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    Canada and the Normandy Campaign

    Series is ongoing, covered events south of Caen June 30 and will discuss airpower July 14. https://canadianmilitaryhistory.ca/webinar/
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    HELP: I have a WWII service number I am trying to find the name of the person

    This microfilm T-10630 is the 1 Cdn Amd Bde War Diary from Nov 42 to Jul 43. There is a nominal roll (just prior to Sicily?) for the complete Bde appended to this brief history. Don't see him in a quick scan of HQ Sqn (that's more specifically where his service number indicates he enlisted)...
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    War Diary for RCCS unit attached to 2nd Brigade. Netherlands, Nov. 1944

    Working from RJ's useful clue: JARDINE, William Henry, Major - Mention in Despatches - Signals - awarded as per Canada Gazette and CARO/5801, both dated 23 June 1945. JARDINE, William Henry, Major - Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau, with Swords (Holland) - Signals - awarded as per Canada...
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    War Diary for RCCS unit attached to 2nd Brigade. Netherlands, Nov. 1944

    2 Cdn Infantry Brigade didn't move from Italy until early 1945. That's how I'd read '2nd Bde', so doesn't fit. 2nd Cdn Armoured Brigade was in NW Europe from Normandy to the end, but would typically be identified with 'Amd' or similar. Your best bet is to post up his records, at least the...
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    The Algonquin Regiment in Holland ww2

    You might try a posting on this thread: http://ww2talk.com/index.php?threads/algonquin-regiment.34998/ Appears members there have access to the regimental history and possibly the entire war diary. If that doesn't pan out, advice in the 5 Field Ambulance thread applies.
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    War Diary Links for WW2 5th field ambulance RCAMC

    If you can manage it, I'd suggest reviewing them yourself at LAC. You know what you're looking for, and you can see everything available in its original context. I'd plan on a couple of days, pre-order as much as possible so it's there when you are. I'll second the recommendation for Arnie Kay...
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    D-Day, 14th Field Regiment, 4th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment

    They are likely available for all D-Day units if you can track down Pt II Orders for them.  I have a list for the Reginas.  Note Pt II Orders are not typically part of the War Diary at LAC, they are held separately.  While the War Diary is open to all researchers, Pt II Orders are classed...
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    What do I need?

    They can usually identify the right man with basic info (unless he was Gnr Smith or something).  Place of birth/parent's names can help.
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    Devil's Brigade - P B Harvey L27176

    You will see it in his pers file, but he was an original Regina Rifle: Attested and Taken On Strength RRR 10 Jun 40 (single) Struck Off Strength RRR on transfer to 12 District Depot 4 Apr 41
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    The Canadians in Normandy

    Only two WOs killed on D-Day as far as I can see from CWGC.  One with 1 Can Para and one with the Reginas.  The latter, CSM Danny Yeo was with D Coy in the second wave, intended to land on the left of NAN Green.  Their Landing Craft blew up on a mine, so a body in the water seems likely. I note...
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    Looking for help with a regimental number

    Contact me via my site below and I can provide a bit of info on Rfn CE Butler, including the circumstances of his wounding 5/6 Jul 44.
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    European Battlefield Guidebook??

    I'd recommend Copp as well, most up to date on current scholarship on Canadian actions.  Complete list here, and a couple bucks cheaper from the source. http://www.canadianmilitaryhistory.ca/category/publications/guidebooks/ I've also used some Battlezone Normandy Tour ideas...
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    Trying to find my fathers WW2 company

    I've done a fair amount of this kind of research and it is possible to find a Coy, though not easy and by no means guaranteed.  You will probably need to get into the Archives if you want to do a thorough search.  Men did get posted between Coys, often with spotty record keeping, so often you...
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    Charles Pierre Moliere Three Rivers Regiment WW2 MID

    It is possible to get a file via Access To Information even if you lack proof of death.  Personal details of the man in question and any other individuals mentioned in the file (family, etc.) will be blacked out.  I don't know the process myself, but have used Arnie Kay whose contact info is...
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    any help would be appreciated

    You might try the Prisoner of War sub-forum here: http://www.ww2talk.com/forum/ They may be able to check PW lists or provide advice on research.
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