Second World War Mention in Despatches attributed to Major C.H. Broad, Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment who would see service with his unit during the invasion of Sicily on 10th July 1943, on mainland Italy from 3rd September 1943 taking part in the fighting at Ortona in the Liri Valley and in the fighting for the Gothic and Hitler lines. He would move to the Netherlands in March 1945 and subsequently participate in the liberation of that country, and was subsequently mentioned in despatches in the London Gazette of 4th April 1946.
Group of 6: 1939-1945 Star; France and Germany Star; Italy Star; Defence Medal; Canadian Volunteer Service Medal 1939-1945 with maple leaf clasp confirming overseas service; War Medal with Mention in Despatches oak leaf emblem. The last three Canadian Silver issue medals. Court-mounted for display in the incorrect order listed.
Condition: court-mounted for display in the incorrect order listed, Good Very Fine
Along with:
Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment Cap Badge
Portrait photograph of the recipient in uniform taken by Noel Studio, North Bay.
Copy Mention in Despatches certificate to Major Clifford Harve Broad, Canadian Infantry Corps whose name appeared in the London Gazette of 4th April 1946.
Awarded to Major George Clifford Harvey Broad, Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment, Canadian Forces who saw service in the Second World War and would have been present during Operation Husky – the invasion of Sicily on 10th July 1943 before taking part in the landings in mainland Italy on 3rd September 1943, the regiment subsequently taking part in the fighting in Ortona, the Liri Valley and in the fighting for the Gothic and Hitler lines.
The regiment would move to Netherlands in March 1945 and subsequently assisted in the liberation of that country.
