITTED during week.

| Rank. | Name. | Corps. | Date. | Cause. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capts | A R Tempos | Calg Highrs | 8 Sep 44 | Wounded |
| Lieut | G W Attenmore | Calg Highrs | 11 Sep 44 | Wounded |
| Lieut | H Podrelink | Calg Highrs | 8 Sep 44 | Wounded |
| Lieut | H C Wilson | Calg Highrs | 8 Sep 44 | Wounded |

PART C.—DESCRIPTION OF OFFICERS WHOSE RETURN TO THE UNIT IS PARTICULARLY REQUESTED.

| Rank. | Name and Initials. | Corps. | Remarks (e.g., present whereabouts, if known). |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lieut | V Scott | Calg Highrs | at Cant EE Leagl Laghms |
| Lieut | J Campbell | Calg Highrs | |
| Major | B McKennye | Calg Highrs | |
| Major | H Dalton | Calg Highrs | |
| Lieut | J B Bruck | Calg Highrs | |
| Lieut | N J S Pearson | Calg Highrs | |

Army Form W. 3008.
(Page 2).

PART D.—NOMINAL ROLL OF OFFICERS ON STRENGTH.

(i) Officers posted to Unit (Total to agree with column 2 of Part A).

| 1 | 2 M. or S. | 3 Substantive Rank. | 4 Higher acting or temporary rank, if held. | 5 Name and Initials. | 6 Corps. | 7 Whether present with Unit (Insert Yes or No). | 8 Date Joined Unit. | 9 If not present with Unit, state how employed. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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(ii) OFFICERS ATTACHED FROM OTHER CORPS.

| Substantive Rank. | Higher acting or temporary rank, if held. | Name and Initials. | Corps. | Date of attachment. | Nature of attachment. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |

Calg Highrs (MU) (Unit.)
15 Sep 44 (Date of Despatch.)

Lieut Col (Signature of Commander.)
5 Cdn (Bde., Divn., Area, etc., with which Unit is serving.)

## Page 20

TO BE MADE UP TO AND FOR SATURDAY IN EACH WEEK. Army Form W. 3008. (Page 1).

FIELD RETURN OF OFFICERS.

The Calg Highrs (Unit.) For Week Ending 9 Sep 44

PART A.—STRENGTH, SURPLUS OR REINFORCEMENTS REQUIRED.

<table>
<tr><th>War Establishment.</th><th>1 Ranks.</th><th>2 Posted strength counting against authorised establishment (including attached). W.E.</th><th>3 Surplus to Establishment.</th><th>4 Reinforcements required (i.e., deficits on establishment).</th></tr>
<tr><td></td><td></td><td>*</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td></td><td></td><td>*</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td></td><td></td><td>*</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td></td><td></td><td>*</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td></td><td>Lieut.-Colonels</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td></td><td>Majors...</td><td>5</td><td>5 (Acting)</td><td>3</td></tr>
<tr><td></td><td>Captains</td><td>13</td><td>11 (2 Acting)</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td></td><td>Lieutenants</td><td>19</td><td>18</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td></td><td>2nd Lieutenants</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td></td><td>Quartermasters</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td></td><td>District Officers</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td></td><td>TOTALS ...</td><td>38</td><td>35</td><td>3</td></tr>
</table>

* Insert detail of higher ranks as necessary (e.g., Major-General, Brigadier, etc.).

PART B.—PARTICULARS OF OFFICERS JOINED OR QUITTED DURING WEEK.

Officers JOINED during week.

<table>
<tr><th>Rank.</th><th>Name.</th><th>Corps.</th><th>Date.</th><th>Cause.</th></tr>
<tr><td>Lieut</td><td>H Podealenk</td><td>Calg Highrs</td><td>1 Sep 44</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>Lieut</td><td>G.H. Sellar</td><td>Calg Highrs</td><td>1 Sep 44</td><td></td></tr>
</table>

Officers QUITTED during week.

<table>
<tr><th>Rank.</th><th>Name.</th><th>Corps.</th><th>Date.</th><th>Cause.</th></tr>
<tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr>
</table>

PART C.—DESCRIPTION OF OFFICERS WHOSE RETURN TO THE UNIT IS PARTICULARLY REQUESTED.

<table>
<tr><th>Rank.</th><th>Name and Initials.</th><th>Corps.</th><th>Remarks (e.g., present whereabouts, if known).</th></tr>
<tr><td>Major</td><td>V Stott</td><td>Calg Highrs</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>Major</td><td>B McKinnon</td><td>"</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>Major</td><td>F.H. Fisher</td><td>"</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>Major</td><td>J Campbell</td><td>"</td><td></td></tr>
</table>

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PART "D" MONTHLRETURNS OF OFFICERS ON STRENGTH.

No. Rank. Name Corps Appointment Present with unit.

1. D.G. MacLauchlan Calg Highrs
2. Capt/Major S.G. Robinson Calg Highrs C.O.
3. Capt/Major D.R. Harrison Calg Highrs 2 i/c Yes.
4. Capt/Major H.M. Lasher Calg Highrs Yes.
5. Capt/Major H.A. Ellis Calg Highrs Coy Cmd. Yes.
6. Capt. S/Major Y.D. Pheyland Calg Highrs Coy Cmd. Ies
7. Capt. R.A. Macphark Calg Highrs Coy Cmd. Yes
8. Capt/Major J.H. Brownson Calg Highrs Coy Cmd. Yes
9. Capt. J.H. R.P. Higgins Calg Highrs 2 i/c Coy. Yes
10. Supervisor G.A.J.J. Lannan Calg Highrs (BCAPC) Ies
11. C pt. A.J.J. Mcdonnell Calg Highrs Pl.------
12. Capt. V.Y. Stott Calg Highrs Q.M. Yes
13. Capt. M. Tennant Calg Highrs A/Tk Offr. Yes
14. Capt. G.D. Turner Calg Highrs Coy Cmd. Ies
15. Capt. G.B. Wood Calg Highrs 2 i/c Coy Yes
16. Lieut. A.A. Turnbull R.C.A.M.C. Coy Cmd. es
17. Lieut. A/Capt. D.C. Kearns Calg Highrs M.O. Yes
18. Lieut. A/Capt. R.J. Kerfoot Calg Highrs Adjt. Yes.
19. Lieut. A/Capt. G.W. Atkinson Calg Highrs Mortar Offr Yes.
20. Lieut. H.R. Bacon Calg Highrs Scout Offr Yes.
21. Lieut. S.R. Casey Calg Highrs Carriers Yes
22. Lieut. I.J. Coady. Calg Highrs Pl. Offr. Yes
23. Lieut. J.D. Craddock C alg Highrs @ i/c A/Tk Ies
24. Lieut. H. Douglas Calg Highrs Pl. Offr Ies
25. Lieut. E.P. Ford Calg Highrs Pl. Offr Ies
26. Lieut. A. Keller Calg Highrs Pl. Offr Ies
27. Lieut. H.S. Medhurst C alg Highrs Pl. Offr Ies
28. Lieut. H.S. Moore Calg Highrs Pl. Offr s
29. Lieut. R.C.R. Manro Calg Highrs I.O. Yes
30. Lieut. F.J. McKinstry Calg Highrs Pl. Cmd. es
31. Lieut. H. Podealuk, Calg Highrs Pioneer Offr Yes.
32. Lieut. G.H. Sellar Calg Highrs Pl. Offr Ies.
33. Lieut. J. Tomlinson Calg Highrs Carriers Yes.
34. Lieut. G.N. Thompson Calg Highrs Pl. Cmd. Ies.
35. Lieut. H.E. McE. Wilson Calg Highrs Pl. Cmd. es.
N.S. Wills R.C.C.S. R.O. Yes. es.

ATTACHED

1. Major. J.N. Warren
2. Capt. J.M. Sprouls 2 CDC w.e.f. 1 Aug 44.
3. H/Capt. J.H.M. Percy 2 CDC w.e.f. 16 Aug 44.
4. Supervisor G.J. Lannan 2 Bus. w.e.f. 16 Mar 43.
5 Aux Serv. w.e.f. 9 Jan 44.

NO OFFICERS ATTACHED FROM OTHER CORPS.

The Calg Highrs (Unit.) 8 Sep 44 (Date of Despatch.) M R 022 621 Sgt. 39128

Gor Robinson Mason (Signature of Commander.)
5 Cdn Inf Bde (Bde., Divn., Area, etc., with which Unit is serving.)

## Page 21

Army Form W. 3008.
(Page 1).

TO BE MADE UP TO AND FOR SATURDAY IN EACH WEEK.

Army Form W. 3008.
(Page 2).

FIELD RETURN OF OFFICERS.

The Calg Highrs (Unit.) For Week Ending 9 Sep 44

PART A.—STRENGTH, SURPLUS OR REINFORCEMENTS REQUIRED.

<table>
<tr>
<th>War Establishment.</th>
<th>1 Ranks.</th>
<th>2 Posted strength counting against authorised establishment (excluding attached).</th>
<th>3 Surplus to Establishment.</th>
<th>4 Reinforcements required (i.e., deficits on establishment).</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>*</td>
<td>W.E.</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>*</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>*</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>*</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>Lieut.-Colonels</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>Majors...</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>5 (Acting)</td>
<td>3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>Captains</td>
<td>13</td>
<td>11 (2 Acting)</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>Lieutenants</td>
<td>19</td>
<td>18</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>2nd Lieutenants</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>Quartermasters</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>District Officers</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td>Totals ...</td>
<td>38</td>
<td>35</td>
<td>3</td>
</tr>
</table>

* Insert detail of higher ranks as necessary (e.g., Major-General, Brigadier, etc.).

PART B.—PARTICULARS OF OFFICERS JOINED OR QUITTED DURING WEEK.

Officers JOINED during week.

<table>
<tr>
<th>Rank.</th>
<th>Name.</th>
<th>Corps.</th>
<th>Date.</th>
<th>Cause.</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lieut</td>
<td>H Podeseluk</td>
<td>Calg Highrs</td>
<td>1 Sep 44</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lieut</td>
<td>J H Millan</td>
<td>Calg Highrs</td>
<td>1 Sep 44</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
</table>

Officers QUITTED during week.

<table>
<tr>
<th>Rank.</th>
<th>Name.</th>
<th>Corps.</th>
<th>Date.</th>
<th>Cause.</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
</table>

PART C.—DESCRIPTION OF OFFICERS WHOSE RETURN TO THE UNIT IS PARTICULARLY REQUESTED.

<table>
<tr>
<th>Rank.</th>
<th>Name and Initials.</th>
<th>Corps.</th>
<th>Remarks (e.g., present whereabouts, if known).</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Major</td>
<td>V Stott</td>
<td>Calg Highrs</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Major</td>
<td>B McKennge</td>
<td>"</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Capt</td>
<td>F M [illegible]</td>
<td>"</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Major</td>
<td>J Chongervell</td>
<td>"</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
</table>

PART D.—NOMINAL ROLL OF OFFICERS ON STRENGTH.

(i) Officers posted to Unit (Total to agree with column 2 of Part A).

<table>
<tr>
<th>1</th>
<th>2 M. or S.</th>
<th>3 Substantive Rank.</th>
<th>4 Higher acting or temporary rank, if held.</th>
<th>5 Name and Initials.</th>
<th>6 Corps.</th>
<th>7 Whether present with Unit (Insert Yes or No).</th>
<th>8 Date Joined Unit.</th>
<th>9 If not present with Unit, state how employed.</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>See attached list</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
</table>

(ii) OFFICERS ATTACHED FROM OTHER CORPS.

<table>
<tr>
<th>Substantive Rank.</th>
<th>Higher acting or temporary rank, if held.</th>
<th>Name and Initials.</th>
<th>Corps.</th>
<th>Date of attachment.</th>
<th>Nature of attachment.</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
</table>

The Calg Highrs (Unit.)

8 Sep 44 (Date of Despatch.)

MR 022 621 Sht 39128

Sor Klnnsn Mirsn for (Signature of Commander.)

5 Cdn Inf Bde (Bde., Divn., Area, etc., with which Unit is serving.)

## Page 22

TO BE MADE UP TO AND FOR SATURDAY IN EACH WEEK.

Army Form W. 3008.
*(Page 1)*

# FIELD RETURN OF OFFICERS.

The Calg Highrs (Unit.) For Week Ending 2 Sep 44

**PART A.—STRENGTH, SURPLUS OR REINFORCEMENTS REQUIRED.**

| War Establishment. | Ranks. | 2 Posted strength counting against authorised establishment (excluding attached). | 3 Surplus to Establishment. | 4 Reinforcements required (i.e., deficits on establishment). |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| | | WE | | |
| | * | | | |
| | * | | | |
| | * | | | |
| | * | | | |
| Lieut.-Colonels ... | | 1 | 1 | |
| Majors... ... | | 2 | 2 (missing) | 11 |
| Captains ... ... | | 13 | 11 (2 Missing) | 1 |
| Lieutenants ... ... | | 19 | 16 | |
| 2nd Lieutenants | | | | |
| Quartermasters | | | | |
| District Officers | | | | |
| TOTALS ... ... | | 38 | 33 | 5 |

* Insert detail of higher ranks as necessary (e.g., Major-General, Brigadier, etc.).

**PART B.—PARTICULARS OF OFFICERS JOINED OR QUITTED DURING WEEK.**

**Officers JOINED during week.**

| Rank. | Name. | Corps. | Date. | Cause. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lieut | J.D. Jamieson | Calg Highrs | 27 Aug | |
| Lieut | A. Wood ms | | 28 Aug | |
| Lieut | L.B. Field | | 28 Aug | |
| Lieut | H.E. Wilson | | 31 Aug | |

**Officers QUITTED during week.**

| Rank. | Name. | Corps. | Date. | Cause. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Majt | L.G. Jarratt | Calg Highrs | | Catherine |
| Majt | L.A. Bryson Deane | Calg Highrs | 22 Aug | Killed in Action |
| Lieut | B.J. Gillies | Calg Highrs | 16 Aug | Killed in Action |
| Lieut | B.J. Sullivan | Calg Highrs | 22 Aug | Wounded |
| Lieut | J.L. Carson | Calg Highrs | 22 Aug | Wounded |
| Lieut | J.B. Slater | Calg Highrs | 22 Aug | Wounded |
| Lieut | [illegible] | Calg Highrs | 31 Aug | Wounded |

**PART C.—DESCRIPTION OF OFFICERS WHOSE RETURN TO THE UNIT IS PARTICULARLY REQUESTED.**

| Rank. | Name and Initials. | Corps. | Remarks (e.g., present whereabouts, if known). |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major | J.H. Burling | Calg Highrs | |
| Major | F. Campbell | " | |
| Major | O.J. le Rongeux | " | |
| Major | V. Stott | " | |

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**PART "D" NOMINAL ROLL OF OFFICERS ON STRENGTH.**

| No. | Rank | Name | Corps | Appointment | Present with unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Lieut-Col. | D.G. MacLauchlan | Calg Highrs | C.O. | Yes. |
| 2. | Capt.A/Major. | S.O. Robinson | Calg Highrs | 2 I/c | Yes. |
| 3. | Capt.A/Major. | D.R. Harrison | Calg Highrs | Coy Cmd. | Yes. |
| 4. | Capt.A/A Jor. | E.W. Lasher | Calg Highrs | Coy Cmd. | les |
| 5. | Capt.A/Major. | R.L. Ellis | Calg Highrs | Coy Offr | les |
| 6. | Capt.A/Major. | W.D. Heyland | Calg Highrs. | Coy Cmd. | Yes |
| 7. | Capt.A/Majox. | F.H. Clarke | Calg Highrs | 2 I/c Coy. | les |
| 8. | Capt. | R. Gordon | Calg Highrs | T.O. | les |
| 9. | Capt. | A.J. Higgins | ÐxxxxxxxxX(RCAPC) | P.M. | les |
| 10. | Capt. | A.J.J. Macdonell | Calg Highrs | Q.M. | Yes |
| 11. | Capt. | G.V. Stott | Calg Highrs | A/Tk Offr. | les |
| 12. | Capt. | M. Tennant | Calg Highrs | Coy Cmd. | es |
| 13. | Capt. | G.D. Turner | Calg Highrs | 2 I/c Coy | Yes |
| 14. | Capt. | G.B. Wood | Calg Highrs | Coy Cmd. | Yes |
| 15. | Capt. | A.R. Turnbull | R.C.A.M.C. | M.O. | Yes. |
| 16. | Lieut.A/Capt. | D.C. Kearns | Calg Highrs | Adjt. | Yes. |
| 17. | Lieut.A/Capt. | R.J. Kerfoot | Calg Highrs | Mortar Offr | les. |
| 18. | Lieut.A/Majx. | G.W. Atkinson | Calg Highrs | Scout Offr | Yes. |
| 19. | Lieut. | R.R. Bacon | Calg Highrs | Carriers | Yes |
| 20. | Lieut. | S.R. Casey | Calg Highrs | Pl. Offr | les |
| 21. | Lieut. | I.J. Coady. | Calg Highrs | @ I/c A/Tk | les |
| 22. | Lieut. | L.D. Craddock | Calg Highrs | Pl. Offr | les |
| 23. | Lieut. | H. Douglas | Calg Highrs | Pl. Offr | les |
| 24. | Lieut. | E.P. Ford | Calg Highrs | Pl. Offr | les |
| 25. | Lieut. | A. Keller | Calg Highrs | Pl. Offr | l |
| 26. | Lieut. | A.J. Medhurst | Calg Highrs | Pl. Offr | Yes |
| 27. | Lieut. | H.S. Moore | Calg Highrs | I.O. | l |
| 28. | Lieut. | R.C.R. Munro | Calg Highrs | Pl. Cmd. | Yes. |
| 29. | Lieut. | F.J. McKinstry | Calg Highrs | Pioneer Offr | les. |
| 30. | Lieut. | N. Podeluk. | Calg Highrs | Pl. Cmd | Yes. |
| 31. | Lieut. | G.H. Seller | Calg Highrs | Carriers | les |
| 32. | Lieut. | J. Tomlinson | Calg Highrs | Pl. Cmd. | les. |
| 33. | Lieut. | G.N. Thompson | Calg Highrs | Pl. Cmd. | Yes. |
| 34. | Lieut. | H.E. Wilson | Calg Highrs | Pl. Cmd. | les. |
| 35. | Lieut. | W.S. Willis | R.C.C.S. | S.O. | les. |

**ATTACHED**

1. Major J.N. Warren 2 CDC w.e.f. 1 Aug 44.
2. Capt. J.B.S. Sproule 2 CDC w.e.f. 16 Aug 44.
3. Capt. N.R. Percy 2 Sue. w.e.f. 16 Mar 43.
4. Supervisor G.J. Lannan 5 Aux Serv. w.e.f. 9 Jan 44.

(b) OFFICERS ATTACHED FROM OTHER CORPS

The Calg Highrs (Unit.) [Signature of Commander.]

1 Sep 44 5 Coln [illegible]
(Date of Despatch.) (Bde., Divn., Area, etc., with which Unit is serving.)

AR 257536
Sheet 9F II

## Page 23

TO BE MADE UP TO AND FOR SATURDAY IN EACH WEEK. Army Form W. 3008. -(Page 1)-

# FIELD RETURN OF OFFICERS.

the Calg Highrs (Unit.) For Week Ending 2 Sep 44

**PART A.—STRENGTH, SURPLUS OR REINFORCEMENTS REQUIRED.** Sernt.

| War Establishments. | Ranks. | 1 | 2 Posted strength counting against authorised establishment (excluding attached). | 3 Surplus to Establishment. | 4 Reinforcements required (i.e., deficits on establishment). |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | | | WE | | |
| | * | | | | |
| | * | | | | |
| | * | | | | |
| | * | | | | |
| | Lieut.-Colonels ... ... | | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| | Majors... ... ... | | 2 | 2 (Acting) | |
| | Captains ... ... ... | | 13 | 11 (2 Acting) | 1 |
| | Lieutenants ... ... | | 19 | 16 | |
| | 2nd Lieutenants ... | | | | |
| | Quartermasters ... | | | | |
| | District Officers ... | | | | |
| | Totals ... ... ... | | 38 | 33 | 5 |

* Insert detail of higher ranks as necessary (e.g., Major-General, Brigadier, etc.).

**PART B.—PARTICULARS OF OFFICERS JOINED OR QUITTED DURING WEEK.**

Officers JOINED during week.

| Rank. | Name. | Corps. | Date. | Cause. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capt | J D Jamieson | Calg Highrs | 27 aug | |
| Lieut | A D Campion | " | 30 aug | |
| Lieut | L P Pilot | " | 29 aug | |
| Lieut | N L Wilsons | " | 31 aug | |

Officers QUITTED during week.

| Rank. | Name. | Corps. | Date. | Cause. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Majr | LL Jengle | Calg Highrs | | Williamstham |
| Lieut | J D Hunt | " | | wounded |
| Majr t | A Jamison Hem | Calg Highrs | 28 aug | Killed In Action |
| Lieut | B J Miller | Calg Highrs | 19 aug | Killed In action |
| Lieut | J Bullen | Calg Highrs | | wounded |
| Lieut | J A Banyon | Calg Highrs | | wounded |
| Capt | | Calg Highrs | | wounded |
| Lieut | A.E. Hents | | 27 aug | wounded |

**PART C.—DESCRIPTION OF OFFICERS WHOSE RETURN TO THE UNIT IS PARTICULARLY REQUESTED.**

| Rank. | Name and Initials. | Corps. | Remarks (e.g., present whereabouts, if known). |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major | F H Berkey | Calg Highrs | |
| Major | J Campbell | " | |
| Major | O J J Georgia | " | |
| Major | J Stott | " | |

---

Army Form W. 3008. (Page 2.)

**PART D.—NOMINAL ROLL OF OFFICERS ON STRENGTH.**

**(i) Officers posted to Unit** (Total to agree with column 2 of Part A).

| 1 | 2 M. or S. | 3 Substantive Rank. | 4 Higher acting or temporary rank, if held. | 5 Name and Initials. | 6 Corps. | 7 Whether present with Unit (Insert Yes or No). | 8 Date Joined Unit. | 9 If not present with Unit, state how employed. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | | | | | | | |
| 2 | | as the attached | list | | | | | |
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**(ii) OFFICERS ATTACHED FROM OTHER CORPS.**

| Substantive Rank. | Higher acting or temporary rank, if held. | Name and Initials. | Corps. | Date of attachment. | Nature of attachment. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | | | | | |
| | | | | | |
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the Calg Highrs (Unit.) Director 10

1 Sep 44 (Signature of Commander.)

AR 257336 (Date of Despatch.) 5 Colnl Ranly

unit 9F11 (Bde., Divn., Area, etc., with which Unit is serving.)

## Page 24

5 CN FD REGT R.C.A.

Revised DF SOS task Table as of 121400B

<table>
<tr>
<th>Task No</th>
<th>Coords of Task E</th>
<th>N</th>
<th>Ht</th>
<th>Axis</th>
<th>Engaged Bty</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 30</td>
<td>2170</td>
<td>7740</td>
<td>1 m</td>
<td>180°</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF SOS 31</td>
<td>217</td>
<td>778</td>
<td>1 m</td>
<td>180°</td>
<td>5 Bty &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Appy 3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 32</td>
<td>223</td>
<td>779</td>
<td>1 m</td>
<td>90°</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 33</td>
<td>232</td>
<td>768</td>
<td>1 m</td>
<td>90°</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 34</td>
<td>204</td>
<td>771</td>
<td>1 m</td>
<td>32°</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 35</td>
<td>193</td>
<td>749</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>220°</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 40</td>
<td>278</td>
<td>758</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>30°</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF SOS 41</td>
<td>260</td>
<td>757</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>45°</td>
<td>73 Bty</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 42</td>
<td>254</td>
<td>771</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>360°</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 47</td>
<td>2595</td>
<td>7580</td>
<td>0</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 48</td>
<td>2330</td>
<td>7555</td>
<td>0</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 49</td>
<td>2565</td>
<td>7635</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>65°</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 51</td>
<td>1485</td>
<td>8310</td>
<td>0</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 52</td>
<td>1400</td>
<td>8170</td>
<td>0</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF SOS 53</td>
<td>1590</td>
<td>8120</td>
<td>0</td>
<td></td>
<td>28 Bty</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 54</td>
<td>1505</td>
<td>7995</td>
<td>0</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
</table>

(R.M.LEATHEM)CAPT. RCA
Adjutant
5 Cdn Fd Regt., R.C.A.

Distribution          No.

5 Bty                  1
28 Bty                 2
73 Bty                 3
→5 C.I.B.           4, 5, 6, 7
C.O.                   8
Adjutant               9

War Diaries
4 2
Ser _________ 3
Appx ________
SEP1944

## Page 25

ARMY FORM C2136 (Small)
40/P&S/2433(5143)(Pads of 100)

**MESSAGE FORM**

Register No.

Call. Srl No. ty Transmission Instructions

112 1572 113

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY

OFFICE DATE STAMP

FROM
(A)

Originator | Date—Time of Origin

HQ RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div | 172205A

For Action
TO 4 Cdn Fd Regt, 5 Cdn Fd Regt, 6 Cdn Fd Regt 4 Cdn Inf Bde
5 Cdn Inf Bde, 6 Cdn Inf Bde, G 2 Cdn Inf Div, RA 1 Corps
RA 49 Inf Div, War Diary, File.

(W) For Information (INFO)

Message Instructions — GR

Originator's No.
O 12 SECRET (.) ref DF & FD(SOS) Task Table No 35 d/27 Sep 44.

DELETE - DF(SOS) 18 67770426 (.)
SUBSTITUTE - DF(SOS) 18 62270426 (.)

THIS MESSAGE MAY BE SENT AS WRITTEN | IF LIABLE TO BE INTERCEPTED OR TO | ORIGINATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS | Time | System | Op
BY ANY MEANS EXCEPT | FALL INTO ENEMY HANDS, THIS | DEGREE OF PRIORITY | | |
} WIRELESS | MESSAGE MUST BE SENT IN CIPHER | | THI or TOR | |
| | | | |
SIGNED Lieut | SIGNED | | Time cleared | |

## Page 26

RCA 2 CDN INF DIV

DF & DF (SOS) TASK TABLE No 35

SECRET
Copy No 36
27 Sep 44

<table>
<tr>
<th>Task No</th>
<th>Map Ref</th>
<th>Ht(m)</th>
<th>Axis (degs)</th>
<th>Remarks</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 1</td>
<td>71798W</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>80</td>
<td rowspan="4">Cancelled. Arnhem 28. 1800 hr.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 2</td>
<td>707 992</td>
<td>0</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 3</td>
<td>7235 9875</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>360</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 4</td>
<td>7360 9864</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 5</td>
<td>699 987</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>30</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 6</td>
<td>7425 9892</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>100</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 7</td>
<td>7400 9975</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>100</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 8</td>
<td>7462 0000</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>110</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 9</td>
<td>7475 0092</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>105</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 10</td>
<td>5845 0683</td>
<td>0</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 11</td>
<td>5988 0617</td>
<td>0</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 12</td>
<td>6300 0475</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>345</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 13</td>
<td>6362 0514</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>345</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 14</td>
<td>6500 0491</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>25</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 15</td>
<td>6554 0462</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>20</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 16</td>
<td>6641 0436</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>30</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 17</td>
<td>6700 0351</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>55</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF(SOS)18</td>
<td>6777 0426</td>
<td>0</td>
<td></td>
<td>2 and 14 Btys</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 19</td>
<td>6847 0403</td>
<td>0</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 20</td>
<td>619 049</td>
<td>0</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 21</td>
<td>7020 0179</td>
<td>0</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF(SOS)22</td>
<td>693 990</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>45</td>
<td>26 Bty</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 23</td>
<td>6865 0275</td>
<td>0</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 24</td>
<td>6840 0250</td>
<td>0</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 25</td>
<td>6865 0200</td>
<td>0</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 26</td>
<td>0935 0135</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>50</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 27</td>
<td>7050 0075</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>280</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 28</td>
<td>696 993</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>70</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 29</td>
<td>096 987</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>130</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 1001</td>
<td>7544 0180</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>130</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 1002</td>
<td>7612 0260</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>130</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 1003</td>
<td>695 983</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>30</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 1004</td>
<td>703 982</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>340</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 1005</td>
<td>708 986</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>70</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 60</td>
<td>8080 0667</td>
<td>25</td>
<td>20</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 61</td>
<td>7996 0609</td>
<td>25</td>
<td>320</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 62</td>
<td>7990 0585</td>
<td>24</td>
<td>conc</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF(SOS)70</td>
<td>7930 0530</td>
<td>21</td>
<td>160</td>
<td>6 Fd Regt</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 71</td>
<td>7540 0295</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>-</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 80</td>
<td>7885 0575</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>335</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 81</td>
<td>7840 0620</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>conc</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 82</td>
<td>7830 0560</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>335</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
</table>

1.    This table cancels all previous DF and DF(SOS) task tables.

2.    Regts will be prepared to engage all tasks on which guns can be brought to bear.

3.    Authority and rates of fire as per RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div Standing Orders.

for Healey-Robertson, Lieut
(M Monzon) Maj
for BMRA    2 Cdn Inf Div

DISTRIBUTION

4 Cdn Fd Regt          10          War Diary          1
5 Cdn Fd Regt          10          File               1
6 Cdn Fd Regt          10
4 Cdn Inf Bde           4
5 Cdn Inf Bde           4
6 Cdn Inf Bde           4
G 2 Cdn Inf Div         1
RA 1 Corps              1

RA 1 Pol Armd Div       1

## Page 27

ARMY FORM C2136 (Small). MESSAGE FORM Register No.

Call | Srl. No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY

FROM (A) Originator Date-Time of Origin OFFICE DATE STAMP

5 Cdn Inf Bde 282030A

For Action

TO R H C R de Mais Calg Highrs
(W) For Information (INFO)

Message Instructions GR

Originator's No.

GO-8 SECRET (.) ref DF and DF(SOS) Task Table No 35 dated 27 Sep 44
(.) add 100 to each task number

THIS MESSAGE MAY BE SENT AS WRITTEN BY ANY MEANS EXCEPT WIRELESS | IF LIABLE TO BE INTERCEPTED OR TO FALL INTO ENEMY HANDS, THIS MESSAGE MUST BE SENT IN CIPHER | ORIGINATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS DEGREE OF PRIORITY | Time | System | O

THI or TOR

Time cleared

SIGNED [signature] Capt. SIGNED

(GV326) Wt. 9532/194. 2,000,000 Pads 5/43. B. & S. Ltd. 51-6745/6

## Page 28

3. 9 Calg.

## Page 29

(10) 0845
2R

RGA 2 CDN INF DIV                          SECRET
                                           28 Sep 44
         TABLE OF CONCS ON CALL IN SUPPORT 5 CIB 28 Sep 44

Task N0          Map Ref              Ht(m)      Axis (degrees)     Remarks

ML 101           8817 0980             27
ML 102           87650951              26              330
ML 103           8720 0957             26
ML 104           8692 1000             25
ML 105           8755 1032             26               50
ML 106           8640 1214             23              140

ML 107           8651 0988             24
ML 108           8604 0958             25
ML 109           8586 0947             25
ML 110           8536 0933             26
ML 111           8553 0905             28               60
ML 112           8512 0961             26
ML 113           8468 0941             25
ML 114           8470 0984             25              180

ML 115           8965 0982             29
ML 116           8935 0910             28
ML 117           8900 0975             28
ML 118           8861 1007             27
ML 119           8855 1048             26              325
ML 120           8817 1067             25
ML 121           8432 0917             26
  122            861093                27
  173            877095.               26

1.     All regt will be prepared to engage all tasks on which guns can be brought to bear.

2.     All regt will be prepared to engage these tasks not before 28 1000A.


                                        ABmhe Smith. H.
                                    for (M.Monzon) Major
                                        BMRA      2 Cdn Inf Div

DISTRIBUTION

5 Cdn Fd Regt        10
6 Cdn Fd Regt        10
5 Cdn Inf Bde        34
4 AGRA               29
RA 1 Corps            1
'G' 2 Cdn Inf Div     1
CRA                   1
War Diary             3
File                  1

## Page 30

Caly Hughes
20
1940 W

RCA 2 CDN INF DIV SECRET

DF & DF(SOS) TASK TABLE No 36 Copy No
29 Sep 44

<table>
<tr>
<th>Task No</th>
<th>Map Ref</th>
<th>Ht(m)</th>
<th>Axis (deg)</th>
<th>REMARKS</th>
</tr>
<tr><td>DF 101</td><td>717987</td><td>0</td><td>360</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 102</td><td>707992</td><td>0</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 103</td><td>7235 9875</td><td>5</td><td>360</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 104</td><td>7360 9864</td><td>5</td><td>10</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 105</td><td>690987</td><td>0</td><td>30</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 106</td><td>7425 9892</td><td>5</td><td>100</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 107</td><td>7400 9975</td><td>5</td><td>100</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 108</td><td>7462 0000</td><td>8</td><td>110</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 109</td><td>7475 0092</td><td>10</td><td>105</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 110</td><td>5845 0683</td><td>0</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 111</td><td>5988 0617</td><td>0</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 112</td><td>6300 0475</td><td>2</td><td>345</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 113</td><td>6362 0514</td><td>2</td><td>345</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 114</td><td>6500 0491</td><td>2</td><td>25</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 115</td><td>6554 0462</td><td>0</td><td>20</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 116</td><td>6641 0436</td><td>0</td><td>30</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 117</td><td>6700 0351</td><td>0</td><td>55</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF(SOS)118</td><td>6227 0426</td><td>0</td><td></td><td>2 and 14 Btys</td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 119</td><td>6847 0403</td><td>0</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 120</td><td>619049</td><td>0</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 121</td><td>7020 0179</td><td>0</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF(SOS)122</td><td>693990</td><td>0</td><td>45</td><td>26 Bty</td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 123</td><td>6865 0275</td><td>0</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 124</td><td>6840 0250</td><td>0</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 125</td><td>6865 0200</td><td>0</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 126</td><td>6935 0135</td><td>3</td><td>50</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 127</td><td>7050 0075</td><td>0</td><td>280</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 128</td><td>696993</td><td>0</td><td>70</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 129</td><td>696987</td><td>0</td><td>130</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 1101</td><td>7544 0180</td><td>10</td><td>130</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 1102</td><td>7612 0260</td><td>5</td><td>130</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 1103</td><td>695983</td><td>0</td><td>30</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 1104</td><td>703982</td><td>0</td><td>340</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 1105</td><td>708986</td><td>0</td><td>70</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF(SOS)130</td><td>8738 1076</td><td>20</td><td>135</td><td>5 Bty</td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 140</td><td>8925 1080</td><td>20</td><td>70</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF(SOS)141</td><td>8910 1130</td><td>20</td><td>45</td><td>One Bty 6 Fd</td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 142</td><td>8790 1140</td><td>25</td><td>315</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 143</td><td>8556 0935</td><td>20</td><td>220</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 144</td><td>8574 1026</td><td>20</td><td>70</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 145</td><td>8620 1074</td><td>20</td><td>160</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 146</td><td>8672 1098</td><td>20</td><td>160</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 147</td><td>8750 1166</td><td>20</td><td>190</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 148</td><td>9000 1180</td><td>26</td><td>360</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 150</td><td>8510 0915</td><td>26</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF(SOS)151</td><td>8513 0961</td><td>27</td><td></td><td>28 and 73 Btys</td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 152</td><td>8548 0992</td><td>25</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 153</td><td>8578 1018</td><td>24</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 160</td><td>8080 0667</td><td>25</td><td>20</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 161</td><td>7996 0609</td><td>25</td><td>320</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 162</td><td>7990 0585</td><td>24</td><td>Conc</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 170</td><td>7930 0530</td><td>21</td><td>160</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 171</td><td>7540 0295</td><td>11</td><td></td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 180</td><td>7885 0575</td><td>20</td><td>335</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 181</td><td>7840 0620</td><td>20</td><td>Conc</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 182</td><td>7830 0560</td><td>18</td><td>135</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 190</td><td>8080 0667</td><td>25</td><td>20</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 191</td><td>7996 0609</td><td>25</td><td>320</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 192</td><td>7990 0585</td><td>24</td><td>Conc</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 193</td><td>7930 0530</td><td>21</td><td>160</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 194</td><td>7885 0575</td><td>20</td><td>335</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 195</td><td>7840 0620</td><td>20</td><td>Conc</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 196</td><td>7830 0560</td><td>18</td><td>135</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF 197</td><td>7930 0530</td><td>21</td><td>318</td><td></td></tr>
<tr><td>DF(SOS)198</td><td>7956 0548</td><td>22</td><td>330</td><td>Two Btys 6 Fd</td></tr>
</table>

/over

## Page 31

(2)

NOTE:

(a) THIS CANCELS ALL PREVIOUS DF and DF(SOS TASK TABLES.

(b) Regts will be prepared to engage all tasks on which guns can be brought to bear.

(c) Authority and rates of fire a s per RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div Standing Orders.

[signature] PBanhe South H.

for (M Monzon)Maj
BMRA 2 Cdn Inf Div

DISTRIBUTION

4 Cdn Fd Regt        10
5 Cdn Fd Regt        10
6 Cdn Fd Regt        10
4 Cdn Inf Bde         4
5 Cdn Inf Bde         4
6 Cdn Inf Bde         4
G 2 Cdn Inf Div Main 1
RA 1 BRIT Corps       1
RA 49 Inf Div         1
War Diary             1
File                  1

## Page 32

(137. 1430
Bla.

RCA 2 CDN INF DIV SECRET
30 Sep 44

DF & DF(SOS) TASK TABLE No 37

<table>
<tr>
<th>Task No</th>
<th>Map Ref</th>
<th>Ht (m)</th>
<th>Axis (degs)</th>
<th>Remarks</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 101</td>
<td>717987</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>360</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 102</td>
<td>707992</td>
<td>0</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 103</td>
<td>7235 9875</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>360</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 104</td>
<td>7300 9864</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>10</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 105</td>
<td>690987</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>30</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 106</td>
<td>7425 9892</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>100</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 107</td>
<td>7400 9975</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>100</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 108</td>
<td>7462 0000</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>110</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 109</td>
<td>7475 0092</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>105</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 110</td>
<td>5845 0683</td>
<td>0</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 111</td>
<td>5988 0617</td>
<td>0</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 112</td>
<td>6300 0475</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>345</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 113</td>
<td>6362 0524</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>345</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 114</td>
<td>6500 0491</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>25</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 115</td>
<td>6554 0462</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>20</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 116</td>
<td>6641 0436</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>30</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 117</td>
<td>6700 0351</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>55</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF(SOS)118</td>
<td>6227 0426</td>
<td>0</td>
<td></td>
<td>Two btys 4 Cdn Fd Regt</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 119</td>
<td>6847 0403</td>
<td>0</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 120</td>
<td>619 049</td>
<td>0</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 121</td>
<td>7020 0179</td>
<td>0</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF(SOS)122</td>
<td>693 990</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>45</td>
<td>One bty 4 Cdn Fd Regt</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 123</td>
<td>6865 0275</td>
<td>0</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 124</td>
<td>6840 0250</td>
<td>0</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 125</td>
<td>6865 0200</td>
<td>0</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 126</td>
<td>6935 0135</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>50</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 127</td>
<td>7050 0075</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>280</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 128</td>
<td>696993</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>70</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 129</td>
<td>696987</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>130</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 1101</td>
<td>7544 0180</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>130</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 1102</td>
<td>7612 0260</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>130</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 1103</td>
<td>695983</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>30</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 1104</td>
<td>703982</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>340</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 1105</td>
<td>708986</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>70</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF(SOS)130</td>
<td>8738 1076</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>135</td>
<td>One bty 5 Cdn Fd Regt</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 140</td>
<td>8925 1080</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>70</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF(SOS)141</td>
<td>8910 1130</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>45</td>
<td>One bty 6 Cdn Fd Regt</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 142</td>
<td>8790 1140</td>
<td>25</td>
<td>315</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 143</td>
<td>8556 0935</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>220</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 144</td>
<td>8574 1026</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>90</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 145</td>
<td>8620 1074</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>160</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 146</td>
<td>8672 1098</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>160</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 147</td>
<td>8750 1166</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>190</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 148</td>
<td>9000 1180</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>360</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF(SOS) 154</td>
<td>8485 0985</td>
<td>25</td>
<td>35</td>
<td>One Bty 5 Cdn Fd Regt</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 155</td>
<td>8459 0988</td>
<td>25</td>
<td>360</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 156</td>
<td>8433 0916</td>
<td>26</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 157</td>
<td>8478 0848</td>
<td>28</td>
<td>270</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 1043</td>
<td>8625 1140</td>
<td>22</td>
<td>40</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 1044</td>
<td>8580 1160</td>
<td>22</td>
<td>350</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 1045</td>
<td>8545 1130</td>
<td>23</td>
<td>315</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 1046</td>
<td>8515 1070</td>
<td>23</td>
<td>300</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF(SOS)1047</td>
<td>8480 1040</td>
<td>25</td>
<td>265</td>
<td>One bty 5 Cdn fd Regt</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 190</td>
<td>8080 0667</td>
<td>25</td>
<td>20</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 191</td>
<td>7996 0609</td>
<td>25</td>
<td>320</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 192</td>
<td>7990 0585</td>
<td>24</td>
<td>conc</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 194</td>
<td>7885 0575</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>335</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 195</td>
<td>7840 0620</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>conc</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 196</td>
<td>7830 0560</td>
<td>18</td>
<td>335</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF 197</td>
<td>7930 0530</td>
<td>21</td>
<td>318</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DF(SOS)198</td>
<td>7958 0548</td>
<td>22</td>
<td>330</td>
<td>Two Btys 6 Cdn Fd Regt</td>
</tr>
</table>

.......2 ..over

## Page 33

NOTE:

(a) THIS CANCELS ALL PREVIOUS DF and DF(SOS) TASK TABLES

(b) Regts will be prepared to engage all tasks on which guns can be
brought to bear.

(c) Authority and rates of fire as per RCA 2 Cdn Inf Div Standing Orders.

(d) With effect from 011200A tasks DF 1043 to 1047 incl will be re numbered
to read DF 1143 to 1147 incl.

EgftPadejohn Capt
( M Monzon ) Maj
for BMRA 2 Cdn Inf Div

DISTRIBUTION

4 Cdn Fd Regt          10
5 Cdn Fd Regt          10
6 Cdn Fd Regt          10
68 Med Regt RA          7
4 Cdn Inf Bde           4
5 Cdn Inf Bde           4
6 Cdn Inf Bde           4
8 Cdn Recce Regt (14CH)1
G 2 Cdn Inf Div         1
RA 1 Brit Corps         1
RA 49 Inf Div           1
War Diary               1
File                    1

## Page 34

Cap it Johns
147.
1800 hrs.

SECRET

1 Oct 44

Amendment No 1 to FOA 2 Cdn Inf Div Task Table No 11 dated 30 Sep 44

CANCEL: DF(SOS) 130 141 154 1147
DF: 140 142 143 144 147 148 155 157 1143 1144 1145 1146

ADD: DF(SOS) 130 8395 3058 2jm 330 degs 5 Fd Regt responsible for SOS
DF(SOS) 133 8465 1158 2jm 280 degs One med regt
DF(SOS) 142 8530 1120 2jm 45 degs 5 Fd Regt responsible for SOS
DF(SOS) 171 8202 0955 2jm 10 degs 6 Fd Regt responsible for SOS
DF(SOS) 136 8230 4188 2jm 4 Fd Regt responsible for SOS

DF 131 8460 1720 2jm 205 degs
DF 132 8550 6990 2jm 110 degs
DF 140 8625 1136 2jm 140 degs
DF 141 8556 1160 2jm 45 degs
DF 151 8295 0795 2jm
DF 152 8313 0820 2jm
DF 170 8188 4010 2jm 145 degs
DF 312 8230 0842 2jm 35 degs

[Signature] Capt
H Hanson / Maj
G/2 MFA / 2 Cdn Inf Div

DISTRIBUTION

Cdn Fd Regt
6 Fd Fd Regt
8 Cdn Fd Regt
RD Med Regt RA 75 Med Regt AA
6 Cdn Inf Div
2 Cdn Inf Bde
5 Cdn Inf Bde
3 Cdn Recce Regt (14GM)
HQ 2 Cdn Inf Div
HQ 1 Brit Corps
HQ 43 Inf Div
War Diary
File

## Page 35

4

Appx 4

CE IF ISSUED IN
CONJUNCTION WITH 5 BDE
MOV ORDER No 4 DATED 1 SEP 44

[DIAGRAM showing tactical formation with the following labels:]
R de M
CALG HIGHRS
△
S
LAA
RHC + TKS
S
Fd REGT
TS AMB FD COY

War Diaries
Ser 492
Appx 4
SEP 1944

## Page 36

baly
Hegh

INFO FROM A R PHOTOS
AS AT
1 SEPT 44

REF MAPS - GSGS 4040
SHEETS 39e, 28, 29, 40
APIS 2 CDN INF DIV

TRACE PART I

12

85

BEACHES VERY HEAVILY DEFENDED WITH M.G.
CASEMATES, WIRE AND MINEFIELDS

COMBAT SHELTER PITS

15

30

PARTIALLY FLOODED

PARTIALLY FLOODED

1mmm 3 TO 9 ROWS
VERY HEAVILY DEFENDED

TARGETS
POSITIONS
ON CLAY
SPURS

COVERS
CLEAR
HIGHLY SUSPICIOUS

30

80

30

FLOODED
MAIN RDS
CLEAR

## Page 37

40
90 + 90

! STRONG !
! PTS !

M·G'S
& CONCRETE
CASEMATES & MINES

FLOODED FLOODED

MAIN RDS
CLEAR

FLOODED

40
+ 80

NO COVER AVAILABLE

TRACE PART II

## Page 38

5 CDN INF [illegible text] NO. 5

S E C R E T

1 Sep 44

DATE OF MOV - 2 Sep 44

ROUTES TO SP - SP - ROUTE - Dis P - as per trace "R" att.

DENSITY - 40 VTM - SPEED - 18 MPH     HALTS - NIL

MOV - Embussed on unit tpt - A Ech will accompany units

TC - Unit responsibility - Lieut J.L.Fontaine - SP: SC 5 Cdn Inf Bde - Dis P

<table>
<tr>
<th>SER</th>
<th>UNIT</th>
<th>NO. OF VEHS</th>
<th>TIME PAST SP HEAD</th>
<th>TAIL</th>
<th>REMARKS</th>
<th>NOTES</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>Carrier Screen R H C</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>0700</td>
<td>0705</td>
<td>To be detailed by OC &#x2662; H C</td>
<td>1.  Necessary A Ech tpt required to lift tps will be off loaded in present areas and vehs will return for lo&amp;ds NOT before 1130 hrs - order RHC - Calg Highrs - R de Mais.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Unit Recce Parties</td>
<td>15</td>
<td>0705</td>
<td>0710</td>
<td>Limited to 4 jeeps or 3 jeeps 1 x 15 cwt per inf bn</td>
<td>2.  Unit recce parties incl pnrs with mine detectors will RV with SC 5 Cdn Inf Bde at rd junc 279670 at 0730 hrs</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>R H C</td>
<td>90</td>
<td>0900</td>
<td>0920</td>
<td>Route to SP - most direct</td>
<td>3.  Area to be occupied will be determined by recce parties who will guide units from Dis P.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>Calg Highrs</td>
<td>90</td>
<td>0925</td>
<td>0945</td>
<td>Ensure RHC clear before passing rd junc 262535</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde</td>
<td>60</td>
<td>0945</td>
<td>1000</td>
<td>Ensure Calg Highrs clear before leaving present area</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>R de Mais</td>
<td>90</td>
<td>1000</td>
<td>1020</td>
<td>Ensure Bde HQ clear before passing pt 244536</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>18 Cdn Fd Amb</td>
<td>38</td>
<td>1020</td>
<td>1025</td>
<td>Ensure Bde HQ clear Xrds 257536</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
</table>

DISTRIBUTION

R H C        (2)     Bde Comd    S.L.            War Diary (3)
R de Mais    (2)     B M         Sigs O
Calg Highrs  (2)     S.C.        L.Os. "A" "B" "C"
18 Cdn Fd Amb        I O.        Camp
G Main 2 Cdn Inf Div T.O.        C.S.M.
                     GSO III     File

RG Slater
(R.G.Slater)  Major
B.M. 5 Cdn Inf Bde

## Page 39

TRACE "R"
to 5 Cdn Inf Bde Mov
order No 5 d/1 Sept 44
Ref Sheets - 9E11
1/50,000        9D15

30.
+ 67

DP
268655

24
62 +

27
+ 57

← SP
286543

- - - Route to SP.

## Page 40

ⓐ Calgary Hgrs

SDR/
Abseence
may

C25
25

## Page 41

5 CDN INF BDE MOV ORDER NO 6

SECRET

DATE OF MOV - 5 Sep 44

ROUTES - As per Route Card att up to MONTREUIL-SUR-MER 7624 as first staging area.

SP - rd junc 309693. DisP - X rds 743208 (just South of MONTREUIL-SUR-MER)

DENSITY - 40 VTM. LIGHTS - housing lights all vehs - side lights leading veh - tail lights rear veh.

SPEED - Night 20 mi2h :Day 18 MPH. HALTS - Normal 20 mins at 20 mins to each even hr.

T.C. - Route CLUB from EU up - route will be manned by pro and marked.

GROUPING - Units may move in packets if they so desire.

<table>
<tr>
<th>SERIAL</th>
<th>UNIT</th>
<th>NO OF VEHS</th>
<th>ROUTE TO SP</th>
<th>TIME PAST SP HEAD</th>
<th>TAIL</th>
<th>REMARKS</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>Calg Highrs</td>
<td>140</td>
<td>via GREGES</td>
<td>2330</td>
<td>2400</td>
<td>incl A Coy Tor Scots (hy mortars)in additional to normal sp arms</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Tac HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>via GREGES</td>
<td>2400</td>
<td>0001</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>28 Cdn Fd Bty</td>
<td>35</td>
<td>direct</td>
<td>0005</td>
<td>0015</td>
<td>to tie in from area 3069</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>one pl 7 Cdn Fd Coy</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>see remarks</td>
<td>0015</td>
<td>0020</td>
<td>via rd junc 270654 X rds 279670-GREGES</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>R H C</td>
<td>120</td>
<td>via GREGES</td>
<td>0020</td>
<td>0045</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde</td>
<td>65</td>
<td>via GREGES</td>
<td>0050</td>
<td>0105</td>
<td>incl HQ 20 Cdn A Tk Bty</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>7 Cdn Fd Coy less one pl</td>
<td>35</td>
<td>as serial 4</td>
<td>0105</td>
<td>0115</td>
<td>see serial 4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>HQ D Coy Tor Scots (MG)</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>via GREGES</td>
<td>0115</td>
<td>0120</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>9</td>
<td>17 Cdn LAA Bty</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>direct</td>
<td>0120</td>
<td>0130</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>10</td>
<td>5 Cdn Fd Regt less one bty</td>
<td>130</td>
<td>direct</td>
<td>0135</td>
<td>0200</td>
<td>as serial 3</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>11</td>
<td>R de Mais</td>
<td>120</td>
<td>direct</td>
<td>0200</td>
<td>0225</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>12</td>
<td>18 Cdn Fd Amb</td>
<td>30</td>
<td>direct</td>
<td>0225</td>
<td>0235</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>13</td>
<td>Br pl</td>
<td>35</td>
<td>see note 9</td>
<td>-</td>
<td>-</td>
<td>will tie in tail of coln at ABBEVILLE</td>
</tr>
</table>

(See over)

## Page 42

NOTES : 1. Unit recce parties will RV with SC 5 Cdn Inf Bde as already arranged. SC 5 Cdn Inf Bde will be responsible for breakdown of area and allotment. Recce parties will meet units at Dis P and guide them to unit areas.

2. Upon reaching conc area (MONTREUIL-SUR-MER) units will recce bm S P and route leading into main axis and prepare to move out on short notice.

3. If any unit personnel are NOT with unit when move is ordered it is recommended that sufficient TCV's be left behind to lift these tps. These TCVs will tail colm.

4. A Ech will accompany units.

5. Sp Arms under comd units as follows:- {one tp 20 Cdn A Tk Bty )
{one pl Tor Scots (MG) } under comd each inf bm
{one bearer sec 18 Cdn Fd Amb)
A Coy Tor Scots (hy mortars) less 2 pls - under comd Calg Highrs

6. Each unit will detail sufficient offr patrols to ensure traffic discipline is maintained. The patrols will ride the colm.

7. 18 Cdn Fd Amb will detail an offr to travel at the rear of the colm to ensure that NO VEHICLES other than jeeps and staff cars overtake the colm. All vehs approaching the colm from the rear will follow in convoy.

8. R de Mais will detail pointsmen to mark the route from track and rd junc 269674 through GREGES to X rds 274687.

9. Br pl will join colm under arrangements 7 Cdn Fd Coy near Abbeville and fall in at tail of colm. Harbouring under 7 Cdn Fd Coy arrangements with SC 5 Cdn Inf Bde.

DISTRIBUTION

RHC                          Comd               Sigs O
R de Mais                    B M                Camp
Calg Highrs                  GSO 111            War Diary (3)
5 Cdn Fd Regt (3)            I O                File (2)
20 Cdn A Tk Bty              S C
17 Cdn LAA Bty               S L
7 Cdn Fd Coy (2)             T O
D Coy Tor Scots (MG)         LO's  A  B  C
A Coy Tor Scots              AWD
G Main 2 Cdn Inf Div         LAD

(R. G. Slater)Major
B M  5 Cdn Inf Bde.

## Page 43

[Note: This page is upside down. Transcribing text as it would read when rotated 180°:]

DISTRIBUTION
LIST D plus 2 Cdn Corps (Rear)

For AA & QMG - 2 Cdn Inf Div
DACMO
(H B MacNaill)(Maj)
A/G 27th Field

1. This DMA is scheduled to move to area as shown on trace after the
fall of 2 Cdn Inf Div Gp tps is across the SOMTE River. The time of
DMA move is therefore unpredictable at the moment.

2. Regardjess of the time of DMA's move, and Ps will open at 061500B
In present RCASC Goy areas as per our trace 2DS/10-2 dated 4 Sep 44.

3. Amns and units B ech will therefore be required to replenish res-
jective A echs wherever they may be night 6/7 Sep 44.

[MAP showing areas labeled:]
ORD
SPARE
RCASC
SPARE
RCEME
3 GNITS
[Various smaller notations within the map]

Ref Map 1/50,000 SHEET 71

2 CDN INF DIV
DMA

SECRET
2 DS/10-2
HQ 2 Cdn Inf
5 Sep 44

## Page 44

Calg Hughes

## Page 45

CaigHagen

MOV TABLE 2 CDN INF DIV Issued :.5.Sep.44.. 44

ROUTE: As shown on Route Card

SP: Xrds 307693 Dis P: rd fork 735121 Route to SP (excl 5 Cdn Inf Bde) via ARQUES LA BATAILLE
Night 40 16 2663 – ANCOURT 2966.
Density:Day 30 vts Speed: 25 mi2h Halts : Normal Lights: DIM side lts leading veh, housing lts all vehs.

<table>
<tr>
<th>SERIAL</th>
<th>FMN / UNIT</th>
<th>VEHS</th>
<th>ROUTE</th>
<th>HEAD PAST SP</th>
<th>TAIL PAST SP</th>
<th>HEAD PAST DIS P</th>
<th>TAIL PAST DIS P</th>
<th>R E M A R K S</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>8 Cdn Recce Regt (14CH)</td>
<td>226</td>
<td></td>
<td>2030</td>
<td>2145</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>5 Cdn Inf Bde Gp</td>
<td>739</td>
<td></td>
<td>2400</td>
<td>0500</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>To incl div br pl (35 vehs) to be fitted on tail of coln area ABBEVILLE.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>4 Cdn Fd Regt</td>
<td>141</td>
<td></td>
<td>0515</td>
<td>0555</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>6 Cdn Fd Regt</td>
<td>141</td>
<td></td>
<td>0600</td>
<td>0640</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>2 Cdn A Tk Regt less three btys</td>
<td>83</td>
<td></td>
<td>0645</td>
<td>0710</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>3 Cdn LAA Regt less dets</td>
<td>35</td>
<td></td>
<td>0715</td>
<td>0725</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>Y Svy Tp</td>
<td>13</td>
<td></td>
<td>0730</td>
<td>0735</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>21 Cdn FDS</td>
<td>16</td>
<td></td>
<td>0740</td>
<td>0745</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>9</td>
<td>13 Cdn Fd Hyg Sec</td>
<td>7</td>
<td></td>
<td>0745</td>
<td>0750</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>10</td>
<td>TOR SCOT (MG) less three HMG coys and four hy mortar pls</td>
<td>35</td>
<td></td>
<td>0750</td>
<td>0800</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>11</td>
<td>1 Cdn Fd Pk Coy</td>
<td>40</td>
<td></td>
<td>0805</td>
<td>0815</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>12</td>
<td>Bailey Br Pl RCASC</td>
<td>34</td>
<td></td>
<td>0820</td>
<td>0830</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>To be fitted in coln area ABBEVILLE</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>13</td>
<td>Main HQ 2 Cdn Inf Div</td>
<td>60</td>
<td></td>
<td>0830</td>
<td>0845</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>14</td>
<td>A Flt 660 Air OP Sqn</td>
<td>8</td>
<td></td>
<td>0850</td>
<td>0855</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>15</td>
<td>Rear HQ 2 Cdn Inf Div with Sign billets</td>
<td>90</td>
<td></td>
<td>0900</td>
<td>0925</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>16</td>
<td>6 Cdn Inf Bde Gp</td>
<td>536</td>
<td></td>
<td>0930</td>
<td>1140</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>17</td>
<td>4 Cdn Inf Bde Gp</td>
<td>536</td>
<td></td>
<td>1150</td>
<td>1400</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>18</td>
<td>HQ Tp Carrying Coy</td>
<td>20</td>
<td></td>
<td>1405</td>
<td>1415</td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>To fit into 4 Bde area in conc area.</td>
</tr>
</table>

## Page 46

ROUTE CARD FOR ADV 2 CDN INF DIV

6 SEP 44

CLUB ROUTE FROM BU UP

Ref 1/100,000
sheets 9D, 1, 5, 6

DIEPPE
MU 4880
FRESSEMMEVILLE 5981
MAINNAY 7083
GD LAVIERS 7586
NOYELLES-SUR-MER 7093
NOUVION-EN-PONTEAU 7595
VRON 7407
NAMPONT-ST-MARTIN 7411
MONTREUIL-SUR-MER 7624
MANINGHEM 8831
HUEQUALIERS 8734
DEAVRES 8346
SELLES 8849

thence to main rd at 891527
NADRINGHAM 8654
via rd junc 9555
BOMINGUES 9759
TOURNEHEM 9960
X rds 0062
rd junc 035509
VATTEN 1162
X rds 0972
via X rds 1174
by pass BOURBOURG
via rd junc 159758
to area 2381

## Page 47

313695

## Page 48

5 CDN INF BDE MOV ORDER NO 7

S E C R E T

ROUTES - as per route card issued with 5 Cdn Inf Bde Mov Order No 6 .          6 Sep 44

SP - rd junc 761232     DisP - to be advised

DENSITY - 40 VTM     SPEED - 18 MPH     HALTS - Normal     T.C.- Route will be marked and manned by Pro.

<table>
<tr>
<th>SERIAL</th>
<th>UNIT</th>
<th>NO OF VEHS</th>
<th>ROUTE TO SP</th>
<th>TIME PAST SP HEAD</th>
<th>TAIL</th>
<th>REMARKS</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>Calg Highrs</td>
<td>140</td>
<td>via SORRUS - X rds 737232 rd junc 754226</td>
<td>H</td>
<td>H/ 30</td>
<td>Incl A Coy Tor Scots (hy mortars) in addition to normal sp arms</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Tac HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>as serial 1</td>
<td>H/ 30</td>
<td>H/ 32</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>28 Cdn Fd Bty</td>
<td>35</td>
<td>as serial 1</td>
<td>H/ 35</td>
<td>H/ 45</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>one pl 7 Cdn Fd Coy</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>as serial 1</td>
<td>H/ 45</td>
<td>H/ 50</td>
<td>to incl D 7 bulldozer and tptr plus elts of br pl</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5.</td>
<td>R H C</td>
<td>120</td>
<td>as serial 1</td>
<td>H/ 50</td>
<td>H/ 75</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>7 Cdn Fd Coy less one pl</td>
<td>42</td>
<td>as serial 1</td>
<td>H/ 80</td>
<td>H/ 90</td>
<td>plus remainder of br pl</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde</td>
<td>65</td>
<td>as serial 1</td>
<td>H/ 90</td>
<td>H/105</td>
<td>incl AWD and A Ech 20 Cdn A Tk Bty</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>HQ D Coy Tor Scots (MG)</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>as serial 1</td>
<td>H/105</td>
<td>H/110</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>9</td>
<td>17 Cdn LAA Bty</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>as serial 1</td>
<td>H/110</td>
<td>H/120</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>10</td>
<td>5 Cdn Fd Regt less one bty</td>
<td>130</td>
<td>direct</td>
<td>H/125</td>
<td>H/150</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>11</td>
<td>R de Mais</td>
<td>120</td>
<td>as serial 1</td>
<td>H/155</td>
<td>H/180</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>12</td>
<td>18 Cdn Fd Amb</td>
<td>30</td>
<td>as serial 1</td>
<td>H/185</td>
<td>H/195</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
</table>

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## Page 49

NOTES: 1. Due to restricted routes to SP it is absolutely essential that units KEEP CLEAR of roads until they actually move to SP. Units will be responsible for ensuring previous unit is clear before entering a/m route.

2. H hr and destination will be passed as soon as available. All units will despatch DR to remain at this HQ until move is ordered.

3. At H minus 30 unit recce parties will RV with SC 5 Cdn Inf Bde at SP. The latter will be responsible for allotment of areas.

4. A Ech will accompany units.

5. Allotment of sp arms remains unchanged.

6. All units will ensure steady flow of traffic by use of offr patrols.

7. Each unit will detail an offr to ride at the rear of the unit coln to prevent any BY-PASSING or OVERTAKING of unit convoys WHATSOEVER – with the single exception of staff cars and jeeps. Portions of unit convoys losing posn through breakdown, taking wrong route, etc., will join convoy in rear of unit passing them when they are ready to join main axis – rejoining parent unit in conc area.

DISTRIBUTION

R H C                          Comd
R de Mais                      B M
Calg Highrs                    G30 111
5 Cdn Fd Regt (3)              I O
20 Cdn A Tk Bty                S C
17 Cdn LAA Bty                 S L
7 Cdn Fd Coy (2)               T O
D Coy Tor Scots (MG)           LO's A B C D
A Coy Tor Scots                Sigs O
18 Cdn Fd Amb                  Camp
G Main 2 Cdn Inf Div           War Diary (3)
Br pl                          File (2)
AWD
LAD

(R. G. Slater)Major
B M   5 Cdn Inf Bde.

## Page 50

balg Heghs

SECRET
2ES/10-2
HQ 2 Cdn Inf Div
17 Sep 44

2 CDN INF DIV DMA

Ref Map:- KEILDRECHT - ANTWERP
Sheets 23 and 33, 1/50000

J. lee
19/30/

[MAP DIAGRAM showing areas labeled: HQ DMA, RCASC, RCEME, MEDS, ORD, SPARE, and numbered sections 4, 5, 6 with Bde markings, and RCA. Grid coordinates 63, 91, 67, 87 shown]

1        DMA will move to area shown above commencing PM 19 Sep 44.
It is estimated move will be completed by 201200A.

2        Sups will be drawn in respective RCASC Coy locations in new
area 211500A, and until then from fwd sup P as already notified.

3        Amn and pet will be available in new area from 201500A.

R.B MacNeill
(R B MacNeill)Maj
DAQMG
for AA & QMG - 2 Cdn Inf Div

DISTRIBUTION:-

List 'D' plus
'Q' 2 Cdn Corps Rear
'Q'(Moves) 2 Cdn Corps Main

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(B) NOTES (Contd)

4. Recce Parties

(a) Normal unit recce parties will proceed independently to clear bds SP by 180800A Hrs.

(b) Vehs will be kept to a minimum.

(c) Rations for the day are required.

(d) Route as per route card.

(e) Inf bns, 5 Cdn Fd Regt, 18 Cdn Fd Amb recce parties will contact their COs at the CHATEAU 744929 on arrival for areas etc. Remaining sp arms will have areas and tasks allotted by a member of the Bde Staff at the a/m RV.

(f) Unit recce parties will pick up coins at Dis P during late afternoon. An LO from this HQ will be sent fwd to CHATEAU to indicate approx time of arrival.

5. Inf Bns will incl in their coins 2 - 40 MM LAA guns which will report to unit areas this evening.

6. H Hr for move 0800A - 18 Sep 44.

7. Message GO-3 of 161400B is CANCELLED.

Oc Roly Hughes.
Route cards NOT yet avail able when
this det left. Follow same route as defuiled
yesterday — Norse of RHC adored by GOC
OCan Inf Div.

RG Slater
maj.

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5 CDN INF BDE MOV ORDER NO 3

SECRET

17 SEP 44

DATE OF MOVE 18 Sep 44

SP Rd Junc 235678 DIS.P 701912

ROUTE as per Route Card att - MARKED throughout by 2 Cdn Inf Div arrows - direction arrows to ANTWERP.

TO Unit coins are unit responsibility.

DENSITY 40 VTM SPEED 15 MPH HALTS 5 mins to each even hour (see note 8).

MOV embussed - 10 TCVs per unit - A Ech moves with units - TCVs at RV 212655 at 171800A.

TIMINGS ALL ZONE "A" time

A) PRELIMINARY MOVES - 17 SEP 44

1. R H C from area BOURBOURGVILLE to area REYSSELBERG 2167. To be clear present area 171700A

2. 5 Cdn Fd Regt from area 1880 to area R170 - BLOCK TIMING - 172000 - 172100A. To clear rd junc 132804 by 172080A.

3. Calg Highrs plus one pl A Coy Tor Scots - area LOON PLAGE to area 1867 - 1967. Head of coln to pass rd junc 132804 at 172040A. CALG HIGHRS A Ech will be picked up in BOURBOURGVILLE under unit arrangements.

4. One tp 2O CdnArk Bty from posns 1478 - 1477 to area 2068. To follow 5 Cdn Fd Regt joining tail of their coln at BOURBOURGVILLE. NO move from present posns before 172000A.

5. All a/m moves except R H C are predicted on relief by 4 SS Bde before 172000A hrs and will be confirmed by Bde HQ

6. All mov via BOURBOURGVILLE - LOOBERGE.

B) NOTES

1. Route to Bde SP to Div SP - ESQUELBECQ 2767 WORMMOUDT 2956 - HERZELE 3466 Div SP Xrds 2765.

2. Units will ensure that all watches are synchronized with RHC time before mov commences and that vehs halt promptly at 5 mins to each even hour automatically and commence mov again on the even hour. All dvrs will be so warned and unit TC will ensure that this is carried out.

3. A hot meal prior to mov and have haversack lunches en route are recommended as the mov may take well over 10 hours with no halts for meals.

P.T.O.

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*(C) MARCH TABLE

3

<table>
<tr>
<th>Ser</th>
<th>UNIT</th>
<th>Area and Route to SP</th>
<th>No. of Vehs</th>
<th>TIME PAST SP HEAD</th>
<th>TAIL</th>
<th>REMARKS</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>R de Mais</td>
<td>1869 - 1968 via rd junc 212657</td>
<td>100</td>
<td>H</td>
<td>H + 20</td>
<td>Will incl 10 TCVs and 2 - 40 MM LAA guns and bearer sec 18 Cdn Fd Amb</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>7 Cdn Fd Coy</td>
<td>1671 via rd junc 212657</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>H + 20</td>
<td>H + 30</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>R H C</td>
<td>2268 - 2267 via rd junc 232675</td>
<td>100</td>
<td>H + 30</td>
<td>H + 50</td>
<td>Will incl 10 TCVs and 2 - 40 MM LAA guns and bearer sec 18 Cdn Fd Amb</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>HQ 5 Cdn Inf Bde</td>
<td>1671 via rd Junc 212657</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>H + 55</td>
<td>H + 65</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>20 Cdn Atk Bty</td>
<td>2058 via rd Junc 212657</td>
<td>38</td>
<td>H + 65</td>
<td>H + 75</td>
<td>Will move as a bty</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6</td>
<td>one pl A Coy Tor Scot</td>
<td>1967 via rd junc 212657</td>
<td>10</td>
<td>H + 75</td>
<td>H + 80</td>
<td>Will move with Calg Highrs into conc area indicated evening 17 Sep 44.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7</td>
<td>Calg Highrs</td>
<td>1967 via rd junc 212657</td>
<td>100</td>
<td>H + 80</td>
<td>H + 100</td>
<td>Will incl 10 TCVs and 2 - 40 MM LAA guns and bearer sec 18 Cdn Fd Amb</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>5 Cdn Fd Regt</td>
<td>2070 - 2170 via rd junc 232675</td>
<td>155</td>
<td>H + 105</td>
<td>H + 130</td>
<td>Will incl one tp LAA guns.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>9</td>
<td>15 Cdn LAA Bty less two tps</td>
<td>2168 via rd junc 212657</td>
<td>20</td>
<td>H + 130</td>
<td>H + 135</td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>10</td>
<td>18 Cdn Fd Amb</td>
<td>shortest route</td>
<td>38</td>
<td>H + 140</td>
<td>H + 150</td>
<td>Unit responsible for recce of route to bde SP not to conflict with mov of other units.</td>
</tr>
</table>

DISTRIBUTION

R H C &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 17 Cdn LAA Bty &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; BM &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; TO<br>
R de Mais &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7 Cdn Fd Coy &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; GSO III &nbsp; LOs "A" "B" "C"  &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (R.G.Slater) Major<br>
Calg Highrs &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; one pl A Coy TSR &nbsp;&nbsp; SC &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Camp &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; B.M. 5 Cdn Inf Bde<br>
5 Cdn Fd Regt &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 18 Cdn Fd Amb &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SL &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; C.S.M.<br>
20 Cdn Atk Bty &nbsp;&nbsp; G Main 2 Cdn Inf Div IO &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; War Diary (3)<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Comd &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sigs O &nbsp;&nbsp; File

## Page 54

SECRET

81

04

186

02

DP

CONC AREA

78

00

SP

5

5 CDN INF BDE
TRACE "X" issued in conjunction
with Mov. Order. No 1
26 Sept. 44.

wH.

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C11

"SECRET"
SUPPLEMENT TO
2 CDN INF DIV
TRACE of REPORT LINES
26 SEPT 44
1:100 000
SHEET 3

80
+ 1b

ROSE

DAISY

VIOLET

LILLY

PANSY

ROGGERS

-PEARL

DIAMOND RUBY

TONY

90
+ 07 GEORGE

73
+ 07
FIELD

BENNY

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SHEET 1

SECRET
2 CDN CORPS
PROPOSED MVMT ROUTES

REF MAP: BELGIUM & N.E. FRANCE 1/250,000
SHEETS 1 & 2

CLUB

DIAMOND

HEART

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SHEET 2

60/1
Alphas

X
00

CLUB

DIOMOND

X
00
o

HEART

X
o
0

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body
2 Regln

S E C R E T

2 CDN CORPS
MOINT ROUTES & BAYS

REF MAPS
BELGIUM & N.C FRANCE-1/100,000
SHEETS - 9D, 10, 5

90
10

CLUB

BIRMONDAING

HEART

90
90

90

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SECRET

SECRET

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02 130013

TO R H C. * R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS
(W) For Information (INFO)

Message Instructions. GR

5

alefiy 5-

Originator's No.

GO 2 SECRET(.) SITREP to 012400B(.) enemy(.) no enemy opposition small number enemy stragglers(.) own tps(.) 4 cdn inf bde(.) R Regt C 320645 RHLI 225661 Essex Scot 213650(.) 5 cdn inf bde(.) RHC 259669 R DE MAIS 279676 CALG HIGHRS 247677(.) 6 cdn inf bde(.) FUS MR 237637 CAMERONS QF C 231647 S SASK R 233635(.) Hq locations(.) Hq 2 cdn inf div 225659 HQ 4 cdn inf bde 222652 HQ 5 cdn inf bde 265664 HQ 6 cdn inf bde 242633(.) regrouping(.) all div tps revert to div comd with the execption of fd ambs(.0) all infm

FIRST CDN ARMY SITREP as of 011530B(.) 4 CDN ARMD DIV armour area CAMP3 -EN-AMIENOIS 8558(.) inf leading tps HORNOY 8154(.) POLISH ARMDDIV recce reached 5148(.) axis of adv NEUFCHATEL 4644 - BLANGY 6266 - ABBEVILLE 7884 - YPRES(.) 3 CDN INF DIV(.) advanded to and concentrated area EU 4879 and ST QUENTIN 5384(.) 51 (H) INF DIV(.) moving to area PAVILLY 1029(.) BELGIAN BDE crossed R SEINE area 9919 and advanced elements reached TAUVILLE-EN-COUX 8541(.) recce elements reached 6228(.) BBC reports BRIT tps in ARRAS H40 likely 11 ARMD DIV(.) 3 US ARMY(.) 12 US CORPS(.) elements reached U4725 and 3843 - 3948(.) 20 US CORPS firm in VERDUN U2965(.) 5 US CORPS crossed R AISNE N7203 fwd tps N5600 - S4095 (.) 19 US CORPS fwd tps N2312 - 1918 adv continues(.) 2 CDN INF DIV concentrated area DIEPPE(.) all infm

War Diaries
Ser ...... 92 5
APPA ...... SEP 1944

This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except WIRELESS.
Signed. Lockwood Capt Signed.

If liable to be intercepted or to fall into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER.

Originator's Instructions. Degree of Priority.

Time System Op.
THI or TOR
Time Cleared

## Page 61

Colg Auglis

## Page 62

MESSAGE FORM

FROM:     5 Cdn Inf Bde                    020720B

TO        R H C     R de Mais    Calg Highrs

GO-2  CONFIDENTIAL (.) Weather forecast for tonight from 01220 hrs wind southerly 4-7 mph at first becoming south south east 12-18 mph later (.) Rare clouds at first continuous slight intermittent rain at night cloudy NO low clouds at first 8-10/10 at 2000 - 3000 feet lowering to 1000 - 2000 feet occasionally VIS 4 - 8 miles deteriorating during rain to 1 - 2 miles (.) outlook cloudy with continuous slight rain (.) all infm

If liable -- etc --

W. Brown Lt.

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MESSAGE FORM

FR· 5 Cdn Inf Bde 020700B

TO R H C R de Mais Calg Highrs

GO-1 SECRET (.) extracts from FIRST CDN ARMY ops summary period to 302400B (.) 8 US CORPS attack on BREST continues against very hy resistance (.) approx str of german garrison 13000 (.) 12 US CORPS (.) firm in TROYES stif. opposition to EAST (.) 20 US CORPS (.) armour reached ST DIZIER T9408 and BRIENNE T3399 (.) 7 US CORPS reach LAON (.) 5 US CORPS reached line LARGNY S6383 SENLIS S28 (.) 19 US CORPS armour reached MOUIS 06950 (.) 2 Brit Army 30 CORPS (.) armour reached area BEAUVAIS M9008 and M9733 (.) armd cars patrolling rd CREVECOEUR M9127 to GRANDVILLIERS M8234 (.) 12 CORPS (.) armour reached GOURNAY-EN-BRAY S6515 (.) armd cars fwd to line S6828 (.) FIRST CDN ARMY (.) 4 CDN ARMD DIV (.) adv continued to CATENAY 3631 - LA CAMPAGNE 3723 - LE LOHL 3824 and reached BUCHY and pt 201 at 3830 (.) patrols of recce regt on line of R CHEVON (.) 3 CDN INF DIV (.) recce regt fighting in outskirts of NEUFCHATEL 4645 and in BURES 4050 (.) adv continues to areas 4140 3846 3737 (.) 1 POLISH ARMD DIV conc area 345015 (.) FLASH (.) 11 BRIT ARMD DIV have secured AMIENS N15 and swinging NW have secured FLIXCOURT M97 (.)

ISUM to 010100B (.) identifications by PW (.) 331 ENGR BN 331 INF DIV (.) sup coln 346 ENGR BN 346 INF DIV (.) 3 SS PGR 2 SS PZ DIV DAS REICH (.) 116 PZ DIV (.) 731 GR 711 INF DIV (.) 1054 GR 1053 GR 85 INF DIV (.) 559 GR 331 INF DIV (.) 8 TP 2 BTY 16 ARTY REGT 16 GAF now under comd 711 INF DIV according to PW STATEMENT (.) 125 PGR 2 PZ DIV 1 FLAK A3LT REGT 878 GR 346 INF DIV REICH LABOUR SERVICE org into FLAK unit (.) with exception of 331 ENGR BN encountered in reduced coy str and 8 TP 16 ARTY REGT NO organized resistance met (.) remains of 16 ARTY REGT believed withdrawing direction AMIENS (.) APIS reports gun emplacements 201496 179507 188518 224517 229523 151507 (.) possible demolition 229475 (.) V-1 sites 144452 183440 and 271473 (.) Xxxxxxx ground observation V-1 assembly plant in large cave RIGHT bank of R SEINE BIASSARD 126109 (.) launching site V-1 near two chateaux same area (.) area NORTH end of present axis of adv very heavily mined (.) atk ditches area NORTH end of present axis of adv very heavily mined (.) atk ditches demolitions and rd blocks should be expected (.) requirement PW identificatio made by fwd units must be forwarded to GSI Hq 2 Cdn Inf Div by quickest means (.) all infm

If liable W. Brown Lt.

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Z. 9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/43 M[...] [...]/[...]

ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) **MESSAGE FORM** Register No. 2

Srl. No. | Priority | • | Transmission Instructions

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY.

FROM | Originator | Date-Time of Origin. | Office Date Stamp —

(A) 5 Cdn Inf Bde | | 050800B | CZ 2.XI 44E SIGNALS

For Action.

TO R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS
(W) For Information (INFO) | Message Instructions. | GR

Originator's No.

GO 2 SECRET(.) ISUM NO 45 infm to 042100B(.) identification Hq coy 630 OST bn (.) 5 tps 276 FLAK ABT(.) 2 tp 984 FLAK ABT(.) 1 coy 272 FU3 Bn 272 inf div(.) 245 fd ERSATZ Bn 245 inf div(.) all stragglers(.) PW3 state 630 OST bn att 744 gr 711 inf div and 245 fd ERSATZ bn att 955 GR 245 inf div(.) recce reports few enemy encountered in triangle area LE CRIEL 4178 - ST SAENS 3555 - DIEPPE 2268 with exception of occasional stragglers in woods(.) suspected fly bomb sites reported along R VIENNE sqs 1557 - 1556 - 1553 and in wood sq 1655(.) total PW through div cage 031800 - 041800B 2 offrs 75 ORs (.) all infm

This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except [signature] WIRELESS.
Signed.

If liable to be Intercepted or to fall into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER.
Signed.

Originator's Instructions. Degree of Priority. | Time THI or TOR | System | Op.

Time Cleared

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2

Calg Highs
G O 2

## Page 66

W\ 9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/43 MP 710 51-6736

ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) MESSAGE FORM Register No.

C● Srl. No. Priority Transmission Instructions

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY.

FROM Originator Date-Time of Origin. Office Date Stamp

(A) 5 Cdn Inf Bde 051530B

For Action.

TO R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS
(W) For Information (INFO) Message Instructions. GR

Originator's No.
GO/SECRET(.) SITREP up to 041400B based on PHANTOM reports(.) GDS ARMD DIV entered BRUSSELS(.) moving to LOUVAIN 4 sep(.) 11 armd div (.) 29 armd bde in area J 5946(.) 159 inf bde 4264 4755 4063(.) 7 armd div in contact with enemy in sq H 4325 and is directed on GHENT and the NORTH(.) 50 inf div(.) 69 inf bde in LENS moving to TOURNAI (.) 4/7 DG recce in LILLE with enemy resistance area 5826 (.) 61 recce regt in area 636266(.) 8 armd bde in area 638265(.) 15 (s) div(.) 44 inf bde 4916(.) 46 inf bde 5114(.)227 inf bde 4610 (.) 2 cdn corps(.) POLISH armd div(.) leading tps now crossing LA CANCHE mainly up stream from HESDIN 9512(.) 24 polish armd regt reached area 0608 and 2 polish armd regt area 9910(.) 3 cdn inf div(.) leading tps 7 cdn recce regt reached MONTREVIL where one br in town reported OK(.) 4 cdn armd div in corps res area ABBEVILLE(.) 51 (H) div moving to area NORTH OF LE HAVRE (.) 49 inf div leading elements area 5134 with div conc area MONTVILLIERS(.) ultimatum to surrender refused(.) all infm

This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except } WIRELESS.

If liable to be intercepted or to fall into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER.

Originator's Instructions, Degree of Priority. Time System Op.
THI or TOR
Time Cleared

Signed. Signed. [signature]

## Page 67

14 Caly Heghers

## Page 68

Wt 9533/03727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/43 MP 710428 51-6736

ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) MESSAGE FORM Register No.

Co● | Srl. No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY.

FROM Originator Date-Time of Origin. Office Date Stamp
(A) 5 CDN INF BDE 092000B

For Action.

R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS

TO
(W) For Information (INFO) Message Instructions. GR

Originator's No.
GO 2 SECRET(.) SITREP as of 091100B(.) U3 ARMY asof 081400B(.) 12 & 20 US CORPS on line of R MOSELLE from U73 to U88(.) elts across at 7951(.) 5 US CORPS fwd tps on line P1916-1136-2055-0366(.)30 US DIV at conc area K63 to K73(.)19 US CORPS adv elts reaching EAST ing K23(.)2 BRIT ARMY(.) 7 ARMD DIV area GHENT(.) 53 DIV area MERVILLE 4039 & moving to COURTRAI 8556(.)15 INF DIV area ST POL H1512 & moving to area COURTRAI on RIGHT flank of 53 DIV(.)30 CORPS on general line GHENT along RIVER to ANTWERP -MICHLIN/LOUVAIN(.) FIRST CDN ARMY(.)1T POLISH ARMD DIV have occupied THIELT 9076 and are approaching main rd running SE near AELTRE 0085(.) 4 CDN ARMD DIV forming firm base WEST of BRUGES with fwd tps at 8299 and A 3H of C SOUTH of town area 8594(.) 3 CDN INF DIV up to 082300B investigating BOULOGNE(.) all infm.

SITREP as of 091200B(.) enemy(.)continues to hold DUNKERQUE with outposts in 3889 BERGUES 2776 and area LOON PLAGE(.) enemy withdrew from LA PANNE BAINS to reported concrete positions in 3889(.)own tps(.) 4 Cdn Inf Bde(.) ESSEX SCOTS entered OSTENDE at 1200 hrs with remainder of Bde gp following(.) no opposition on route from NIEUPORT to OSTENDE and city was occupied by 18 CDN ARMD REGT(.) 5 CDN INF BDE advancing EAST on DUNKERQUE from BOURBOURGVILLE 1175(.) CALG HIGHRS reached LOON PLAGE 1380(.)RHC advancing on BERGUES 2776 with leading elements at 218765(.) R DE MAIS holding BOURBOURGVILLE(.) 6 CDN INF BDE(.) occupied NIEUPORT and are clearing coastal rds to NE & NW(.) CAMERONS OF C cleared coastal rd from 458935 to LA PANNE BAINS 3990(.) FUS MR based on FURNES have cleared to x rds 443905 and rd junj 406886(.) 3 SASK R clearing NE in 8295(.) Locations(.) 5 CDN INF BDE 165714(.) 6 CDN INF BDE 450860(.) reports from div indicate BLANKEMBERGHE clear of enemy 4 Bde to occupy with 1 BN(.) All infm.

This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except WIRELESS.
Signed.

If liable to be intercepted or to fall into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER.
Signed.

Originator's Instructions. Degree of Priority.

Time | System | Op.
THI or TOR
Time Cleared

## Page 69

MESSAGE FORM

TIME - 100955B

FROM
(A)          5 CDN INF BDE HQ

TO          RHC    R DE MAIS    CALG HIGHRS    "C" SQN 8 RECCE
            5 FLD REGT RCA      "A" COY TOR SCOTS

GO 5 SECRET(.) sitrep as of 092400B(.) enemy(.) scattered pockets of strs varying up to 500 inf marines and coast defence tps reported by civ sources between OSTEND and DUNKERQUE and WEST of DUNKERQUE(.) mil sources unconfirmed inf and arty reported 200 strong with arty area 478942(.) unconfirmed arty posits 505958 to 525967(.) 300 enemy unconfirmed 572966(.) concrete emplacements manned by estimated 300 tps 3889(.) 2 tks unconfirmed 395882(.) small gps enemy unconfirmed 383866-375861 gun at 355854(.) 50 inf unconfirmed x rds 349863(.) unconfirmed 300 inf 3480(.) suspected enemy line fdls 176781 to 149831(.) area 2277-2377-2477 and rd 194749 and 181372 inundated(.) unconfirmed civ report BLANKENBERGHE evacuated(.) own tps(.) 4 CDN INF BDE (.) ESSEX SCOT holding OSTENDE with patrols along coast rds to 526960 slight opposition by MG's(.) RHLI 686080(.) R REGT of C. WENDUYNE 9510 and patroling dm to BLANKENBERGHE(.) 5 CDN INF BDE(.)CALG HIGHRS estab LOON PLAGE 1380 with patrols to 157811 positions shelled spasmodically(.) R DE MAIS BOUR BOURGVILLE with patrols East EAST and NORTH to 1778(.) RHC x rds 218766 and 211771(.) R DEMAIS & RHC heavily shelled and mortared throughout day(.) 6 CDN INF BDE (.) S SASK R occupying NIEUPORT-BAINS(.) CAMERONS LA PANNES BAINS and FUS MR holding rd between rd junc.406887 and 406871(.) Carrier pl brigaded holding rd between x rds 459935 and 465916(.) TOR SCOT (MG) relieving 7 CDN RECCE REGT on line OYE 0079-FT BATARD 0171-ARDRES 9566(.) Location(.) 4 CDN INF BDE 634025 5 CDN INF BDE 165714 8 CDN RECCE REGT (14CH) 436858 4 CDN FLD REGT 655946 5 CDN FLD REGT 112757 6 CDN FLD REGT 498858(.) all infm.

If liable -------
-------in cipher

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Calg Hughes

## Page 71

FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE
TO: RHC R DE MAI3 CALG HIGHR3, 5 CDN FD R, C 3Q 8 RECCE, "A" COY-
TOR 3COT3

GO 7 SECRET (.) sitrep based on infm received up to 100600B (.)
1 POL armd div still encountering strong enemy resistance (.) 4
CDN armd div (.) fighting still continues for brhead area 8794-8793
(.) 3 CDN inf div (.) Reg Rifle Regt broke through to the sea at
WISSANT 7371 (.) US army (.) 12 and 30 US corps on R MOSELLE from
excl NANCY U81 to excl THIONVILLE U88 (.) elts of 5 US div across
river at U7849 3W of METZ against hy resistance (.) 7 US armd div
elts across at U7852 (.) 15 US corps moving on right flank to area
Y52 3E of TROYES (.) 7 US corps cleared LIEGE K42 and elts reached
K5332 (.) 2 BRIT army (.) GUARDS armd div gained brhead over ALBERT
CANAL area K1881 (.) 11 armd divrepulsed in attemptto drive NORTH
from ANTWERP (.) 2 CDN inf div (.) 4 CDN inf bde (.) at 1000 hrs
two coys R REGT C entered BLANKENBERGHE 7911 clear of enemy (.)
RHLI took up coy posns cutting the main EAST rds leading out of
OSTEND (.) ESSEX 3COT occupy OSTEND with one coy in 6101 and patrols
WEST on main rd to NORTH and SOUTH rd sq 5295 (.) 5 CDN inf bde (.)
HQ area Xrds 2178 and R DE MAI3 area BOURBOURGVILLE 1175 shelled
during night believed from DUNKERQUE (.) CALG HIGHR3 occupied LOON-
PLAGE 1380 NTR (.) 5 CDN inf bde (.) CAMERONS OF C occupied LA
PANNE 3990 patrols to 385899 discovered and destroyed enemy coastal
gun (.) FU3 MR astride main rd running thru sqs 4088 and 4087 (.)
3 SASK R occupy NIEUPORT 5192 with one coy NIEUPORT-BAINS 4995 (.)
patrols discoveredfairly hy enemy posn 4794 incl guns MMGs and inf (.)
3 SASK R patrols out the main rd at Xrds 459985 and Xrds 465915 (.)
TOR 3COT (MG) with three MMG coys relieving 7 CDN RECCE REGT 101200B
GRAVELINES 0680 (.) all infm

If liable H. Fontaine H.
- - - IN CIPHER on raise H.

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J.R. Hepfer
Calg Hepfer

## Page 73

Ac. 9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/43 Mir 71942 3 1...30

ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) **MESSAGE FORM** Register No.

C● | Srl. No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY.

**FROM** | Originator | Date-Time of Origin. | Office Date Stamp —
(A) 5 CDN INF BDE | | 100825B |

For Action.

TO RHC - R DE MAIS - CALG HIGHRS-S RECCE

(W) For Information (INFO) | Message Instructions. | GR

5 FLD BTY RCA

Originator's No

GO 1 RESTRICTED(.) following def infm from reliable civ(.) from DUNKERQUE area infm dated approx early sep(.) br 218765 believed dated destroyed(.) rd 223778 to 243795 impassable - water one metre deep(.) rd 205760 to 196775 inundated but passable(.) rd 179783 to 223778 NOT inundated(.) rd 238769 NORTH to 239768 and rd 254769 to 246803 both impassable(.) rd 274778 to 270790 inundated but passable(.) rd 284775 to 275791 impassable(?) bulk of arty left behind 254812-FORT MARDECK and fort 214820 (.) rd block 212827 coveredby A/TK guns from both sides (.) 209826 A/TK obstacle under construction(.) all rds in WEST outskirts of port heavily mined and blocked(.) very large block-house 23859350(.) large block-house 244829(.) large A/TK obstacles and mines from 242829 to 238830(.) brs 252852(.) 252847(.) 253843(.)252840(.) 251835 all mined(.) cemetery 253833 recently restricted to civs(.) NO knowledge of type of activity(.) 251834 block-house containing HAA(.) br 238816 believed blown(.) area 229831 to 237817 many HMC's(.) no defences between fort 214820 and 230826(.) large fortified area incl arty area 235836 to 239836 to 237830(.) A/TK ditch through demolition area of town line 239839(.) 241839(.)245842(.) large block-house and main Mil HQ 243841(.) A/TK guns concealed with all round traverse at 243840 and 241839(.) All infm.

*Hstrakes A.*

This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except } WIRELESS. | If liable to be intercepted or to fall into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER. | Originator's Instructions. Degree of Priority. | Time | System | Op.
| | | THI or TOR | |
| | | Time Cleared | |

Signed. | Signed.

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4 Calg Highrs

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ARMY FORM C2136 (Small)
40/P&S/2433(5945)(Pads of 100)

**MESSAGE FORM**

Register No.

Call . Srl No. Priority Transmission Instructions

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY

FROM (A) Originator Date—Time of Origin OFFICE DATE STAMP

For Action

TO

(W) For Information (INFO)

— Message Instructions — — GR —

Originator's No.

calg hqihrs LOON-PLAGE 1380 RHC 2176 R de mais relieving a sqn 8 cdn recce regt SOUTH and EAST of bergues on gen line 350748 X rds 276746 302750 307759 and 304778. a sqn 8 cdn recce regt mob res . 6 cdn inf bde . 33R assault on strong enemy posn 480943 last night unsuccessful . coy posns 495949 495930 489929 475933 . fus m r 380880 to 394883 and clearing BASSE PLAIN woods to south and southwest. C of C on 39 grid line from 380885 to the coast. loans 4 bde 198963 6 bde 443905 . all infm

THIS MESSAGE MAY BE SENT AS WRITTEN BY ANY MEANS { EXCEPT { ..................... } WIRELESS

IF LIABLE TO BE INTERCEPTED OR TO FALL INTO ENEMY HANDS, THIS MESSAGE MUST BE SENT IN CIPHER

ORIGINATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS DEGREE OF PRIORITY

Time System Op
THI or TOR
Time cleared

SIGNED Signed

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3-4

Calg Heights
G04

[initialled stamp/oval]

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M40738/1444 35QM 11/43 M. Ltd. 51 953

ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) MESSAGE FORM Register No. 341

Srl. No. Priority Transmission Instructions

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY.

FROM Originator Date-Time of Origin. Office Date Stamp
(A) 5 Cdn Inf Bde 112130B

For Action.

RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 FD REGT
TO
(W) For Information (INFO) Message Instructions. GR

C7/11.XI.44

ARMY
SIGNALS

Originator's No.
GO 4 SECRET . sitrep based on infm contained in FIRST CDN ARMY ops summary of 092400B . 15 US CORPS reached Y75 with armour and X18 with inf . 12 and 20 US CORPS line of MOSELLE from TOUL U61 to U8675 with small brhead U7465-U7952 were resistance hy . 5 US CORPS armour reached P8012-5121-5430 inf reached P3640-3050-4363-2971 . 7 US CORPS reece at P4678-3696-K4205- armour at K6017-7223-6527-5332 advancing against opposition . 19 U S CORPS inf at K1933-1835-1642- armour at K2754-2564 . 30 BRIT CORPS new brhead Albert CanalGHEEL K0587 strong resistance DEFRINGEM K2575 . R NETHERLAND BDE in action in brhead .

Sitrep as at first lt 11 Sep 44 . FIRST CDN ARMY . strong enemy resistance along line of canal DU GHENT and ZEEBRUGGE and SW approaches of BRUGES 8400 . 1 POL ARMD DIV preparing to move on GHENT 1981 over br in 0473 completed 0800 hrs . 4 CDN ARMD DIV inf firmly est in forming a brhead area 8695-8994-8893 . 3 CDN INF DIV NTR.

Sitrep as of 111200B . enemy . strong pts continue to hold out area WESTENDE-PLAGE 520965 and GROENENDIJK-PLAGE 480943 . enemy reported along coast WEST of 38 grid line and area BASSE PLAINE 3986 3585 . MMG and lt flak gun posns on EAST sideof BRUGES CANAL to the sea . BRUGES still holds . line of enemy FDLs holding out from 146839 to 177780 to 222778 thence EAST to incl BERGUES . enemy arty and mortars and MMGs active in DUNKERQUE area. own tps . TOR SCOTS (MG) continue to hold line incl GRAVELINES 0680 WEST to 005807 SOUTH to incl ANDRUICQ 0268 then WEST to link up with 7 cdn reece regt in ARDRES 9566 . 4 cdn inf bde . essex scots surrounding strong prepared enemy posns WESTENDE PLAGE 5296 . RHLI EAST of OSTENDE with coy posns 690015-693050-713043 and 786044 . r regt c SOUTH and EAST of BLANKENBERGHE 825127-834065- 820068 -800104 . a sqn 8 cdn reece regt undercomd blocking brs to OSTENDE from SOUTH of gen line 623987-644994-658995. 5 cdn inf bde . continues to screen DUNKERQUE on the WEST and OSUTH with

This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except } WIRELESS. If liable to be intercepted or to fall into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER. Originator's Instructions. Degree of Priority. Time THI or TOR Time Cleared System Op.

Signed. Signed.

## Page 78

WI 9533/61722P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/43 MP 710428 51-6736

ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) ● MESSAGE FORM ● Register No.

Call . | Srl. No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions

●

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY.

FROM | Originator | Date-Time of Origin. | Office Date Stamp —
. (A) | 5 CDN INF BDE | 111340B

For Action.

TO R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 FD REGT

(W) For Information (INFO) | Message Instructions. | GR

Originator's No.

GO 2 SECRET(.) ISUM No 49 infm to 102300B(.) one PW from 18 MKA (Marine Kroftfahr Abteilung) captured area 4693(.) was stationed DUNKERQUE one year hauling sups (.) infm considered reliable(.) estimates tps now in DUNKERQUE at 5000 and civs at 500 remainder being ordered to evac by 061800B(.) senior naval offr DUNKERQUE is VICE ADMIRAL FRISIUS previously responsible BOULOGNE - CALAIS - DUNKERQUE sector of coast and now possibly comd def of DUNKERQUE although army general also seen 6 sep at 237707 in convoy of 45 vehs withdrawing into DUNKERQUE(.) PW says last boat to leave DUNKERQUE was minesweeper 6 Sep 44 but did NOT evac any mil personnel also certain there are NO small power boats available now for sea escape (.) two 5-6000 ton ships sunk harbour entrance 2 Sep 44 (.) same PW reports HQ DUNKERQUE area in MARINE PARC 243840 also alternative HQ and comn centre at 243802 (.) civ source reports DUNKERQUE mil comd is Maj-Gen HUBERT described as fully determined to hold out (.) NCO PW from 204 Naval Arty Unit captured 100600B at 406886 (.) left WESTERN FORT 2085 at 081200B to tpt amn from LA PANNE 4090 to three 15.2 cm guns at TERMINUS 2886 (.) until 081200B WESTERN FORT strongly held by 200 naval pers with four 16.47 french CD guns fixed for sea attack also MG and 7.5 gun posns around perimeter of fort (.) reliable civ reports posn enemy tps 223767 astride canal 235768 SOUTH of canal 247767 in buildings 250773 and 257767 (.) rd from 266762 to 273769 and rd from 255768 to 257761 reported mined today (.) all infm

This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except } WIRELESS.

Signed.

If liable to be intercepted or to fall into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER.

Signed. [signature] Capt

Originator's Instructions. Degree of Priority.

Time | System | Op.
THI or TOR
Time Cleared

## Page 79

14 Calg Highrs.

## Page 80

MESSAGE FORM

FROM: 5 Cdn Inf Bde 111400B

TO: R H C R de Mais Calg Highrs
5 Cdn Fd Regt C Sqn 8 Cdn Recce Regt
A Coy Tor Scot R (MG)

GO-3 SECRET (.) Sitrep as of 102400B (.) enemy (.) blew brs 8312 and 8513 and appears to be holding EAST bank of canal between br 8312 and br 8406 (incl 20 mm AA guns used in a ground role with airburst shell plus other field pieces (.) enemy strong pt still holding out area 5095 5196 and 478943 (.) these posns wired in and incl guns and MGs (.) own tps (.) 4 Cdn inf bde (.) R REGT C adv to seize crossing 8312 (.) RHLI clearing the area incl and between the two main rds running EAST from OSTEND to WENDUYNE 7510 and rd junc 7804 (.) ESSEX SCOT (.) one coy in OSTEND remainder of bn area WESTENDE-BAINS 5397 - rd junc 529969 and LOMBARTZYNE 5295 preparing to surround and cut off enemy strong pt 8512 8513 (.) 5 cdn inf bde (.) no change (.) 6 cdn inf bde (.) CAMERONS OF C area 3889 3888 (.) FUS MR astride main rd sqs 3888 3988 (.) 3 SASK R attacking enemy strong pt 478943 with carrier patrols between OOST-DUNKERKE-BAINS 4593 and OOST-DUNKERKE 4691 cutting the two main rds (.) TOR SCOT (MG) covering rd from AUDRUICQ 0268 OYE 0079 GRAVELINES 0680 (.) 8 CDN RECCE REGT (14CH) one sqn forming screen SOUTH of Bergues 2776 cutting the rds leading out of BERGUES (.) all infm

If liable - - -
- - - IN CIPHER

Pincee Salsbury Cott

## Page 81

15'
Calg Heights

## Page 82

9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 50) 5/43 Mr 71942 51-0130

ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) MESSAGE FORM Register No. 1 3

Cell Srl. No. Priority Transmission Instructions

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY.

FROM Originator Date-Time of Origin. Office Date Stamp
(A) 5 CDN INF BDE 1615B
12xxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxx
For Action.

C7 12 XI 44 E
SIGNALS

TO R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT
(W) For Information (INFO) Message Instructions GR

Originator's No

GO 2 SECRET(.) SITREP based on infm to 111600B(.) 1 BRIT CORPS(.) attack of LE HAVRE going according to plan(.) 51 div right and 49 div left have practically reached sea(.) NINTH US ARMY(.) 8 US corps street fighting began in BREST 10 sep(.) THIRD US ARMY(.) 15 US corps with 2 FRENCH armd div and 79 US inf div moving up to extend MOSELLE line to EPINAL V 05(.) 12 US corps on line NEUFCHATEL Z47 - 7169 -8287 - U7012(.) 20 US corps meeting hy opposition along MOSELLE - 23 US inf div moved one regt into brhead 11 sep(.) FIRST US ARMY(.) 5 US corps (.) 5 US armd div entered LUXEMBOURG P81 morning 10 sep and fwd tps approaching german frontier on gen line P9214 - 9318 and 8830(.) 28 US inf div advancing on left of US armd div reached gen line FRENCH-LUXEMBOURG border area P6350 and 6560(.) 7 US corps(.) NORTH OF EPA K61 and NW of VERVIERS K62(.) 19 US corps area R MEUSE SOUTH of MAASTRIGHT K55 and WEST AND NORTH of HASB LT K35(.) SECOND BRIT ARMY(.) gds armd div hold brhead in str over MEUSLESCAUT canal and report no opposition NORTH of canal since 10 sep - brhead area K3596(.) infm to 120001B(.) FIRST CDN ARMY(.) 1 POL armd div(.) 3 POL inf bde in GHENT(.) armour to move there this morning(.) enemy still occupy NORTH part of town(.) 4 CDN armd div(.) only small advs made in brhead area SOUTH of BRUGES against stiff enemy resistance(.) 3 CDN inf div patrolling continued(.) 7 CDN inf bde area town 7572 - town 7771 - main rd 8072(.) 8 CDN inf bde area 7356 - 7338 - 7554(.) 9 CDN inf bde(.) no change(.)

Excerpts from SITREP 2 CDN INF DIV inf as of 111700B(.) ESSEX SCOTS continue to surround enemy posn WEST END PLAGE(.) 18 ARMD CAR REGT relieved R REGT C on rly line NORTH OF BRUGE to 831130(.) 4 CDN INF DIV(.) 22 cdn armd regt DOORN xxxxxxxxx 9129942(.) 28 cdn armd regt and Line & Welld Regt heavily engaged area 886954(.) Alg R in posns 863957 872952(.) 29 cdn armd recce regt hold up by A tk fire at 900945(.) 21 cdn armd regt still on WEST side of canal(.) POLISH armd div crossing brhead xxxxxx area 0175960(.) CDN INF DIV(.)

This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except } WIRELESS.

If this message is intercepted and fell into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER.

Originator will state Degree of Priority.

Time System Op.
THI or TOR
Time Cleared

Signed. Signed.

## Page 83

Wt 9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/ 210428 51-6736

ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) MESSAGE FORM Register No.

Call | Srl. No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY.

FROM | Originator | Date-Time of Origin. | Office Date Stamp
(A)

For Action.

TO
(W) For Information (INFO) | Message Instructions. | GR

Originator's No.

9 cdn inf bde area 7359 7455(.) 10 cdn armd regt 8153(.)

SITREP as of 112400B(.) enemy(.) shelling in RHC area during day(.) additional enemy posns located(.) arty guns 353335 and SOUTH of sta 345874(.) MG posns area 350857 and BRAY-DUNE-PLAGES 3483(.) enemy re-reported using LAA guns in ground role area 350857 and sta 354854(.) strong pts WESTEND PLAGE 520964 and 480943 attacked by TYPHOONS during day(.) own tps (.) 4 cdn inf bde(.) 4 cdn inf bde less ESSEX SCOT relieved tps of 4 cdn armd div WEST and SW of BRUGES during day(.)R Regt C centred on area 8198 RHLI centred on area 8195(.) ESSEX SCOT no change (.) 5 cdn inf bde(.) RHC no change(.) R de Mais (.) two coys in new posn area LA CROIX - ROUGE 2674 - HOOGEWELD 2474 coy in area 250748 - 263762 remaining coy on move(.) CALG HIGHRS (.) no change in location(.) fighting patrols to clear out enemy posts EAST of ANCIEN CANAL 1483 - 1778 during night(.) 8 cdn recce regt(.) no change(.) 2 cdn a tk regt(.) dets providing blocks in 5 cdn inf bde area(.) TOR SCOT (MG) no change (.) regrouping no change(.) locations(.) HQ 6 cdn inf bde 443905(.) all infm

SECRET(.) ISUM number fifty infm to 112200B(.) 130 PW incl one offr thirty six ALGERIANS only thirty two GERMANS through cages today(.) GERMAN PW chiefly naval and mil coastal arty NO new identifications(.) captured document dated 4 sep 44 outlines arrangements for withdrawal without hy 15.5 cm guns but incl three 7.5s and small number 2 cm AA and 5cm A tk of 2 bty 1240 Army coastal arty regt(.) MT apparently limited to 6 PKW one rations lorry one med veh three MG five to eight HD vehs(.) gun sights and other arty instruments loaded on vehs but personnel ordered take only bare essentials of AG eqpt(.) civ source reported occupied gun emplacements at 165802 167802 170802 cam to look like wooden houses (.) all infm

FLASH-- commander LA HAVRE garrison surrendered at 121130B(.) all infm

This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except } WIRELESS.

If liable to be intercepted or to fall into-enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER.

Originator's Instructions. Degree of Priority.

Time | System | Op.
THI or TOR
Time Cleared

Signed. Signed.

## Page 84

13

Casg Hughes
G.O.2

1 3B
1 Supp          37.
2 A     41

Bn Hd  1 "5"  "B"→
          1 5B
          1 R.P. (12)?

Bntta 1 →
Bntta 1 ~~
Supp 1 ~~ 12
A  ~~  8
B - # 9
C .    9
D

## Page 85

Wt 9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/43 MP 7 ST-6736

ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) MESSAGE FORM Register No.

Call Srl. No. Priority Transmission Instructions

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY.

FROM Originator Date-Time of Origin. Office Date Stamp

(A) 5 CDN INF BDE 100845B

For Action.

4

TO RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS
(W) For Information (INFO) Message Instructions. GR

Originator's No.

GO 2 SECRET(.) amn expenditures(.) withdrawl of second and third line tpt to other fmns for current and forthcoming ops has deprived 2 CDN INF DIV of means of normal replenishment of amn echs(.) 25 pr amn is now reduced to first line holdings only(.) effective 100001B the following expenditures will NOT be exceeded without ref to G (.) 25 pr 25 rpg per day 4.2 mortar 10 rpm per day(.) fmns are responsible for advising units under comd(.) all infm.

Campbell) Notified to
Maj. Morgan- 10/400b. to
Capt to infm Calg Comds.
File

This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except } WIRELESS.

Signed.

If liable to be intercepted or to fall into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER.

Signed. Originator's Instructions. Degree of Priority.

Time System Op.
THI or TOR

Time Closed

## Page 86

5 Cady Hayder .

## Page 87

GR. 9535/63727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/43 [stamp] 194[?] [?]

ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) **MESSAGE FORM** Register No.

Call | Srl. No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY.

**FROM** | Originator | Date-Time of Origin. | Office Date Stamp —
(A)
5 CDN INF BDE For Action. | 122800B

REGT.
**TO** R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 8 RECCE 5 CDN FD
(W) For Information (INFO) | Message Instructions. | GR

Originator's No

GO 2 SECRET(.) SITREP as of 121200B(.) enemy (.) evacuated BRUGES 8500 during the night and is reported to have withdrawn in a NORTHEASTERLY direction back to the line of the LEOPOLD CANAL(.) strong pts 520965 and 480943 surrendered to ESSEX SCOT and S SASK R (.) reported three coys of 50 men each holding line of rd from 353848 to 349863 and strong pt at BRAY-DUNES-PLAGE 3488(.) MARCK 9476 reported strongly held(.) blockhouses and gun posns on coast from 9580 to 9079(.) enemy continue active SOUTH and WEST of DUNKERQUE with considerable mortaring and shelling(.) own tps (.) TOR SCOT (MG) no change(.) 4 cdn inf bde(.) patrols from R REGT C andRHLI and 18 CDN ARMD C REGT entered BRUGES early this morning without meeting opposition(.) 5 cdn inf bde(.) CALG HIGHRS patrol line of ANCIEN CANAL 1483 - 1778(.) R DE MAIS no change(.) 6 cdn inf bde(.) CAMERONS OF C held up by strong pt BRAY-DUNES-PLAGE 3488(.) FUS MR probing enemy posns line of rd 349863 to GHYVELDE 3585(.) all infm

This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except WIRELESS.
Signed.

If liable to be Intercepted or to fall into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER.
Signed.

Originator's Instructions. Degree of Priority. | Time | System | Op.
THI or TOR
Time Closed

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## Page 89

Wt·9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/43 MP 710428 51-6736

ARMY FORM C.2136 (Large)     MESSAGE FORM     Register No.

Call | Srl. No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY.

FROM | Originator | Date-Time of Origin. | Office Date Stamp

(A)   5 CDN INF BDE | 130730B

For Action.

8 RECCE REGT
TO   R H C   R DE MAIS   CALG HIGHRS   5 CDN FD REGT
(W) For Information (INFO) | Message Instructions. | GR

Originator's No.
GO 2 SECRET (.) ISUM no 51 infm to 121730B(.) identifications(.) 7 tp 2 bty 1240 coastal arty regt WESTENDE PLAGE 525966 121500B 4 Bde(.) Maj G VON GUNDELL bty comd surrendered due to lack of comms and loss of OPs(.) 7 tp surrendered along with 2 bty(.) 6 bty LA PANNE BAINS 390901 overrun 11 sep(.) total PW 8 offrs 308 ORs incl 150 reformed stragglers(.) PW states four weeks rations on hand and NO shortage of amn(.) brs cut of BRUGES at 857009 and 857988 reported intact and in use yesterday by enemy evac town(.) one PW 3 coy 149 FD ERSATZ bn captured 112130B at 362853 6 bde states coy 45 strong defending GHYVELDE 3585(.) all infm

This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except [signature] WIRELESS.
Signed.

If liable to be intercepted or to fall into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER.
Signed.

Originator's Instructions. Degree of Priority. | Time | System | Op.
THI or TOR
Time Cleared

## Page 90

1 Coly Hyler

## Page 91

M (Pads of 100) 5/43 Mi' 7i9s25 5100350

ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) MESSAGE FORM Register No.

Call | Srl. No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY.

FROM | Originator | Date-Time of Origin. | Office Date Stamp
(A) | 5 CDN INF BDE | 131010B |
For Action.

TO R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 FD REGT 8 RECCE
(W) For Information (INFO) | Message Instructions | GR

Originator's No.
GO 3 CONFIDENTIAL (.) weather forecast for 24 hours from 0700 hrs
wind xxx EASTERLY 4 - 7 mph in morning becoming 8 - 12 mph and then
4 - 7 mph at night cloud 1 - 6/10 high clouds at first becoming
7 - 10/10 later(.) 1 - 6/10 medium cloud in afternoon becoming
4 - 8/10 later (.) vis 2000 - 4000 yds at first 550 - 1000 yds in
valleys improving to 2 - 6 miles in morning and deterioratingto
2000 - 4000 yds at night NO precipitation expected temp range 42
to 62 degrees state of sea slight (.) all infm

This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except } WIRELESS.

If liable to be intercepted or to fall into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER.

Originator's Instructions, Degree of Priority.

Time | System | Op.
THI or TOR |  | 
Time Cleared |  | 

Signed. Signed.

## Page 92

18
Calg Highrs
603

②

## Page 93

131105B 19

FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE CALG HIGHRS

TO: RHC R DE MAIS\/ 5 FD REG 8 RECCE REGT "A" COY TOR SCOT

GO 4 SECRET (.) sitrep based on infm received up to 130500B (.) US army (.) 19,000 enemy from SOUTH of FRANCE have agreed to surrender and will arrive at the LOIRE R on the 17 sep for this purpose only (.) BREST still holds out (.) 15 US corps (.) armour reached 12 miles SE of NEUF CHATEAU Z 47 with recce at CHARMES Z 97 against slight resistance (.) 12 US corps (.) elements have crossed MOSELLE R SOUTH of NANCY area Z 9486 (.) 20 US corps (.) hy opposition encountered but brhead over MOSELLE between METZ and NANCY at U 7647 has been strengthened (.) 5 US armd div report tps in GERMANY at unconfirmed map ref P 9743 (.) 7 US corps (.) captured VERVIERS K 62 and EUPEN K 72 and reached SE of MALMEDY K 8202 (.) fwd tps pushing NE from EUPEN reached K 8328 and K 8033 (.) 19 US corps (.) recce crossed MEUSE R NORTH of LIEGE and have reached K 5726 (.)
2 BRIT army (.) 30 corps reached K 4088 (.) 12 corps patrolling army bdy SCHELDT NORTH ANTWERP to GHENT (.) first CDN army (.) 1 BRIT corps (.) organized resistance in LE HAVRE ceased at approx 121100B (.) wounded garrison comd captured and negotiations for surrender commenced with his chief of staff (.) whole town occupied but still some opposition in dock area and fort 478286 (.)
1 POL armd div (.) 10 POL armd bde in LOKEREN J 3785 (.) 3 POL inf bde in GHENT (.) 4 CDN ARMD div completing crossing of BRUGES canal (.) fwd tps at 9490 - 9790 - 0597 and on line of canal to 9303 (.) 3 CDN inf div (.) sparodic enemy shelling (.) few PW incl deserters taken (.) 9 CDN inf bde occupied MONT DU CHESNIN 677420 (.) 7 CDN inf bde occupy area TARDINGHEN G 7069 and BELLEVUE 7163 (.) 2 CDN inf div (.) 4 CDN inf bde (.) R Regt C less one pl and RHLI relieved in BRUGES by 18 MANITOBA armd C regt and moved to conc area vicinity NIEUPORT during night (.) one pl R Regt C remained 859003 (.) ESSEX SCOT no change (.) 5 CDN in bde (.) 2 coys RHC attacked SPYCKER 2077 successfully and against strong opposition and remain in that area (.) NO change in remainder of bn posn (.) R DE MAIS completed move to screen BERGUES from SOUTH (.) CALG HIGHRS (.) 2 pts occupied pt 142837 and pt 146835 during night pt 150831 still held by enemy (.) 5 CDN inf bde (.) S SASK R no change (.) CAMERONS OF C and FUS MR active patrolling of enemy posns along line of rd 353848 to 349863 and strong pt BRAY-DUNES-PLAGE 350884 (.) CAMERONS OF C continued adv in early morning and at 0500 hrs reached 349874 (.) enemy mortaring and shelling active in night (.) TOR SCOT (MG) (.) patrolling WEST to 96 grid line during night (.) locations (.) HQ 4 CDN inf bde 798962 (.) all infm

If liable - - -
- - - IN CIPHER

Metrakes Lt.

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19

Calg Heights

G04

## Page 95

MESSAGE FORM

152230B

FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE

TO: RHC R DE MAI1 CALG HIGHR3 5 CDN FD REGT "C" SQN 6 RECCE REGT
"A" COY TOR SCOT

CO 6 SECRET (.) ENUM number 52 information to 131100B (.) Following are detail identifications (.) 316 PW captured 121500B at WEJENDE PLAGE 525966 (.) 4 CD HQ 2 BATTERY 1240B ARTY REGT CD REGT (.) 2 OFFRs 23 NCOs 130 ORs 7 TP 2 BTY 1240 ARTY CD REGT (.) 6 NCOs 21 ORs from HQ TP 2 BTY 1240 ARTY CD REGT (.) 26 PW 128 G R 48 INF DIV (.) 3 PW 745 GR 712 INF DIV (.) 3 PW 1042 GR 226 INF DIV 1 PW 1040 GR 226 INF DIV (.) 1 OFR 27 ORs Border CUSTOM officials (.) 1 at 1 TP 716 LT FLAK UNIT (.) 7 ITALIANS used as labourers (.) Collapse of this pocket influenced gp at NIEUPORT-RAINS 4894 to surrender at 122130B incl 5 OFFRs 155-180 ORs mostly from 5 TP 2 BTY 1240 CD ARTY REGT (.) 1 PW 149 FD ERSATZ BN (.) 2 PW 9 FORTRESS COY (.) PW state 1 BTY RIY guns 21 or 28 cm previous in DUNKIRK NOT known whether withdrawn (.) Also in DUNKIRK 1 BTY 1242 ARTY regt with ME of 18 X15.5 cm guns (.) Previous disposition 1 TP in MADICE 1 TP 3T FGL 1 TP possible withdrawn (.) PW says 15.5 gun change in POSN requires 2 HRS work per gun and 8-12 HRS each BTY (.) Further indication of determination to hold DUNKIRK revealed in order for withdrawl 2 BTYs 1240 ARTY CD REGT into DUNKIRK but execution rendered incapable by own rapid advance (.) PW claim all guns in bunkers up to 10.5 cm calibre can be turned to fire inland (.) ALL INFM

If liable - - -
- - - IN CIPHER

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MESSAGE FORM

FROM: 5 Cdn Inf Bde 132315B

TO: R H C R de Mais Calg Highrs 5 Cdn Fd Regt
C Sqn 8 Cdn Recce Regt (14CH) A Coy Tor Scot R (MG)

GO-8 SECRET (.) sitrep to 131200B (.) enemy (.) PW captured at 4894 numbered over 200 (.) enemy strong pts at GHYVELDE and BRAY-DUNES-PLAGE (.) some shelling in 5 Cdn Inf Bde area (.) enemy fortress remains in BERGUES (.) own tps (.) 4 Cdn InfBde gp on move to area SW of BERGUES (.) 5 Cdn Inf Bde Gp NO change (.) 6 Cdn Inf Bde (.) Fus MR area EAST of GHYVELDE 3585 (.) Cam of C two coys astride Xrds 346873 two coys area 3688 with last two coys being relieved by S Sask R (.) Cam of C to then attack BRAY-DUNES-PLAGE from SOUTH (.) 8 Cdn Recce Regt (.) sqns reverting to regt comd (.) three tgts attacked by TYPHOONS during morning (.) all infm

If liable------- RoPrulu Capt.
------IN CIPHER

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A.A. 9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/45 MR / 19440 3/10/36

ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) MESSAGE FORM Register No. 13

Cafl. ·Srl. No. Priority Transmission Instructions

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY.

FROM Originator Date-Time of Origin. Office Date Stamp
(A) 5 Cdn Inf Bde 141230B

For Action.

RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS
TO
(W) For Information (INFO) Message Instructions GR

Originator's No
GO 1 SECRET . SITREP . US ARMY . XV US corps across R MOSELLE SOUTH of NANCY . Xll and XX US corps strengthening their brhead across MOSELLE between NANCY and METZ . V US corps entered GERMANY with armour NW of TRIER at P9753 inf at P8870 . Vll US corps has armour on GERMAN border SOUTH of AACHEN at K9312 and K8736 . XlX US corps crossing the DUTCH border WEST of AACHEN at K7243 and K5644 . FIRST CDN ARMY . 10 POl armd bde adv NE GHENT now have one armd regt in LOKEREN 3785 . one armd regt and mot bn in ST NICHOLAS 4991 with one armd regt area 5295 . 3 POL inf bde in GHENT 1980 . 4 cdn armd div . 4 cdn armd bde . leading tps 21 CDN armd regt reached LEOPOLD CANAL 9303 . 22 CDN armd regt 9101 28 CDN armd regt 9396 LAKE SUPR (M) 9298 . 10 CDN inf bde gen area 3Y3SEELE 9298 . 4 CDN inf bde . moved to area WEST of BERGUES 2776 with RRC area 327752 RHLI area 293737 ESSEX SCOTS area 305771 . 5 CDN inf bde RHC withdrawn from GD MILLE BURGCHE and SPYKER to area BOURBOURGVILLE XXX 1175 . RHC relieved by R de Mais . R de Mais containing BERGUES on the WEST disposed in GD MILLE BRUGGHE - COPPENAXFORT 1675 - area 1975 - bn hq at 191751 . CALG HIGHRS attacked enemy posn at 149831 at 2300 hrs . 6 CDN inf bde . FUS MR area 354860 with one coy at 377856 clearing to the WEST . CAM OF C area Xrds 345874 . 3 SASK R move to area 3688 and will take over from the CAM of C when CAM OF C attack goes in . 8 CDN recce regt took over from R DE MAIS to the SOUTH and immediate SW of BERGUES . 1 BRIT CORPS . 51 div relieved by 4 SS bde and moving to ST VALERY EN CAUX . 49 div occupying lower town docks of LE HAVRE .

Metrakos Lt.

This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except } WIRELESS.
Signed.

If liable to be Intercepted or to fall into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER.
Signed. Metrakos Lt.

Originator's Instructions. Degree of Priority.

Time System Op.
THI or TOR
Time Cleared

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Wt 9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/43 MP 710428 51-6736

ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) MESSAGE FORM Register No. 4

Call Srl. No. Priority Transmission Instructions ·

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY.

FROM Originator Date-Time of Origin. Office Date Stamp —

(A) 5 CDN INF BDE Neso 150830B

For Action.

1
TO R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN 8 RECCE 5 CDN FD REGT
(W) For Information (INFO) Message Instructions. GR

Originator's No.
GO 1 SECRET(.) SITREP to 142400B(.) enemy(.) intermittent shelling in 5 and 6 cdn inf bde areas(.) enemy illuminating flares in camerons of w c and s sask r areas during night(.) garrisons at BERGUES BRAY-DUNES PLAGE(.) and GHYVELDE no change(.) own tps(.) 4 cdn inf bde(.) r regt c (.) one coy across canal 309782 and one pl across at 300777 preparatory to occupying gen brhead area 309782 - 290773(.) essex scot moving up r regt c area preparatory to pushing through r regt c to area 2980(.) rhli attacking BERGUES from EAST at 150430B(.) 5 cdn inf bde(.) rhc no change(.) r de mais continue mopping up ops in their area until 151200B when relieved by 8 cdn recce regt(.) calg highrs no change(.) 6 cdn inf bde (.) fus mr no change area quiet(.) sar attacking BRAY-DUNES PLAGE(.) attack going well in early stages(.) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 8 cdn recce regt regt and tor scot(MG) no change(.) regrouping no change(.) H. MAIN 2 cdn inf div 278674 rear HQ 2 cdn inf div 269673(.) all infm

CONFIDENTIAL forecast for 24 hours from 0700 hrs(.) wind SOUTHERLY 4-7 mph increasing to 8-12 in morning(.) 3 to SW 4-7 mph at night(.) 4-8/10 low cloud at 2000/2500 ft in morning and afternoon 7-10/10 at 1200/2000 at night(.) 1-6/10 medium cloud in morning 7-10/10 in afternoon and evening(.) visibility 1/2000 yds generally improving to 2-6 miles, but 500-1000 yds in local fog patches at first(.) local intermittent rain or drizzle in afternoon and evening(.) all infm

This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except WIRELESS.

Signed. Signed.

If liable to be intercepted or to fall into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER.

Originator's Instructions. Degree of Priority.

Time System Op.
THI or TOR

Time Cleared

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MESSAGE FORM

M: 5 CDN INF BDE 152300B

TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT 7 CDN FD COY
"A" COY TOR SCOTS 18 CDN FD AMB

GO 4 SECRET (.) sitrep on infm up to 142400B (.) 3rd US Army (.) 15 US Corps reached outskirts EPINAL U05 (.) inf occupied MIR ECOURT 7874 CHARMES Z 99 (.) 12 US Corp (.) ARMOUR reached Q1025 inf TWO bde gps over MOSELLE area PONTAMOUJON W 75 (.) 20 US Corp (.) enlarged brhead SOUTH METZ reached THIONVILLE (.) FIRST US ARMY (.) 5 US Corp (.) adv 5 miles WEST TRIER and to LOO 84 (.) 7 US Corp (.) Armour outskirts MSCHWEILER K 94 inf just south AACHEN (.) SEIGRIED LINE pierced extent not known (.) was lightly held much wire and mines (.) 18 US Corp (.) attacked MAASTRICHT from SOUTH (.) town nearly cleared but enemy on island to NORTH (.) SECOND ARMY (.) 80 and 8 Corp (.) NTR (.) 12 Corp crossed MEUIE canal KO79 directed NORTH (.) infm recieved up to 151200 (.) POL armd div (.) 12 POL armd Bde area and 3T NICKOLS 4841B (.) 3 POL Inf Bde area 3T ERKENE 4296 (.) 4 CDN armd div (.) 4 Cdn armd Bde area J0396 J0189 (.) 10 Cdn Inf Bde area C9301 (.) 3 Cdn Inf Div (.) Patrolling on div front (.) 2 Cdn Inf Div up to 151900B (.) 4 Cdn Inf Bde in cone areas (.) R REGT C area 3276 RHLJ 2973 ESSEX SCOT 3372 (.) 5 Cdn Inf Bde NO change (.) 6 Cdn inf Bde (.) 3 SASK R after successful attack cleaned BRAY - DUNES PLAGE 3488 and are in area immediately WEST of village (.) CAMERONS OF C immediately SOUTH of 3 SASK R (.) FUS MR cleaning up in area GHYVELDE 3485 (.) 8 Cdn Recce Regt (14 CH) took over posns of 4 Cdn Inf Bde EAST of BERGUES3 (.) TOR SCOT (MG) NO change (.) Regrouping as per order of battle 151400B (.) all infm

If liable - - -
- - - IN CIPHER

Gin de Salabuyry
Capt

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B40739/1444-350M 11/43 M. Ltd. 54-7553

ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) MESSAGE FORM Register No. 45

ll Srl. No. Priority Transmission Instructions

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY.

FROM Originator Date-Time of Origin. Office Date Stamp
(A) 5 CDN INF BDE 152215B
For Action.

TO RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS
(W) For Information (INFO) Message Instructions. GR

Originator's No.

GO 3 (.) Confidential WEATHER forecast for 24 hrs from 2300 hrs wind SSW 8-12 MPH at first becoming WSW at night and WNW later cloud 7-10/10 at 2000 - 2500 ft lowering to 1200 -2000 ft at night variable amounts tomorrow much medium and high cloud at first and in morning but more later visibility 6 -12 miles at first deteriorating to 2-6 miles at night and 2000 - 4000 yds locally improving to 6-12 miles later PPTN local main showers at night and later tomorrow temp range 52-67.

This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except WIRELESS.

If liable to be intercepted or to fall into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER.

Originator's Instructions. Degree of Priority.

Time System Op.
THI or TOR

Time Cleared

Signed. Signed.

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Calg Highs
G03

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SECRET
2 D3(G)/5-3
Main 2 Cdn Inf Div
15 Sep 44

MAPS

1        In view of the speed of the advance of the Allied Armies, production of maps has NOT been able to keep pace. This HQ has therefore been notified that there is now a shortage of printed maps available to First Cdn Army. In future the policy of map issue will be as follows.

2        Maps of scale 1/50,000 are NOT being printed for use in HOLLAND and GERMANY. There will therefore be NO further issue of this scale.

3        Issue to this fmn of maps of scale 1/250,000 and 1/100,000 will be restricted to a maximum of 1000 copies of each sheet. In certain cases even that number may NOT be available. DD3vy state most definitely that NO replacemensts will be possible in case of loss. An issue of maps of scale 1/25,000 will be made when required by the operational situation. If the fmn is adv without opposition this issue will NOT be available.

4        A new scale of issue has therefore been drawn up for use within this fmn. The scale of issue will serve as an approx guide only dependant entirely upon supplies available. New scale of issue below.

5        It is imperative that all possible care be taken to conserve the maps available. This fact should be impres-sed on all ranks in possession of maps. It is necessary that as maps become obsolete they should be collected by issue gps and returned to this HQ so that they may be pas-sed on to units and fmns following behind. In NO case will maps be burned or destroyed as useless.

for (C M Drury) Lt-Col
G3 - 2 Cdn Inf Div

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M40738/1444 350M 14/43 M. Ltd. 51-7553

ARMY FORM C 2133 (Large) MESSAGE FORM Register No.

Call Srl. No. Priority Transmission Instructions

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY.

FROM Originator Date-Time of Origin. Office Date Stamp

(A) 5 CDN INF BDE 151620B

For Action.

5 CDN FD REGT
TO R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS C S N 8 RECCE

(W) For Information (INFO) Message Instructions. GR

Originator's No
GO 3 SECRET(.) SITREP asof 151200B(.) enemy NO opposition from BERGUES to our crossing of FURNE CANAL between 29 and 31 grid lines(.) counter attacks at 1030 hrs broken up and 32 PW taken(.) identified 96 and 53 GREN ERSATZ REGTS(.) strong pos BRAY DUNES PLAGE 3488 - 348863 and GHYVELDE 352851 continue to hold out(.) enemy strong pt 354884 surrendered this morning and gun posn 354887 apparently deserted(.) own tps(.) 4 Cdn inf bde (.) R REGT C continuing advance across FURNES CANAL ON GALGENOECK with coy posns 313783 303775 297784 and one coy astride canal at 292775(.) enemy counter attack from area 302778 at 1030 hrs broken up by arty and mortar fire and 32 PW taken with more coming in (.) no opposition from BERGUES(.) RHLI attack on BERGUES during night cancelled and bn withdrawn to 294756(.) ESSEX SCOT no change(.) 6 Cdn inf bde(.) CAMERONS OF C coy posns 346873 348873 - 351873 and 348871(.) 3 SASK R(.) moving into posn NORTH of CAMERONS OF C with coys 345875 348876 350876 and 348877(.) FUS MR no change(.) 8 Cdn recce regt(CH) and TOR SCOT (MG) no change(.) all infm

This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except WIRELESS.

If liable to be intercepted or to fall into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER.

Originator's Instructions. Degree of Priority.

Time System Op.
THI or TOR
Time Cleared

Signed, Signed,

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MESSAGE FORM 15[obscured]5B

FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE

TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT 7 CDN FD COY
"A" COY TOR SCOTS 18 CDN FD AMB

GO 3 (.) SECRET (.) sitrep on infm received up to 132400B (.) 2
FRENCH CORPS occupied DIJON (.) 5 US CORPS of 7th US army across
GERMAN frontier EAST and NE LUXEMBOURG area 101 and P94 (.) 7 US
corps captured EUPEN K82 (.) crossed GERMAN frontier area KALTER-
HERBERG C91 (.) 2nd BRIT army regrouping and refitting (.)

infm to 141400B (.) 1 POLISH armd div (.) inf bde committed in hy
fighting J4195-4398 and along canal J186848 - FRERR4E 1584 (.)
2 POL armd regt moving to area J5897-5397 (.) 4 cdn armd div has
cancelled br building at C933037 and khve have withdrawn SOUTH
of canal (.)

infm to 142400B (.) 3 cdn inf div (.) carried out active patrolling
during day (.)

infm to 150500B (.) 2 cdn inf div (.) 4 cdn inf bde (.) R REGT C
2 coys across canal at 309782 and 300777 one pl across at 291775
(.) br NOT yet built at 305779 due to enemy activity (.) RHLI
attack on BERGUES from EAST held up by intense fire until engrs
complete preliminary task (.) RHLI attack in BERGUES did NOT go
in (.) ESSEX SCOT SOUTH of canal - 2 coys across canal(.)
5 cdn inf bde NO change (.) 6 cdn inf bde (.) FUS MR NO change (.)
S SASK R advanced during night to area 349876 (.) one coy now
proceeding on to NORTH SOUTH rd in 3487 (.) CAMERONS OF C pushing
NORTH to join up with S SASK R (.) 8 cdn recce regt and TOR SCOT
(MG) NO change (.) all infm

RobRobelass

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The only clearly legible content is a handwritten signature/notation in purple ink on the left side of the page, which appears to read:

Col
D. Sykes

## Page 112

MESSAGE FORM

FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE TIME 161030B

TO: R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT A COY TOR SCOT

GO 1 SECRET(.) SITREP as of 152400B(.) enemy (.) occasional shelling and mortaring on whole front and in particular by 20mm AA guns on EASTERN perimeter(.) BERGUES and area to NE quiet except for occasional shelling(.) PW taken in BRAY-DUNES-PLAGE 3488 - GHYVELDE 3585 posn today total 113 identified 149 FD ERSATZ BN 49 INF DIV(.)approx 35 PW taken from area 3177 during day formerly reported as being from 96 and 53 GRN ERSATZ REGTS now identified as being from 226 FUS BN 226 INF DIV(.) own tps (.) 4 CDN inf bde withdrawn SOUTH OF BERGUES - FURNES CANAL(.) ESSEX SCOT 337729 R REGT C WARHEM 3277 RHLI 293735(.) 5 CDN inf bde(.) no change(.) 6 CDN inf bde captured and now occupy BRAY-DUNES-PLAGE - GHYVELDE def lines(.) 3 SASK R 340880 - 345879 - 344876(.) CAMERONS OF C astride rd junc 345873 FUS MR rd junc 349864 to incl GHYVELDE 352851(.) 8 CDN RECCE REGT (14CH) (.) sqn relieved 4 CDN inf bde area BERGUES - FURNES CANAL and now hold outpost line with posns 372775 305778 303769 293748(.) TOR SCOT (MG) no change(.) all infm

SITREP based on infm received up to 160500B(.) US ARMY (.) breached the SEIGFRIED LINE in six places(.) fwd tps of 5 US armd div P9752 and LO282(.) 7 US corps(.) reached K9818 - K9639 - K9638 - K9045(.) 4 US armd div F0085 - F0389(.)

1 POL armd div patrols probed NORTH and crossed the DUTCH border area D4401 - 4501(.) 4 CDN armd div est brhead over CANAL DE DERIVATION DE LYS J0793 - 0995 - 0998 and br completed 054929(.) LINC & WELLD R hold EEELOO 0895(.) 4 CDN armd bde area 0198 - 0588 - 0693(.) 3 CDN inf div completing preparations for aslt on BOULOGNE(.) 18 CDN ARMD C REGT continues patrolling area NORTH of BRUGES C80 against posns believed strongly held by enemy on EAST side of BRUGES - ZEEBRUGGE CANAL(.) 2 CDN inf div(.) 4 CDN inf bde conc area OOST-CAPPEL 3871(.) 5 CDN inf bde 6 CDN inf bde 8 CDN RECCE REGT (14CH) and TOR SCOT (MG) report very little enemy activity except for lt mortaring and shelling during night and no change(.) all infm

RoPotin Capt.

If liable -----
------IN CIPHER

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ARMY FORM C2136 (Small)
40/P&S/2433(5945)(Pads of 100)

**MESSAGE FORM**

Register No.

Call | Srl No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY

FROM (A) | Originator | Date—Time of Origin | OFFICE DATE STAMP

5 CDN INF BDE | 162135B

For Action

TO R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT

(W) For Information (INFO)

Message Instructions —— GR

Originator's No.

GO 4 CONFIDENTIAL (.) weather forecast for 24 hrs from 2100 hrs wind WESTERLY 4 - 7 mph at first 1 - 3 mph at night W N W 4 - 7 mph in morning becoming nw later cloud 0 - 3/10 at 2500 - 3000 ft at night and morning becoming 2 - 6/10 later increasing high and medium cloud visibility 2 - 6 miles at night locally 2000 - 4000 yds improving to 6 - 12 miles in morning no pptn expected(.) all infm

THIS MESSAGE MAY BE SENT AS WRITTEN BY ANY MEANS { EXCEPT } WIRELESS

IF LIABLE TO BE INTERCEPTED OR TO FALL INTO ENEMY HANDS, THIS MESSAGE MUST BE SENT IN CIPHER

ORIGINATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS DEGREE OF PRIORITY

Time | System | Op
THI or TOR |  | 
Time cleared |  | 

SIGNED SIGNED

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Coby Hughes

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MESSAGE FORM

161300B

FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE

TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN INF FD REGT 7 CDN FD COY
"A" COY TOR SCOTS 18 CDN FD AMB

GO 4 SECRET (.) Sitrep as of 161200B (.) Enemy (.) Gen signs of en-
emy withdrawal from outpost posns on Div front into the FORTRESS
of DUNKERQUE (.) Further 119 PW surrendered to F M R this morning
bringing total 239 on their front since yesterday (.) Enemy withdraw
from BERQUES 2776 and town entered by 8 Cdn Recce Regt (14 CH) approx
1100 hrs (.) Own tps (.) 4 Cdn Inf Bde commenced move 0730 hrs to
area ANTWERP relieved by 8 Cdn Recce Regt (14 CH) (.) 5 Cdn Inf Bde
(.) Calg Highrs occupied MARDICK 1583 enemy had withdrawn otherwise
NTR (.) 6 Cdn Inf Bde (.) FMR completed cleaning up of GHYVELDE
3585 and area NORTH to the main rd - are now patrolling WEST to re-
gain contact with the enemy (.) Camerons of C withdrawn to area
Le COIN DE LEEEAT 3787 (.) 33R patrols during night adv to area
327876 and 328873 without contacting enemy - still drawing fire from
SANATORIUM 320873 (.) 8 Cdn Recce Regt (14 CH) entered BERGUES this
morning otherwise NTR (.) all infm

66

If liable - - - M. Fontaine Lt.
- - - IN CIPHER

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Calg Hughes

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MESSAGE FORM

28

172230A

FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE

TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT 20 A/TK BTY
7 CDN FD COY "A" COY TOR SCOT 18 CDN FD AMB

GO 5 SECRET (.) Sitrep based on infm received up to 171700A(.) 3 Cdn Inf Div (.) Reported making good progress in attack on BOULOGNE (.) NSR occupy area 305590 and is advancing SW on WIMEREUX 6858 (.) R de Chaud captured RADAR sta 720558 and is advancing on fortified posn 6855 (.) QOR moving on fortified area 6954 (.) 3DG captured area 7053 - 7153 and is advancing on town in area 6853 (.) NN3H captured defs area 7152 and are advancing SOUTH to high ground 7049 (.) 1 POL Armd Div (.) Continued clearing enemy area ST NICHOLAS 4891 HUSLT 4304 AXEL 3303 (.) 4 Cdn Armd div (.) Completing move across canal DE DERIVATION LA LYS and is clearing area to line from KERISLEER 1202 to LAMBEKE 1396 to OOSTESCLOO 1795 (.) 2 Cdn Inf Div (.) No confirmation of report early today that enemy may be evacuating DUNKERQUE by sea (.) Patrols met strong resistance at attempt to penetrate defs to obtain further infm (.) Air targets within HH DUNKERQUE fortress attacked by fighter bombers during day (.) Re- grouping (.) 107 AA bde under comd from 171400A (.) All infm

If liable - - -
- - G INSIPHER

[signature]

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MESSAGE FORM

172130A     29

FROM:   5 CDN INF BDE

TO:     RHC          R DE MAIS          CALG HIGHRS

GO 4 (.) CONFIDENTIAL weather forecast for 24 hrs from 2000 hrs wind NNE 1-3 mph at night light variable later with NW 4-7 mph in the afternoon (.) Cloud variable amounts high and medium cloud 1-6/10 low cloud at 2500 - 3000 ftt in afternoon (.) Visibility 2-6 miles in most places at first deteriorating to 2000 - 4000 yds on the coast and 1000 - 2000 yds inland locally 200 - 550 yds in morning improving to 2-6 miles in most places in afternoon (.) No  pptn expected (.) .
All infm

If liable - - -
IN CIPHER
KG Plata may

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604

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MESSAGE FORM

FROM     5 CDN INF BDE                          TIME  171640A

TO       R H C  R DE MAI3 CALG HIGHRS  5 CDN FD REGT
         "A" COY TOR SCOT

---

GO 3 SECRET (.) SITREP as of 171200A (.) enemy (.) unconfirmed
report that DUNKERQUE and/or CALAIS have been partially
evacuated based on tac report of 170700A that two convoys
one of 16 and the other of 17 ships steaming east approx
6 miles off OSTENDE (.) strong enemy MG and inf posns identified
at 331862 (.) hy enemy fire from FORT VAILIERES 259792 and
surrounding area (.) rd to NW blocked with trees which are mined
and booby trapped (.) rd NORTH village 254774 mined with teller
and 3 mines (.) enemy posns area FORT MARDICK confirmed as
follows (.) from FM CHARLEMAGNE 183833 - rd junc to NORTH
- 184838 - 183835 - 184836 (.) patrols report enemy strengthening
his posns (.) own tps (.) 4 cdn inf bde (.) completing occupation
of posns area ANTWERP (.) RHLI 680977 with one coy that area
one pl 665009 and two coys 626028 (.) ESSEX SCOT 698997 (.)
R REGT C 687973 (.) Bde H.q 671941 (.) 5 cdn inf bde (.) active
patrolling into enemy posns area FORT MARDICK 2883 otherwise no
change (.) 6 cdn inf bde (.) S SASK R no change (.) FUS MR
patrols contacted enemy line of rd from 342863 - 346848 (.)
8 cdn recce regt (14CH) continue active patrolling area NORTH
of BERGUES 2776 (.) all infm

---

if liable - - - -

- - - -  IN CIPHER

[signature]

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C dy Hughes

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MESSAGE FORM

F: 5 CDN INF BDE 170900A

TO R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT "A" COY TOR SCOT

GO 1 SECRET (.) SITREP based on infm received up to 161630B(.) 9th US army (.) street fighting BRE3T continues(.) 7th US army(.) infm P1491 at HE3ANS P19 AILLEVANS P09 LIEVANS K00 BITHAINS K00 BAUDANCOURT K01 MERCOURT J91 MERSUAY J81(.) 3rd US army (.) 12 US corps(.) captured NANCY JUNEVILLE(.) fwd elts 01420 0330 (.) 20 US corps(.) enemy counter attack brhead U73 with 30 tanks caused slight withdrawal not serious(.) first US army (.) 5 US corps (.) armour GREVENMACHER L0720 DICHWISLER L0932 CONSDORF P9932 DEFORT 9638 with recce across RIVER NORTH VIANDEN and area W9643 INF SELLERICH L0281 AUW 0090(.) 7 US morps (.) cav F0100 K9807 9835 3NF HOFEN K9516 KOTGEN K9522 LAMMERSDORF K 9626 EA3T ROTGEN (.) armour K9932 9540 BRAND 8939 8943(.) inf attacking AACHEN (.) 19 US corps(.) inf captured MARSTRICHT reached line K7646 GULPEN 7048 TRG K 85 WIJK K55(.) 1st cdn army 2 cdn corps(.) 1 POL armd div(.) inf reached 3400 and occupied STEKENE 4296 and in contact with the enemy at 3802(.) 4 cdn armd div(.) armour across can al DE DERIVATION DE LALYS adv EAST leading tps gen line 0901 LINDE 1202 1399 inf area 9203 9502 with one armd regt 9997 (.) 3 cdn inf div still containing BOULOGNE (.) 2 cdn inf div(.) 4 cdn inf bde conc area ANTWERP by 162400 hrs 5 and 6 cdn inf bdes and 8 cdn recce regt (14CH) continue active patrolling to maintain contact with the enemy (.) 2nd BRIT army (.) NTR(.) all infm

SECRET (.) SITREP as of 162400B (.) enemy (.) MG posns at 338880 - 337877 - 341867 - 344853 still active(.) enemy FDL3 to WEST of DUNKERQUE appear to be roughly along the 18 grid line(.) enemy reported to have blown and burnt bldgs to the WEST and SOUTH of FORT MARDICK to clear fds of fire(.) own tps (.) 4 cdn inf bde moved to area ANTWERP consolidation practically completed 2400 hrs (.) 5 cdn inf bde (.) CALG HIGHRS patrolled EAST from MARDICK 1583 to 17 grid line and NORTH to the beaches area clear will continue patrolling to EAST to-night other wise NTR(.) 6 cdn inf bde (.) patrol from 3SR attacked enemy pocket 344867 killing some enemy and taking 30 PW (.) 3SR and FU3 MR continue patrolling to WE3T to-night to take out MG posts mentioned in line 1 and maintain contact with the enemy(.) locations (.) 4 cdn inf bde 671941 RHLI 680977 (.) all infm

SECRET (.) ISUM number 54 infm to 162030B(.) identifications 2 bn 83 RES GR 49 inf div GHYVELDE 3584 160800B offr PW (.) states bn str 210 reinf with arty personnel and four 10 point 5 guns and 1 tp 2 cm flak VIERLING and 1 tp 8 point 8 cm guns (.) 9 coy 36 JAG REGT 18 GAF EA3T of BERGUES approx 3078(.) 5 coy 226 fd ERSATZ bn 226 inf div MARDICK 155833 deserter PW (.) PW states 1040 GR 1042 GR and 226 fd ERSATZ bn entrusted with WESTERN perimeter def DUNKERQUE area ST POL 2183 (.) says 1041 GR remained in LE HAVRE (.) regts up to str 3 coy 26 fortress MG bn MARDICK PW deserter (.) says bn arrived DUNKERQUE 28 aug evac of BERGUES confirms civ reports of gen withdrawal into inner fortress(.) BERGUES hy mined and booby trapped (.) enemy very sensitive to our adv (.) outposts MARDICK area reported covering mine laying parties (.) all infm

if liable -------
IN CIPHER -------

Rolbils Caff

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FROM 5 CDN INF BDE 171245A

TO COMD 5 CDN INF BDE

FOR INFM COMD3 R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS

SECRET (.) SITREP as of 171200A (.) enemy has withdrawn to a smaller perimeter or his main def (.) still little or NO shelling or mortaring(.) BERGUES was evacuated 161000B and considerable booby traps and mining was found by 8 RECCE who entered at 1145 (.) On the EAST of DUNKIRK all enemy opposition has been cleared except MG posns at 338880 - 337877 341867 - 344853 (.) WEST of DUNKIRK enemy burned or demolished all bldg before withdrawal (.) 5 cdn inf bde (.) R H C conc at 171700A area 2167 on orders 2 cdn div NTR (.) R DE MAIS conc area DRINKHAM NTR(.) CALG HIGHRS during the night 16/17 sep the enemy withdrew from area NORTH of rd LOON PLAGE - DUNKIRK to the EAST (.) active patrolling to contact est the fact that the enemy has a new FDL along grid line 18 (.) contact was maintained during the night and NO penetration by the enemy was affected (.) comd 433 bde BRIG LESTER has est personal liason with 2 cdn inf div and visited HQ 5 C I B 171030A (.) his comd consists of 4 commando gps normally NO sp arms (.) for present OPS they have 2 regts hvy AA (.)
NOTE GII 2 Cdn Inf Div phoned at 1255 hrs and informed us that the enemy showed signs of evac DUNKIRK by sea (.) GOC wished strong fighting patrols to try to get into DUNKIRK (.)

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ARMY FORM C2136 (Small)
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**MESSAGE FORM**

Register No.

Call | Srl No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY

FROM (A) | Originator | Date—Time of Origin | OFFICE DATE STAMP

5 CDN INF BBE

161915A

For Action

TO RHC R DE MAIS C-LC HIGHRS

(W) For Information (INFO)

— Message Instructions — GR —

Originator's No.
GO 2 CONFIDENTIAL Forecast for 24 hrs from 0300 hrs. Wind N-EASTERLY 2 mph at first 5 mph later. Low cloud 5-6/10 at 2300 ft generally 7-10/10 occasionally. Visibility poor at first 5-1000 yards generally 500-1000 yards in local fog improving to 2-3 miles in morning 5-12 miles in afternoon then 2-3 miles at night. Slight intermittent drizzle at first no precipitation later. All Informed

THIS MESSAGE MAY BE SENT **AS WRITTEN** BY ANY MEANS EXCEPT } WIRELESS

IF LIABLE TO BE INTERCEPTED OR TO FALL INTO ENEMY HANDS, THIS MESSAGE MUST BE SENT **IN CIPHER**

ORIGINATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS DEGREE OF PRIORITY

Time | System | Op
THI or TOR | | 
Time cleared | |

SIGNED SIGNED

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MESSAGE FORM

182035A

FROM: 5 CDN INF BDS

TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALC HIGHER 5 CDN FD REGT 20 CDN ATK BT 17 CDN LA BTY One PL "A" COY TOR SCOTS 18 CDN FD AMB

GO S SECRET (.) sitrep based on infm received up to 171800A (.) NINTH US ARMY (.) 8 corps (.) fighting in BREST continues (.) THIRD ARMY (.) 15 corps (.) 2 FRENCH armd div reached Z6435 - Z8809 - V1161 (.) elements 79 div at Z8972 - Z9476 - Z8806(.) reece elements V0478 (.) 12 corps (.) 35 div captured LUNEVILLE 40800 other fwd elements on line V9909 - V9405 (.) 80 div on line V8435 - V8430 - V8058 (.) 20 corps (.) 7 armd div reached V8444 (.) 5 corps (.) enemy opposition increasing (.) 26 div elements P9825 - L0145 - P8171 and P9474 (.) 4 div fwd tps on line P9981 - L0486 (.) 7 corps (.) 9 div elements in K9418 - K9657 (.) 1 div closing in on AACHEN A8444 (.) 19 corps (.) 30 div adv elements on gen line K7749 - 8854 (.) 7 armd div reece at K7355 (.)

FIRST CDN ARMY (.) 2 cdn corps (.) 1 POL armd div (.) continued clearing ops in area between GHENT J18 - TERNUZEN canaland R SCHELDT (.) 2 cdn POL armd regt area A296 patrolling EAST (.) 1 POL inf bn holding small brhead across canal area 3803 (.) AMEL 3303 and HUL ST 4304 occupied by enemy in some str (.) 4 cdn armd div (.) patrolling activity pushing NORTH from HOOGEVONST DID (.) area NORTH OF LEOPOLD canal reported flooded (.) 3 cdn inf div (.) 7 cdn inf bde continuing ops in area JAP GRID MRL C77 (.) strong enemy posns along ridge 6869 - 6769 and 8965 (.) continue fighting in BOULOGNE area with defs heavily mined and body trapped (.) 8 cdn inf bde (.) N RNHEN R RHONE R attacking WIMILLE 8937 (.) R de BAUD mopping up in 6835 (.) ROR clearing 6934 (.) 9 cdn inf bde (.) armd assault coln with one coy JAGO HIGHRS reached citadel at 860040 (.) SECOND assault coln reached blown br 680339 (.) HNS continues to mops up MOUNT LAMBERT 7152 (.) HLI of C preparing to move into 7049 when MOUNT LAMBERT is cleared (.) 2 cdn inf div (.) ultimatum calling for surrender by 181100A sent to DUNKERQUE garrison comd (.) 5 cdn inf bde GP - HQ 2 cdn inf div and 8 cdn recce regt (14GH) moving to area ANTWERP this morning (.) ANTWERP area (.) area 6999 flooded during night 16/17 sep (.) enemy have blown one lock area 618050 causing water rise in some places at rate of one metre per hr (.) own tps (.) relief of area by 4 IN bde commences evening 17 sep (.) 8 cdn recce regt (14 GH) (.) being relieved night 17/18 sep by 48 commando (.) 4 cdn inf bde (.) occupation of posns ANTWERP area completed (.) 8 REGT C sending out det to prevent blowing of second lock area 618050 (.) all infm

If liable - - -
- - - IN CIPHER

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(3)

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ARMY FORM C2136 (Small)
40/P&S/2433(5945)(Pads of 100)

**MESSAGE FORM**

Register No. 1

Call | Srl No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY

OFFICE DATE STAMP

FROM (A)

Originator | Date—Time of Origin

5 CDN INF BDE | 192015A

For Action

TO R H C R DS MAIS CALG HIGHRS

(W) For Information (INFO)

Message Instructions —— GR —

Originator's No.

OO 5-ADRNCT(.) one(.) intercorns by 2 CDN CORPS - 12 CORPS effective 201000a(.) rd from rd junc 884283 - RL HGOT 8684 thence line of wood to canal junc 837334 thence line of intermination and canal to pt 792377 all incl 2 CDN CORPS thence line of rd to br 769868 thence river to br 761861 thence rd to DUR AT 7382 all excls CDN CORPS(.) two(.) 2 CDN CORPS to have running rights on rd 792807 to Xrds 785861 to rd and rly arc using 760870(.) three(.) 2 CDN INF DIV assumes responsibility of sector up to above by it 201000a(.)

This Message may be sent AS WRITTEN BY ANY MEANS { EXCEPT } WIRELESS

IF LIABLE TO BE INTERCEPTED OR TO FALL INTO ENEMY HANDS, THIS MESSAGE MUST BE SENT IN CIPHER

ORIGINATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS DEGREE OF PRIORITY | Time | System | Op

THI or TOR

Time cleared

SIGNED | SIGNED *[illegible signature]* Capt

02 19 XI 44

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ARMY FORM C2136 (Small)
40/P&S/2433(5945)(Pads of 100)

**MESSAGE FORM**

Register No.

Call | Srl No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY

FROM (A) | Originator | Date—Time of Origin | OFFICE DATE STAMP

5 CDN INF BDE | 191820A | C2 19.XI.44 E-

For Action

TO R H C R de Mais G.1G HICRI

(W) For Information (INFO)

Message Instructions | GR

Originator's No.
GO 4 CONFIDENTIAL (.) weather for tonight from 1900 hrs wind calm but occassionally EASTERLY 1 - 3 mph (.) weather fo...ith no low cloud visibility 300 - 500 yds tomorrow for 10 sorties fair in afternoon (.) all infm

THIS MESSAGE MAY BE SENT **AS WRITTEN** BY ANY MEANS EXCEPT WIRELESS | IF LIABLE TO BE INTERCEPTED OR TO FALL INTO ENEMY HANDS, THIS MESSAGE MUST BE SENT **IN CIPHER** | ORIGINATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS DEGREE OF PRIORITY | Time | System | Op

THI or TOR

Time cleared

SIGNED [signature] | SIGNED [signature]

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ARMY FORM C2136 (Small)
40/P&S/2433(5945)(Pads of 100)

**MESSAGE FORM**

Register No.

Call | Srl No | Priority | Transmission Instructions

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY

FROM (A) | Originator | Date—Time of Origin | OFFICE DATE STAMP

5 Cdn Inf Bde | 191400 A

For Action
TO RHC/ Rde Mais/ Calg Highrs /18 Cdn 7d amk/
5 7d Regt /17 LAA Bty /20 A TK Bty /A Coy Tor Scots/
7 Cdn 7d (W) For Information (INFO) Coy

Message Instructions | GR

Originator's No.

AG 10 SECRET 0 PW Cage 742901

THIS MESSAGE MAY BE SENT AS WRITTEN BY ANY MEANS EXCEPT WIRELESS | IF LIABLE TO BE INTERCEPTED OR TO FALL INTO ENEMY HANDS, THIS MESSAGE MUST BE SENT IN CIPHER | ORIGINATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS DEGREE OF PRIORITY | Time | System | Op

THI or TOR

Time cleared

SIGNED | SIGNED

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MESSAGE FORM
191615A

FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE

TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALC HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT 20 ATK BTY
17 CDN LAA BTY ONE PL "A" COY TOR SCOTS 18 CDN FD AMB

GO 3 SECRET (.) sitrep to 191200A (.) enemy (.) enemy very sensitive to our patrols on NORTH bank of ALBERT canal (.) strong pockets of enemy MERXEM 7098 and EECHEREN 6803 (.) 100 enemy reported dig-ging in area 6602 (.) own tps (.) 4 cdn inf bde (.) OP est by RHLI at church (.) OORDEREN 6403 (.) 5 cdn inf bde (.) one coy R DE MAIS relieved 2 cdn fd coy at ME factory 72960 (.) 6 cdn inf bde gp on move to new area (.) TOR SCOT (MG) less A coy under comd 3 cdn inf div area EAST of CALAIS (.) all infm

If liable - - -
- - - IN CIPHER

[signature] Capt

Sec
191830A
C.

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M E S S A G E F O R M

F R O M 5 CDN INF BDE T I M E 192225A

T O R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT
20 CDN Atk BTY 17 CDN LAA BTY 1 PL A COY TOR SCOTS
18 CDN FD REGT

GO 7 SECRET (.) SITREP based on infm up to 190900A (.) enemy hold
ARNHEM and br E 7577 which is intact (.) rly br blown 7076 (.)
1 AIR LANDING BDE WEST of town (.) GDS ARMD DIV have joined 101 US
airborne div area E 4425 and leading tps contacted 82 AIRBORNE div
area E 6254 at 0900 (.) 12 BRIT CORPS on canal with brhead K0793 (.)
BREST CAPTURED 181500A (.) 7 US ARMY 12 miles WEST and SW of BELFORT
A 39 (.) 3 US ARMY little change (.) 1 US ARMY penetrating SIEGFRIED
LINE from excl AACHEN to excl TRIER 122 (.) 3 CDN INF DIV on infm up
to 181200A (.) garrison MT LAMBERT surrendered 181130A (.) enemy still
active SOUTH of BOULOGNE with hy mortars and SA fire (.) 7 CDN INF
BDE regrouping SOUTH of CAP GRIS NES (.) 8 CDN INF BDE working into
BOULOGNE in NORTHERN sector (.) 9 CDN INF BDE working into BOULOGNE
in central and SOUTHERN sectors (.) one unit has occupied CITADEL (.)
1 POL ARMD DIV on infm up to 191100A (.) fwd tps 343071 (.) class 40 br
at 380035 also building br at 365034 (.) 2 CDN INF DIV up to 191700A(.)
enemy (.) digging in 664033 estimated str 60 otherwise NTR (.) own
tps (.) 4 CDN INF BDE (.) ESSEX SCOT have relieved one coy RHLI at
690992 (.) two coys R REGT C being relieved by two coys R DE MAIS (.)
5 CDN INF BDE NTR (.) 6 CDN INF BDE complete in area (.) 8 CDN RECCE
REGT taking over area br 794958 to stream 778963 SOUTH of canal and
are relieving tps of 7 ARMD DIV to corps bdy 857923 by first light
20 sep (.) TOR SCOT (MG) (.) less one coy under comd 3 CDN INF DIV (.)
all fd regts reverted comd CRA wef 191500A (.) locations (.) 6 CDN
INF BDE 720864 (.) all infm

if liable - - - - -
- - - - - IN DIPHER

[signature] Capt

[circular stamp: ARMD 45 CZIMME-]

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MESSAGE FORM

191315A

FROM     5 CDN INF BDE

TO       R H C  R DE MAIS  CALG HIGHRS  5 CDN FD REGT
         20 CDN ATK BTY  17 CDN LAA BTY ONE PL A COY TOR SCOTS
         18 CDN FD AMB

GO 2 SECRET (.) SITREP  based on infm received up to 190200A (.)
3 Cdn inf div (.) have cleared all of BOULOGNE EAST of and up to
LIANE river (.) approx 2000 possibly more PW taken to date (.) gds
armd div broke through and contacted 101 US airborne div area ZEELST
E3717 (.) 101 US airborne div hold brs E4737 and E4342 (.) ahead
of them 82 US airborne div hold hrs E6256 - E6569 - E7054 intact
and are attacking brs E6760 and E7263 wich are intact but held by
the enemy (.) ahead of these tps again I BRIT airborne div believed
to hold br at E7577 but enemy tps occupy town of ARNHEM across the
river NEDER RUN (.) the crossing secured by I BRIT airborne div
and the ones being attacked by 82 US airborne div on the river WAAL
are of special significance as these rivers become the river RHEIN
on crossing the GERMAN frontier approx 7 miles to the EAST (.) recent
 infm on the sit of SOUTHERN US forces not available although the
BBC reports the SEIGRIED line penetrated in yet another sector (.)
2 Cdn Inf Div (.) single EAC dropped bombs and strafed 5 cdn inf
bde area and  R REGT C area during night (.) no cas (.) fighting
and recce patrols carried out by 4 cdn inf bde and contact patrols
by 5 cdn inf bde give evidence the enemy still active across the
canal (.) all infm

If liable - - -
- - - IN CIPHER          [signature] Capt

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MESSAGE FORM

FROM &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;·5 CDN INF BDE &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;TIME &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;190815A

TO &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;R H C &nbsp;&nbsp;R DE MAI3 &nbsp;&nbsp;CALG HIGHRS &nbsp;&nbsp;5 CDN FD REGT
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;20 CDN ATK BTY &nbsp;&nbsp;17 CDN LAA BTY ONE PL "A" COY TOR SCOTS
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;18 FD AMB CDN

GO 1 SECRET (.) SITREP as of 182400A (.) enemy (.) shelling area STADIUM 722977 1915 to 1925 hrs (.) enemy aircraft dropped bombs 5 cdn inf bde areabetween 2030 and 2100 hrs (.) Y rd 723979 shelled by hy guns regularly during night (.) 20 mm firing into 7957 (.) MAQUIS report tps across canal as ADOLF HITLER GS tps unconfirmed (.) enemy still sniping from NORTH OF CANAL and located in area 7098 7101 0803 6206 (.) own tps (.) 5 cdn inf bde moved to area EAST of ANTWERP (.) contact kmd ind fighting patrols being carried out area 4 and 5 cdn inf bdes tonight (.) regrouping (.) 4 cdn inf bde reverts to comd 2 cdn inf div 182100 (.) 6 cdn inf bde under comd 4 SS bde from 181105A (.) TOR SCOT (MG) under comd 2 cdn corps from 182105A (.) locations (.) main HQ 2 cdn inf div 724905 (.) rear HQ 2 cdn inf div 715898 (.) 8 cdn recce regt 771874 (.) 4 cdn fd regt 871988 (.) 5 cdn fd regt 762933 (.) HQ 5 cdn inf bde 742935 RHC 765948 R DE MAIS 741964 CALG HIGHRS 757944 (.) Hq 4 cdn inf bde 671941 R REGT C 690940 RHLI 683973 ESSEX SCOT 690994 (.) all infm

if liable - - - - - &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;RoLoster Capt
- - - - - - IN CIPHER

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MESSAGE FORM

202030A

FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE

TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT 20 CDN ATK BTY
17 CDN LAA BTY 1 PL "A" COY TOR SCOTS 18 CDN FD AMB

GO 9 SECRET (.) sitrep based on infm up to 191630A (.) NINTH US Army (.) all org resistance BREST ceased 181500A (.) 7200 PW taken (.) ops against CROZON continue (.) 6 US corps as of 181400A (.) 45 US inf div B1685 - 1691 - 1395 (.) 4 US inf div K1103 - 1207 - 1218 (.) 36 US inf div K0423 - 0127 - 0129 (.) 12 US corps 4 US armd div and 35 US armd div conc EAST and SOUTH-EAST NANCY U 91 (.) 80 US inf div extended brhead to U8457 - 8626 (.) 7 US corps (.) elts K965428 - 956426 - 962422 - K89429 (.) adv elts 2 US armd div reached K7457 - 7561 - 7261 - 6961 - 6964 - 6868 (.) SECOND BRIT ardy (.) EINDHOVEN captured and leading tps reached canal 3 miles NORTH of town (.) brs ARNHEM and NIJMEGEN still in hands of enemy (.) 8 corps (.) 11 armd div elts area GERDINGEN K4985 - BOCHOLT K4294 (.) 50 inf div area VALKENSWAARD K3596 WEST of OVERPEL K3892 with armour area K5070 (.) 30 corps (.) 43 inf div conc area K3778 3381 (.) GDS armd div elts SOUTH of GELDROP E4816 to area VALKENS-WAARD - areaNORTH of EINDROVEN (.) 12 M corps (.) elts 53 inf div reached E2704 (.) 82 US airborne div elts within 300 yds BR E7173 at NIJNEGEM (.) 101 US airborne div elts VEGHEL E4736 - at OEDEN-RODE E4332 - BR site at canal E4425 (.) first cdn army (.) 3 cdn inf div cleaning last remaining pockets of enemy resistance in BOULOGNE with tps right through to the sea (.) 1 POL armd div secured line of the rd from ZAAMSLAG 3008 to rd junc 4208 (.) 2 cdn inf div (.) OORDEREN 6404 cleared of enemy (.) RHLI patrols contacted enemy at 653047 (.) pockets of enemy 650033 - 665032 and along the NORTH bank of canal (.) WILMARSDONCH occupied by the WHITE BDE now under shell and mortar fire (.) 8 cdn recce regt (14ch) have patrols along the SOUTH bank of canal from the RHC to the canal junc 857923 (.) all infm

If liable - - -
- - - IN CIPHER Pur de Salahemy

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B440730/1444 350M 11/43 M. Ltd. 51-7

ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) MESSAGE FORM Register No.

Call | Srl. No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY.

FROM Originator Date-Time of Origin. Office Date Stamp

(A) 5 CDN INF BDE 202000A

For Action.

TO RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS

(W) For Information (INFO) Message Instructions. GR

Originator's No.

GO 8 CONFIDENTIAL weather forecast 20 Sep 44, from 2000 hrs for 24 hrs (.) Battle area (.) Wind WBW 1-3 mph at night 8-12 mph later (.) No rain expected (.) 2-6/10 low cloud at 2000/ 2500 feet occasionally 4-8/10 (.) Visibility 2-6 miles deteriorating to 2000 - 4000 yards and locally 1000 - 2000 yards

(.) Improving to 2-6 miles in morning and 6-12 miles locally later (.) All infm

This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except } WIRELESS.

Signed.

If liable to be intercepted or to fall into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER.

Signed [signature]

Originator's Instructions, Degree of Priority.

IMMEDIATE

Time System Op.
THI or TOR .

Time Cleared

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MESSAGE FORM

201830A

FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE

TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALC HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT 20 CDN ATK BTY
17 CDN LAA BTY ONE PL "A" COY TOR SCOT 18 CDN FD AMB

GO 6 SECRET (.) ISUM number 55 (.) Infm to 192325A (.) Infm from BDE BLANCHES which is well org in this area and very active (.) ACCURACY fairly high grade (.) Own units sent out patrols night 18/19 and day 19 found enemy quiet non-aggressive but very sensitive to our infiltration (.) Reacted with mg and mortar fire (.) Enemy arty mov guns frequently using small number 10.5 cm and smaller number 15 cm (.) Shelled airfd 7192 night 18/19 (.) Shelled ANTWERP area 6897 day 19 (.) Night 18/19 enemy fighter-bomber dropped AP bombs and strafed tps area 6699 (.) Following not confirmed (.) This sector believed held lightly by 719 Inf Div ANTWERP to HASSELDT 3282 with 743 GR Responsible ANTWERP to HERRENTHAL3 9792 (.) 723 GR less 1 bn remainder (.) 11723 plus a coy 600 (.) 3T bn and possibly elts 88 NEDERLAND PG DIV formKGP area NORTH of ANTWERP docks (.) DUTCH SS tps reported in HORST 732005 Santhoven 8595 and EAST of MERENHOVEN 8394 now reported withdrawing NORTHWARD (.) Area GROBBEN DONCKE 8992 KGP GAHN believed one bn marine arty (.) Area POEDERLE 9896 K GP BEIDEL believed four bns 51 flieger trg unit not good tps (.) Area X Rds and woods 7905 K GP TOHL composition unknown considerable new digging and fd wks (.) Woods 7402 amn and food dumps surrounded by fd defs (.) Enemy in str vic POWERHO 710985 fortified with system comn trenches (.) ALBERT CANAL held by pickets and patrols thin except OELEGHEM 8195 SCHOOTEN 7499 HORST 7300 MERKEM 7099 which have average conc 500 men (.) Some indications enemy making gradual gen withdrawal to NORTH (.) MQs reportedat 742038 and chateau 792163 (.) Gen and staff at ACHTERBROEK 751159 (.) Enemy using ferries at DOEL 5808 making 12 Kings every 24 hrs to FREDERICK and more frequent Kings to LILLO 6006 (.) Enemy completing preparations to demolish dyke area FREDRICK (.) Enemy digging in today area BERGHOEF 633042 and 656022 (.) Tps withdrawing said to be directed to BERGEN-OP-ZOOM (.) 981 P GR identified today area CAPPELLEN (.) Reported str 400 using code name LAIS (.) MERKEM held by 300 men relieved frequently (.) Have up to 6tps A/TK and 3 AA guns (.) Small number tks obs mov NORTH 703997 at 191930A hrs (.) DOEL eleven 22 MM AA LILLO seven 20 MM AA (.) FREDERICK eight 20 MM AA (.) other AA guns at 635082 626078 643082 643097 797083 806094 846080 (.) 105 MM guns at 742990 733001 722008 (.) 2 hy guns 720019 (.) ATK guns 703136 702050 (.) At least seven guns added to-day to these in area DONCK 7103 MARIABURG 7004 RUSTOORD 7205 BRASSCHAAT 7404 (.) Same area 16 tks aobserved today in packets of 4 on rds (.) 3 guns firing on DEURNE located at 809968 (.) 2 guns firing on NORTH ANTWERP from rd 731032 during morning (.) rd blocks of trees and minefds at 723997 716014 (.) 739005 reported sup pt for large number tps (.) 3 cdn inf div total PW current op to 182200A 61 offrs 2437 ors (.) NO change in areas DUNKERQUE and CALAIS (.) Enemy resisting strongly adv on our LEFT TO SOUTH bank WEST SCHELDE (.) No flooding reliably reported yet on WALCHEREN and SOUTH BEVELAND (.) All infm

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MESS[AGE F]ORM

FROM : 5 CDN INF BDE TIME 201445A

T[O] .R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT
20 CDN A tk BTY 17 CDN LAA BTY
1 PL A COY TOR SCOTS 18 CDN FD AMB

GO 4 SECRET (.) SITREP to 201200A (.) enemy (.) patrols report no
change in enemy posns (.) own tps (.) 4 - 5 and 6 cdn inf bdes NTR(.)
8 cdn recce regt completed take over from 11 hussars 7 armd div of
area div right bdy to stream 778963 SOUTH of ALBERT CANAL by
200800A (.) all infm

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ARMY FORM C2136 (Small)
40/P&S/2433(5945)(Pads of 100)

**MESSAGE FORM**

Register No. 17

Call | Srl No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY

FROM (A) | Originator | Date—Time of Origin | OFFICE DATE STAMP

5 CDN INF BDE | -301315A

For Action

TO R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS

(W) For Information (INFO)

Message Instructions | GR

Originator's No.
GO 2 CONFIDENTIAL weather forecast 1100 - 1700 hrs wind light variable 4 - 7 mph cloud 0 -3/10 at 2500 - 3000 ft at first 4 - 8/10 later occasionally 7 - 10/10 at 1200 - 2000 ft vis 2 - 6 miles at first but 6 - 12 miles locally improving to 6 - 12 miles no opts in morning light showers locally in afternoon (.) all infm

THIS MESSAGE MAY BE SENT AS WRITTEN BY ANY MEANS { EXCEPT } WIRELESS

IF LIABLE TO BE INTERCEPTED OR TO FALL INTO ENEMY HANDS, THIS MESSAGE MUST BE SENT IN CIPHER

ORIGINATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS Degree of Priority

Time | System | Op

THI or TOR

Time cleared

SIGNED SIGNED Ou de Salaguy
Capt

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Calg Highs

G O 2

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MESSAGE FORM

201045A

FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE

TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT 20 CDN ATK BTY
17 CDN LAA BTY ONE PL "A" COY TOR SCOTS 18 CDN FD AMB

GO 2 SECRET (.) sitrep based on infm up to 200500A (.) gds armd div with 82 US AIRBORNE div attacked br at NIJMEGEN 7263 at 191845a (.) I BRIT AIRBORNE div attacked ARNHEM 7597 from the NORTH (.) results of these attacks are not yet known (.) 4 cdn armd div (.) A&SH of C cleared along line of canal to 2598 (.) ALG A mopping up area ASSENEDE 2199 (.) 22 cdn armd regt area 2194 (.) 28 cdn armd regt area 1698 withpatrols at 1802 and 1499 (.) 29 cdn armd recce regt occupying DEKATTE 2297 (.) 21 cdn armd regt area 1000 with patrols WEST along canal to 0208 (.) L BUR R (M) at 1202 (.) LINC & WELD R firm in 1299 (.) 3 cdn inf div (.) at 190500A HLI of C on move to cross R LAINE at 6753 and est brhead (.) SD &G highrs area 6855 (.) N SHORE R area 6858 (.) one coy CAMERONS HIGHRS of OTTAWA (MG) on high ground 7049 (.) 9 cdn inf bde to exploit brhead made by HLI of C (.) POL armd div (.) at 191300A an attack was launched against HULST 4304 and AXEL 3303 with one inf bde sp by one armd regt and one armd recce regt (.) this op is preliminary to an attack on TERNEUZEN 2712 which is believed to be strongly held (.) active patrolling is also being carried out WESTWARD as far as the SCAULT or SCHELDE (.) 2 cdn inf div (.) patrols of 4 and 5 cdn inf bdes report no change in enemy dispositions (.) enemy still sensitive to mov in area of canal (.) 8 cdn recce regt (14CH) taking over line of canal from 778962 to 856924 replacing 11 HUSSARS of 7 armd div (.) handover to be complete by 2008003 (.) all infm

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Calg Hughes

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MESSAGE FORM

FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE 200845A

TO: RHC R DE MAI4 GREG HICHNS B CDN FD REGT 30 CDN ATK BTY 17 CDN LAA BTY one pl "A" COY THE SCOTS 18 CDN FD AMB

GO 1 SECRET (.) sitrep as of 192400A (.) enemy (.) shelling area 689005 by 88 mm from 1730 hrs to 1930 hrs (.) one tk 698032 1830 hrs (.) two tks moving NORTH 703997 1900 hrs (.) small parties inf moving in area 772996 1600 hrs (.) own tps (.) 4 cdn inf bde (.) R REGT C two coys moved EAST of canal to area 6997 being replaced by two coys R DE MAIS (.) RHI H2 moved to 637005 (.) 5 cdn inf bde (.) RHC one coy replaced one coy R DE MAIS area 756971 (.) R DE MAIS two coys replaced two coys R REGT C EAST of canal area 7097 (.) 6 cdn inf bde (.) move to area SOUTH of ANTWERP completed by 1730 hrs (.) contact and fighting patrols being car ied outarea 4 and 5 cdn inf bdes tonight (.) locations (.) 6 cdn inf bde 7204864 (.) FUS MR 730839 CAMERON OF C 737888 S SASK R 699869 (.) regrouping (.) 6 cdn inf bde reverted to comd 2 cdn inf div 190830A (.) FOR HGR (MB) laus "A" coy remains under comd 3 cdn inf div (.) change in inter bde bdy effective 192330A (.) inol to 4 cdn inf bde rd from 693200 to rd june 718097 (.) all infs

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MESSAGE FORM

F R O M 5 CDN INF BDE TIME 212025A

TO R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT
20 CDN Atk BTY 17 CDN LAA BTY
1 PL A COY TOR SCOTS 18 CDN FD AMB

26

CO
6 SECRET (.) SITREP based on infm up to 211700A (.) first US army(.)
5 US corps (.) armour counter attacked from P993605 (.) 50 enemy tks
destroyed (.) situation in hand (.) inf sustained local counter attacks
(.) 7 US corps (.) armour reached K961450 inf K9835 9242 8542 (.) hy
opposition (.) 19 US corps (.) armd combat comds at K8261 and K7366
7368 6971 (.) inf reached K8152 8054 8260 (.) second BRIT army (.)
8 corps (.) 11 armd div crossing L'ESCAUT CANAL at K4394 K3596 (.)
30 corps (.) gds armd div have crossed the R RHINE at NIJMEGEN (.) 53(W)
inf div area E3804 3310 meeting opposition (.)

first CDN army (.) 2 cdn inf div (.) 4 cdn inf bde (.) slight shelling in
area RHLI (.) RHLI now occupy CORDEREN 645039 (.) 5 cdn inf bde (.)
NTR (.) 6 cdn inf bde (.) NTR (.) 8 cdn recce regt (14CH) (.) active
patrolling along ALBERT canal throughout the day and several contacts with t
the enemy were made (.) 3 cdn div (.) hy fighting continues in BOULOGNE
(.) 8 cdn bde captured WIMILLE G6958 and elements now fighting NORTH of
WIMEREUX 688590 (.) 9 cdn bde (.) one bn moving SOUTH on ST ETIANNE
6348 (.) one bn area 667526 (.) remaining bn area 660515 (.) 4 cdn armd
div (.) LINC AND WELLD R report town in 1906 clear (.) one coy at 2102 (.)
Alg R have reached 2404 (.) A and SH of C and 29 armd regt have reached
2203 (.) 1 POL armd div (.) all enemy resistance has ceased on this front
and div now conc NE of GHENT (.) 2 cdn armd bde now moving to area
6985 SOUTH of ANTWERP (.) all infm

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MESSAGE FORM

FROM 5 CDN INF BDE TIME 212345A

TO R H Q R DE MAIN CALC HIQHRE 5 CDN FD REGT
20 CDN Atk BTI 17 CDN LAA BTY
1 PL A COY TOR SCOTS 19 CDN FD AMB

GO V SECRET (.) ITEM no 57 (.) infa toHI1550A (.) identifications (.)
1 coy 404 BLANDSSICHUSTREN BN 810880A at 827956 PW (.) one pl of Pws
coy in posn 827956 str thirty to forty (.) remainder of coy situated
in FM 830947 (.) PW believes two or three coys now in JANTHOVEN 6695
arriving 4 sep from LILLO (.) PWs state normal org of bn is six coys
each of three plas(.) coy str approx 200 (.) believes only four coys
at present this area and orders for withdrawal expected any time since
warning order received 19 sep (.) PW 41 years old states all personnel
incl offrs and NCOs over 40 (.) many of low category and none with
battle experience to date (.) weapons normal inf but do NOT incl
PZ FAUST or mortars (.) KGP SCHILLING night 20/21 sep 680993 (.)
formed part of fighting patrol 80 strong incl two officers (.) task
was to push back our adv elements over canal (.) KGP SCHILLING believed
bn str composed four coys incl former personnel 559 GR 531 inf divand
149 FD ERSATA BN 49 inf div (.) comd MAJ SCHILLING may be responsible
sector MERIEM 6998 to SCHOOTEN 7499 (.) three coys up one in res (.)
present orders this bn to hold as long as possible (.) digging in
wood 782961 (.) now at 795953 sentries patrol canal banks at all times
(.) LMGs reported at 803948 809947 209946 (.) br 839985 partially
demolished (.) give report H, at CAPELLEN 6907 (.) requirement (.)
for effective counter bty an intermittent shelling complete shellrep
must be submitted when ever shelling occurs (.) all infa

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1 Pl - A Coy - Tor Scots

G 07

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MESSAGE FORM

FROM 5 CDN INF BDE TIME 212245A

TO R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD RSGT
20 CDN Atk BTY 17 CDN LAA BTY
1 PL A COY TOR SCOTS 18 CDN FD AMB

GO 7 SECRET (.) ISUM no 57 (.) infm to211530A (.) identifications (.) 1 coy 484 BLANDESSCHUETZEN BN 210830A at 827936 PW (.) one pl of PWs coy in posn 827936 str thirty to forty (.) remainder of coy situated in FM 830947 (.) PW believes two or three coys now in SANTHOVEN 8595 arriving 4 sep from LILLO (.) PWs state normal org of bn is six coys each of three pls(.) coy str approx 200 (.) believes only four coys at present this area and orders for withdrawal expected any time since warning order received 19 sep (.) PW 41 years old states all personnel incl offrs and NCOs over 40 (.) many of low category and none with battle experience to date (.) weapons normal inf but do NOT incl P2 FAUST or mortars (.) KGP SCHILLING night 20/21 sep 690992 (.) formed part of fighting patrol 80 strong incl two officers (.) task was to push back our adv elements over canal (.) KGP SCHILLING believed bn str composed four coys incl former personnel 559 GR 331 inf divand 149 FD ERSATZ BN 49 inf div (.) comd MAJ SCHILLING may be responsible sector MERKEM 6998 to SCHOOTER 7499 (.) three coys up one in res (.) present orders this bn to hold as long as possible (.) digging in wood 782961 (.) now at 795953 sentries patrol canal banks at all times (.) LMGs reported at 805948 808947 809946 (.) br 689985 partially demolished (.) civs report H. at CARELLEN 6907 (.) requirement (.) for effective counter bty an intermittent shelling complete shellrep must be submitted when ever shelling occurs (.) all infm

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Leu de Salaberry Capt

ARMY
CANME 2

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Calg Highrs
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MESSAGE FORM

211445A

FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE

TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT 20 ATK BTY
17 CDN LAA BTY ONE PL "A" COY TORSCOTS 18 CDN FD AMB

11 GO 3 SECRET (.) sitrep as at 211200A (.) enemy (.) MG posts and guns still active NORTH of ALBERT canal (.) 0700A hrs enemy attacked RHLI posn at WILMARSDONCK estimated str two pls (.) attack beaten off (.) PW taken from NORTH of ALBERT canal by 8 cdn recce regt (14ch) patrol identified 434 B bn (.) own tps (.) 4 cdn inf bde contact patrolling with 5 cdn inf bde during the night and have standing patrols out covering all juncs and canal crossings (.) RHLI one coy (consolidating WILMARSDONCK 6502 (.) 5 cdn inf bde (.) any mov on SOUTH canal draws immediate fire (.) patrolling during the night otherwise nothing to report (.) 6 cdn inf bde NTR (.) 8 cdn recce regt (14ch) patrol crossed ALBERT canal to wood 822939 captured one PW from MG post then drew by fire and forced to retire with cas (.) all infm

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Polaster Capt.

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Colg Hughes

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MESSAGE FORM

211330A

FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE

TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT 20 CDN ATK BTY 17 CDN LAA BTY ONE PL "A" COY TOR SCOTS 18 CDN FD AMB

GO 2 SECRET (.) sitrep based on infm up to 201800A (.) 4 cdn armd div captured SELZAETE J2599 otherwise NTR (.) second army (.) GD3 armd div and 82 airborne div attacking br M7265A (.) 1 brit airborne div fighting hard WEST of ARNHEM sit not clear (.) 12 corps - 53 div 71 bde area E3413 - 160 bde area E2803 (.) US forces (.) 13000 PW at BREST - considerable enemy resistance other fronts but some progress made (.) infm as of 202359A (.) 3 cdn inf div (.) enemy (.) enemy still offering strong opposn from coastal defence posns (.) total PW at 2000 hrs in OP WELLHIT 141 offrs 5096 ORs (.) own tps (.) 7 cdn inf bde (.) no change (.) strong fighting patrol into ESCALLES area night 20/21 Sep (.) 8 cdn inf bde (.) no change (.) N SHORE R patrols to WIMER-EAUX (.) R DE CHAUD and QOR of C have strong patrols thrusting WEST and NORTH (.) 9 cdn inf bde (.) HLI of C have cleared 6653 6652 with patrols to 655525 (.) 3D&G HIGHRS occupying 6651 and 6751 (.) NNS HIGHRS have cleared WEST bank of river SOUTH to 6748 and now occupy ST ETIENNE feature (.) 7 cdn recce regt strong patrols probing CALAIS perimeter (.) 2 cdn inf div to 210700A (.) enemy attack on ESSEX SCOT area 6899 - 6999 repulsed (.) enemy attack str two pls on CORDEREN 6403 nowgoing on - well under control (.) enemy sensitive to our mov along ALBERT canal (.) FORT ST PHILLIPPE 6001 reported cleared (.) hy shelling and mortaring in 4 5 cdn inf bde area during evening later easing to intermittent shelling during night (.) own tps (.) 4 cdn inf bde (.) ESSEX SCOT repulsed attack on SOUTHERLY coy posn (.) RHLI have one pl CORDEREN 6403 (.) 5 cdn inf bde (.) RHC patrol unable to cross ALBERT CANAL (.) 6 cdn inf bde NTR (.) 8 cdn recce kregt (.) patrol reports incomplete (.) all infm

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MESSAGE FORM

615A

FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE

TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALC HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT 20 CDN ATK BTY
17 CDN LAA BTY ONE PL "A" COY TOR SCOTS 18 CDN FD AMB

GO 4 SECRET (.) isum no 56 (.) infm to 202230A (.) correction isum no 55 line 1 ref bde blanche should read Belgium secret army (.) identification by contact 5 coy 559 GR 331 inf div 693010 201410A 4 PW from patrol ESSEX SCOT (.) 5 coy str approx 80 disposed ECKEREN 686035 2 bn HQ situated 738988 (.) PW unable confirm presence other elts 331 div this area but believe one or two coys of 1bn 559 GR in area SCHOOTEN 7499 (.) comd 2 bn major SCHILLING (.) all PW under 20 yrs of age and claim 5 coy formed just 6 days ago from stragglers same of 558 GR.(.) PW report NO contact other enemy units and saw only one flak unit 14 sep SOUTH of BERGEN OP ZOOM 6127 (.) one wounded nco pw identified by paybook 6 coy 34 JAEGER REGT captured 651045 202000A by RHLI (.) interrogation impossible but believed straggler att other unit (.) ground observation (.) Hy wire screen 50 strands closely spaced EAST and WEST from 693014 (.) patrol br 810944 drew rifle and mortar fire from 200 yds EAST (.) enemy at 850928 (.) mortar 809954 (.) OORDEREN reported clear of enemy (.) approx 50 enemy due in dyke 656032 (.) 2 enemy patrols contacted 651048 (.) enemy hold rly sta and embankment 651049 (.) enemy area WILMARSDONCK 6502 shelled withdrew to ECKEREN 6803 (.) small no inf seen 650042 (.) mov and digging 785960 to 794959 (.) 3P guns 794958 796954 active area 696987 (.) gun firing from church 666053 approx 250 enemy in vic (.) approx 202030A enemy patrols infiltrated through our lines to sta 690992 est MG post adv with hy arty sp to br 686986 (.) Probably demolitions party attempting damage locks 680988 (.) patrol dispersed and retreated (.) requirements (.) fwd tps will attempt obtain and pass back paybooks from enemy killed in action. (.) Paybook remains with enemy wounded (.) refer block page 4 or 17 to identify regt (.) infm from sources BELGSA (.) enemy reported continuing withdrawal to line 5 km NORTH of ALBERT canal between ANTWERP and MASSEN HOVEN 8494 (.) many tps withdrawing NORTH canal DE CAMPINE into HOLLAND night 19-20 NE direction OOSTMAL 905045 WEST-WEZEL 812148 KAAMPTHOUT 792143 (.)area OOSTMAL 1200 enemy blarted observed moving NORTH (.) 33 tps left BRASSCHAET 140040# night 19-20 for ESCHEN 730238 and BREDA 9536 (.) armd coln from GHENT crossed to FLUSHING now scattered WESTWEZEL KAAMPTHOUT GO RS IND 775114 and POLYGOON 762083 (.) following gun posns located (.) bty hy guns 668055 CP 672058 btys 699031 762082 three guns each SCHILDE 8098 WESTMARIE 8603 810968 two guns moving from 731032 to rd 697056 bty 728062 shelled 191900A hrs moved 200 metres EAST A/TK guns Xrds 762026 Xrds 792053 20 mm AAbty 789161 moved to HOLLAND (.) gen infm NORTH bank ALBERT canal held by small nos enemy tps MG nest and some A/tk guns (.) digging observed NORTH of canal DE CAMPINE between grids 80 and 90 (.) rd along SOUTH bank mined at all crossings and lacks 1t AA guns (.) 2 amn trucks rly sta 099160 (.) concs enemy tps 19-20 sep HERENTHALS 973908 and chateau RETHY (.) all brs BELGIAN Atk ditch 679015 to FORT DE MERXEM 713013 to canal 731985 prepared for demolition (.) all infm

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ARMY FORM C2136 (Small)
40/P&S/2433(5945)(Pads of 100).

MESSAGE FORM

Register No.

Call | Srl No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY

Originator | Date—Time of Origin | OFFICE DATE STAMP

FROM
(A) 5 CDN INF BDE | 220815A

For Action

TO RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS

(W) For Information (INFO)

Message Instructions —— GR —

Originator's No.
GO 1 CONFIDENTIAL 24 hr weather forecast 2 FROM 0700 hrs (.) wind variable 4-7 mph becoming easterly (.) cloud fog at first lifting and decreasing to 7/10 low cloud at 600-1200 ft in morning and 0-3/10 at 1200-2000 ft in afternoon (.) vis 50-550 yds in morning improving to 6 miles in afternoon and deteriorating again later (.) no rain expected (.) all infm

THIS MESSAGE MAY BE SENT AS WRITTEN BY ANY MEANS { EXCEPT } WIRELESS | IF LIABLE TO BE INTERCEPTED OR TO FALL INTO ENEMY HANDS, THIS MESSAGE MUST BE SENT IN CIPHER | ORIGINATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS DEGREE OF PRIORITY | Time | System | Op

THI or TOR

Time cleared

SIGNED [signature] | SIGNED

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Ody Major.

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MESSAGE FORM

221030A

FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE

TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT 20 CDN ATK BTY
17 CDN LAA BTY ONE PL "A" COY TOR SCOTS 18 CDN FD AMB

CO 2 SECRET (.) sitrep based on infm up to 212400A (.) enemy (.) mortaring and shelling continue also considerable sniping particularly from the built-up area MERXEM which is difficult to locate (.) outer plates of outside lock blown by an explosion 2000 hrs (.) no enemy mov seen or heard - in all probability explosion was caused by some type of floating mine - later investigation showed that the lock gate was still holding water (.) own tps (.) 4 CDN INF BDE RHLI withdraw from OORDEREN 6404 by night and occupy by day (.) WHITE BDE withdrawn from WILMARSDONCK 6502 into coy posn of RHLI 6601 (.) 5 CDN INF BDE - CALG HIGHRS and RHC exchanged posns taking over from each other in situ (.) 6 CDN INF BDE NTR (.) all infm

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lin ce Salaberry
Capt

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MESSAGE FORM

221145A

FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE

TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT 20 CDN ATK BTY 17 CDN LAA BTY ONE PL "A" COY TOR SCOTS 18 CDN FD AMB

GO 4 SECRET (.) isum number 58 (.) infm to 212300A (.) 7 coy 744 GR 711 inf div near OORDEREN 6403 210800A (.) PW states 5 6 and 8 coy holding line KRUISWEG 614075 to lock at 610053 (.) Bn HQ reported KRUISWEG (.) HQ 744 GR CAPPELLEN 698066 (.) 7 coy approx 50 strong total str 2 bns 350 incl services (.) 7 coy formerly in res moved 20/21 sep to CAPPELLEN and then SOUTHWEST via HOEVENEN 671058 (.) task was to retake OORDEREN and penetrate harbour at 628035 then continue NORTHWEST to locks 618052 (.) PWs say 731 GR in same area and one coy committed to same task (.) locks 618052 prepared for demolition and rd to SOUTH mined for 80 metres (.) Bn has NO Atk weapons and no hy MGs (.) PW statement LT-GEN REICHERT comd 711 inf div responsible our front (.) comd 731 GR COL LIMBURG (.) comd 744 GR MAJ HOFMANN (.) 2 Bn 744 GR relieved only part of unit this area (.) PW report states two coys inf area 830950 (.) coy HQ 830947 (.) BSA reports 2 btys 795978 and 795972 gen area SCHILDE (.) tunnel from chateau SCHILDE 790965 to church 800972 used as shelter (.) hkhkhk Own tps report enemy posns 849928 MASSENHOVEN 8393 and wood 836942 (.) MG at 824938 and OP at 821945 & 821944 (.) MG area 814954 firing on area DEN BASTIAAN 807943 (.) MORTAR posn 808954 and OP church 808948 engaged with NO further shelling reported (.) standing patrols in bldgs 805947 with outpost on canal (.) standing patrols in bldgs 794 946 and 791947 with outpost to canal at night (.) suspected enemy HQ 788965 engaged with arty (.) digging reported along canal 793956 to 782962 (.) outer lock gate 624030 reported blown approx 2000 hrs believed by aluminum naval mine (.) damage apparently NOT serious (.) enemy order of battle (.) by captured document inter-army bdy (.) 15 army WEST FIRST PARA army EAST follows gen line the HAGUE - OOR-DRECHT - BREDA 8710 - ANTWERP (.) all infm

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MESSAGE FORM

F O M : 5 CDN INF BDE TIME 221640A

T O : R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT
20 CDN ATK BTY 17 CDN LAA BTY
1 PL A COY TOR SCOTS 18 CDN FD AMB

GO 4 SECRET (.) SITREP to 221200A (.) enemy (.) PW state that two bns estimated str 500 each occupy area NORTH of ALBERT CANAL on 5 cdn inf bde front (.) identification 743 GR of 719 div (.) third bn reported to have withdrawn (.) MERXEM still held (.) hy shelling and mortaring in our brhead area 7696 (.) intermittent shelling in ESSEX SCOT area WEST of MERXEM (.) own tps (.) 4 cdn inf bde (.) RHLI reports WILMARSDONCK 6502 clear (.) ESSEX SCOT laid minefields during night (.) 5 cdn inf bde (.) CALG HIGHRS established shallow brhead across ALBERT CANAL 7796 - 7696 - 7597 at 0600 hrs with three coys on NORTH side (.) have been subjected to hy mortaring and shelling during morning which is holding up building of br 769967 (.) R DE MAIS now concentrated area 7496 with carrier screen and C sqn 8 cdn reece regt joining up with R REGT C (.) RHC no change (.) 6 cdn inf bde NTR (.) 8 cdn reece regt (.) C sqn relieved R DE MAIS along ALBERT CANAL from 70 to 74 grids (.) have thinned out on right sector prepared to adv NORTH of canal (.) all infm

if liable [signature]
- - - - IN CIPHER

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Calg Highes

G 04

## Page 179

L.L. 9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/43 Mr /10x20 50 0/50

ARMY FORM C.2136 (Large) MESSAGE FORM Register No.

Call Srl. No. Priority Transmission Instructions

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY.

FROM Originator Date-Time of Origin. Office Date Stamp
(A) 222100A
5 CDN INF BDE For Action.

RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS

TO
(W) For Information (INFO) Message Instructions GR

Originator's No

GO 6 CONFIDENTIAL weather forecast from 1900 hrs for 24 hrs (.) Wind SW 4 - 7 mph at first WSW 8 - 12 mph later cloud 4 - 8/10 medium cloud at first increasing to 7 - 10/10 and lowering to 1200 - 2000 ft in morning with variable cloud 7 - 10/10 at 1200 - 2000 ft in afternoon (.) Vis deteriorating to 1000 - 2000 yds at first improving to 2000 - 4000 yds in morning and 2 - 6 miles in afternoon slight intermittent rain or drizzle locally (.) all infm

This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except } WIRELESS.

Stened.

If liable to be intercepted or to fall into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER.

Signed: [signature]

Originator's Instructions. Degree of Priority.

Immediate

Time THI or TOR System Op.

Time Cleared

## Page 180

B Cady Hughes

## Page 181

MESSAGE FORM

222230A

FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE
BTY
TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT 20 CDN ATK REGT
17 CDN LAA BTY ONE PL "A" COY TOR SCOTS 18 CDN FD AMB

GO 7 SECRET (.) SITREP to 221700A (.) 1 POL armd div infm to 221130A (.) Individual units have patrolled respective areas and found NO enemy pockets of resistance (.) While mopping up in area SCHELDE BAY enemy gps NOT exceeding 10 were foundking hiding in cellars (.) 4 CDN ARMD DIV infm to 212400A (.) Area between NEUZEN CANAL and SALONAARDS PLAAT and NORTH to WEST SCHELDE clear of enemy (.) Patrolling active along line of LEOPOLD CANAL (.) 10 CDN INF BDE gp concentrating BOUCHAUTE area 2002 preparatory to clearing area NORTH and EAST of LEOPOLD CANAL (.) 3 CDN INF DIV infm to 221700A (.) Have captured BOULOGNE (.) GENHEIM and BOULOGNE garrison is heldPW (.) 7 CDN INF BDE area SOUTH of CALAIS (.) 4 SS BDE infm to 221700A (.) Continue to invest DUNKERQUE (.) 2 CDN INF DIV up to 221700A (.) 4 CDN INF BDE NO change (.) MINEEDS laid by ESSEX SCOT during night 21/22 Sep (.) 5 CDN INF BDE (.) CALG HIGHRS est brhead over ALBERT CANAL 7796 - 7696 - 7597 (.) Rds MAIS concentrated area 7496 prepared to cross (.) RHC NO change (.) 6 CDN INF BDE prepared to move to assembly area SOUTH of ALBERT CANAL at first lt (.) 8 CDN RECCE REGT (.) 1 sqn only on rightsector of div front (.) 1 sqn screening area SOUTH of ALBERT CANAL from 70 to 74 grid lines (.) 1 sqn prepared to adv NORTH of canal with 5 CDN INF BDE sp (.) Arty (.) 5 and 8 CDN FD REGTS supporting 5 CDN INF BDE in present op (.) Engrs completing class 30 br 779967 at 222000A (.) AIR BORNE tps infm to 221600A (.) POL para bde dropped 211730A and armd cars of GD3 armd div contacted them at E675745 at 0900 hrs (.) 1 BRIT AIRBORNE div holding area E6979 - 6975 - 6977 - 6877 (.) Enemy pressure very strong (.) Second BRIT army infm to 221600A (.) 43 div attacking through gds armd div to reach ARNHEM (.) 12 CORPS (.) 53 div on line OIRSCHOT E3125 to 242419 to HAPERT 2711 with objective HILBAREENEEK (.) POSTEL E2201 very strongly held by enemy (.) US ARMIES infm to 211630A (.) 9th US army (.) peninsula SOUTH of BREST clear of enemy (.) 36389 PW BREST campaign (.) 7th US army (.) PW to date 84100 (.) 6 US corps (.) inf reached K1924 and 1546 (.) 3rd US army (.) 15 US corps (.) V1595 to 1199 (.) 12 US corps (.) Armour Q1010 - 1717 - 0925 (.) inf on lines U9617 - 8417 and 8953-7233 8058 with br U8535 (.) 20 US corps (.) Armour in contact with enemy SILLEGNY U 8544 (.) First US army (.) 5 US corps (.) Counter attacks reported yesterday held (.) Inf on line 1 0383 - 0689 (.) 7 US corps (.) Armour attacking area K9543 and mopping up ST OLBERG K9442 (.) 19 US corps (.) Adv inf elts K8152 (.) Armour K8566 (.) Cov screen K7268 - 6470 (.) all infm

If liable - - -
- - - IN CIPHER

de Salaberry
Capt.

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27 Copy Negtn

## Page 183

MESSAGE FORM

222030A

FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE

TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT 20 CDN ATK BTY 17 CDN LAA BTY ONE PL "A" COY TOR SCOTS 18 CDN FD AMB

GO 5 SECRET (.) ISUM no 59 (.) infm to 281500A (.) identifications (.) 3 coy 743 GR 719 inf div at J770969 220800A 5 CDN INF BDE PW (.) PW states 1 BN HQ 791991 (.) HQ 743 GR area 8098 (.) 1 BN str 500 -550 incl services (.) 3 coy str approx 100 (.) coy dispositions priorto est our brhead (.) Enemy RIGHT to LEFT (.) 4 coy bdy 750979 (.) 3 coy main rd to 770969 (.) 2 coy and 1 coy on extreme LEFT (.) Bn bdy on LEFT runs NE from canal at 795955 (.) weapons each coy 3 8 cm mortars ten to twelve LMGs three MMGs excl 4 coy (.) 10 OFENRO-HR in bn (.) PW claim ordered to hold to 25 Sep but in event of forced withdrawal earlier would reture along rd from 764972 to GRAVENWAZEL 7800 (.) states one tp 15 point 5 cm guns area 7800 also 7 point 5 cm inf guns SOUTH of church at SCHILDE 799973 and in woods near rd 769984 (.) 723 GR believed EAST of MASSENHOVEN 6494 but NO confirmation (.) HQ 719 inf div BREDA 9537 (.) div comd MAJ-GEN SIEVERS formerly comd 15 GAF Div in NORMANDY (.) Comd 2 bn 743 GR capt NEUBAUER (.) klk infm from BELGIAN SECRET ARMY (.) Three 15 cm guns 689085 (.) Three 10 point 5 cm guns at each of following 795083 751032 756023 741989 733989713(?) Two hy and two lt ATK guns 725008 (.) two lt ATK guns 703049 (.) AA guns 704037 714095 (.) ATK MINES and fallen tree obstacles area main rd 723996 (.) MINES on NORTH side of FT DE MERKEM 716015 (.) MINES along track 712051 (.) Infm from own tps (.) Enemy active area 6504 infiltrations to OORDEREN 645040 (.) Brs reported to cross NORTH canal at 648058 655056 and 665053 and NOT shown on 1/50000 and 1/25000 maps (.) brs still believed intact amd used by enemy for approach to rly yards area (.) All infm

If liable - - -
--- - IN CIPHER

[signature] Capt.

## Page 184

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calg Hughs

## Page 185

ARMY FORM C2136 (Small)
40/P&S/2433(5945)(Pads of 100)

**MESSAGE FORM**

Register No.

Call | Srl No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY

OFFICE DATE STAMP

FROM (A) | Originator | Date—Time of Origin

5 CDN INF BDE | 230945A

For Action

TO R H C R DE MAIS CAIG HIGHRS

(W) For Information (INFO)

Message Instructions | GR

Originator's No.

GO 2 CONFIDENTIAL weather forecast 0900 - 1400 hrs wind W3W 4 - 7 mph at first NW 8 - 12 mph later cloud 7 - 10/10 medium cloud during first 1 - 3 hrs 10/10 low cloud at 600 - 1200 ft later rain continuous in most places during most of period OUTLOOK fair (.) all infm

THIS MESSAGE MAY BE SENT AS WRITTEN BY ANY MEANS EXCEPT WIRELESS | IF LIABLE TO BE INTERCEPTED OR TO FALL INTO ENEMY HANDS, THIS MESSAGE MUST BE SENT IN CIPHER | ORIGINATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS DEGREE OF PRIORITY | Time | System | Op
THI or TOR
Time cleared

SIGNED | SIGNED

## Page 186

11
Calg Heights
602

## Page 187

MESSAGE FORM

F●●N: 5 CDN INF HOM TIME 230810A

TO: H H C R DE MAIS CALC HIGHRI 5 CDN FD REGT
20 CDN ATK BTY 17 CDN LAA BTY
1 PL A COY TOR SCOTS 13 CDN FD AMB

GO 13ECRET (.) SITREP to 232400A (.) enemy (.) patrols report four enemy 8 cm mortars in orchard 6400 55 enemy in str in rly yds 650040 and 650090 (.) patrols denied entry to CORSAREN 6404 by enemy MG and SA fire (.) MG fire from chateau 695990 (.) div right flank occasional sniping but no mortaring or shelling (.) offr PW reports H. 7 43 GR at HALLE 843985 believed they are withdrawing gen direction EINDHQUEN 8407 (.) own tps (.) 4 cdn inf bde (.) active patrolling by RMLI and ESSEK SCOT otherwise NTR (.) 5 cdn inf bde (.) cl 12 br at 768967 completed at 1900 hrs all coys CALC HIGHRI across canal ALBERT by that time (.) R DE MAIS concentrated in woods NORTH of canal prior to first lt attack on SCHILDE 8098 (.) RHC no change (.) 6 cdn inf bde (.) moving during night 22/23 sep to cone area SOUTH of canal preparatory to move through 5 cdn inf bde (.) 2 cdn reece regt (14CH) B sqn holding line of canal from 79 to 85 grids (.) C sqn holding line of canal from 70 to 74 grids (.) A sqn cone SOUTH of canal preparatory to task of RIGHT flank protection to 5 cdn inf bde adv (.) regrouping (.) 7 base sub area under comd 2 cdn inf div wef 221530A (.) all infm

SECRET (.) ISSUM no 60 (.) infm to 232330A (.) identifications (.) reliable offr PW 5 coy 744 GR 719 inf div captured 221200A at 765970 says withdrawal this front willbe direction MOERDIJK br 5650 (.) 744 GR formerly responsible def OVERFLAAKKE and SCHASWEN island relieved by no 4 ARMENAN regt 29 aug with HQ at HAAMSTEDE 2452 (.) also says cive there and THOLAN islands mostly evac (.) ROSENDAAL 7331 and BERGEN OP 200 d127 reported occupied by naval inf approx coy str (.) infm from Bde(.) four 7 point 5 inf guns formerly at SCHILDE 8097 withdraw to-day to COTTMALLE 9105 (.) enemy mines at 812929 where rd crosses Atk ditch (.) enemy posns reported line 662031 to 668034 on NORTH slope of dike (.) 3 cdn inf div reports BOULOGNE has fallen (.) all infm

if liable - - - - -

- - - - - - IN CIPHER

## Page 188

9
Calg Heights

601

## Page 189

MESSAGE FORM

F R O M: 5 CDN INF BDE TIME 232230A

T● R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT
20 CDN ATK BTY 17 CDN LAA BTY
1 PL A COY TOR SCOTS 18 CDN FD AMB

GO 5 SECRET (.) SITREP to 231200A (.) enemy withdraw on DIV front with strong pockets of INF with support weapons remaining (.) enemy also withdraw on RIGHT flank (.) situation in SCHOOTEN MERXEM and EECKEREN NO change (.) all bridges blown on canal D'ANVERS between 7498 and 7905 (.) own tps (.) 4 CDN INF BDE (.) ESSEX SCOT NO change (.) R REGT C send fighting patrols into MERXEM to-day (.) RHLI one coy at each OORDEREN 6404 and WILMARSDONCK 6502 (.) 5 CDN INF BDE (.) CALG HIGHRS one coy SCHILDE 7998 remainder of BN area 7797 (.) R DE MAIS one coy area 7902 remainder of BN GRAUENWEZE 7700 (.) RHC carrier PL screening area SOUTH ALBERT CANAL between 70 and 74 GRID line (.) 6 CDN INF BDE(.) FUS MR advanced to area SOUTH of Xrds 7905 remainder BDE following (.) 8 CDN RECCE REGT (14CH) (.) patrols with 5 CDN INF BDE have reached QUESTMALLE 8704 unopposed (.) are trying to reconnoitre route over canal D'ANVERS (.) ARTY (.) 5 and 6 FD REGTS moving NORTH ALBERT CANAL (.) regrouping (.) 1 sqn 8 CDN RECCE REGT (14CH) under comd 6 CDN INF BDE (.) location HQ 5 CDN INF BDE 767978 (.) 6 CDN INF BDE 790004 (.) all infm

if liable - - - - -
- - - - - IN CIPHER

Dende Salmenry
/Autet

## Page 190

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005

## Page 191

ARMY FORM C2136 (Small)
40/P&S/2433(5945)(Pads of 100)

**MESSAGE FORM**

Register No. 35

Call | Srl No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY

FROM (A) | Originator | Date—Time of Origin | OFFICE DATE STAMP

5 CDN INF BDE | 232130A

ARMY
CZ 23.XI 44 E
SIGNALS

For Action

TO R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS

(W) For Information (INFO)

Message Instructions | GR

Originator's No.

GO 4 CONFIDENTIAL (.) weather forecast for 24 hrs from midnight wind westerly 8 - 12 mph during first 3 - 4 hrs SW 13 - 18 mph in morning WESTERLY 13 - 18 mph in afternoon cloud 7 - 10/10 medium cloud at first 7 - 10/10 low clouds at 600 - 1200 ft in morning rising to 2000- 2500 ft in afternoon visibility 6 - 12 miles at first 2 - 6 miles in morning pptn continuous rain in morning heavy showers in afternoon(.) all infm

THIS MESSAGE MAY BE SENT AS WRITTEN BY ANY MEANS { EXCEPT } WIRELESS | IF LIABLE TO BE INTERCEPTED OR TO FALL INTO ENEMY HANDS, THIS MESSAGE MUST BE SENT IN CIPHER | ORIGINATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS DEGREE OF PRIORITY | Time | System | Op
THI or TOR
Time cleared

SIGNED | SIGNED

## Page 192

35

Calg Highrs

G04

## Page 193

9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/43 MP 7[illegible]

ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) MESSAGE FORM Register No. 20

Call | Srl. No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY.

FROM Originator | Date-Time of Origin. Office Date Stamp

(A) 5 CDN INF BDE 241345A

For Action.

TO R H C R DE MAIS CALC HIGHRS
(W) For Information (INFO)

Message Instructions. GR

Originator's No

CO 5 CONFIDENTIAL weather forecast midday to midnight with outlook to midday wind S3W gusty 25 - 31 mph at first becoming WNW later weather cloudy with slight rain at first fair later with slight local showers cloud 7 - 10/10 at 1000 - 2000 ft at first becoming 4 - 7/10 at 2000 - 3000 ft little or no cloud at night visibility over 8 miles OUTLOOK fair (.) all infm

This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except } WIRELESS.

If liable to be intercepted or to fall into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER.

Originator's Instructions. Degree of Priority.

Time | System | Op:
THI or TOR
Time Cleared

Signed. [signature] Signed. [signature]

## Page 194

20

Calg Hughes
605

## Page 195

MESSAGE FORM

240930A

GGKKKBEE
FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE

TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT 20 CDN ATK BTY
17 CDN LAA BTY ONE PL "A" COY TOR SCOTS 18 CDN FD AMB

GO 1 SECRET (.) ISUM no. 61 (.) Infm to 232300A (.) ENEMY cleared from area NORTH OF CANAL ALBERT from excl SCHOOTEN 743983 to incl MASSENHOVEN 840930 up to CANAL D'ANVERS between excl SCHOOTEN to excl ST LEONARD 871095 (.) ENEMY withdrew rapidly to NE through OOSTMALIE 907045 but fought determined reargd action (.) all brs across canals ALBERT andANVERS in this area blown (.) ENEMY now digging defs line right bank canal D' ANVERS (.) Centre of def is pocket at LOCHTENBURG 792053 (.) ENEMY cleared from area NORTH of ANTWERP docks up to SCHOONEN SCHYN CREEK 623042 to 668035 (.) ENEMY pockets on rly embankments at 640057 and 650050 to 660046 (.) MERKEM 7098 and SCHOOTEN 7498 and EECKEREN 6803 held by ENEMY (.) Guns woods 7201 fired intermittently on airfd 7192 from 1430 to 1900 hrs (.) Single ENEMY plane active over area 2000 to 2030 hrs (.) Increased ENEMY activity today in nature typical of early complete withdrawal (.) Indications enemy NOT in str in area behind his present posns (.) Infm from BELGIAN secret army (.) One 120 mm gun 781151 (.) Four guns calibre unknown 699031 and gktk 726068 (.) Four 10 pdnt 5 cm guns 759082 (.) 4 fd guns 734043 (.) Atk guns 738039 (.) Infm from civ source (.) tps in FORT DE MERKEM 7101 (.) 200 tps and 10 guns PEERDSBOSCH gen area 7402 (.) Large pit and amn dump CAMP DE BRASSCHABT 765083 (.) All infm

SECRET (.) SITREP to 232400A (.) ENEMY (.) by shelling ALG 7192 during day (.) Shelling mortaring MG and sniper fire on FUS MR area 792053 (.) EA flying singly over div area during evening (.) No reports of any damage (.) All brs blown CANAL D'ANVERS 7498 - 8709 (.) No change in other enemy dispositions (.) Own tps (.) 4 CDN INF BDE (.) One coy R REGT C under comd RHLI area 6202 (.) 5 CDN INF BDE (.) NO change (.) 6 CDN INF BDE (.) FUS MR SOUTH of crossing 7904 CAMERONS of C and S SASK R also that area (.) Bde expects to have brhead established in morning (.) 8 CDN RECCE REGT (.) "A" Sqn reverts to regt comd (.) Regt prepared to adv across CANAL D'ANVERS to recce 6 CDN INF BDE OBJECTIVES (.) "B" sqn providing right flank protection during night (.) Engrs up grading br 769967 during night (.) AIR (.) 7 ENEMY gun posns attacked during day (.) Additional tps under comd (.) 27 CDN ARMD REGT (.) All infm

If liable - - -
- - - IN CIPHER

## Page 196

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At the bottom right, there is a handwritten signature that reads:

10
Calg. Highlrs

The main body text is a reversed/bleed-through impression that is not legibly transcribable with confidence. Attempting to transcribe the mirrored text would result in significant errors and fabrications.

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## Page 197

MESSAGE FORM

FROM 5 CDN INF BDE TIME 241310A

TO R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT
20 CDN ATK BTY 17 CDN KKKK LAA BTY
1 PL A COY TOR SCOTS 18 CDN FD AMB

G O 4 SECRET (.) SITREP up to 240700A (.) 4 cdn armd div infm to 231200A (.) little to report (.) pressure maintained by active patrolling along LEOPOLD CANAL from 202052 to 0001 (.) 3 cdn inf div infm to 232400A (.) intermittent shelling in area (.) strong med air sp on ESCAILLES evening 23 sep (.) div regrouping complete (.) 49 inf div infm to 240700A (.) recce regt reached D'ANVERS CANAL 9107 23 sep (.) br blown at that pt (.) enemy encountered 9905 (.) br to be completed early today at 8492 and div will adv to line of D'ANVERS CANAL today(.) 2 cdn inf div infm to 240700A (.) 4 cdn inf bde (.) hy intermittent shelling in ES IEX SCOT area (.) patrols report one 2 pl enemy LAER 7001 (.) R REGT C patrol unable to get into MERXEM (.) 5 cdn inf bde NTR (.) 6 cdn inf bde area SOUTH OF CANAL 7905 prepared to cross 0700 hrs (.) 8 cdn recce regt prepared to adv across canal to recce 6 cdn inf bde objectives (.) engrs to build br 7905 during morning (.) br 769967 upgraded to class 40 during night (.) all infm

if liable - - - - -
- - - - - -IN CIPHER

[signature] R.P. Capt.

## Page 198

18

Calg Highes
604

## Page 199

MESSAGE FORM

FROM 5 CDN INF BDE TIME 241510A

TO R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHR3 5 CDN FD REGT
20 CDN ATK BTY 17 CDN LAA BTY
1 PL A COY TOR SCOTS 18 CDN FD AMB

GO 6 SECRET (.) SITREP to 241300A (.) enemy (.) lt shelling (.) crossings of the canal opposed by MGs and snipers (.) br site 793052 still held by enemy on the ground and covered by SA fire (.) own tps (.) 4 cdn inf bde (.) patrols succeeded in crossing canal during night but ran into SA fire and report MERKEM still held (.) 5 cdn inf bde (.) one coy of CALG HIGHR3 relieved coy of R de MAIS GRAVEN-WEZEL 7800 (.) CALG HIGHR3 patrols attempted to cross canal and penetrate SCHOOTEN 7999 no reports yet (.) R DE MAIS patrols attempted to cross canal at three different pts to the NORTH of SCHOOTEN mxt and ran into MG fire each time (.) 6 cdn inf bde (.) FUS MR have three coys across canal area 796055 being counter attacked by the enemy at 1240 hrs (.) 3 SASK R have no tps across the canal and are concentrated area 790045 (.) attempts to cross by 3 SASK R met by SA fire (.) CAMERONS OF C NTR (.) all infm

if liable - - - - -
- - - - - IN CIPHER

[signature]

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Calg Hughes
GOC

## Page 201

M E S S A G E F O R M

FROM: 5 Cdn Inf Bde TIME 250900

TO R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT
20 CDN ATK BTY 17 CDN LA BTY
18 CDN FD AMB

G02. CONFIDENTIAL. Weather forecast for 24 hrs from 0700 hrs WIND WNW 13-18 mph in morning westerly 8-12 mph in afternoon WSW 13-18 mph later. Cloud 4-8/10 at 2000-2500 ft in morning and afternoon occasionally 7-10/10 at 1200-2000 ft 2-5/10 at 2000-2500 ft later much higher and medium cloud at night visibility 8-12 miles deteriorating in proportion to 2-5 miles and locally 2000-4000 yds No rain in morning light local showers in afternoon. All infm.

If Liable to be intercepted

IN CIPHER SGD.
Ou de Delarmy
Capt

## Page 202

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Calg Highes

G02

## Page 203

MESSAGE FORM

F O M 5 CDN INF BDE TIME 250820A

T O R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT
20 CDN ATK BTY 17 CDN LAA BTY
18 CDN FD AMB

GO A - SECRET. Sitrep to 242400A. ENEMY. Strong resistance composed of inf with sp arms and 12 tks areanorth of canal DANVERS area 7906. Considerable enemy inf plus MGs along line of canal DANVERS between 7498 and 7703. Intermittent shelling in ANTWERP and airfd 7192 by hy calibre guns, believed to be area 5110 and 7915. Strong enemy resistance from MERXEM when fighting patrols attempted to enter town. Strong enemy posts along rly 6305-6803. OWN TPS. 4 Cdn Inf Bde. R Regt C patrol entering MERXEM from SE forced to withdraw under cover of our fire. 5 Cdn Inf Bde. R de Mais and Calg Highrs carried out harrasing role along canal 7498-7703. 6 Cdn Inf Bde. brhead est across canal DANVERS 7905 during day was not maintained at 1800 hrs. 3 Sask R were later ordered to withdraw and completed move 2230 hrs. 8 Cdn Recce Regt and arty no change. Regrouping. Two coys MMG Tor Scot(MG) under comd 4 Cdn Inf Bde with one coy under comd 6 Cdn Inf Bde. Additional tpsunder comd. 4 AGRA less one med and two fd regts. 27 Cdn Armd regt now under comd 1 Brit Corps. All infm.

ISUM. S E C R E T. Infm to 242400A. Enemy arty and mortar fire increased in past 24 hrs with intermittent shelling of air fd and northern part of ANTWERP. Apparently small number of guns mostly 88mm and 105mm moved constantly and at longer range than in previous periods. Our tps attacking across canal DANVERS met by mortar and MG fire. Enemy dug in in str along NORTH bank. Enemy has been more aggresive and reacted strongly to all efforts to approach escape routes NW and NE from ANTWERP. Counter attack by 200 inf supported by 12 tks forced withdrawal our small brhead.793051. Demolitions heard area MERXEM during night. Identifications 8 OR PW from one coy 14 MG Bn formerly of 182 rs div now under comd 711 inf div captured 241000A at 792053. 14 MG Bn in this area one week now consists two coys only each approx 300 men one hy pl with 3 MMG 3 lt pls each 3 LMGs one engr pl equipped with OFENROHR and LMG. 2 DUTCH PW 7 Coy LANDSTURM regt NEDERLAND captured on rd OSTMALLE 915050 TURNHOUT 0508 13 Sep by WHITE BDE handed today this fmn 2 Bn at MERXEM 7198 10 Sep MARIFFER HEIDE 12 Sep coming originally from 2 VEENENDAAL HOLLAND. PW wear black collar patches and TOTENKAPF on cap appear to have 33 affilliations FFN 42054. Infm from BIA observation of 23 Sep. Enemy HQ at 722995 8 guns area 3317 2 guns 761086 lt guns near rd 730075. Enemy tps observed 400 near 8710 ST LEONARD 100 rly CHERVOPSEL 9310 800 enemy MRAPLAS 0010 1000 VOS ELMAER 0105 100 BRASS CHAST area 7404. Unestimated number of enemy fort ERDBRAND 6910 STABROECH 6809 HOEVENEN 6806. All infm.

If LIABLE TO BE INTERCEPTED au de Salement G

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Calg Highrs
G01

## Page 205

M E S S A G E  F O R M

FROM:  5 Cdn Inf Bde          ✓          TIME:  251200A

TO:    RH C    R DE MAIS   CALG HIGHRS

GO 4.  RESTRICTED.  Civ sources states Atk ditch from FORT de MERKEM 715013 SW to ALBERT CANAL 725985. Mines on west side of atk ditch from 724994 to 725985. MG and mortar emplacements 722997 and 724987 covering mine fd. Mines area 723993. COMMENT. This confirms infm previously recieved. Report of tps in woods of PEERDSBOSCH gen area 7402 confirmed by indepedant civ source.  All infm

If liable to be intercepted

..........BY CIPHER          Sgd  J. Metrakos Lt.

## Page 206

MESSAGE FORM

FROM: 5 Cdn Inf Bde ✓ TIME 251130A

TO: R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS

GO 3. SECRET. Sitrep based on infm up to 231630A. Ninth US Army no change. 6th Army Gp. 2 French corps. Adv against considerable opposition. Line fwd tp P2281-P1890-K1819. 7 US Army. 6 US Corps. 3 US Inf div on gen line K1823-K1925-K1936. 3 US ARMY. 15 US corps. 2 French armd div hold small brhead at U1989. Elts 79 US inf div across MEURTHER at U1395. fighting continues LUNEUILLE K0801. 12 US Corps. Enemy reported withdrawing EAST and NORTH from U9123 and U9127. 4 US armd div area Q0125. 20 US Corps no change. First US Army. 5 US CORPS. no change. 7 US CORPS. STOLBERG K9444 almost clear of enemy otherwise little change. 19 US CORPS. enemy counter attacks repelled. SECOND BRIT ARMY. Hy fighting NORTH of NITMEGEN with little progress towards ARNHEM. armd cars bypassed strong enemy opposition and reached NEDER RHINE SW ARNHEM making contact POL para bde. 8 CORPS. 3 inf Div. WEERTK 5896 captured. 11 ARMD DIV. Armd gp area HELMOND E5522 STEENOUT E5322. Inf gp area A3TENBE13 and AMMEL E6115. 30 CORPS. Gds armd div. Enemy attack 3 of ØUDEN E5342 dealt with. Elts reached UDEN with fwd patrols BEGHEL B4837. 43 INF DIV little progress made towards ARNHEM. Elts now at E7164-7062-6760. DUTCH BDE hold br E618543. 1 AIRBORNE CORPS. 1 airborne div perimeter now E696784 -696774-WEST to 688774-NORTH to 688785-EAST to 694788. No contact POL para bde who have elts DRIEL E6875 and south Bank NEDER RHINE E6976. 12 CORPS tps GASTEREN E2613-MID LEBREFRS E2721-E2611-E2514-WESTLEBBERS E2519-VELDHOUEN E3715. First Cdn Army. 1 BRIT CORPS. 48 DIV fwd tps along line canal DANVEER report all brs blown and enemy holding NORTH bank. 1 bde moving tonight WESTMALLE 8704. 2 CDN CORPS. 3 Cdn Inf Div. Inclement weather prevented air softening of CALAIS today otherwise NRT. 4 CDN ARMD DIV preparing for adv NORTH over line of LEOPALD CANAL. Alq regt encountering opposition area 1905. 18 Cdn armd regt holding area between SHIP canal and canal DEDERIVATION DELYS. Some tps in ZEEBRUGGE but town not yet clear. POL ARMD DIV NTR. 2 Cdn Inf Div. 4 Cdn inf Bde RRC patrol to MERXEM reports enemy still in town. RHLI accupy CORDEREW and WILMARSDONCK. Essex Scot NTR. 5 Cdn Inf Bde RHC - NTR. R de Mais and Calg Highrs patrol to cros canal between canal junc 7498 and 7704. 6 Cdn Inf Bde Fus MR est brhead across canal 7703. Counter attacks hy estimated 200 enemy inf held. Camerons of C 3 coys crossed canal same area. 33R crossed canal area 7804 with 2 coys moving to area X rds 792054 to clear village Tor Scots(MC) moved to ANTWERP area today. regrouping. 27 cdn armd regt ceased to be under comd 2 cdn inf div from 241400A. All infm.

If liable to be intercepted.

.......BY CIPHER Sgd [Signature]

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Coly Heights

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MESSAGE FORM

1500
111

FR M: 5 Cdn Inf Bde TIME: 261245A

TO: NHC R DE MAIS CAIG-HICHRS 5 CDR FD REGT
8 CDN ATK BTY 17 CDN LAA
18 CDN FD AMB

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GO 3. SECRET. Sitrep based on infm up to 261030A: 1 FRENCH ARMY no change. still approx 10-12 miles West and SW of BELFORT A59. 7 US ARMY. 6 US CORPS. NTR. 3 US ARMY. 5 US CORPS. 2 FRENCH ARMD DIV 5 miles NW of BAR ARAT V2665 and adv due EAST. 12 US CORPS - 4 US ARMD DIV moving East and NE from NANCY S81 have reached area 18-20 miles due East of NANCY. 20 US CORPS No change and situation quiet. 1 US ARMY. Own tps NTR. Enemy mov reported NE of AACHEN and along rd and rly V8NL0 N9107 and DEURNE N6520. 2 BRIT ARMY. 8 CORPS with under comd 101 US AIRBORNE div and 80 DIV moving NE from main line of adv - 80 Div directed on CUIK 27549 with 11 ARMD DIV on its right flank have reached DEURNE N6520. 101 US AIRBORNE DIV holding area ST OEDENRODE N4532 to UDEN S5342 report attempted breakthrough from NW area N4034 by enemy para tps with tha in ep. 30 BRIT CORPS and 1 AIRBORNE CORPS. 82 US AIRBORNE DIV holding NIJMEGEN and N6235 elts also holding brhead north of NIJMEGEN. Brhead with Cdn Armd div. 43 DIV striking north from this brhead and 1 O bde reached R NEDERRIJN and have got up to 1500 tps across but believed very few sups as yet. 12 BRIT CORPS on own line DUN N5024 - NOTARIEL N5414 - ARENDORICK N1505 moving NE. 7 ARMD DIV cone area N3810. FIRST CDN ARMY. 1 BRIT CORPS. 49 DIV. 147 Bde occuping TURNOUT 0505 and fighting on NE outskirts 146 bde has brhead over ANTWERP-TURNOUT canal with br at 935075. Hy fighting in progress. 56 Bde in res area 9000. 2 CDN CORPS. 1 POL ARMD DIV NTR. 3 CDN INF DIV attack on CALAIS progressing satisfactorily 7 CDN INF BDE secure on area 8475 to 0075. 8 CDN INF BDE area 7575-to 7775. 9 CDN INF BDE no change. 4 CDN ARMD DIV continues to maintain pressure along line of LEOPOLD CANAL from ISABELLA 1905 to MORRESON 9303. 2 CDN INF DIV. 4 CDN INF BDE NTR. 5 CDN INF BDE inc eased enemy sensitivity and activity along line of canal 765035 to 744964. 6 CDN INF BDE NTR. All infm.

If liable to be intercepted

..........IN CIPHER SGD

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12

Calg Hughes
F03

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MESSAGE FORM

FROM 5 CDN INF BDE TIME 260830A

TO R H C R DE MAIS CALC HIGHR3 5 CDN FD REGT
20 CDN ATK BTY 17 CDN LAA BTY
18 CDN WD AMB

GO 2 SECRET (.) SITREP to 252400A (.) enemy (.) remained sensitive but nonaggressive along the entire line(.) intermittent shelling mortaring and sniping throughout the day (.) AA gunand MG roof CHATEAU 696989 (.) TURNHOUT CANAL between 85 and 90 grids covered by MG and BAZOOKA fire (.) fd gun believed 75 MM at 698997 reported destroyed by our arty (.) aircraft dropped flares out areas 671988 and rly yds 6604 252100A to 252330 A BRASSCHAET 7304 reported strongly held (.) enemy reported fortifying line ST LEONARD 8710 WUESTWEZER 8315 (.) own tps (.) 4 cdn inf bde (.) NTR (.) 5 cdn inf bde (.) NTR (.) 6 cdn inf bde (.) FUS MR relief by B sqn 8 CDN RECCE REGT (14CH) completed by 1840 hrs (.) now located area 811039 (.) CAMERON OF C relief by B sqn 8 CDN RECCE REGT (14CH) completed by 1830 hrs (.) now located area 796008 ( (.) S SASK R no change (.) 8 CDN RECCE REGT (14CH) (.) A sqn vehs barboured a rea 8303 with foot patrols moving NORTH and towards canal (.) B sqn relieved FUS MR and CAMERONS OF C line of canal between 79 and 81 grids (.) C sqn in rea area 775000 (.) locations 8 CDN RECCE REGT (14CH) 794039 (.) all infm

SECRET (.) ISUM no 64 infm to 242400A (.) infm from civs (.) HQ maj SCHILLING previously reported CHATEAU 723995 moved 24 sep to WITHOF 7608 (.) gun posns reported two at WUESTWEZEL 611148 two at BRECHT 841102 three at DAMHOEK 728134 two at STABRAEK 548088 (.) tps along canal DE LA CAMPINE between BRECHT and RYCKEUORSEL 9310 (.) OP in Church tower SCHOOTEN 743995 (.) enemy fortifying line ST LEONARD 8710 to WUESTWEZEL 8315 (.) Atk ditch under construction from rd junc 610230 to rd junc 640230 (.) Atk ditch under constr from CAILUEN to rd 640160 to MUYBERGEN 670200 with mines along NORTH bank (.) MOVE NORTHWARD has monitor continued along rd from CAPPELLEN 6907 throught CALMPTHOUT 7314 towards ROSENDAAL 7352 (.) some now also reported from CAMP DE BRAS SCHAET 7508 toward both CALMPTHOUT and NE toward WUESTWEZEL 8215 (.) BRUSCCHAET 7304 still held (.) infm from own tps(.) intermittent mortar and MG fire area 785045 (.) now observed between bldgs 699088 to subway 701396 (.) aircraft dropped flares our areas 671988 and rly yards 6604 252100 to 252330A hrs (.) news from DUNKERQUE (.) LT GEN VON KLUGE reported to have escaped by fast ML leaving VICE ADMIRAL SCHNEIDEMIC port and col WITSTATTIC garrison tps (.) enemy reacted nervously from outposts to all patrols during past 48 hrs (.) spasmodic shelling and mortaring during same period (.) otherwise no change (.) all infm

if liable - - - - -
- - - - - IN CIPHER

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7 Calg Hughes

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100M (Pads of 100) 5/43 MP 710428 51-6736

IT FORM C-2136 (Large) MESSAGE FORM Register No.

Call Srl. No. Priority Transmission Instructions 92

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY.

Office Date Stamp

FROM Originator Date-Time of Origin.
(A)
5 CDN INF BDE
For Action.
260745A

TO R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS
(W) For Information (INFO)

Message Instructions. GR

Originator's No.

GO 1 CONFIDENTIAL weather forecast for 24 hrs from 0600 hrs wind WEST-ERLY 15-18 mph at first WNW 19-24 mph in afternoon WESTERLY 8-12 mph at night cloud 10/10 low cloud at 1200-2000 ft occasionally 600-1200 ft at first and much medium cloud 7-10/10 at 2000 - 2500 ft later with 7 - 10/10 broken cloud at 2000 - 2500 ft in afternoon and 4-8/10 at night vis 2 - 6 miles at first but 2000 - 4000 yds pptn improving to 6 - 12 miles in morning and 12 - 30 miles in afternoon deteriorating to 2 - 6 miles at night pptn intermittent rain or drizzle during first 3 - 4 hours becoming continuous in most places later local rain showers in afternoon no pptn at night(.) all infm

This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except } WIRELESS.

If liable to be intercepted or to fall into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER.

Originator's Instructions. Degree of Priority.

Time System Op.
THI or TOR
Time Cleared

Signed. Signed.

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4 Calg Hughes

## Page 214

MESSAGE FORM

92d

FROM: 5 Cdn Inf Bde          TIME: 252130A

TO:    RHC  R DE MAIS  CALC HIGHER  5 CDN FD REGT
       20 CDN A TK BTY 17 CDN LAA BTY  18 CDN FD AMB

GO 5.  SECRET.  ISUM Number 63.  Infm to 251130A repeated. Infm from civilians who left MERKEM 250200A. Dummy guns 718017 and 725026. Mining in progress area 699993. Dummy machine gun posns 710983 to 720984 unoccupied.  Road blocks and mines 718010 junction road and A tk ditch. A rds 717015 mined.  A Tk guns along main rd CAPPELLEN 6907to DUTCH BORDER at 6812. Infm from own tps. Two machine guns in pillboxes 763025 on both sides of rds. Snipers area 763025 to 751011. No other weapons.  Machine guns 750010 and 750009 Three machine guns rd and canal junction 750008. Pillbox machine gun camouflaged as house 747998. Pillbox with machine gun 747997 and snipers in ara. Mortar at 741987. Patrol on embankment 665034. Minefield along embankment 673003 to 875003. Enemy constructing rd blocks and carried out demolitions main rd MERKEM general area 707995. ALL INFM.

If liable to be intercepted

..........IN CIPHER          Sgd [signature] Capt

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M E S S A G E F O R M

FROM: 5 Cdn Inf Bde ✓ TIME: 252130A

TO: R H C R DE MAIS CAIG HIGHRS

GO 6. CONFIDENTIAL. Weather forecast for 24 hrs from 2000 hrs. Wind SWW 13018 mph at first westerly in morning WNW in afternoon cloud much medium and high cloud 2-6/10 low cloud at 2500-3000 ft at first becoming completely overcast at 1200-2000 ft at night 7-10/10 in morning breaking to 4-8/10 in afternoon. Visibility 6-12 miles at first deteriorating in pptn to 2-6 miles and locally 2000-4000 yds 6-12 miles inmorning 12-30 milesin afternoon no pptn at first slight intermittent rain or drizzle in most places at night continuous rain in most places in the morning light showers locally in the afternoon. ALL INFM.

If liable to be intercepted

..........IN CIPHER Sgd. Ruthen Capt

## Page 216

ARMY FORM C2135 (Small) MESSAGE FORM Register No.

Call | Srl. No. | Priority | - Transmission Instructions

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY

FROM (A) | Originator | Date-Time of Origin | OFFICE DATE STAMP

5 CDN INF BDE | 262145A | I.O.
27043511
ale

For Action

TO R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS
(W) For Information (INFO)

Message Instructions | GR

Originator's No.
CO 4 CONFIDENTIAL 24 hr weather forecast from 2000 hrs (.) wind WEST 10 mph increasing to 15 mph vis 2 - 6 miles in most places improving to 6 - 12 miles in afternoon (.) clouds 2/10 - 8/10 low clouds at 2500 ft (.) all infm

THIS MESSAGE MAY BE SENT AS WRITTEN | IF LIABLE TO BE INTERCEPTED OR TO | ORIGINATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS | Time | System | Op.
BY ANY MEANS EXCEPT | FALL INTO ENEMY HANDS, THIS MES- | DEGREE OF PRIORITY |
{ WIRELESS | SAGE MUST BE SENT IN CIPHER | THI or TOR |

Time cleared

SIGNED [signature] SIGNED [signature]

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43
Cody Nights

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M E S S A G E F O R M

FROM: 5 Cdn Inf Bde TIME: 271030A

TO: RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 105A 1815
5 Cdn Fd Regt BB

G04. SECRET. Sitrep to 262400A. ENEMY. Canal Antwerp - Turnhout 7498-8609 held by screen of inf with mgs and other sp weapons. MERKEM reported to be lightly held by inf with large proportion automatic weapons. No change reported in other enemy posns. Intermittent shelling in div area incl airmfd 7192 during day with mortaring in bde areas. OWN TPS. 2 Cdn Inf Div under comd 1 Corps 262400A. 4 CDN I F BDE. RHC to send strong fighting patrols into MERKEM during night. Bde to take over additional line now covered by 5 Cdn inf Bde. This extension to cover from grid 70 along SOUTH of ALBERT canal to 7498 thence ANTWERP - TURNHOUT CANAL 7602. Occupation to be completed by first light 27 Sep. 5 CDN INF BDE. Being relieved by 4 Cdn Inf Bde and 6 Cdn Inf Bdes during night. RHC conc area 7699-7600. 6 CDN INF BDE occupying line of canal 763025-819067. Right Fus MR centre 33R left Camerons of C. 8 CDN REC E REGT(14CH) responsible for screening canal to inter div bdy and will contact FUS MR on left. ARTY. 5 and 5 Cdn Fd Regts moving to new gun areas in morning. Loens No change. All infm.

If liable to be intercepted

..........IN CIPHER

SGD.
Bri de Salaberry
Capt

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4 +1
Calg Highs
G04

## Page 220

A... 9533/63727P 499M (Pads of 100) 5/43 MP 7149... 51...

ARMY FORM C 2136 (Lar**) **MESSAGE FORM** Register No.

Co** | Srl. No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY.

**FROM** | Originator | Date-Time of Origin. | Office Date Stamp
(A) | 5 CDN INF BDE | 271320A | 10** 1875 81.

For Action.

TO R H C R DE MAIS CAIG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT
(W) For Information (INFO) | Message Instructions | G·R

Originator's No

GO 5 SECRET (.) SITREP on infm received up to 261900A (.) US forces (.) sixth army gp (.) first FRENCH army made slight withdrawals under pressure area P 2580(.) armour adv to 30 KM SW BELFORT (.) 7 US inf div gen line E 2333 V 2140 U 1757 (.) 12 army gp (.) 3rd US army (.) 10 US corps little progress hold line Q2105-0905 (.) 12 US corps holding gen line Q1211 Q0428 Q8630 against considerable enemy resistance (.) 20 US corps armour area Q8152 inf area P9505 9924 (.) first US army (.) no change (.) ninth US army (.) 8 US corps now moving area LUXEMBOURG (.) 2nd BRIT army (.) 8 corps (.) little change (.) 30 corps (.) one inf bn area ARNHEM and linked with 1 airborne div continue to op to clear rd STOKENBORCS - WECHEL which is still cut by approx 800 enemy with a few tks at 455356 (.) 1 corps (.) 49 div (.) two bdes across CANAL ANTWERP - TURNHOUT (.) 5C bde pushing through and exploiting to N+ (.) 2 cdn inf div to 270800(.) 4 cdn inf bde (.) active patrol programme during night (.) fighting patrol into MERKEM was at crossing place on canal 0530 hrs (.) A coy R REGT C plus carrier pl screening canal ANTWERP - TURNHOUT 7498 7602 (.) carrier pl ESSEX SCOT covering SOUTH bank of ALBERT C NAL between 70 and 74 grid lines (.) 5 cdn inf bde (.) CAIG HIGHRS and R DE MAIS relieved by R REGT C and CAM OF C during night (.) units now in conc area prep to adv NE to assembly area SW of COSTMALLE to-day (.) 6 cdn inf bde along canal ANTWERP - TURNHOUT 7602 8106 (.) RIGHT FUS MR CENTRE S SASK R LEFT CAMERONS OF C (.) 8 CDN RECCE REGT responsible for covering 8106 to inter div bdy (.) locations (.) no change (.) 1 POL ARMD DIV moving to 2 cdn inf div area 27 and 28 sep (.) 4 cdn armd div (.) continue to dominate LEOPOLD CANAL from area ISABELLA 1905 to MOERKERKE 9303(.) 3 cdn inf div infm to 252400A (.) 7 cdn inf bde (.) R WPG R completed occupation area 8375 (.) REG RIFLES firm area 8076 with 1 may C SCOT infiltration towards coast 8278 (.) 8 cdn inf bde (.) N SHORE R area 7875 7975 with R DE CHAUD holding high ground 7675(.) all infm

This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except } WIRELESS.

If liable to be Intercepted or to fall into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER.

Originator's Instructions. Degree of Priority. | Time | System | Op.
THI or TOR
Time Cleared

Signed. Signed. [signature]

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calg

## Page 222

MESSEAGE FORM

FROM: 5 Cdn Inf Bde

TIME: 272350A

TO: G Ops 2 Cdn Inf Div.
RHC Rde Mais CALG HIGHRS

G07. Two new codewords intr*duced* by us (.)
OOST BRECHT 8810 TOPAZ
EIND HOVEN 8308 EMERALD

IF LIABLE TO BE INTERCEPTED

............IN CIPHER SGD________________________

## Page 223

13
Calg Highrs
607

## Page 224

ARMY FORM C2136 (Small) **MESSAGE FORM** Register No.

Call | Srl. No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions

**ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY**

FROM (A) | Originator | Date-Time of Origin | OFFICE DATE STAMP

5 CDN INF BDE For Action 281015A

TO R H C R DE M IS S IO HIQHRS
(W) For Information (INFO)

— Message Instructions — | GR

Originator's No.

OO 2 CONFIDENTIAL weather forecast for 24 hrs from 0700 hrs wind WESTERLY 8-12 mph occasionally SW 13-18 mph cloud alternations of threatening cloud and marked clearings 4-8/10 at 2000-2500 ft with 7-10/10 at 1200-2000 ft occasionally in morning and afternoon 0-3/10 low cloud at 2500-3000 ft at night vis 6-12 miles but 2-6 miles inpptn local showers of rain in morning and afternoon NO rain later (.) All infm

THIS MESSAGE MAY BE SENT **AS WRITTEN** BY ANY MEANS EXCEPT WIRELESS | IF LIABLE TO BE INTERCEPTED OR TO FALL INTO ENEMY HANDS, THIS MESSAGE MUST BE SENT **IN CIPHER** | ORIGINATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS DEGREE OF PRIORITY | Time | System | Op.
THI or TOR
Time cleared

SIGNED SIGNED

## Page 225

Rec'd 8163A

21
Calg Hughes

## Page 226

MESSAGE FORM

FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE          TIME     281000A

TO        R H C  R DE MAIS  CALC HIGHRS  5 CDN FD REGT
          A & D COYS TOR SCOTS  10th CDN ARMD REGT
          B SQN 6 CDN RECCE REGT  20 CDN ATK BTY
          ONE PL 7 CDN FD COY RCE  18 CDN FD AMB

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GO 1 SECRET (.) SITREP to 271200A (.) enemy (.) still hold CANAL ANTWERP-TURNHOUT (.) intermittent shelling in bde and 8 CDN RECCE REGT areas (.) own tps (.) 4 CDN INF BDE (.) patrol str one pl entered MERXEM 7198 from h the EAST AND penetrated some distance before drawing hy SA fire from various enemy posns (.) seven of the patrol returned situation of the remainder obscure (.) patrol reports the enemy in str remainder of the bde took over from 5 CDN INF BDE with one coy R REGT C on line of the canal 7501 one coy area 7599 and 7598 one coy area 7097 one coy area 6997 (.) carriers of ESSEX SCOT patrolling line of canal in sqs 7198 7298 7398 remainder of bn and RHLI no change (.) 5 CDN INF BDE (.) concentrated prior to moving at 1400 hrs to new area NORTH of the rd from WESTMALLE 8704 OOSTMALLE 9004 to the canal (.) 6 CDN INF BDE (.) FUS MR along line of canal 7905 - 8005 (.) S SASK R along line of canal 7804 (.) CAMERONS OF C line of canal from rd 762025 to junc with S SASK R at 774037 (.) 8 CDN RECCE REGT (14 CH) patrolling line of canal from 805058 to div bdy rd and canal crossing 919079 (.) report enemy still very sensitive to any mov on the SOUTH side of the canal (.) 10 CDN ARMD REGT mov to new area 864029 (.) all infm

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if liable - - - - - -
- - - - IN CIPHER
Zikthius Capt

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Rec'd 281630A

20
Caly Higher

## Page 228

MESSAGE FORM

FROM 5 CDN INF BDE TIME 281200A

TO R H C R DE MAIS CALC HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT
A & D COYS TOR SCOTS 10th CDN ARMD REGT
B Sqn 8 CDN RECCE REGT 20th CDN ATK BTY
ONE PL 7 CDN FD COY RCE 18 CDN FD AMB

GO 6 SECRET (.) SITREP based on infm up to 271800A (.) US forces (.) 6 army gp (.) 2 FRENCH corps reached K2006 1904 1803 2012 (.) 6 US corps fwd tps gen line K2522 2728 2433 2243 2345 V1842 2046 1653 1254 1356 0767 (.) 12 army gp (.) 3rd US army (.) patrols contacted enemy area Q1513 (.) 20 corps inf regt U8144 8343 inf regt U7652 7845 inf regt U7966 8171 8573 (.) first US army 5 US corps (.) elements reached P9542 (.) Inf regt reached P9177 8977 (.) second BRIT army (.) BOXMEER E7640 ST XMTEINIE ANTONIS E7138 clear (.) 50(N) inf div (.) recce patrols to river at 7348 (.) CUYK Z149 clear (.) 11 armd div (.) 29 armd bde area ST ANTHONIS 7138 7640 (.) 159 bde area rd june 6935 DERIPS 6630 (.) 1 airborne corps (.) 1 airborne div withdrawn SOUTH OF NEDER RIJN to area 7076 7074 (.) 30 corps (.) 43 div recce patrols from 5573 to DODEWARD 5569 (.) 69 bde attacking HAIDEREN E76660 from WEST (.) 12 corps (.) patrols have reached 4547 and 4644 and are SOUTH of HEIDE 4033 (.) 46 bde still meeting stiff opposition in BEST 3726 (.) 2 cdn corps (.) 4 CDN armd div still on line of LEOPOLD CANAL 29 CDN armd recce regt with two coys of inf moving today to HULST D4304 with xxlitak task of preventing any enemy infiltration (.) 4 SS bde no change (.) 3 CDN inf div 7 CDN inf bde have cleared area to approx easting G85 but have NOT yet entered CALAIS town (.) 8 CDN inf bde moving today to area G8259 (.) PWs up to 271055A - 28 offrs and 1644 ORs (.) all infm

SECRET (.) ISUM No 66 to 272330A (.) identifications (.) LANDSTAMM COY 12 LANDUNG FLOTILLA 635048 270330A PW 4 cdn inf bde (.) PW states coy 80 - 90 strong divided between HOEVENEN 6705 and STABROECK 6508 (.) 20 flak tps also in HOEVENEN with 2 cm guns (.) remainder 12 FLOTILLA reported withdrawn 2 - 3 weeks ago (.) 14 coy 744 GR 711 inf div area 6504 271200A 4 PW 4 cdn inf bde (.) state coy str approx 50 situated area 655046 (.) coy had 3 OFENROHR and NO Atk guns (.) tps employed chiefly as inf (.) infm from fwd tps (.) loud explosions heard sq 8006 at 2050 hrs resembled amn dump exploding (.) much MT and tracked veh mov heard NORTH from 780045 at 1920 hrs (.) comment (.) demolitions may indicate possible withdrawal line TURNHOUT CANAL (.) all infm

if liable - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - IN CIPHER

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Rec'd 281690 A

27

Calg. Hghrs

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MESSAGE FORM

R O M 5 CDN INF BDE TIME 281045A

T O R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT
A & D COYS TOR SCOTS 10th CDN ARMD REGT
B sqn 8 CDN RECCE REGT 20th CDN ATK BTY
ONE PL 7 CDN FD COY ROE 18 CDN FD AMB

GO 4 SECRET (.) ISUM no 65 infm to 271330A (.) infm from BELGIAN SECRET ARMY (.) mines on rd at 717012 and 717015 (.) dummy guns along rd 717015 to BRASSCHAET 739040 (.) mob guns in PEERDSBOSCH gen area 7302 (.) guns being continually moved (.) rds cratered at 705988 703990 703994 blocking routes between ALBERT CANAL and 703995 (.) concrete tunnel permitting passage of tps from FORT DE MERXEM 710013 surfacing at main rd 693008 where tps cross ft br over stream before re-entering tunnel which continues SOUTH to 690002 along EAST side rax rly (.) amn dumps SW entrance FORT DE MERXEM 713007 (.) one large cal gun 714013 (.) X rds mined at 717007 (.) underground electrical plant controlling fort installations at 717016 (.) MG nests 717010 both sides of rd at crossing of Atk ditch (.) switch controlling demolitions FORT DE MERXEM located in small building 717010 (.) infm from own tps (.) patrol drew mortar fire 636051 (.) patrol pl str into MERXEM engaged by enemy with hand grenades (.) enemy in black uniforms NOT double-breasted but tunic cut similar to fd jacket and longer (.) probably det DUTCH or FLEMISH SS tps left in area to hold when remainder withdrew (.) dyke 656045 guarded by sentries (.) PW acting as sentry 633058 stated br 633059 guarded by four men with LMG (.) gp of twelve sentries reported living in fm buildings 660080 (.) br guarded from 2300 hrs to 0600 hrs only (.) A tk ditch from 693012 to FORT DE MERXEM does NOT run through rly tracks but gap is closed with minefd and barrier (.) MG posns in immediate vicinity do NOT show signs of recent occupation (.) further patrol encountered opposition at sta 699018 (.) CAPT NEUBAUER comd I BN 743 GR believed to killed in counter attack against our brhead across TOURNHOUT CANAL (.) identified by paybook and identity disc (.) OO 743 GR dated 24 sep captured yesterday placed regt in res astride rd TOURNHOUT BAARLE NASSAU 0520 with regt HQ at latter place intention counter attack brhead RYCKEUERSEL 9507 (.) 1719 ARTY REGT in sp (.) part of line opposite fmn on our RIGHT held by 484 LANDESCHUTZE BN incl one independent GAF coy and independent bn PREHM (.) $wenty seven PW from PREHM BN produced nineteen different k identifications from ten different divs (.) enemy O of B (.) 719 INF DIV WEST bdy probably ST LEONARD to BREDA (.) 346 INF DIV thence to probably LOCHTENBERG 7905 (.) remainder our front 711 INF DIV (.) indication 347 INF DIV intended relieve 719 DIV (.) 347 from NORTH HOLLAND committed 4 sep area NAMIR DINANT (.) NE AACHEN 16 sep (.) present fighting str NOT known (.) tunnel at 855089 has been used by enemy patrols across canal (.) enemy holding canal now very sensitive to our mov (.) all infm

if liable - - - - - -
- - - - - IN CIPHER

*[signature]* Capt.

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M E S S A G E  F O R M

F R O M   5 CDN INF BDE                    T I M E   281955A

T O      R H C  R DE MAIS  CALG HIGHRS  5 CDN FD REGT
         A & D COYS TOR SCOTS  10th CDN ARMD REGT
         B Sqn 8 CDN RECCE REGT  20 CDN ATK BTY
         ONE PL 7 FD COY RCE   18 CDN FD AMB

CO 7 SECRET (.) SITREP to 281200A (.) enemy (.) shelling from hy guns reported along front throughout past 12 hrs (.) approx 25 rds believed 155 mm landed approx 280400A ANTWERP airfd - engaged by CBO - no shelling since (.) reliable civ reports enemy infiltration by day and x night over aquaduct 868095 into house and wood 872092 (.) civ mov noted for first time areas MERXEM 7098 SCHOOTEN 7499 (.) own tps (.) 4 cdn inf bde (.) sta 694014 reoccupied otherwise NTR (.) 5 cdn inf bde - R DE MAIS crossed canal br 936076 mov via RYCNEVOISEL 9209 directed WEST from there (.) fwd tps last reported 1230 hrs area 9110 (.) R H C area 9107 to cross br 918078 at 1330 hrs (.) CALG HIGHRS are WEST of rd 9107 (.) 6 cdn inf bde S SASK R on one hrs notice to move from 281200A across canal at 793052 and est brhead area LOCHTENBERG 7905 (.)FUS MR (.) NTR (.) CAMERONS OF Cpatrol night 27/28 sep reported FT ECKEE SCHOOTEN 7603 clear of enemy (.) 8 cdn recce regt (14CH) (.) A sqn to cross canal br 9107 at 281315A directed on objective ST LEONARD 8709 (.) B and C sqns NO change (.) locations (.) HQ 2 cdn inf div main 789995 rear 784998 (.) 5 bde tac 916076 (.) all infm

if liable - - - - - -

- - - - -  IN CIPHER

~~ALBU~~ ~~and~~ Kreet.

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MESSAGE FORM

FROM: 5 Cdn Inf Bde

DATE 290750A

TO: R H C-R DE MAIS-CALG HIGHRS-

GO- 1. SECRET: Weather forecast for 24 hrs from 0700 hrs wind WEST SW 10 mph morning and afternoon westerly later cloud - 7 - 10/10 at 1200- 2000 ft in cloud 4,- 8/10 at 2000- 2500 ft later but occasionaly 7- 10/10 at 1200 - 2000 ft visibility 2 to 6 miles much high and medium cloud slight intermittent drizzle localy in morning becoming finer afternoon (.) No P P T N later

if liable to be intercepted,

.................IN CIPHER

SGN RHlfus Capt.

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A/Z 9533/63722P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/45 Mr /1954.. 5/1c/50

ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) **MESSAGE FORM** ● Register No.

Call ● | Srl. No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions

112/1410
Office Date Stamp

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY.

FROM | Originator | Date-Time of Origin.
(A) 5 Cdn Inf Bde | 291045A

For Action.

TO RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 FD REGT

(W) For Information (INFO) | Message Instructions. | GR

Originator's No
GO 2 SECRET . Sitrep as of 282400A . enemy . remained active along entire front with active mortaring and shelling of all our fwd posns - especially hy area ST LEONARD . stiff fighting in areas OOSTBRECHT 8810 and ST LEONARD 8609 . three 88mm and ~~one~~ 20 mm still active . 50 PW taken OOSTBRECHT . own tps . 4 CDN INF BDE . patrolled to 667034 before encountering enemy estimated str one pl otherwise NTR . 5 CDN INF BDE . R DE MAIS firmly est area OOSTBRECHT . RHC all sub units at ST LEONARD but town not yet cleared . CALG HIGHRS conc area NORTH of rd 8910 . 6 CDN INF BDE . 3 SASK R patrol of pl str crossed canal - withdrawn in face of hy MG and mortar fire . CAM OF C and FUS M R NTR . regrouping . one coy MMG TOR SCOTS (MG) from under comd 4 CDN INF BDE to under comd 6 CDN INF BDE . all infm .

Own Wp: 860089 (A cor ?)

This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except } WIRELESS.

If liable to be intercepted or to fall into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER.

Originator's Instructions. Degree of Priority

Time | System | Op.
THI or TOR
Time Cleared

Signed. Signed. MBuy-ood hnut.

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MESSAGE FORM

FROM: 5 CDN INF BDE TIME 301300A (27, 1945)

O R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS CAMERONS OF C 5 CDN FD REGT

GO 2 SECRET (.) ISUM no 67 to 292400A (.) identifications (.) 2 coy 858 Gr 346 inf div 29 PW (.) 14 coy 858 Gr 346 inf div 3 PW (.) 1711 arty regt 711 inf div 80 PW BATTRE GP PREHM Bn 24 PW (.) 5 Coy 1019 Gr 70 Inf Div 8 PW (.) 484 B LANDESSCHUTZE Bn 25 PW (.) 6 coy 743 Gr 719 inf div 4 PW (.) all captured area ST LEONARD 873098 29 Sep 5 Cdn Inf Bde (.) 1 coy 14 MG Bn 682044 night 28/29 Sep PW deserter who claims he swam TOURNHOUT CANAL (.) recently laid mines located and removed area 667034 (.) Total PW through div cage today 180 (.) others passed through flank fmn cage total NOT available (.) flanking units bag of PW equally heterogeneous (.) apparent enemy NOT fighting as complete fmn or even units for such are being switched widely frome one battle gp to others where ever pressure exerted (.) cannot have sufficient tps to hold continuous front (.) PW states comns bad (.) fully marked map captured today gives following posns and indicates enemy has all resources fwd (.) NCO PW states NO res available (.) Inter-div bdy 719 div enemy left 346 inf div Right east bank TOURNHOUT CANAL 743983 to 754015 to HOF-TER-MICK (.) Inter-Div bdy 346 Div Left 711 Div right 658016 - 683039 - 706063 (.) HQ 743 Gr presumed ACHTEL 93581305 (.) HQ 6 coy 92750778 sector 93600750 to 91600790 (.) HQ 3 coy 91300854 RIGHT bdy 88720892 to 89761048 XXXXXXXXXX (.) HQ HQ 7 coy 87921000 RIGHT bdy 85540800 to 85150960 (.) HQ 4 coy 84620872 (.) HQ 1 coy 84100870 (.) HQ 2 coy 81700735 inter coy bdy 83000732 - 82600827 (.) HQ 723 GR 87 01186 (.) HQ 1 bn 83310949 (.) HQ 2 bn 82640930 (.) inter HQ LANDESSCHUTZEN COY 88180982 (.) 88 MM AA atk gun 88100930 87861000 87441040 86930980 86140924 three at 83131196 (.) 20 MM guns at 85440946 84160830 81750725 (.) Atk rifles or MGs 86970904 86720948 85650890 85120858 84620828 84520821 84050794 83950788 83300750 town at 81800720 one at 81950670 town at 81150624 (.) possible lt atk guns 87721048 87000985 86840974 85340942 83800826 83659014 83950772 (.) 5 cm gun 83220924 (.) HQ 346 inf div 76050650 (.) HQ 858 GR 81401000 (.) HQ 346 MG bn 77851070 (.) HQ 242 AA bn 71481496 (.) REGT HQ 74100388 (.) HQ 3 bn 72460346 HQ 1 bn 72620254 (.) HQ 2 bn 72209947 (.) comment civ report today CHATEAU DE CALESBERG 72209947 occupied by own and enemy wounded (.) HQ 2 coy 73730337 4 coy 73150335 2 coy 73409903 3 coy 71029838 1 coy 69909858 7 coy 71200117 6 coy 70430186 5 coy 68720264 1 coy 69370318 (.) HQ 3 bty 74700377 (.) 6 tp 74790349 7 tp75140330 9 tp 73140292 (.) inter coy bdy 79209946 to 72279850 70009800 to 70679935 - 68800055 - 71720152 68300082 to 70320320 (.) inter bn bdy from 68009920 to 71189974 to 73200318 (.) enemy FDL this sector follows NORTH bdy ALBERT CANAL from junc TURNHOUT CANAL to br 69279832 along rd 69129860 to 69469950 to 69970100 to 69400170 to 96502680 river to 68250247 rd 68080300 68500358 68300396 (.) 2 88 MM guns rd junc 71720152 (.) 20 MM AA guns 71780005 72069916 (.) four 7 point 62 cm guns 73380023 (.) two 10 point 5 cm guns 69680408 (.) lt inf guns 695988 698993 699995 700997 701000 702002 708016 702017 701019 (.) enemy continued very sensitive to all moves and offered stiff resistance (.) arty and hy mortar fire increased intermittently there are NO indications xxof enemy withdrawal (.) all infm

if liable - - - - - IN CIPHER
[signature]

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Col g A.
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W1 9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/43 MP 710428 51-6736

ARMY FORM C 2136 (Larg) MESSAGE FORM Register No. 127A Dec 41

Toll . Srl. No. Priority Transmission Instructions

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY.

FROM Originator Date-Time of Origin. Office Date Stamp

(A) 5 CDN INF BDE 301130A

For Action.

CAMERONS OF C

TO R H C R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS 5 CDN FD REGT
(W) For Information (INFO) Message Instructions. G R

Originator's No.

GO 1 SECRET (.) SITREP based on infm to 292230A (.) US forces (.) NO news (.) 2nd Army (.) 1 airborne div conc area 7060 (.) POL para bde RAUENSTEIN 5557 (.) S corps (.) NO mhrtikng change (.) 30 corps (.) br at NIJMEGEN slightly damaged by bombing and shelling enemy who infiltrated over NEDER RIJN area 8075 have been destroyed (.) 12 corps (.) 7 armd div (.) 4045 4044 with 11 HUSSARS holding line between 4147-4248(.) SCHEIDEL and BEST still held by enemy (.) 49 div (.) cleaned area depot DEMANDICITS 9710 against estimated str of one bn (.) fwd tps of 146 bde 934095 937103 and 939106 (.) 56 bde fwd tps 915098 909099 902112 (.) 1 POL armd div (.) encountered stiff resistance in breaking out of 49 div brhead over TURNHOUT CANAL (.) div to be directed NE (.) 3 CDN inf div (.) negotiations for surrender CALAIS garrison resulted in civs being evacuated and hostilities will recommence 301200A (.) all enemy resistance area CAP GRIS NEZ ceased 1930 hrs (.) total PW approx 1300(.) 4 CDN armd div (.) active patrolling on div front (.) enemy activity between EASTings 02 and 04 consisted of some mov and strengthening of def posns (.) 2 CDN inf div to 300500A(.) intermittent mortaring and shelling during night and day (.) area br ST LEONARD shelled heavily (.) one enemy MG posn still SOUTH of canal 837075 (.) 4 CDN inf bde active patrolling during night (.) 5 CDN inf bde (.) RHC ST LEONARD (.) R DE MAIS one coy BROEKHOVEN 8510 remainder 8810 (.) CALG HIGHRS area WEST of ST LEONARD 8509 (.) CAMERONS OF C area OOSTBRECHT 8811 (.) 6 CDN inf bde (.) FUS MR relieved 8 CDN recce regt on sector SOUTH side of canal 862091-848082 (.) S SASK R area 8206 (.) 8 CDN recce regt less A sqn covering SOUTH bank of canal as before (.) engrs (.) class 40 br over canal ST LEONARD completed 0400 hrs (.) regrouping (.) CAMERONS OF C under comd 5 CDN inf bde (.) d sqn 10 CDN armd regt under comd 6 CDN inf bde(.) locations HQ 6 CDN inf bde 877044 (.) all infm

This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except } WIRELESS.

Signed.

If liable to be intercepted or to fall into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER.

Signed.

Originator's Instructions. Degree of Priority.

Time System Op.
THI or TOR

Time Cleared

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S'
Coly Hughes

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ARMY FORM C2136 (Small)
40/P&S/2433(5143)(Pads of 100)

**MESSAGE FORM**

Register No. 12

Call : | Srl No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions

129
2130B.

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY

OFFICE DATE STAMP

FROM (A) | Originator | Date—Time of Origin
5 Cdn Inf Bde | 301445A

For Action

TO RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS

(W) For Information (INFO)

— Message Instructions — | — GR —

Originator's No.

GO 3 CONFIDENTIAL . FORECAST FOR 12 HOURS FROM 1200 HOURS 30 SEP 44 . WIND WESTERLY 8-12 MPH IN AFTERNOON CALM AT NIGHT . 5 to 10/10 LOW CLOUD AT 2-3000 FEET LOWERING OCCASSIONALLY TO 1000 FEET CLEARING AT NIGHT . VISABILITY 4-8 MILES IN AFTERNOON 2-4 MILES AT NIGHT . OCCASSIONAL SLIGHT SHOWERS LOCALLY . ALL INFO

THIS MESSAGE MAY BE SENT AS WRITTEN BY ANY MEANS EXCEPT WIRELESS | IF LIABLE TO BE INTERCEPTED OR TO FALL INTO ENEMY HANDS, THIS MESSAGE MUST BE SENT IN CIPHER | ORIGINATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS DEGREE OF PRIORITY | Time | System | Op
| | | THI or TOR |
| | | Time cleared |

SIGNED | SIGNED

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Ae 9533/63727P 490M (Pads of 100) 5/43 MP 71(N20 7/0/50

ARMY FORM C 2136 (Large) MESSAGE FORM Register No.
Co. | Srl. No. | Priority | Transmission Instructions | 130
7130 ll.

ABOVE THIS LINE FOR SIGNALS USE ONLY. Office Date Stamp

FROM Originator Date-Time of Origin.
(A) 5 Cdn Inf Bde 301545A

For Action.

RHC R DE MAIS CALG HIGHRS CAMS OF C

TO ___________
(W) For Information (INFO) Message Instructions GR

Originator's No

GO 4 Secret . sitrep as of 301200A . enemy . shelling and mortaring continues in bde areas . own tps . 4 cdn inf bde . no change . engaged known enemy OPs area MERXEM during the morning . 5 cdn inf bde . calg highrs area 8609 with one coy astride rd junc 863101 . RHC secure in ST LEONARD 8709 and br at 871095 completed 0400 hrs . r de mais relieved in area OOSTBRECHT 883110 by cams of c,advanced through calg highrs directed on BRECHT 8410 . at 1200 hrs leading tps pinned by SA and 20mm fire area BROEK HOVEN 858103 . 6 cdn inf bde . fus m r hold SOUTH of canal incl brickworks 849083 to brickworks 863093 . cams of c firm in OOSTRECHT . s sask r in res area 887060 . 8 cdn recce regt less one sqn continue to hold line of canal from crossing 753025 to fus m r posn . two sqns 10 cdn armd regt under comd 5 cdn inf bde remaining sqn moving to div area today . all infm

This message may be sent AS WRITTEN by any means except } WIRELESS.
Shared.

If liable to be intercepted or to fall into enemy hands this message must be sent IN CIPHER.

Originator's Instructions. Degree of Priority.

Signed. [signature]

Time System
THI or TOR
Time Cle

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5 CANADIAN INFANTRY BRIGADE PATROL PROGRAMME NIGHT 29/30 SEP 44

Appg 6

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<th>SERIAL</th>
<th>UNIT</th>
<th>TYPE</th>
<th>TIMINGS</th>
<th>TASK</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>~~1~~</td>
<td>~~Gloucesters~~</td>
<td>~~Liaison~~</td>
<td>~~2400-0200-0400~~</td>
<td>~~Contact R de Mais at X rds 9016~~</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>~~2~~ }</td>
<td>~~R de Mais~~</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>~~2400-0200-0400~~</td>
<td>~~Contact Gloucesters at X rds 9016~~</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3 }</td>
<td>R de Mais</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>2400-0200-0400</td>
<td>Contact Cam of C at bend in rd 890097</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>Cams of C</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>2400-0200-0400</td>
<td>Contact R de Mais at bend in rd 890097</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>5</td>
<td>Cams of C</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>2400-0200-0400</td>
<td>Contact RHC at bend in rd 874106</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>6 }</td>
<td>RHC</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>2400-0200-0400</td>
<td>Contact Cams of C at bend in rd 874106</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>7 }</td>
<td>RHC</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>2400-0200-0400</td>
<td>Contact Calg Highrs at X rds 866099</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>8</td>
<td>√ Calg Highrs</td>
<td>"</td>
<td>2400-0200-0400</td>
<td>Contact RHC at X rds 866099</td>
</tr>
</table>

NOTES

1. Reports to be submitted to either Tac HQ or Main Bde HQ by 0600 hrs.

2. Password - "SHAVING LOTION".

3. Every effort MUST be made to effect contact.

4. Loon PW cage - RYCKEVORSE L.

Appg 6

[signature] Major

(G.H.Hees) Major
B M 5 Cdn Inf Bde

10/
Info passed 0445

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War Diaries
Ser ......... 192 ......................
Appx ......... 2 ......................
SEP 1944

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The Calgary Highlanders
Canadian Army Overseas

6 - 5

25 Sep 44

Comd.
5 Cdn Inf Bde

Appx 4

AWARD FOR GALLANTRY - VICTORIA CROSS
M-39070 Sgt. Crockett, G. R.
(Sheets 24 & 34 - 1/50,000)

1. On the night of 20 - 21 Sep 44 the Royal Highlanders of Canada, who were occupying that sector, were ordered to make an assault over the damaged lock gates at MR 769968 and secure a bridge-head on the north side of the Albert Canal. This they attempted to do but were unsuccessful.

2. On 21 Sep 44 The Calgary Highlanders were ordered to take over this sector and to attempt the same operation that night. The essence of the operation was to make an assault over the lock gates in order to establish the fact that it was feasible for the crossing of large numbers of troops.

War Diaries
Ser ......... 192
Appx ............
SEP 1944

3. The Bn. was established with three Coys along the line of the Canal, from right to left, 'A', 'B', ███ and 'D' Coys with 'C' Coy in reserve. 'C' Coy was selected for the initial assault and the plan was briefly that a fighting patrol from 'C' Coy, wearing soft shoes and lightly equipped (weapons and ample ammunition) should cross the gates silently and establish a small local bridge-head. Then the remainder of the Platoon was to cross as rapidly as possible and enlarge the bridge-head. A second Platoon to cross immediately and seize the road and bridge junction at 764970. The third Platoon to cross with its objective, buildings at 766970. Then 'D' Coy was to cross and enlarge the bridge-head to the east; 'A' Coy to cross and enlarge the bridge-head to the north, 'B' Coy remaining in position at the near side as a firm base.

4. Key to the whole operation was felt to be the establishment of a fighting patrol on the north side of the Canal, to enable the succeeding formations to cross, The three Coys lining the Canal were instructed to support,

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by neutralizing fire on any enemy weapons which might open up, and a special Bren group were in position at the factory at 772965 with the specific task of neutralizing known or suspected enemy M.G. positions immediately north of the lock gates. Artillery and Mortar was arranged to engage previously located or suspected enemy gun or M.G. positions. 5. There was very little time for recce after taking over the sector and close recce was not possible because of enemy fire. It was subsequently discovered that the gates of the lock had been badly damaged and was only about 18 inches wide at the top. On the north side the gates had been blown and the only means of crossing the last 6 or 8 feet was a six inch pipe. The enemy was known to have fixed lines on these gates and the approaches to them. 6. M-39070 Sgt. G. R. Crockett was selected to take the fighting patrol across the Canal. 'H' hour was set at 0130 hours 22 Sep 44. At this hour Sgt. Crockett commenced his daring effort. It was an intensely dark night with occasional rain. He led his patrol across a foot-bridge to a small island in the centre of the Canal and cautiously proceeding with skill and complete silence, continued to lead them to the lock gates, knowning every second that the slightest noise would call down a hail of enemy fire. Inch by inch and step by step he led his patrol across the 90 foot gates and finally onto the north bank. Almost immediately on landing he was challenged by a German sentry, whom he shot. With great determination and maximum speed he deployed his patrol along the bank just north of the gates and almost simultaneously German positions opened fire. Sgt. Crockett's patrol returned this fire, instantly supported by the weapons in the factory and all weapons as previously planned. With magnificent gallantry and determination Sgt. Crockett led his patrol to assault two enemy MG posts, taking them out. By this time the rest of his platoon were across and the first precarious enlargement of the initial patrol bridge-head was accomplished.

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The second Platoon crossed over, followed immediately by the third, both taking their objectives with comparatively little difficulty. 'D' Coy with 'C' Coy on its heels proceeded immediately with their tasks to secure their objectives. 'A' Coy encountered much stiffer opposition. The Hun had finally wakened up, his positions were all manned and firing furiously and 'A' Coy had to fight yard by yard and house by house to reach its objective. The Hun had started shelling and mortaring but was obviously not aware of the situation as his fire was on the south side of the Canal. As the first light broke and 'D' Coy was reaching its objective the Hun launched a vicious and determined counter-attack with forces estimated at 150, organized into three groups. His attack fell about the junction between 'A' Coy's right flank and 'D' Coy's left flank, but chiefly on 'D' Coy. 'D' Coy was so extended that it was compelled to withdraw somewhat in order to maintain continuity of the bridge-head, which was extremely difficult at this point due to fog. The infantry fought gallantly, skillfully and determinedly,aided by the fire of all supporting weapons. The counter-attack was beaten off with heavy losses to the enemy. After reorganizing of the bridge-head the fourth Coy was passed into the bridge-head to further enlarge it. The Engineers worked like mad and by 1900 hours had completed a bridge across the canal, over which supporting weapons were rushed. The R. de Mais. also crossed the bridge into the bridge-head on our left flank.

7. After holding the bridge-head for the night, killing, wounding and capturing a number of Huns who attempted to penetrate, including a party which had been specially detailed to recover two Infantry Mortars which we had captured, troops of Recce were pushed through to the north and north-east. At the same time the bridge-head well over to our right flank was secured with no pposition by a British Division who also proceeded to exploit to the north-east. In the course of the day it was discovered that the Hun had evacuated

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the whole area on the Albert Canal north to the d'Anvers a Turnhout Canal and east for an equal distance, chiefly, it is felt, due to the terrific beating he had received the day before.

8. The success of this entire operation is felt to have depended and hinged on the crossing of the canal and the establishing of the initial bridge-head by the fighting patrol led by Sgt. Crockett, and it is felt that his skill, gallantry, vigor, determination, good judgement and leadership were the deciding factors of that patrol.

9. For his gallantry, it is recommended that he be awarded the Victoria Cross. Cricket Medal.

D.G. MacLauchlan

(D. G. MacLauchlan) Lieut.-Col.
The Calgary Highlanders CA(O)

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the REGIMENTAL JOURNAL

**GHLIEM** copy 9

9

THE CALGARY HIGHLANDERS - C.A.
Allied with The ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS (Princess Louise's)

VOL VI
NO IV

Aug – Sept
1944

SEP 1944

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ADDRESS

This is the first opportunity to speak to all of you, Officers, Non-commissioned Officers, and Men since we left England. We have moved far and fast since that day, and conditions of which you are fully aware as I am, have made it unwise to have you together in a small compact group so that I could speak to you. I have talked to many of you individually at odd times, now I want to express a few of my thoughts to all of you through the medium of the "GLEN".

It is a much more "grown Up" battalion now, after the experiences it has been through in those last months, and although in my opinion it was a first class Unit then, I think it is even a better Unit now. There has been many changes in the Unit and we have lost many of our old friends. We have been joined by many new men, but one of the things which has pleased me so much, is that, den spite of all new men who have joined us from so many other Units and different places, there is no question that it is still The Calgary Highlanders.

Your pride in yourselves individually and as a battalion is certainly justified by your accomplishments. It is too early yet to tabulate too much detail about those accomplishments and security regulations would not permit. There will be time enough for that when the job is thoroughly completed, but this much I can say, that I have always felt an unbounded pride in the Battalion, but the accomplishments both by the Unit and by individuals in it beggars my poor powers to describe. In many cases,- and of this I am very sure,- our successes have resulted, not only from military strategy, human logic, individual gallantry and bravery, and collective unity of effort, but something infinitely stronger than all these - the Grace of God.

MET
You have unflinchingly the most exacting demands that have been made on you. You have at all times shown a courage and cheerfulness, a pri in yourselves, in your Unit, and in your country, and an unconquerable determination successfully to execute any task,- and you have done it time and time again.

Most of our path has been far from easy and I do not expect the balance of it to be any easier. We have made great strides along that path and I am completely confident that having overcome the obstacles you have, nothing, in fact can restrain you,- and the distance is vastly shorter than when we started.

Of this too, I am sure. When the record of your achievements is read, it will compare favourably with your predecessors. It will give you a rating with any Unit at any time and will most completely justify your faith and pride in yourselves and the hopes and expectations of relatives, friends and supporters at home. I consider you truly worthy successors to the "Fighting Tenth" 10th Bn. C.E.F. (the last War) the Unit which you perpetuate. You are nobly and heroically fulfilling the obligations of your service and the bursting pride which I feel in you will be shared by the country you represent.

As far as the honour which was recently awarded me is concerned, I look upon that as physical evidence of the recognition of the magnificent performance you have consistently given, and as such, shall wear with the greatest pride.

On your behalf I wish to thank all the supporting arms and all branches of the service that have from time to time so ably assisted us in our tasks. Their help has been magnificent and we are deeply appreciative.

My most sincere congratulations for all you have accomplished. We will continue with equal perseverance until the final successful culmination of our efforts. For that future time good luck to you all, Officers, Non-commissioned Officers, and Men and may God continue to grant us his support in the future as he has done in the past.

"THE OLD MAN".

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THEM HE

WROTE HOME

EDITORS NOTE; Jack Lee, who formerly wrote the series "Then He Wrote Home" is out of the Battalion at the present due to wounds received in battle. We understand his wounds have healed, but it is doubtful whether Jack will return. In the meantime at least an effort is being made to carry on in Jack's place.

TO THE FOLKS AT HOME — Being as I am in France and am very busy digging slit trenches and other necessary actions, I haven't had much time to write. Every time I got ready to write we would have to move or Jerry would lob over a few 88's or Moaning Minnies.

Thes Moaning Minniesare quite the thing. Back on the farm we had a lot of funny noises, but nothing quite like these Minnies. You hear them once and you never forget them. A fellow can't come right out and explain them, but the name just about fits them. I've been thinking of taking one back to the homestead for post war reasons. Then when the tax and bill collectors come around I can set it off and watch them dig in on some one else's quart.

These Jerry's are quite the lads when it comes to 88's and Minnies, but get them alone and they aren't so hot. One day our A/L/Cpl was out scouting for a P38, travelling light he has a sten and mugs. He's looking into a Jerry trench when "Whiz" a sniper makes a pass at him. Our A/L/Cpl jumps into the trench and lets go a full mag, he's putting on the second one when four Square Heads came out with their hands in the air shouting "KAMARAD". Our A/L/Cpl looks them over for one of the great P38s and almost sent them back when he found they didn't have any. However he put one of the Jerry's who could parley a little English in charge and sent them back to Coy. H.Q. They went happily off across the field and our A/L/Cpl proceeds on his way looking for a P38.

I haven't been hearing from you much lately. But I guess that is on account of you not writing as often as you did

when you used to write often. My girl friend has slipped too. Maybe it's because she is playing around with one of those big dough guys back there. Them maybe she got to hearing about me mixing it a little with some of the English femmes back in England. However you can let her know it was only casual stuff on my part, I can't help it if they insist on taking me out can I ? Over here a guy is too busy digging holes and looking for cider to bother with girl friends. You might cast a hint her way that I might be running a bit short on smokes. We only got a small issue from the good old Army, but the poor wee French girls can hardly get any.

A lot of the fellowsare sort of lost because there aren't any pubs with good Beer like there was in England. Instead the people have their own private cider still in their homes.. Some of the cider is pretty rough stuff, but I would rather drink it than the water we got here. Some big nob has got the idea that lime kills germs, so they up and sling in shovels full. If it wasn't for the cider we would sure be in a bad way. I think there must be a lime issue in place of blanco these days. A couple of the boys were knocked out on the water and if it hadn't been for the cider bringing them round it's hard to say where he would be to-day.

Remember me telling you about the Duke making stuff in his still and how the butler used to clean the sink with it ? Well they have some stuff over here with a fancy French name that makes the Duke's brew taste like rain water. Some of the boys were spiked their cider with it, but it soon had them spiked colder than a High River blonde. Next morning the M.O. said they would be O.K. when their stomach had relined. We used it in our lighters and it worked fine until it started eating the cases away.

I had a letter from the butler the other day. He said the Duke would have written too only he lost his pen to the butler in a crap game.

Well I must away to my hole, I hear some moaning. At first I thought it was one of the cider drinkers, but it's Minny alright. Your gift to humanity —
PTE TUMBLEWEED.

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Padre
Percy's
Paragraphe

I am sitting with my back against a tree writing this to you. The tree is in an orchard, and it seems a long time since we had your first exprience in a French orchard. The word "orchard" awakens mixed impressions in me these days - sometimes an impression of peace and beauty for which the Normandy countryside is justly famed, and then at other times the word "orchard" brings to mind a picture of war's uglyness, of sacrifice, on - durance and the almost unbelievable courage of the men of our battalion.

Before we came to France, you and I did a good deal of talking together and we often wondered just what "action" would be like, and how we would conduct yourselves "under fire." Well, now we know, and along with that knowledge, such names as Hill 67, St Andre-sur-Orne, May-sur-Orne, Tilly la Campagne, Fontenay la Marion, Roguancourt, Brettville-sur-Laize, Fontaine le Pin, Clair Tizon and many others will live vividly in our memories.

Men, I cannot say very much to you this time. Experiences have been such that mere words simply do not express things any more. I only wish I could find the words to discribe in some way the honour I feel to merely be associated with The Calgary Highlanders. Do you remember how jokingly I used to refer to you as a mighty fine bunch of rooting, tooting, fighting men ? Well, men, I'm not joking anymore when I say that you are "soldiers" in the fullest and finest means of the word.

I have said that the word "orchard" arouses mixed feeling in me. Well strangely enough the thought of you men - the

"old men" who are left, the men who have left us for a time, the men who have crossed the great divide, and the new men who are with us - all of you- have distrubed my mind greatly - because I did not realize fully to what heights of self sacrifice and utter unselfishness ordinary men could rise. You have all learned how to pray, to pray hard in times of crisis and grave danger. May it never be forgotten, what we have done here. May we never forget what we have learned here. This is a place for prayer in hours of peace as well as in hours of strife and the secret in learning the truth lies in remembering that God can always be with us to guide and protect and straiten us- no matter were our path may lead us.

When I was a small boy, my Dad used to say things to me that I could not understand. Lately I have found out the meanings. One of his saying was this- perhaps you have heard it before :-

" Two men looked out from prison bars
One saw much, the other, stars."

You know what that means, the way ahead may be hard - but Victory is sure, and no matter how terrible and hard the hour may be, there will always be a world of lovely things, of true and good things,- from the prison of a tortured world - we can see beyond the mud and filth of War to the stars of happiness that are shining for us all.

May God strengthen and protect you, and may - GOD BLESS YOU - every one.

PADRE PERCY

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Dots and Dashes

HELLO EVERYBODY;

The re der should be warned that what follows is the effert of a pinch hitter. McLusk the veteran vendor of Dots and Dashes is at persent in hospital in Blighty being made uncomfortable with white sheets and eating off tables etc. Mac. and the M.O. discovered that he(Mac) had a leg that needed attention so he was whisked off to England for treatment. He writes that he wishes he wend back with the platoon. This crack made some of the lads wonder if his only trouble was in his leg. Anyway we hope to see the Ole Bilter again soon .

We would like to mention each of the boys of #1 Pl. who are no longer with us but as this cannot be done. But a big welcome awaits any of those who return We miss them all. To all the new men who have joined our ranks we say" welcome may your say be a long one"

Speaking of new faces, it was wonderful to see the boys at the last bath parade rediscovering each other when they had stood under the shower for a while and lost two or three layers of Normandy mud. You should have seen some of the underwear Toh, Toh, Persil might have made it 97 shades whiter alright.

Danny Williams played a big part in persuading a flock of super-men to throw in the towel. He blazed away at them with a sten untill he run out of ammo. and even then he looked so dangerous that the Bosche gave up. He says there were many more who took to their heels and headed for parts east. It was in this action that Sgt. Al. Palfonier was badly wounded Through "the treachery of a jerry who surrendered.

Zip McMiesh says that no position can be considered properly consolidated till a good supply of cider(or something else on the same line) has been found on it.

Bryant and Elliot are looking for a type of cable that will practically lay its self, be immune to shell fire, and will not wrap fondly around the tracks of a tank erncarrier that comes closer than fifty feet. It might be added that they haven't found one. Can anyone Help ?

Promotions come quite and fast the days it would seem that the private life of no man is safe.

Another way of dividing the time of day is into fly-time and mosquito-time. As Pete says" didyou (swat)ever sec so (swat) damm many in your( swat swat) life? These pests have it arranged so there is no break between shifts.

There are rumors to the effect that Sgt. Fitz is shortly to become a father again, in fact if everything you hear is true - what a father. Best of luck to the Missus and yourself, Fitz.

The boys are keeping a friendly but close eye on our Norville over since he claimed to have fallen out of a slit trench. He appears to be quite normal otherwise.

If you can catch Danny Williams in a secluded spot sometime, he'll show you if coaxed why he thinks he is a pretty lucky guywhere a bit of shrapnel is concern. Just a little higher and- wow.

There's been a great deal of newsworthy things happen in the platoon since we first tangled with Jerry, so much that it would take a book to tell it all. But as we have neither time space orability not to mention the premission needed from the censor, most of the reporting will have to be done at some later date.

Hope to see you kicking around when it comes time for some more Dots and Dashes, and for now Cheerio

CARTOONS

The cartoons for this issue are by Pte. Adamson, N.F. of the "I" section. Cartoons are strickly done in spare time as Pte. Adamson hasn't missed a battle so far. Thanks for the excellent contribution Smidly.

POEMS

Author, Frank Mabie has favored us with the poems for this issue. We also owe Frank our thanks for his assistance with- "Then he wrote home"

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CANADIAN TROOPS TAKE TIME OUT FROM
BATTLE

ACCORDING TO THE
PAPERS

"BUT!"

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Calgary's First Victory Parade

DIEPPE 3 Sept. 44

To-day the streets of Dieppe are jammed with cheering French civilians, this is their great day.

After four years of german occupation they are free. Freed by many of the same men, who, just over two years ago paid their first visit to the cliff flanked beaches of Dieppe. This was a costly visit for the Second Canadian Division.

To-day however we see a very different sight. The streets are lined with the friendly faces of the French population, with a colourful background of allied flags and streamers.

As the troops marched by the saluting base to the stirring music of thirty pipers and twenty four drummers and the Canadian Infantry brass band, the salute was taken by Gen. Crerar, accompanied by the Div. Commander with several French officials.

Vive la Canada was the favorite cry of the French people as the troops marched by with the smartness of thoroughly trained piece time soldiers.

This was the Calgary's first Victory Parade although they have carved dozens. They don't like parades, but do them well, almost as well I think, if it is possible, as they fight.

When
in Brighton
VISIT

DOME
DANCING

PIPES & DRUMS

Hello folks, here we are again, its been a couple of months, since you have heard from us, although the Pipes & Drums has been quiet at times we have all been very busy, but from now on we hope to be playing as a band through the French towns.

The Brother Angus (Zeke) Scott has grown himself a jet black mostash and with him not having any hair on his head he really looks like Zuskov these days.

Now Pony Boy, Billy Burke, the Water Boy. His War Cry is, "This water is for drinking and not for washing." One of our new reinforcements was wondering if Burke was a RSM or what by the way he was hollering.

Flash: Since Pipe Major Sutherland lost his silver mounted set of pipes all we can get out of him is a moan and a groan. Mush Scott said he could get more than that out of a pig if he were kicked in the right place.

We understand the 51st Highland Div. is going to stage their annual Highland gathering in the near future which means a Piping Compition and also a Pipe Band Contest. P.M. Sutherland, Piper Adams and the Scott brothers have started to practise. We wish them plenty of luck when the big day comes.

The members of the Band wish to congratulate Bob Cooke and Drummer Boy Bryant on their recent promotion to Cpl's. Good going boys keep up the good work, pretty soon we will be able to wet those strips in Berlin.

Some of our boys have been admitted to hospital since we came to France. We all join in wishing them a quick recovery.

Say Zeke what is this we hear about you leaving brother so fast when Hilter's problem childern were trying to make day into night with their flares. Good going Percy Williams keep on the running shoes.

We are glad to welcome back to the Band Drummers Strong and Wasok, and Pipers Joe Auld and Alex Smart. Pipers Smart has been away from the Band for from a year now.

Well folks we don't think it will be long till you hear the Strains of Highland Ladite down the streets of Calgary. Until them:-

Yours Aye          Pipers & Drummers.

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"A" Coy
7 9 & 7

LUCKY OLD SEVEN;

For the boys of old seven that left England together, we join to salute the ones who wore,but are no longer with us, we hope some will return soon.

At present everybody seems quite busy trying to get the new men up to the same high standard that the former seveners showed .

There are alot of new faces in the platoon and these fellows are going to find it a large step to fill in the gap that has been left for them. Good luck fellows we feel that you are a top notch lot, and know you will be there with the goods when the going gets tough.

In the N.C.O.s we find a lot of new faces as well the latest being Cpl. Franks who has just joined the battalion. we wish you all the best Cpl.as we know you have joined the best platoon in the unit.

By the way when a new section leader is needed we feel quite sure that Bill Morris quite capable He certainly can lead the fellows out of behind Jerry lines ( especially at night).

We congratulate Cpl Saddler and Pte. Elleraas on their promotions.
So long for now.

8 PLATOON- THE BACK ROOM BOYS

Howdy folks, this is good old 8 back again, or I should say what is left of the old originals, with some news of the Pl.

We have quite a few new lads in the Pl. now, nice husky fellows, so there is no doubt as to wetherthey can take it or not,we know they can.

We seem to be able to take care of ourselves as far as grub is concerned. One of the new lads Carpick by name used to batch back on his homestead in Canada. He makes a good i/c cook and he sure can sling her up. L/Cpl. Price takes a hand in the cooking , but he's not so hot at it.

The fellas have been complaining about their stomacks acking so we have decided to leave the cooking to Carpick. No names mentioned as to what we cook, but I can assure you it is strickly nothing but the best .

Cpl Christianson and L/Cpl Fyfe are off by themselvesso we don't see much of them. The only time we do see them is when they want something for nothing.

Our Pl. Officer and Sgt. have gotten themselves shot up a bit, so now we have Sgt. McMechen acting Pl. Officer and Cpl Voth acting Pl. Sgt. They are doing a grand job. We shouldn't have to worry about the organization of our Pl.

The Pl. sends best regards to all the boys who are in hospital. We hope they get well fast and get back with us again. We miss all the old faces and companions.

News Flash From England - One of the boys got a letter from England it said that the civies in England and Canada don't like the troops getting their beer. We'd sure like to see some of it over here eh, fellas.

Well this is 30 for nowbfolks. Back next time with some more gossip.

THE GANG

9 PLATOON - THE FIGHTING NINTH

Yes dear readers, the old fighting ninth is right in there. Among the old contemtables are; Cpls. Fife, Oakes. and Barstow, L/Cpls. Fisher and McDonald , Ptes. Demerse Ireland and Cook.

We have lost our Pl. Comdr. who is now our Coy Comdr. Congratulations Capt Morgan-Dean.

We also wish to welcome our new Pl. Comdr. Lt. Casey, and Sgt. Moronek, along with all the new fellows who have joined us lately. We hope their stay will be a long and happy one.

The spirit of our fallen goes no with us. We wish our wounded a speedy and complete recovery.

ANY BEER, ANY TEA,
CONTACK THE NINTH.

So Long till next issue.

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"B" Coy

Bugle!

"B" COY H.Q.

Who ever "invented" Africa can keep it. This place is hot and dry enough for me. Yes by gum ( no relation to " any gum Chum?") even the"Rat and Dog" would do now, wouldn't it? That is for a little shade and comfort.

We must leave that for the future. At present we are confronted with Hitler's V/6. He has taught these "Muskiters" fight-or tactics and if I ever saw a squadron fly in perfect formation it was the other night. Yes,they have it down to a "T". We learn from reliable sources, however, that counter measures have already been taken and that we shall maintain "mastery of the air."

In line of personalities we know two who always come up and ask for more. Yes sir, what a spirit. To Major Lasher and C.S.M. Wilson all we can say is, "won't you hurry home!"

This reporter has leared that to quench a thirst all you have to do is take two quick drinks of"Cordial Plus" and yourself for the rest of the day. This advice is taken from "Kiddy Pills Almanac" and any resemblance to incid-ents in real life is purely coincidental.

On the same subject the two carrier inhabitants, namely Cannon and yours truly, found the treatment mentioned above very satisfactory. In fact it took off the helmets. The only trouble is it only comes around once a year.

We must not forget our"Leaping Lena" battle scared as she is, she still carries on. She set the Army high-diving record last week.

Watch next issue for more sensational news. We'll bring it to you from BERLIN. Au revoir et bon voyage

JOY.

11 PLATOON & DIRTY ELEVEN

There has been several new faces appear in old "Dirty Eleven" lately, as well as a few old ones back after a bit of a rest.

n "Dirty Eleven" of the English Downs are now known as"Fighting Eleven of Nor-mandy" and we aren't kidding. Some of our reinforcements are lads that were in the Kicka show. Welcome to Normandy boys keep up the good work. A few of the older members are sporting nice new strips these days good going lads.

We are happy to welcome Major Lasher back from Canadia as Coy. Comdr. we hope he sticks around for the duration.

Dirty Eleven has quite a habit of camping near " Ye Old Vine College". Some of this mountain dew has quite a kick to it. Even the Sgt. Major says it's good and who are we to argue with the Sgt. Major.

Our "human dynomo" Sgt. Coc has collected another l box Shrapnel, but will be back some we hope.
Things Seen In The Platoon Area:-
Capt. Clarke, and Sgt Klenoka having an argument over who accounted for a certain snipper.
Joe Clarke, still carrying on under the added burden of three hooks.
The Sgt. Major, with a bottle in his hand and a gleam in his eye" just going for a walk."
Bill Evans, also a two hooker, digging a little deeper whenever " Minnie" starts screaming.
Bod Gubert, with a smile on his face and a bottle of beer in his hand.
Sgt. Brandon, dishing out stew. How does it feel to be a G.G. George.

To all the gang who are getting over it, best of luck boys and hurry back. You'll find "Fighting Eleven" waiting for you, up the line.

12 PLATOON NOTES.

No 12 Platoon is not going to be left out of this altogether. We still carry on and in spite of many changes we are as solid as ever.

A heart welcome to our new Pl. Comdr. Lt. Keller. We hope you enjoy your stay with us sir.

To our old Cpls Picher and Wheeler we say hurry back we kind of miss you.

It's still dusty as ever and the next brook we find, fold...

The Chow is here so - SO LONG

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"D" Coy

Discourse

"D" COY H.Q.

Coy 89, will do Antmette next show with plenty of confidence as our new C. S.M. Tracey will be leading us with his team of little skunks. Which he received in a crib game with our old pal Casinova A.S.Smith.

Major Harrison says we would far rather tangle with the Nazis than the french"Wasps" any day.

By all reports our good looking Sign. Galloway is having a tough time with the Major over his side-burns and beard.

Piper Scott says Gen. De Gaulle isn't the only one who has kissed the French soil, he doing it pretty regular the other day himself.

Brecker of the Sigs. has asked that we indent for a pack mule to help him get that wireless set of his around.

Pte Kenny has been wearing a big smile since has been appointed Personel body guard to the Major.

Cpl. Baresay says stripssarc as common as slit trenchs these days!

We all welcome Pte George Kent back to the Regt.

Lieut. John Harrison, of the A.S.H. was down to see his brother Major Harrison. Our Peeping Tom reports Major Harrison drinking a toast to his brother's getting his Captaincy.

Ta, Ta, for now! our C.S.M. has just called us for his"Mother's Half Hour"

16 PLATOON NOTES

Here we are again with a few new men but the same old Pl.

We welcome Lte Hayes to our Pl. and hope his stay is long and successful.

It is rather a pleasant suprise to see Bro, Mo Neil and Geo. Kent around again.

Being that the outfit is from the west all the boys are trying to get themselves a six gun, so they will look like cowboys. They haven't found many spurs yet.

Fox holes and slit trenchs are known as homes away from home. The boys swear by them even if they do swear at them when digging. Speaking of fox holes on of the lads says when he gets back to Canada, if there's nothing better a fox hole will do for a start. That is if someone else digs the thing.

Well folks thats all hope we have more for the next issue.

17 PLATOON NOTES

The old gang are getting few and far bewteen now, but we certainly welcome the new fellows they are a fine bunch. We sure don't have to tell them to dig a trench when we reach the objective.

Well it is hard to believe but we have our old stand-by back with us again. He's doing as good a job of things as ever. He is ofcourse Sgt. Lynch, and we want to welcome him back. Hope he stays.

So long from the hands of the Bar 17.

18 PLATOON NOTES

Here we are again latter with a few words from 18 Pl.

Everything has been going along fairly well since we came across the water.

The boys are enjoying themselves as best they can, taking things as they come.

It seems that no matter how tough the battle may be the boys try to make a joke of it, after they come out.

We had quite a laugh on Johnny, one of the boys in 7 section. He was making a brew of tea in a couple of tin cans. When for some reason ( guest what) he took of hurridly for his trench. The gent, in question managed to get himself all tangled up in hot tea cans and wire. He wasn't very popular for a while after spilling our tea.

We have a great supply of F Wasps" over here. When you open a can of Jam it's about a 50/50 proposition to see who will get most.

At this time I would like to welcome all the new lads to the Pl. They are to numerous to mention so, we just say "welcome" and hope you like your new surroundings.

Well that is all till next time- Keep your chin strap down boys.

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"g" Session

Notes

This being our first notes since we have been in action they should be good. However I guess they have caught us flat again, and all we have time for will be hell'o and good bye.

We've had a pretty rough time in spots and have been rather worried at times, but still we pulled through. There are a few faces that we will miss alot, but I guess we are gald it has started and the end looks a bit closer.

I suppose everyone is the same since dis-embarkation. Our best friends are a shovel and pick. Many times I've kissed all four walls of my slit trench. They're a great institution.

In spite of times it is the humourous things that are remembered the longer.

Juniour Adamson will be able to scrounge many a drink off the bucks in the next war with his story. According to him he yelled at one Jerry to come out and fifteen of them came out of the mist with thier hands up! and him with his Sten gun jammed. One other story he will likely want to forget however is the time he shot the chickens. It could be called " Living off the country", or " Getting a Hen with a Sten! He shot both it's legs off and probably would have killed itmif he'd had four more Mags.

Ernie Baker cooking the same chicken mistook a can off lime for flour and didn't improve it much. Bake by the way is something of a fatalist; but the rest of us believe that a six foot trench and lots of caution helps a lot.

Vosko our driverhaving seen four germans piled put along the roadside asked if they were dead. Maybe they were sky and hiding thier faces.

K 2 Commando (our Bde Sigs) are still going strong. They have taken a dislike to thier truck lately, and can usually be found by following a remote control cable from the truck to some bush. Fred lately has been acting very queer too.

Runs around with a shovel even when we're not being shelled. Mumbles something as he was going past about 40 MPH concerning something he had ate. Wonder what could be wrong.

Slip Flynn found himself in the embarrassing position of being unable to pull the pin of a grenade. Whereupon Rod Pullen remarked that he bet his mother was worrying about him. Flynn's reply was that she wasn't worrying half as much as he was.

Sgt. Heard is still keeping us posted on the latest accomplishments of his daughter and is looking forward to being the proud father of seven or eight.

Mr. Moore is still hpefully waiting to acquire a P38 but so far there hasn't been enough to go around.

Well gang we close with a reminder to be careful, With all these lethal weapons lying around - supplied free gratis by Mr. MacKenzie King for our entertainment someone may get hurt.

Here's hoping the next issue of the Glen we relax in a pub somewhere in England ( even if it is raining). All the best from the "I" Sec.

J.R.M.

NAAFI SALUTES THE CANADIANS

WHO HAVE
PLAYED
SUCH A
BRILLIANT PART IN THE FIRST
PHASE OF THE LIBERATION OF
EUROPE. NOW NAAFI IS
READY FOR ITS BIGGEST
TASK - THAT OF
PROVIDING CANTEENS, REST
CENTRES AND CLUBS FOR THE
INVASION FORCES FIGHTING IN
FRANCE.

NAVY, ARMY & AIR FORCE INSTITUTES
Puxley Towers, Claygate, Esher, Surrey

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ANJS JANK

MUSSEL BLASTS

ACTION!
Pioneer Notes

HELLO AGAIN : I reckon we should start by giving the new members ofthe pl. a hearty welcome but as time and space doesn't permit we aren't going to list any names . So its just a ll Chaps step right in and fill the empty seats until the old timers return to the fold .

Serious at the time but very amusing afterwards are the antics of various people beating all olympic records for a race to a slit trench . Not to mention the art of classical diving . The first picture of fine art was that of Ed Miller when he took a running dive for a trench that was already occupied by Pete Youyko. We did manage to get his head in but what amused me was that all the rest of his anatemony was sticking strait up in the air . Talk about an ostrich .

Fairburn: didthe impossible the other night . He was at the end of six spaced carriers when " Moaning Minnie" or (the sobing sister)started to wind up , he took off and when the whole length of the carriers to a waiting trench , one bomb beat him the distance , that one bomb possibly helped him the remaining few yards , at any rate it was a great burst of speed .

We would have liked to have notes from each detachment ; but just as we were getting set to get them out we had a sudden notion to decrease the German population . We'll have them ready for the next issue of the Glen .

I wonder who the chap was who one day in rainy weather hit the bottom of a muddy trench with his pants still around his ankles ? And how people can move so fast when they are hobbled ? We get nurses everyday .

Perry Cook claims the hundred yard dash is a cinch . He intends on taking the 220 also as he'll never slow down after the first hundred . So far we haven't heard of any man beating the 88 to the hole . But give us time , they say practice makes perfect .
Cheerio chaps We'll be back .

The life we pursued in England for the past three years and nine months was suddenly changed completely - we landed in France .

First of all it was hard to believe that we were "here" because there seemed so little change in conditions . In a sense it was just another scheme , then all at once we found ourselves in an entirely different world. A world that pulled no punches, where there were no white banned umpires ; where a shilling became ten francs and you couldn't spend it; where there were casualties and real ones ; where the "enemy" was no longer other Canadian units but the Jerry in person and above all , our pl. mates were being knocked out some for keeps. Yes we had entered the war . Though the pl. has stood up well in view of the facts.

Peter Dick has written saying he would be back with us in a few days . Les Pocock also wrote saying he was healing well . and Duff Anderson expects to be back soon. The Pl. joins in wishing the wounded a quite recovery , and some day when the war is over we hope to have a reunion of the old gang .

We welcome our new Pl. Comdr. Mr. McKinstry, who reminds us of Mr. O'Meara a great deal .

We haven't heard from our former Pl. Comdr. Mr. Fry, to date but hope to hear from him soon, but above all we hope he will soon be well again .

Jackie Martin is now in charge of a section, and is making a good job. Dick McCoobs is still going strong and is acting section leader. Geo. Bain hasn't been chasing the dogs for a long time but hopes they are finding dog tracks in Paris The two "Taxi" drivers Gerry Pearson and Booth are still plugging around with Gerry developing quite an elaborate handle-bar moustach . Franck Mason was presented with a P38 by a Jerry but someone clipped it on him. Del Galloway is back after a few days in hospital . Reg Burinsher hasn't missed a battle . So long everyone .

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4 PLT NOTES

Pln HQ.

Greetings and all the luck in the world to our old pal Cpl. Johnny Lonheim a quick recovery old boy where ever you are .

Plt HQ. is wondering when we will be left H.Q.B. lock stock and barrel , some of us could stand it .

Are there any D.N.Gs left loose who want a good rip snorting job ? We promise plenty of thrills and adventure following the old invincible "T" carrier .

1 SEC

We back L/Sgt Madson as the Champ pill eater of the Pl. (open to all comers) Mo's hit somewhere around the 200 mark and we still see him sitting by himself with his belt off , Johnny says it's tough when you would rather be in your slit trench .

Sgt Milvain says " Take my Sgt. , take my ranch and cattle but for goodness sake leave my sevel & Cl c

Wonder how Colbourn got into the tool box so fast the other night when we were mortared .

2 SEC

First of all, why aren't we L.F.B. for a change, our common battle cry is " more bigger and better L.O.B's "

What with all the new faces within the section one has to be careful who he calls down , so, if there is an absence of the usual sarcastic remarks you will know the reason .

So far we have been able to keep the recent promoted under control , our present task is to get them to assist in polishing the machines

A question that is very pertinent among the boys is to the run issue that is supposed to turn up thin times , we could sure do with it on some occasions .

Well thats all we have to offer for this time , just a gentle reminder that we are still kicking along with the best of the gang .

3 SEC

As we sit around brewing up a batch of Nabob coffee (we hope it brews O.K. ) we find we have a little time to scribble a few lines .

First of all we want to welcome Pte Johnny Melville one of the old timers who had been wounded in our first action , and after a weeks rest got back just in time to go inagain , this time he came out O.K.

Our Section leader Sgt. H. Baker is sure lucky we have been getting bread with our meals lately , he had a hard time eating hardtack due to the loss of four teeth from his upper plate which he lost in one of our actions .

Congratulations to Cpl Pfleger on his promotion to L/Sgt and , to our platoon storeman Pte Pepewich to Cpl .

We see a lot of new faces in the section these days, we welcome them all they look like a good bunch.

If by the way any of the old timers read this issue of the Glen we wish them all a speedy recovery .

So long till next time folks.
(The coffee was good )

4 SEC

Leaving the Cider and Vine for a minute we take time to knock out a few notes to let you all know we are still winning.

4 section after a bit of a knocking about is again in fighting trim and ready to go for another crack at the Jerry.

We would like to welcome the new members and to say that if they are as good as the old timers they will be tops.

The main topic of debate in the section seems to be which is harder on the moral S&M or those men eating Mosquitos.

We wonder who said " Hey Blackwell call my section I've broken my tooth and Th. 3 shout ???

We have decided the main difference and France is that the N.C.O.s have no trouble getting the boys to dig in here .

Thats all , we hope the next time we will write from Berlin .

WHO TOOK MY CIDER ?

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"e" Coy
Classics

"C" COY. H.Q.

Well folks its been along time since we last wrote you, we're having SUCH a nice tour of France we nearly forgot about you folks back home.
Our trip has had its close moments but all trips always end happily. Speaking of "close" though Mark Bell now gets an "F" for speed, being the last one in the slit trench, there were three there ahead of him and the trench was only about a foot deep. Oh well, its a grand war but I think I'll sit the next one out .

Can't think of anything else important to say except Pte McGregor wants to say Hell'o to Mom.
P.S.- Mork also shared part of the underside of his vehicle during a shelling with a wee rabbit. He claims the rabbit almost pushed him out, but was gald he wasn't the only one that was plenty afraid.
I'll close now we'll see you soon.

13 PLATOON TAKES OUT AN 88
In a recent engagement 13 Pl. was advancing along the left side of a certain road under sniper and 88 fire. This 88 was firing from a hedge now about 100 yards a head. The Pl. Comdr. ordered the Pl. ahead. L/Sgt.(now Sgt) Marshell's No 1 section spotted the gun on the right covering the road. They fired a few bursts from the Bren and the Jerry gun crew jumped out of their trenches to surrender. The Pl. retired to their positionswith their prisoners.
Suddenly up came some Jerry Half-Tracks with the intent of dragging away the gun. The Pl. again open up with rifle and Bren, the Half-Track crews had enough, they turned tail and fled.
To bad we didn't have an anti-tank weapon around, we could have helped Hilter get rid of a few of his pet vehicles.
Good show lucky 13.

15 PLATOON NOTES

We are gald to welcome Back in this Pl. J.O. Dutten as Pl. Comdr. He is one of the old members of the old "C" Coy having belonged to the unit ever since it was formed.
The boys are still takking about A/Cpl. Davies(with pay) spectacular rise from batman to Cpl. in a week. He is polishing up on discipline instead of buttons now a days.
There aren't many familiar faces in 15 Pl. now. Our crop of new Arrivals are doing very well. We Welcome these lads in fact we are really gald to see them.
In our midst we have an easterner a one Pte Gazliardi, sounds like a throat wash says Sgt. Crackett. Gazliardi beefed at first at being Shanghaied into a Western outfit but, seems to be getting used to our Yips and wild western ways since then.
Promotions? - Sure we've got millions of them. Congrats to Cpl. J Davies, L/Cpl p. Sattler, and L/Cpl. R. Harold.
Dombroski is the only men in existance ever known to out jump an 88 - result- one sprained ankle, " should have had straw on the bottom of that pit" says Dombroski .
"War may be alright for some folks" complains Cpl J.E. Bell, " but for my part I'd rather be in Canada where a Jerry is something you don't shoot with a rifle.
L/Cpl Allison came to our Pl. as a reinforcement and had his taste of battle. When asked what he thought of it Alex replied,"I'd sooner be at home listening to the news than out here making it; "Why them Fellers are plumb reckless."
Halt enough, some runner just breezed in with first hand information of some good Cogro) down the street.
Come to think of it fellows didn't the Sarg. say we had a little recce to do? Must away now.

BYE FOR NOW

FRANCE - A PLACE WHERE A GOOD CAN OPENER

IS WORTH THOUSANDS.

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These
Canadians

THEY BEAT THE SUPERMEN.
EXTRACT FROM DAILY EXPRESS, LONDON ENG.
By Alan Wood, Normandy, 1, Aug. 44.

They fought unknown at the time. But now the censorship has released the names of some of these Canadian Regiments, mainly Scottish Canadians, who led the attack south of Caen. The names have been made known and honoured throughout Canada. I think they will be honoured in Britain too. These volunteers, every man of whom could have spent the war in Canada had he so chosen, had their home in Britain for three or four years before they came to France to fight and some to die. This is the ROLL OF HONOUR:-
THE CALGARY HIGHLANDERS
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.dtive of new nino add of lgtlired.
CAMERON HIGHLANDERS OF CANADA .gv. borl.
. That l Din outbelon .dlien.
Of one of those regiments I have already told the story -The Battalion Of Heroes. Soldiers of another regiment fought forward to ground which was their objective, and held there, though the enemy had every advantage. They went forward in the face of fire from a 100 guns. They threw themselves against a crack division of the German Army,"Nazi Supermen". The Canadians do not call themselves "Supermen". They are tough. But their's was not always the courage of men who knew no fear, but the courage of men who overcame it.
I think of the soldier who said how scared he was, but who swore, and held on. I think of the Capt. who told me-" The Major was the real hero of the piece. If I had been in command then I would have gone up in the air, and if I hadn't gone too far up in the air, I would have tried to withdraw, but he walked coolly out in the open getting things sorted out after we had been hit, and then he went forward again?.

If you ask the Major he will tell you what a grand job the Capt. did.
I think especially of the ambulance drivers, the signallers, the men carrying ammunition, and all the others who went backwards and forwards along the shelled and mortared roads bowteen our foremost positions and these just behind. The strain and terror of battle showed more and more on the faces of some of these men as they came back. One or two seemed at times almost to have reached the breaking point. But they would rest a little, nerve themselves afresh, then go back into the battle again.
A fewshort weeks ago most of these Canadians had never seen action. Many were young, many were inexperienced.
They had losses. They did not gain much ground. But to-day they are seasoned veterans who have mauled Hitler's strongest troops. They are ready to fight again. And in all this they are more than conqueors.

·dugnt esin waet . . . . .
Scout Pl. Recce

-Ltn1.
As a new comer to the Pl. the writer is somewhat impressed with the calibre of men he finds. Sgt. Sutherland and Potts, two emminent members of the Pl. are still in heated argument over the forethorntds marriage of Sutherland and some onto part of Scottland.
Pte Noonan is happy now since there is someone else shorter than he in the Pl.
The new members of the Pl. were somewhat worried by the unorthodox methods used by older members in clearing of houses. Sgt. Sutherland walks into a house, kicks a pile of straw and bang, a Jerry yells, .oooph. another Jerry to our credit. Frenchy the man with the mustache is quite arrogant since his whiskers are the smartest.
Pullen who claims to be the good shot of the unit, takes a shot at a Jerry at about one hundred yards, and knocks the Hun down. On closer scrutiny it was discovered that the slug hit the Jerry in the toe. Still he claims to be a good shot.
During the last few days the boys have been feeding rather well . The type of food is a military secret,but, those dainty morsels sure didn't come from the old cook wagon. See you later.

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SUPPORT
COY
SUPPORT

COY. H.Q. NOTES

Well folks its been a long time since you heard from Support Coy. H.Q., and many changes have taken place since then .

The first change is our losing an old freind WELL KNOWN TO US ALL, V.O. Bowen, C.S.M. , who is now R.S.M. congratulations Mr. Bowen , and be sure not to get lost with that Ammo. truck.

We welcome another of our old Pl. Sgts to Coy H.Q. who has now taken over the position of C.S.M. , he is ofcourse D.F. (Doug.) Wolf , congratulations to you Sgt. Major , we all hope you have a long stay with us . ( "But take it from me folks don't mention snaps to him").

Our old freind Pte. McKenzie , who is our very efficient clerk , has been running around in circles trying to keep his nominal rolls up to date , keep up the good work Mr.,we are all proud of you, and bet your mother would to if she could see you now .

We have an other new comer to Coy HQ. Pte Robinson , to whom we wish a hearty welcome , how is the east RobBy ? Robby is our new runner .

We have lost our old Coy Commander Capt. B.W. Mc Queen who has been promoted to Major and taken over another Coy. congratulations Sir. We are all very sorry to hear that you have been wounded and wish you recovery in great speed ,so you can be back with the unit soon .

Then we welcome our new Coy. Commander Capt. M. Tonnent, who has already spent some time with us , and hope he sticks around for some time to come .

From all reports our new O.C. is doing a grand job if you have any doubt ask Army Armstrong or Perry Cook , the very best of luck and good hunting Sir.

We also lost Pte Brinson one of our drivers for a short time , he has gone Coase Firo on us to get a well earned rest .

Pte. E.J. Fox, has taken over Brinson's duties , we welcome Eddy and hope his stay with us is a pleasant one .

Then we still have our t rusty cooks Nobby Clarke, Fog DeBow and Joe Felco who are doing a good job of feeding the boys between diving for a slit trench and boating off dive bombing attacks from formations of over sized bees .

Jack Derom our C.Q.M.S. is keeping the Coy's battle equipment up to sniff.. with the assistance of our new storeman Don Kennedy, who has taken over in the absence of Dreamy who was wounded some time ago , we hope to see you around again soon there Dreamy .

Our old freind Piper Angus Scott who has turned cook on us has only one kick , he says there isn't enough beer and no Pubswhich is strickly bad , better luck when we get to Paris Brother .

Last but not least we find Pte(Bill) Payne has taken on the task of keep the Coy. HQ. truck between the ditchs , don't forget Mac, in the back Bill .

That will be all for this time folks watch for us next Issue Folks.

By W.G.P.

MORTAR NOTES FROM A SHELL HOLE

Well here we are back from the front for a few days-we hope .

So far the platoon has made a good showing and we are quite sure Jerry knows there is at least on Mortar Platoon in this Canadian Army .

We have serveral new members , and at the same time miss a few who figure England is a darn good spot to be right now including Ptes Gover and Bannon , we hope to have Sgts (Geoff) Guys and (Andy) Anderson back with us soon .

Morgan and Anderson do not feel in a class of their own now as we have several other hairless ones around now , the latest of whom is our friend (Willie) Wilderman.

Can you imagine a guy becoming fighting mad because some one stole his shovel ? just try and steel one in our Pl. , it's really amazing what a war will do ,knowing these fellows like I do .

Cons. to Mr Kerfoot on attaining his Captaincy,a 48 in Paris Sir? oui oui.

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transport

Nuts & Bolts

Well folks just a few points of interest from to the Mechanical side of the unit.

During the past few years you have read of us winning the Base Shield for transport. While we were in England this may have seemed like a waste of time, for a trained soldier to spend part of his period of training tightening up nuts and bolts on his vehicle. This however was not time wasted but, time saved over here in France. The unit landed in France over two months ago with it's full complement of vehicles, to date, no vehicle has been beyond our repair, except those knocked out by enemy action. This not only speaks well for the drivers, but for the unit fitters as well. They have done extra good work, being on duty at all hours of the day and night.

Since arriving in France we have had several newdrivers, replacing those who have been wounded or have left for other reasons. To the new drivers let me say, you are filling the shoes of men who did a good job as drivers and soldiers. Who took pride in their vehicles, so don't let those boys down. To those who are wounded we are still carrying on, and hope for your speedy return.

The Boy Drivers are used as ambulances when the unit is in action. They run from the front line back to the unit Base. There is no secrete about the fact that in many cases lives have been saved through the quick action of medical Orderlies and drivers. Who risked their lives that others might get medical care. These orderly and drivers worked unlimited hours, and all they asked for was a cup of tea now and then to keep them awake.

We must not forget the Coy. carrier drivers who also did a grand job taking up meals, water, and ammunition to the troops at the front.

Cpl Harvey Carter was up and around the other morning before breakfast, and without being asked why he was up so early, he said, I had to get up as the rain raining wot?

Sgt. Moon hearing the remark said I remember Harvey saying something about having to get, a short time later I missed him. Any witnesses Harvey?

While stopped in a french orchard Driver Johnnie Gray was found under an apple tree studying his French book, what's up Johnnie.

The Blackpool Kids Burns and Raycroft are leading a pretty quiet life these days, but cheer up boys you will soon be in Paris.

Congratulation to driver Bod Porteous on becoming a proud father.

Well folks this is all for now, but we hope to have more for the next issue of the WLEN.

And as one driver to the other was heard to say," I'd better get this cleaned up before Capt. Gordon sees it?

Sincerest wishes from the boys in the transport to the folk back home.

THE WRENCH

F.J. PARSONS

* PRINTERS *

STAR
BEERS
GOOD

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MAKE By F.N.M.
and
MEND

There's more stuff on my tunic
Than I ever dreamed there could be,
Instead of making a soldier -
They're making a tailor of me .

From sewing hooks and patchs on ,
I've used up miles of thread -
One cannot see my tunic
For colors blue and red .

A hook there is for conduct .
(Aye for undetected crime)-
And three little reds and a white one
For doing this stretch of mine .

There's a label for our division ,
Plus unit titles too
And of course my medal ribbon
For the trials which I've come through.

Now onward with my stitching ,
Forward ! and quick march !
Next time , we'll join the C.W.A.C's.
And sew not half as much .

ARE YOU STILL SCARED OF THOSE
DAMNED BEES!"

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EDUCATION IN

THE FIELD

TO THOSE WHO ARE INTERESTED :-

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The enemy is now fighting a loosing battle. He is fighting in his own country. How long will he continue this war ? The courses mentioned are free to servicemen but would cost a civilian a good deal of money. Take advantage of opportunity open to you, NOW.

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10 GLEN ON ACTIVE SERVICE PUBLISHED AT "A" ECH.
MONDAY 4 SRPT. 44

Copy 10

VOL 2 NO 6

Allied Troops Reported
At Brussels

FRANCE - BRITISH 2ND : : ARMOURED COLUMNS ARE DRIVING AHEAD AFTER CROSSING THE BELGIUM FRONTIER NOT FAR FROM LILLE.

ONE REPORT SAYS THAT BRITISH ARMOURER CARS HAVE REACHED BRUSSELS.

AMERICAN TROOPS ARE PUSHING FORWARD ON A 30 MILE FRONT PARALLEL TO THE BRITISH TRUST AND AREBREPORTED TO HAVE FREED MONS.

GENERAL PATTON'S SPEARHEAD STILL OPERATING IN SECURITY SILENCE ARE DRAWING IN TOWARDS THE GERMAN BORDER, THEY WERE LAST REPORTED NEAR NANCY AND METZ.

CANADIANS ON THE CHANNEL COAST HAVE OUT-FLANK ABBEVILLE.

AMERICAN AND FRENCH FORCES IN SOUTHERN FRANCE ARE REPORTED 35 MILES NORTHEAST OF LYONS.

THE WAR OFFICE HAS ANNOUNCED THE NAMES SOME UNITED KINGDOM TROOPS SERVING IN NORTHERN FRANCE; THEY ARE THE 23RD HUSSARS AND A UNIT OF THE WORCESTERSHIRE REGT.

ITALY - THE BRITISH 8TH ARMY ON THE ADRIATIC, ARE PUSHING INTO THE UNFORTIFIED COUNTRY BEFORE RIMINI WITH THE PLAIN TOWARDS THE VALLEY OF THE PO AND NORTHERN ITALY BEFORE THEM.

RUSSIA - RUSSIA HAS AGREED WITH FINLAND THAT FIGHTING BETWEEN THE RED ARMY AND FINNISH TROOPS SHOULD STOP THIS MORNING.

RED ARMY FORCES IN THE FOOTHILLS OF THE TRANSYLVANIAN ALPS HOLD A TOWN ONLY 15 MILES FROM THE HIGHEST PEAKS.

A SOVIET PUSH IS ALSO DEVELOPING TOWARDS YUGOSLAVIA.

PACIFIC - BOMBERS FROM THE SOUTH WEST PACIFIC WITH LIGHTINGS FROM AN UNNAMED BASE HAVE STRUCK A SECOND HEAVY BLOW AT JAPANESE AIRFIELDS AND HARBOURS AT DAVIO IN THE PHILIPPINES. War Diaries
Ser ................ 192
Appx ............... 10

GENERAL - NO GERMAN AIR ACTIVITY WAS REPORTED OVER BRITAIN LAST NIGHT.

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GLEN

ON ACTIVE SERVICE PUBLISHED AT "B" ECH
FRIDAY 8 SEPT 44

VOL 2 NO 8

BELGIUM - IN BELGIUM BRITISH TANKS HAVE REACHED THE ALBERT CANNAL.

GERMN TROOPS HAVE BEEN RUSHED FROM HOLL- AND TO DEFEND THIS LINE AND HAVE BLOWN UP ALL THE BRIGDES.

ON THE RIGHT OF THE BRITISH THE AMERICAN 1ST ARMY HAS LIBERATED SEDA AND HAS GOT HALF WAY FROM NAMUR TO LIEGE ALONG THE ROAD TO AACHEM AREA.

FRANCE - AMERICAN 3RD ARMY HAS NOW FORGED TWO CROSSINGS OVER THE MOSELLE AND HAVE GOT TANKS ACROSS THE RIVER BETWEEN NANCY AND METZ.

BACK IN THE PAS DE CALAIS CANADIAN TROOPS ARE CLOSING IN ON BOULOGNE AND CALAIS IN SPITE OF TORRENTIAL RAINS.

IN CENTRAL FRANCE AMERICAN TANK COLUMNS ARE CHASING THE GERMANS IN THE DIRECTION OF THE BELFORE GAP.

FIELD MARSHELL MONTGOMERY VISITED BRUSSELS YESTERDAY AND WAS GIVEN A TREMENDOUS WELCOME.

ITALY - IN ITLAY 8TH ARMY TROOPS HAVE BEEN ENGAGED IN FIERCE AND CONFUSED

FIGHTING AROUND RIMINI. SOME POSITIONS HAVE CHANGED HANDS THREE AND FOUR TIMES.

RUSSIAN - ALLIED LAND SEA AND AIR FORCES HAVE LAUCHED AN ALL OUT ATTACK CO-ORDINATED WITH MARSHALL TITO'S FORCES.

MARSHALL TITO HAS ANNOUNCED THAT IN THE FRIST 6 DAYS ALL THE MAIN RAILWAYS HAVE BEEN CUT.

HIS TROOPS ARE EXPECTED TO LINK UP WITH THE RUSSIANS FROM RUMANIA.

THE RUMANIAN NEWS AGENTCY HAS ANNOUNCED THAT RUMANIA CONSIDERS HERSELF AT WAR WITH HUNGARY.

SOFIA RADIO LAST NIGHT CONFIRMED THAT BULGARIA HAD BROKEN DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS WITH GERMANY.

PACIFIC - IN THE SOUTH WEST PACIFIC THE ALLIES HAVE GAINED COMPLETE MASTERY IN THE AIR OVER THE MOLLUCAS. THE GROUP OF ISLANDS BEWTEEN NEW GUINEA AND THE PHILIPPINES.

GENERAL - IT IS OFFICALLY ANNOUNCED THAT 8000 FLYING BOMBS WERE DIRECTED AT LONDON IN THE PAST 80 DAYS.

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SUNDAY   17   SEPT   44

VOL   3     NO   1

CANADA - MR CHURCHILL AND PRESID-ENT ROOSEVELT IN A JOINT STATEMENT AFTER THEIR QUEBEC CONFERNCE SAYS THAT DECISIONS HAVE BEEN REACHED ON THE ACT-ION NECESSARY TO DEFEAT THE JAPANESE.

MR CHURCHILL TOLD REPORTER THAT BRITIAN WAS DETERMIND TO TAKE HER SHARE IN THE WAR IN THE PACIFIC.

GERMANY - AMERICAN FORCES ARE 12 MILES INSIDE GERMANY NEAR AACHEN.

THEY ARE THROUGH THE SIEGFREED LINE HERE AND HAVE PENITRATED INTO IT AT THREE OTHER POINTS.

THE GERMANS ARE RESISTING STRONGLY AND THEY ARE STILL FIGHTING HARD TO HOLD THE BRITISH FORCES WHO HAVE ESTABLISHED 3 BRIGDEHEADS ACROSS THE CANNAL LINE BETWEEN BELGIUM AND HOLLAND.

THERE IS HEAVY FIGHTING IN EAST FRANCE NEAR METZ AND BELFORT.

ON THE CHANNEL COAST CANADIAN FORCES HAVE TAKEN MORE GROUND.

RUSSIA - RUSSIAN AND POLISH FORCES HAVE GAINED MORE GROUND NORTH OF THE WARSAW SUBURB OF PRAGA BUT THE GERMANS ARE RESISTING STRONGLY.

RUSSIAN SPEARHEADS HAVE REACHED YUGOSLAVIA AND CZECHOSLOVAKIA AND THEIR FORCES HAVE PASSED THROUGH SOFIS THE CAPITAL OF BULGARIA.

ITALY - IN ITALY 8TH ARMY TROOPS NOW HAVE A FIRM BRIDGEHEAD OVER THE LAST RIVER BARRIER BEFORE RINIMI.

5TH TROOPS ARE MEETING STIFF RESISTANCES NEAR THE GOTHIC LINE NORTH OF FLORENCE.

PACIFIC - IN THE PACIFIC AMERICAN TROOPS WHO LANDED ON PALAU ISLAND EAST OF THE PHILIPPINES HAVE CAPTURED THE MAIN AIRFIELD AFTER BITTER FIGHTING.

AMERICAN TROOPS ON THE HALMAHERA ISLANDS TO THE SOUTH ARE BIULDING UP A STRONG BASE AGAINST LITTLE OPPOSITION.

BURMA - BRITISH TROOPS INVADING BURMA FROM THE WEST HAVE REACHED THE CHINDWIN RIVER.

GENERAL - BRITISH BOMBERS LAST NIGHT ATTACKED AIRFIELDS IN HOLLAN D AND GERMANY.

BRITISHDESTROYERS HAVE SUNK 5 GERMAN SUPPLY SHIPS NORTH OF CRETE.

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THURSDAY 21 SEPT. 44

VOL 3 NO 1

HOLLAND - BRITISH TANK FORCES WERE LAST REPORTED FIGHTING FIERCELY IN NIJMEGEN FOR A VITAL BRIDGE OVER THE RHINE.

OTHERS HAVE SWEPT ROUND THE TOWN AND REACHED THE SOUTH BANK OF THE RIVER A MILES OR TWO FROM THE GERMAN FRONTIER.

WE HAVE BEATEN OFF MORE ATTACKS ON THE CORRIDOR BETWEEN EINDHOVEN AND NEJMEGEN AND HAVE WIDEN IT IN SOME PLACES TO NEAR/LY 20 MILES.

ALLIED AIRBOURNE FORCES ARE FIGHTING NEAR ARNHEM NORTH EAST OF NIJMEGEN.

ALLIED AIRCRAFT FLEW MORE SUPPLIES INTO HOLLAND YESTERDAY IN SPITE OF BAD WEATHER.

GERMANY - THE AMERICAN 1ST ARMY IS PUSHING STEADILY THROUGH THE SIEGFRIED LINE DEFENCES AND WERE LAST REPORTED 10 MILES EAST OF AACHEN.

FRANCE - IN EASTERN FRANCE ENEMY RESISTANCE HAS SLACKENED .

CANADIAN TROOPS HAVE CLEARED THE ENEMY FROM BOULOGNE AND ARE CLOSING IN ON CALAIS AND DUNKIRK.

R.A.F. HEAVIES YESTERDAY HIT ENEMY POSITIONS IN CALAIS.

POLISH FORCES HAVE REACHED THE MONTH OF THE SCHELDE ON A 6 MILE FRONT.

ORGANISED RESISTANCE ENDED IN BREST YESTERDAY. 4000 PRISONERS WERE TAKEN IN THE AREA.

IN ALL GEN. EISENHOWER'S 5 ARMIES HAVE TAKEN MORE THAN 457,000 PRISONERS SINCE "D" DAY.

ITALY - IN ITLAY AMERICAN TROOPS OF THE 5TH ARMY HAVE DRIVEN DEEP INTO THE GOTHIC LINE ON A 6 MILES FRONT AND ARE NEARLY HALF WAY TO BOLOGNA.

RUSSIA - THE RUSSIANS ARE NOW ATTACKING ON A 300 MILES FRONT IN THE BALTIC AREA.

THEY HAVE CLEARED THE GERNAMS FROM THE WHOLE WESTERN SIDE OF LAKE PEIPUS AND MOST OF THE COUNTRY BETWEEN THE LAKE AND GULF OF RIGA.

RUSSIAN AIRCRAFT HAVE AGAIN ATTACKED BUDAPEST AND R.A.F. AND AMERICAN HEAVIES FROM ITALY HAVE BOMBED VARIOUS RAIL TARGETS IN HUNGARY.
PACIFIC - CARRIER BOURNE AIRCRAFT HIT A BIG RAIL CENTRE IN SUMATRA ON MONDAY.

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SUNDAY 24 SEPT 44

VOL 3 NO 3

HOLLAND - THOUSANDS OF BRITISH AND AMERICAN GLIDER BOURNE TROOPS TOGETHER WITH SUPPLIES HAVE BEEN LANDED TO REIN- FORCE BRITISH 2ND ARMY TROOPS IN THEIR DRIVE TO RELIEVE THE AIRBOURNE FORCES WHO HAVE BEEN FIGHTING IN THE ARNHEM AREA FOR ALMOST A WEEK NOW.

THEY WERE LANDED IN SPITE OF STRONG GROUND DEFENCES, BRITISH AND AMERICAN FIGHTERS SUPPORTED THE OPERATION .

OUR TROOPS THRUSTING NORTH FROM NIJMEGEN HAVE LINKED WITH THE BRITISH AIRBOURNE FORCES SOUTH OF THE RIVER IN THE ARNHEM AREA AND AFEW POLISH PATROLS FROM NORTH OF THE RIVER ARE (REPORTED TO BE IN TOUCH WITH THEM.

R.A.F. TYPHOONS HAVE SMASHED A STRONG GERMAN TANK: ATTACK AGAINST OUR SUPPLY CORRIDOR.

AT ONE TIME THE GERMANS HAD CUT RIGHT THROUGH IT.

GERMANY - AMERICAN TROOPS ADVANCING FORM AACHEN HAVE CAPTURED STOLBERG.

R.A.F. BOMBERS FROM BRITAIN ATTACK TARGETS IN GERMANY LAST NIGHT IN STRENGTH.

RUSSIA - ON THE BALTIC FRONT THE

RUSSIANS HAVE PUSHED ACROSS ESTONIA TO THE GULF OF RIGA.

THEY HAVE TAKEN THE IMPORTANT EVACUTION PORT OF PERNAU

OTHER FORCES HAVE CLOSED IN ON RIGA FROM THE EAST.

SOVIET AIRCRAFT HAVE SENT 11 GERMAN SUPPLY SHIPS TO THE BOTTOM.

FINLAND - THE FINNS ARE ATTACKING THE GERMANS LEFT IN NORTH FINLAND.

SWEDEN - SWEDEN HAS DECIDED TO CLOSE HER EASTERN AND SOUTHERN PORTS TO GERMAN SHIPS AS FROM TUESDAY AT MIDNIGHT.

ITALY - IN ITALY ALLIED BOMBERS HAVE ATTACKED AND FIRED THE GERMAN CRIUSER TARANTO IN THE NAVAL BASE OF SPEZIA.

5TH ARMY TROOPS ARE WITHIN 25 MILES OF THE BASE.

AMERICAN TROOPS ARE AT THE THRESH HOLD OF A PASS LEADING TO BOLONNA.

THE TOWN IS THEATENED FROM THE EAST BY 8TH ARMY TROOPS FROM THE ADREATIC.

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MONDAY 25 SEPT 44

VOL 3 NO 4

THE BRITISH SECOND ARMY HAS DRIVEN A NARROW CORRIDOR THROUGH FROM NIJMEGEN TO OUR AIRBOURNE TROOPS ACROSS THE RIVER SUPPLIES ARE GOING THROUGH AND PARA TROOPS ARE GOING ACROSS AS REINFORCEMENTS.

BACK AT EINDHOVEN THE CORRIDOR IS 20 MILES WIDE.

GERMANY - BRITISH TROOPS ARE REPORTED TO HAVE ENTERED GERMANY NEAR NIJMEGEN THESE ARE THE FIRST BRITISH TROOPS TO FIGHT ON GERMAN SOIL.

BELGIUM - THE CANADIANS IN BELGIUM ARE ATTACKING ON A 30 MILE FRONT AND HAVE ADVANCED UP TO 10 MILES BEYOND THE ESSCO CANNAL.

THEY ALSO HOLD A BRIDGE-HEAD OVER THE NEXT CANNAL TO THE NORTH.

RUSSIA - THE RUSSIAN BALTIC FLEET HAS CAPTURED BALTISKI - THE ESTONIAN NAVAL BASE AND ESCAPE PORT FOR THE TRAPPED GERMANS.

THE RUSSIANS ARE CLEARING OUT ESTONIA AND CLOSING IN ON THE ESCAPE CORRIDOR TO RIGA AND ON RIGA ITSELF.

RUSSIAN AIRCRAFT HAVE SUNK 5 MORE GERMAN TRANSPORTS.

ITALY - IN ITALY ALLIED TROOPS ARE THROUGH THE GOTHIC LINE EXCEPT IN THE WESTERN END.

THE 5TH ARMY IS WITHIN 15 MILES OF BOLOGNA ALSO THREATEN BY THE 8TH ARMY FROM THE EAST.

OUR TROOPS PUSHING ON BEYOND RINIMI AND ARE OVER THE RIVER MARECKIA ON A BROAD FRONT.

HUNDERDS OF ALLIED AIRCRAFT FROM ITALY YESTERDAY ATTACKED PORTS AND AIRFIELDS IN GREECE TO SPEED UP THE GERMAN PULL OUT OF THE COUNTRY.

THE CRUISER TARANTO BOMBED IN SPEZIA HARBOUR BEFORE THE GERMANS COULD SINK IT TO BLOCK THE HARBOUR IS NOW PARTLY SUBMERGED.

BURMA - IN BURMA THE 5TH INDIAN DIVISION IS WITHIN A FEW MILES OF TIBIT.

ALLIED TROOPS ARE NEARLY 50 MILES DOWN THE RAIL WAY TO MAGAUNG

AMERICAN AIRCRAFT HAVE AGAIN ATTACKED JAPANESE SHIPPING IN MANILA BAY IN THE PHILIPPINES.
A HEAVY FORCE OF R.A.F. BOMBERS ATTACKED INDUSTRIAL TARGETS NEAR BOCKUN SATURDAY.

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FRIDAY 28 SEPT. 44

VOL 3 NO 6

HOLLAND - BRITISH TROOPS OF THE 1ST AIR BORNE DIVISIONHAVE BEEN WITHDRAWN FROM THE NORTH BANK OF THE LEK NEAR ARNHEM.

WE HAD ABOUT 8000 SKY MEN IN THE AREA.

ABOUT 2000 OF THEM WERE ABLE TO WITH-DRAW THROUGH THE GERMAN LINES WITH SOME 2ND ARMY MEN AND POLISH SKY TROOPS WHO HAD GOTTEN ACROSS THE RIVER.

ABOUT 1200 WOUNDED BRITISH PARA TROOPS WERE LEFT BEHIND IN THE CARE OF OFFICERS AND MEN OF THE R.A.M.C.

THE WITHDRAWAL BEGAN MONDAY NIGHT AND WAS COMPLETED YESTERDAY MORNING.

CORRESPONDENTS DISCRIBETHE 9 DAY STAND AS AN EPIC OF ENDURANCE AND BRAVERY THAT CAN BE RIVALED BY FEW IN BRITISH ARMY ANNALS.

WITHOUT THIS OPERATION WE COULD NEVER HAVE CAPTURED THE VITAL NIJMEGEN BRIDGE.

TO THE EAST OF THE CORRIDOR GENERAL DEMPSEY'S FORCES ARE STEADILY PUSHING THE GERMENS BACK TOWARD THE GERMAN FRONTIER.

FRANCE - CANADIAN TROOPS WERE LAST REPORTED TO BE JUST HALF A MILE FROM THE CALAIS HARBOUR.

R.A.F. HEAVIES HAVE GIVEN THE GERMAN DEFENCES ANOTHER POUNDING.

RUSSIA - ACCORDING TO ENEMY REPORTS THE RUSSIANS HAVE LAUNCHED AN ATTACK ON HUNGRY AND ARE ALREADY FIGHTING INSIDE THE COUNTRY IN SEVERAL PLACES.

SEA BORNE AND AIR BORNE TROOPS OF LAND FORCES ADRIATIC ARE OPERATING ON A WIDE FRONT IN ALBAINIA AND ON THE ISLANDS OF YUGOSLAVIA.

ITALY - ALLIED ARMIES IN ITLAY HAVE MADE GOOD PROGRESS AGAINST STIFF RESIST-ANCE.

PACIFIC - AIR CRAFT FROM AUSTRAILIA HAVE ATTACKED JAPANESE POSITIONS IN BATAVIA IN A RECCE. PATROL OF OVER 3000 MILES.

GENERAL - OVER 1100 AMERICAN HEAVIES HAVE ATTACKED KEY POINTS IN WEST GERMANY YESTERDAY AND WITH ESCORT DESTROYED 41 ENEMY PLANES, AMERICANS LOST 49.

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FRIDAY 29 SEPT 44

VOL 3 NO 7

GLEN

FRANCE - THELATEST NEWS FROM THE WESTERN FRONT ISTHAT CANADIAN TROOPS HAVE CLOSED IN ON CALAIS AFTER TAKING THE CIDIDEL NEAR THE OLD PORT.

HOLLAND - THE BRITISH 2ND ARMY HAS HAS BROADENED THE SAILIENT ACROSS HOLLAND BY A ADVANCING NORTH OF NIJMEGEN.

ITALY - BOTH ALLIED ARMIES IN ITALY HAVE GAINED MORE GROUND IN SPITE OF STIFF RESISTANCE.

RUSSIA - THE RUSSIANS HAVE CLEANED THE WEST COAST OF ESTONIA AND HAVE KEPT UP THEIR DRIVE TOWARDS RIGA.

GERMANY - MORE THAN 1000 AMERICAN HEAVY BOMBERS HIT FACTORIES IN CENTRAL GERMANY, 26 GERMAN PLANES WERE SHOT DOWN AMERICAN LOSSES WERE 49 BOMBERS AND 12 FIGHTERS.

GENERAL EISNHOVER HAS ISSUED HIS FIRST PROCLAMATION TO THE GERMAN PEOPLE. HE TOLD THEM THAT THE ALLIED ARMIES WERE COMING AS CONQUERORS BUT NOT AS OPPRESSERS AND WILL WIPE OUT NAZISM AND GERMAN MILITARISM.

AMERICAN CARRIER PLANES HAVE SUNK OR DAMAGED 65 MORE JAPANESE SHIPS IN THE CENTRAL PHILIPPINES.

GENERAL - MR CHURCHILL SAID IN HIS WAR REPORT TO THE COMMONS THAT THERE WERE BETWEEN 2 AND 3 MILLION ALLIED TROOPS ACROSS THE CHANNEL 40% OF WHICH ARE BRITISH.

ENEMY LOSSES ARE 400,000 KILLED OR WOUNDED AND NEARLY HALF A MILLION PRISONERS ON THE WESTERN FRONT.

BRITISH LOSSES WERE UPWARDS OF 90,000 AND UNITED STATES LOSSES ARE 140,000

ABOUT HALF THE DIVISIONS IN ITALY ARE MADE UP OF TROOPS FROM THE UNITED KINGDOM.

THE PRIME MINISTER PAYED HIGH TRIBUTE TO THE UNITED STATES PRODUCING POWER AND ORGANISING SKILL.

THE RUSSIANS ARE STILL HOLDING AND BEAT-ING FAR LARGER ENEMY FORCES THAN WE IN THE WESTERN FRONT

THE CAMPAGNE IN BURMA UNDER ADMIRAL MONTBATTEN IS THE LARGEST AND MOST IM-PORTANT LAND FIGHTING THAT HAS YET EVER TAKEN PLACE AGAINST THE JAPANESE.

A LARGE PART OF THE BRITISH FLEET IS NOW IN THE INDIAN OCEAN READY FOR MAJOR OPERATIONS AGAINST THE JAPANESE.

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SATURDAY 30 SEPT 44

VOL 3 NO 8

HOLLAND -- BRITISH 2ND ARMY TROOPS HAVE BEATEN OFF SEVERAL COUNTER ATTACKS AGAINST THEIR SALIENT IN HOLLAND.

R.A.F. FIGHTER PILOTS OVER THE BATTLE AREA YESTERDAY SHOT DOWN 31 GERMAN PLANES FOR THE LOSS OF 4.

MAJOR GENERAL URKUHART WHO LED THE SKY TROOPS IN THE ARNHEM AREA FLEW BACK TO BRITTAN YESTERDAY.

FLIED MARSHALL MONTGOMERY SAID IN A MESSAGE TO HIM " YOU DID NOT FAIL AND ALL GOES WELL ELSEWHERE!"

FRANCE - IN THE MOSELLE VALLEY AMERICAN 3RD ARMY GUNNERS HAVE BROKEN UP GERMAN COUNTER ATTACKS.

82 GERMAN TANKS WERE REPORTED KNOCKED OUT IN THE PAST 24 HOURS.

CANADIANS HAVE CAPTURED THE ENEMY CROSS CHANNEL GUNS AT CAP GRIS NEZ.

AT CALAIS AN ARMISTICE HAS BEEN GRANTED THE GERMAN COMMANDER FROM NOON YESTERDAY TILL NOON TO-DAY TO ALLOW CIVILIANS TO BE REMOVED.

ITALY - 8TH ARMY TROOPS HAVE KEPT UP THEIR GENERAL ADVANCE IN SPITE OF SAVAGE COUNTER ATTACKS.

NORTH OF THE RUBICON AMERICAN TROOPS OF THE 5TH ARMY HAVE TAKEN THREE HEIGHTS OVER LOOKING THE ROAD TO BOLOGNA.

RUSSIAN FRONT - THE RUSSIANS HAVE KILLED MORE THAN 30,000 GERMANS AND TAKEN OVER 15,000 PRISONERS IN 10 DAYS FIGHTING IN ESTONIA.

EXCEPT FOR 2 ISLANDS ESTONIA HAS BEEN CLEARED OF THE ENEMY.

PACIFIC - AMERICAN MARINES HAVE TAKEN 2 MORE ISLANDS IN THE PAPAU GROUP.

IT IS ESTIMATED THAT NEARLY 10,000 JAPANESE HAVE BEEN KILLED IN THE PAPAU OPERATIONS.

GENERAL - THE ENEMY LAUNCHED FLYING BOMBS AGAINST SOUTHERN ENGLAND DURING THE NIGHT.

IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS YESTERDAY MR. EDEN REAFIRMED THE POLICY OF UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER. HE ALSO DISCLOSED THE FACT THAT GERMANY WAS ALREADY MAKING PLANS FOR THE NEXT WAR. HIMMLER IS TRAINING GROUPS OF FANATICAL NAZIS FOR ALLIED OCCUPATION.

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CONFIDENTIAL
21(9) 3-0
GS 2 Cdn Inf Div
24 Sep 44

- Identification and Handling of Allied Agents
- Dutch Resistance Gps
- Persons who have informed on members of Allied Forces *Order 11*

1     Att hereto instrs ref the m/n subjects. This
infm will be passed to all personnel concerned.

2     Where ref is made to higher fmns; viz, Corps
and Army, the infm required will be forwarded through
this HQ.

*ASCArchbold Capt.*

96 (C M Drury) Lt-Col
GS - 2 Cdn Inf Div

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Identification and Handling of Allied Agents

1      A considerable number of people are presenting themselves
to fwd fmns claiming to be allied agents.  Many more will be
encountered.

2      We have many agents in the present theatres of ops and
these who claim to be our agents probably are.  Unfortunately,
it is NOT possible either to vet these people at div level, or
to provide machinery for passing them all back immediately.

3      When anyone claiming to be an allied agent comes fwd, the
following steps will be taken:-

        (a) He should be asked to furnish the fmn int staff with
            his credentials as an agent (i.e., code name or number,
            cover, real name, etc.).

        (b) These particulars will be sent to GSI(b) 2 Cdn Corps
            immediately.

        (c) The agent should be asked to give his infm to the fmn
            staff, and to remain at his domicile until contacted
            by Brit authorities.  This will be done as quickly as
            possible.

        (d) As soon as the agent's bona fides can be est, infm to
            that effect will be sent to the int staff of the fmn
            concerned.  Until then, the infm should be considered
            as ordinary civ infm and its value judged in that lt.

Dutch Resistance Gps

1      Members of Dutch Resistance Organizations are being issued
with orange coloured armbands bearing the word "ORANGE" in black
letters.  This infm will be passed to fwd tps.

2      At the same time tps will be reminded:-

        (a) That issue of armbands is NOT complete so there may be
            genuine resistance men without armbands.

        (b) Being in possession of an armband is NOT proof of good
            faith though it is some evidence.

3      Before being fully relied on or emp in confidential work,
wearers of arm bands should be vetted through local resources.

Persons who have infm on members of Allied Forces.

1      During German occupation many cases occurred of Allied
soldiers or airmen in hiding being infm on to the Germans by
local inhabitants.

2      These informers are themselves now being denounced to
by FFI or local authorities who naturally expect us to take
action against these people.

3      The proper action is for the unit which receives such a
denunciation to take full particulars of the case and to submit
them through normal channels to Army.

4      If local authorities do NOT wish to take action on the case
themselves they can be assured that arrangements will be made for
the case to be dealt with in due course.

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S E G R E T
2 - 3-1
HO 2 Cdn Inf Div
2 Sep 44

#2

I See

Appy 12

MEMORIAL SERVICE - 3 Sep 44
Cdn Cemetery, DIEPPE, MR 221650

1 On the occasion of the entry of 2 Cdn Inf Div into DIEPPE, a Memorial Service will be held on 3 Sep 44 at the Cdn Cemetery located at the MR as m/n. Prot service from 1115 - 1145 hrs. RC service from 1200 - 1230 hrs.

2 Only personnel who were actually engaged in the DIEPPE op in Aug 42 will attend the Memorial Service due to the restricted space available, but COs of inf ons and fd regts are invited to attend, together with offr reps of any Arm or Service who have a personal interest in the DIEPPE Ops, i.e. offrs whose brothers, or close relatives were engaged, or had very close friends in the op.

3 All personnel attending Memorial Service will RV at the Cemetery by 1045 under unit arrangements. No tpt will be permitted on the rd leading to the cemetery from the main DIEPPE - TOTES rd. All tps and spectators will be in posn by 1105 hrs and NO MOV in and about the cemetery will be permitted after that hr.

4 An accn plan for both Prot and RC services has been agreed upon, and personnel attending will be directed to the appropriate area under the direction of the SL "A". Route Control and cemetery detail will be the responsibility of 2 Cdn Pro Coy. The Camp Comd 2 Cdn Inf Div will be responsible for the decoration of graves with fresh flowers and for the gen appearance of the cemetery itself.

5 (a) 4 Cdn Inf Bde will detail an offr and WO to act as OIC and SM for the Prot Service.

(b) 6 Cdn Inf Bde will detail an offr and WO to act as OIC and SM for the RC Service.

6 During the Prot Service, RC personnel will remain in the area allotted. On completion of the Prot Service, Prot personnel will march out and disperse, clearing the area immediately. RC personnel will then form up in their allocated areas for the RC Service. It is IMPORTANT that the area be cleared and re-occupied within the 15 minutes allotted.

7 On completion of the RC Service, no tps or civs will leave the area until DVs have departed.

Mildens Mja.
(L A Deniel)Lt Col
AA & QMG - 2 Cdn Inf Div

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S E C R E T
21/5-3-1
BC 2 Cdn Inf Div
2 Sep 44

13

MARCH PAST OF 2 CDN INF DIV,
DIEPPE - 3 Sep 44

Opfor 13

1 To commemorate the occasion of the return of 2 Cdn Inf Div to DIEPPE, Divisional fmns/units will march past on 3 Sep 44.

2 Reviewing Stand will be on the Rue Claude Groulard, opposite the bandstand in the Square Carnod. The Army Comd is to be present (with other DVs) and is to take the salute.

3 Order of March - As at Appx "A". Units will form up in assembly area and will march in coln of sixes, with CO of inf bn or equivalent 2 paces in front of leading rank. All other offrs will be in sixes in front or in rear of ORs in bn coln. Spacing between bns or regts will be 6 paces. Spacing between Bdes will be 12 paces. On passing the Reviewing Stand, COs will give the order "Eyes Left" and will salute - all other offrs will conform to the eyes left order and will NOT salute.

4 Bands - Massed pipe bands and brass band will be positioned at the saluting base. Brass band will play General Salute on arrival of the Armd Comd at 1430 hrs. Bands will play for March Past as shown at Appx "A".

5 Assembly - Tps will assemble along TOTES - DIEPPE rd, facing North with head of coln at rd junc 225673, in the order detailed at Appx "A". Sl "Q" HQ 2 Cdn Inf Div will arrange for marking of unit assembly areas. All tps will be in assembly positions and ready to move off at 1400 hrs.

6 Tpt - Unit tpt may be used to move tps to unit assembly posns. One way traffic only will be permitted on the circuit rd junc 238626 - St Aubin-sur-Scie - rd junc 225651. On reaching the debussing posns (unit assembly posns), tpt will halt on extreme right of road, to permit other tpt to pass. Simultaneous unit debussing will take place on right side of vehs, and vehs will immediately move off.

7 After debussing, unit vehs will proceed North to Rue Claude Groulard, and East to Boulevard Marechal Joffre and thence South to areas allotted for embussing on completion of March Past.

8 Parade will move off under t arrangements, from rd junc 225673 at 1430 hrs. It is important that close coln be maintained throughout the parade to leave no gaps between fmns/units and that spacing at para 3 be rigidly observed.

9 After passing saluting base, coln will proceed along Boulevard Marechal Joffre and Rue Thiers, thence along Arques-la Bataille road to unit re-embussing areas. There will be NO halts on the dispersal route until arrival at embussing points so that following tps will not be held up or halted in their March Past the Reviewing Stand.

10 Pro - Will mark parade route and will est necessary traffic and personnel control. They will liaise with civ authorities to ensure that civ spectators are properly positioned and controlled.

11 RCE - Will construct Reviewing Stand and will rope off necessary enclosures as detailed.

War. No.
Ser 92
13

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12 Dress - Battle Dress with skeleton web, steel helmets (without cam nets) and personal weapons to be carried. Within units, uniformity must be maintained. Weapons should be grouped so that personnel carrying rifles will march together, sten guns together, and bren guns together. Rifles will be carried at the slope. Sten guns will be slung on the left shoulder buttupwards. Brens will be carried at the trail in the left hand. Offrs will wear web belts and pistols.

John Mildens Meys
(L A Deziel)Lt Col.
AA & QMG - 2 Cdn Inf Div

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S E C R E T

Appx 'A' to
2D/5-3-1
2 Sep 44

ORDER OF MARCH

1    8 Cdn Recce Regt (14CH)          400 )
                                          )
2    4 Cdn Inf Bde                  1,000 )
                                          )
3    5 Cdn Inf Bde                  1,000 )     Massed pipes
                                          )
4    6 Cdn Inf Bde                  1,000 )
                                          )
5    Tor Scot (MG)                    500 )
                                          )
6    HQ 2 Cdn Inf Div                 100 )
                                          )
7    RCA                            2,500 )
                                          )
8    RCE                              700 )     Brass band
                                          )
9    RCAMC                            700 )
                                          )
10   2 Cdn Inf Div Sigs               200 )
                                    8,100

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Looberghe
Roulers
Thielt
Ghent
Poelcappelle
Rooseberghe
Borsbeck
Boom
Overmere

appx 14

Sep 16-17-18
Special appx to War Diary

Advance Party
Lieut Col D.G. MacLauchlan
and
Lieut W.L. Moore. IO.

War Diaries
Ser 192
14
SEP 1944

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Appendix to War Dear

France

France and Belgium
Sep 16 - 17 - 18 1944
Enroute from Loon Plage 1368 to Antwerp 685960 (centre)
Lieut Col. D.F. MacLauchlan and Lieut N.S. Moore (I.O.)
Also two static days in Bornbeek 782933 at 5 C.I.B. H.Q.

At 1345 hrs on the 16 day September 1944, Lieut Col D.F. MacLauchlan and the I.O. travelled to 5 C.I.B. main HQ at Looberghe 1671 sheet 39/28 where they met Lieut Col Frank Hulshell and his 2O. of the R.H.C. and Lieut Col Julien Bibeau and his 2O. of the Regiment de Mais.
At 1400 hrs Major Slater, B.M. of 5 C.I.B. gave this party the offcial route from Looberghe to Antwerp. Lieut Col D.F. MacL. and the rest of the party were to motor by jeep to Antwerp to meet Brigadier A.J. Caegils at 5 C.I.B. Tac H.Q. at Bornbeek 7893. by 1800 hrs.
Around 1415 hrs the advance party headed by Lieut Col D.F. MacL started on the long trip of approximately 130 miles in length. The C.O. drove his own jeep because of one priien reason. This driver on many occasions has caused extra prey hairs to sprout free and all for no good reason. The drivers sense of balance and discretion is entirely lacking in every way and it was with a sigh of relief that the I.O. rode along with the C.O. driving and not the scatter brain driver, who had, on many occasions in the past nearly driven the I.O. crazy. One thing is certain at this juncture. There will very shortly be a new "sunray" jeep driver.
We passed through beautiful country enroute and upon passing into Belgium, at Roosberghe, the party were stopped because of a flat tire on Lieut Col D.F. MacL. jeep. During this short caternae we partook of a borcious cold beer and a relief of feelings.
We followed "Dump" route until we reached Oost Capells when our route changed to "Diamonds" and then to "Hearts". The route was very well marked throughout and map reading presented little difficulty until a little later, which will be explained as the diary progresses.
*(Deleted) Such very lovely spots as Roulers, Thielt and Ighant, were passed through during the trip and many spots of Canadian historical interest were seen as we unfortunately had to speed by, due to the time limits. We saw Canadian and British cemeteries and memorials, and German 1914-18 fortifications. The Canadian cemetery near Poelcappelle 6468 was noticeably well kept and certainly a joy to behold in the extraordinary brilliance of bright fresh flowers.)
Another bright spot during the trip was the presence of 3 Lane cement highways. As a matter of fact the roads were

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exceptionally fin and we whisked along at a fair speed. We suddenly had a feeling that although the speedometer was continually registering 40 m.p.h., that because of the distance we had travelled and the time it had taken, the speedometer could not be registering correctly. At this point a direct question was asked the driver who was sitting in the back of the jeep and he replied - No Sir! The speedometer is 5 m.p.h. slow. One can quite enjoy no how "slow" the air became, because we had set 1800 hrs as our time of arrival in Ghent, when we could stop and refresh ourselves and have a bit of food, and because of the inaccuracy of the speedometer, we would be late in arriving there. Probably one consolation is, that all these things are sent to try us and there is no question they do try our patience at times. C'est la guerre.

Belgium appeared a much more beautiful country than France in every way. The roads, houses, gardens and people themselves show no signs of the ravages of war and certainly not wanting, nor destitute in any sense of the words. The most noticeable thing probably is the beauty and meticulous appearance of the Belgian women and girls. There is no question now why the dashing has a stiff neck - and again no question why we lost our way several times. One simply cannot read a map and examine the beauty of the trip at the same time.

At Broom 6482 south of Antwerp we stared in utter amazement at a railway crossing. We were actually stopped because the railway gates were closed, - because a train was passing! We had previously been surprised along the route by the sight of street cars, but now, a train before our eyes, adding to our already formed opinion of the lack of suffering in Belgium, compared to France, and this almost became too much for us.

Lieut Col Dt. Mac L really pulled a fast one - at OVERENNE 3473. At this point we were attempting to pass an exceptionally long 2nd Div convoy, before which was an Artillery Convoy. Canadian Provost Corps was controlling the column and saw us dodging in and out of the openings as they occurred. The provost evidently were attempting to keep the column together and seeing our small group had annoyed the seething mass of convoy vehicles, immediately signalled Lt.Col. Lt. Mac L on - and at a signalled speed up, pace we passed vehicle after vehicle and ahead of the column under provost guidance. The C.O. kept right behind the m/c and never asked any questions. He profited by many minutes in saved time.

South of Antwerp we passed the 4th Bde enroute to their area in northern Antwerp and here the 20 got hurriedly into a jackpot of trouble. With the C.O. stepping along at a fair rate of speed and the 20 attempting to read a map and call turns in time, a complete mess was caused. After taking a

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a Belgian fare th direction to Bor ek, we were started th correct rout. This person spoke very fair English and his directions to the main arteries were later proven quite correct.

Lieut Col Dt. Mac L had promised to meet Brigadier Megill at Tac HQ 5C1B at 1800 hrs and when we arrived it was 1840. Naturally the C.O. was very perturbed by the I.O. map reading but this was all paid by the way when the Brigadier told the C.O. that "there wasn't any hurry anyway." Then and then the question of map reading lessons took the background because Lieut Col Dt. Mac L and the balance of the party motored into Antwerp proper and then attempted to find a good restaurant. This was accomplished only after Lieut Col Dt. Mac L and Lt Col J. Pebine had freed loose their respective I.O.s from the clutches of a very beautiful Belgian blonde who insisted in keeping them a drink. When the proper restaurant was located the advance party remained seated unto filled by a large steak and chips and a bottle of wine. Lieut Col. Frank Butcher was the mathematician who figured out the cost of the bill and rates of exchange between French Francs and Belgian Francs. This by the way was no mean feat of financial wizardism.

We returned to Borsbeek around 2200hrs and then to bed, a little tired perhaps, but happy, as is possible under conditions.

Sunday Sept 17 1944

Next morning, after the I.O. had untied a few knots from his backbone, caused by sleeping on the board floor, we were heated to a Bde breakfast and prepared for the days' work.

The three C.O.s made recces of the areas the Battalions will take over and when satisfied as to the possibilities of their respective areas, returned to Bde HQ. Upon arriving back they were jolted by the news that the battalions will not arrive today as per arrangements, but sometime tomorrow morning.

Brigadier W.J. Megill decided at once to return to main HQ 5C1B at Hooberge and return the next day. D Col Dt. Mac L was placed temporarily in command as Acting Brigadier.

As there was nothing for any of the advance party to do for the ensuing few hours, Antwerp became our "Large for toint"! The Belgian female species was even more beautijus than thought at first, and the hours were spent making friends and generally relaxing our tense muscles.

Lieut Col Dt. Mac L and Lieut Col Charles Lalmiman of 18 Field Ambulance had an enviable time at the home of some Belgian people and thoroughly were versed in the past and present conditions and feelings of the Belgian people.

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Their stories of their experiences during this time brought many laughs and envious sighs.

During the evening, it rained and the night became very dark and dreary. The advance party returned home in dribs and drabs from many directions, around 2 300 hrs and once again, so to bed.

Monday Sept 18 1944

This morning, we awakened, bright and early, feeling very rested after our relaxation from military duties.

Around 1100 hrs Brigadier Megill arrived back from Loobergh and in a very distressed mood. They had lost their way two or three times returning here and to complete this already sad state of affairs, the Brigadier' bedroll had bounced off the top of the staff car and cold not be found when the road was traversed back on the route used.

Lt Col D4. has Lauchlan left, arrived 1130 hrs to go to the 11 Field ambulance and thence on to dinner at Corps. Brigadier Megill joined with McRoberts Commandant of the White Brigade.

Around 1200 hrs our battalion recce party under Capt Mart Runnard arrived and proceeded at once to have dinner. After dinner they recce'd the Bn area around Wommelghem and then having completed this job, grabbed a few moments rest.

Lt Col D4. Earl returned around 1500 hrs and was surprised to find his new Bn HQ activated in the Wommelghem Brewery.

The Bn arrived in Wommelghem at 1800 hrs, a weary, tired bunch of lads.

And so, the Advance Party, for once had a small holiday instead of excersion's work. We are all very happy to have preceeded the men and to have had a few hours to ourselves.

We claim - a job well done!
