Assigned to the regiment on July 11, 1940. *Original*
Among the first to land in France with the 4th Canadian Armoured Division.
Mentioned In Despatches.
On September 20, 1944 Lieutenant Donald Joseph Sherwoord went out to recover a damaged tank. His scout car backed over a mine and he was killed as a result.
2 Brothers in the Army. Captain George D. wounded in action and evacuated to England. He survived. Peter John served in Italy.
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Medals
1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, Canadian Service Volunteer Medal (with Clasp), 1939-45 War Medal, Mentioned In Despatches
Adopted Grave
Unknown
Coordinates Temporary Burial
51.22334,3.7646
Credits
Portrait: A Westmount Legacy.
Info from War Diary and Service Records: LAC (Library Archive Canada).
Photographs Regimental and Division patch: JM-Militaria.
Photograph headstone: Michael van de Velde.
