Algonquin Regiment, R.C.I.C.
Canada
4th Canadian Armoured Division

Formerly of Loyal Edmonton Regiment, R.C.I.C. (Enlisted on September 9, 1939.)

Disembarked in Italy on July 10, 1943.

Wounded on August 3, 1943.

Awarded the Military Medal on September 25, 1943 for gallant and distinguished services in Sicily, Italy.

Mentioned in Despatches while serving in Loyal Edmonton Regiment, R.C.I.C.

Wounded on December 25, 1943.

Assigned to the Algonquin Regiment on April 13, 1944.

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

Killed in action during the battle for Molentje (near Moerkerke), Belgium.

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Medals
Military Medal, 1939-45 Star, Italy Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, Canadian Service Volunteer Medal (with Clasp), 1939-45 War Medal, Mentioned in Despatches
Military Medal, 1939-45 Star, Italy Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, Canadian Service Volunteer Medal (with Clasp), 1939-45 War Medal, Mentioned in Despatches
Adopted Grave
Yes
Temporary Burial
Temporary burial, Maldegem, Belgium
Coordinates Temporary Burial
Maldegem, Belgium
Credits

Portrait: Canadian Virtual War Memorial.

Photograph temporary burial: Eeklo Archive, Belgium.

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