Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada (Princess Louise's), R.C.I.C.
4th Canadian Armoured Division
HOLLINSWORTH, WILLIAM WEST - Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada (Princess Louise's), R.C.I.C.

Assigned to the Regiment on July 18, 1940. Original member!

William 'Bill' (as it seems all Canadian's called Bill) earned his nickname 'Fish' because he loved fishing.

Among the first to land in France with the 4th Canadian Armoured Division.

2 Brothers overseas. Rex Crawford survived the war. Flight Sergeant Jack Athelston R/77422 assigned the Air Force on November 25, 1940. Assgined to the 103 Sqdn. Royal Air Force. Awarded the Operational Wings. The Lancaster W4786 was shot down and claimed by Major Gunter Radusch above Denmark and crashed on December 17, 1942 on the farm of Hans Moller in Gejlbjerg. Remembered at Aabenraa Cemtery, Denmark. (credits to Soren Flensted)

Medals
1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, Canadian Service Volunteer Medal (with Clasp), 1939-45 War Medal
1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, Canadian Service Volunteer Medal (with Clasp), 1939-45 War Medal
Adopted Grave
Yes
Coordinates Temporary Burial
51.16672134399414,3.271965742111206
Photos
HOLLINSWORTH, WILLIAM WEST
HOLLINSWORTH, WILLIAM WEST
HOLLINSWORTH, JACK ATHELSTON
GUNTHER RADUSCH

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Credits

Portrait: Argylls.ca.

Photos: Argylls.ca, Soren Flensted, ww2incolor

Info from War Diary and Service Records: LAC (Library Archive Canada).

Photographs Regimental and Division patch: JM-Militaria.

Photograph headstone: Michael van de Velde.

Adegem Canadian War Cemetery