The Perth Regiment

More Perths getting ready for action in Arielli.

Here is a very well done video dealing with the wartime signs Canadian soldiers encountered in theatre during the war. There is a wealth if information, and something not talked about. There is even a Perth Regiment part in it! https://www.youtube.com/watch

Action at the Gustav Line

Here is another one to view!

This is from another group, and very relevant here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/141371489605093/permalink/978785305863703/?sfnsn=mo

This would have been a training film shown to Perths learning their trade overseas: https://youtu.be/eEuP73s8nuw

In lieu of the Army Run, I am doing a kit inspection. All WW2 era equipment for one soldier .

Here is a National Film Board film that was shown 80 years ago to Canadians at home or abroad. Some of you might recognize the narrator's voice as Canadian actor, Lorne Greene, or the "Voice of Doom" as he was then known as. There are some good details of Canadians in battledress, and kit in use during the early war period in England. https://youtu.be/gavcGmUE7tI

Here is a Perth running the 15k Challenge run in the 2018 Army Run. We were supporting the event's Italian Campaign theme that year. The Shovel Runner group might not be running this year, but we are still supporting the Canada Army Run in the virtual world! We're all looking forward to next year!

Perth Regt. On parade, Ottawa

Tomorrow is the anniversary of the 1942 Dieppe Raid. Today we would like to focus on the units who were involved in the raid. While the raid itself was an opera...tional failure, those who died did not die in vain. Following the raid, the attack was studied in-depth by allied command to ensure the same mistakes werent repeated on D-Day. Thanks to the Dieppe Raid and the lessons learned, casualties were kept considerably lower than expected for Operation Neptune. One of the biggest lessons was that the coordination of naval and air power with an advancing land force from the sea is essential. Implementing this led to a decisive victory in Normandy less than two years later. The Canadian Army units that stormed the beach in Dieppe are: - The Kings Own Calgary Regiment (RCAC). Calgary - The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada. Montreal - The Calgary Highlanders. Calgary - The Essex Scottish Regiment. Disbanded in 1954 - Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal. Montreal - The Queens Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada. Winnipeg - The Royal Hamilton Light Infantry (Wentworth Regiment). Hamilton - The Royal Regiment of Canada. Toronto - The South Saskatchewan Regiment. Placed on the Supplementary order of battle list in 1968 - The Toronto Scottish Regiment (Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mothers Own). Toronto

Back before we had the internet...texts ...email, you had to wait for Gavin Watt's newsletters. This was the equivalent of the arrival of the Christmas catalogues as a kid ( If you are too young to know..ask your parents). These newsletters were a mix of event notices, regimental news and the "sales" section where items were bought and sold. You had to be quick to get items if you were interested ..at prices much lower than the shows. Here's an example of a page

This photo was seen on another page. It came from a collection a Universal Carrier photos from Bill Donaldson. Neet to see a Perth R carrier!

Seventy-nine years ago, on this day, the Canadian Womens Army Corps (CWAC), a milestone in the history of womens participation in the Canadian military, was f...ormed during the Second World War. Faced with a personnel shortage in war services and production, the Canadian government announced the formation of the Canadian Womens Army Corps on 13 August 1941 with the goal of freeing up men for combat. Canadian women were mobilized, for the first time, for service in the #CAF and assigned jobs involving what some/many considered to be traditional female work such as cooking and clerical duties. However, women also pioneered roles in mechanized and technical fields during this time. For many of the women who enlisted, patriotism was their primary motivation. Others joined in search of new opportunities and adventure and the prestige of serving in uniform. Members of the CWAC were pioneers for female members of todays CAF. Their pride, discipline and dedication helped overcome societys fears associated with the erosion of traditional morality and femininity. Today, women can enroll in any CAF occupation and serve in any environment. In all trades CAF men and women are selected for training and career opportunities in exactly the same way based on rank, qualifications and merit. Canadian women have never hesitated to step up when called upon to serve their country. What are you waiting for? Be a part of our history: https://Forces.ca #ForcesJobs #ThrowbackThursday #TBT #Canada #History #OnThisDay #OTD #Inspiration #Motivation #InspiringWomen #Women #WomenEmpowerment #Career #Goals #CareerGoals

My father, Douglas Burke, fought with the IV PLDG in Italy. He wrote a memoire of his military experience for the family. On the 6th of June, he managed to get into Rome. Here is his day in the Eternal City:

One of our members, Saverio Malatesta, brought this to my attention which is really interesting. He makes reference to the name "Norman Casey" which is scratched on a wall of a house in Villa Grande near Ortona. Saverio managed to discover that Norman Casey was a Canadian soldier, a member of the Carleton York Regiment, who passed away last year on November 28, 2019. What an amazing discovery...thank you Saverio for helping to remember Mr. Casey. Attached is a photo which shows the wall in question and a link to the obituary for Mr. Casey. https://www.fundyfuneralhome.com/obituary/Norman-Casey?fbclid=IwAR3n2ULFKzO_ohAdBKhSC_cdzFeuJDv3eRxkDF43LXfaWS1TKz6OrJGRavU

After cost overruns, we ended up with a monument unlike few in the world. If you haven't seen it yet in person, I'd recommend to pay it a visit. Thousands of Great War veterans went to the monument's unveiling, and it was one of the few functions King Edward did before he resigned later that year.

Regiments and their personalities as described by Lt-Gen. Guy Simonds in an old CBC interview. I wonder what personality the original Perth Regiment had? Based on what Simonds says in the video, it was probably something closer to the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment. https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2665080717

Here is another Italian Campaign themed post: https://www.facebook.com/230798677012118/posts/3081352985289992/?sfnsn=mo

Here is a British Army Documentary about Urban Warfare in a Historical context featuring Canadians. The Battle of Ortona may not be a Perth Regiment battle, but it was part of the Italian campaign experience. https://youtu.be/mrnEc4XQ20g

Camp Borden was where the original Perths trained before going overseas. Nice place to visit, but the poison ivy one can do without! ;-)

This is from another page, but perfectly relevant to here. An old photo many of you know already with a new twist. Enjoy! Private K.O. Earl, of the Perth Regiment, stops for a rest in the forest north of Arnhem, as the 5 Canadian Division advances. 15 Apr 1945, Arnhem (vic), The Netherlands.

Staff Sgt. B Gray at private range qualified for xrifles/crown with custom made.177 for longe range match. June 2020

A Perth on patrol "somewhere in Italy" June 1944.

https://www.facebook.com/230798677012118/posts/2977778308980794/?sfnsn=mo

Here is a post about one of the original Perth Regiment's more publicly know members. Was a really nice guy!

76 years ago Rome fell yesterday, which was a very big deal, but it was overshadowed quickly with the events that occured the day after on the Northern coast of France. This forever resulted in all troops fighting in Italy, like the Perths, to be called: "D-Day Dodgers." It was an unjust slight against those troops fighting very hard in Italy, but those Italian Campaign troops made the term their own, and took it with pride. Here is a montage showing Canadians arriving in the UK, Training, and landing on Juno Beach 76 years ago today.

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It's Normandy Campaign themed, but still should be interesting. ;-)

This came from another FB page, but brought it here, because it was relevant: Private NJ Ingram of the 1st Battalion, the Perth Regiment, 11th Canadian Infantry Brigade, 5th Canadian (Armoured) Division, pauses for a rest in the forest north of Arnhem, 15th april 1945.

8 May 1945-Victory in Europe (V-E) Day was celebrated to mark the official end of the Second World War in Europe. #CanadaRemembers #Netherlands75 #VEDay75 #Shar...edHistorySharedFuture http://ow.ly/LcaQ50zzVHz When peace in Europe finally came in the spring of 1945, people reacted with a mix of joy, relief and sadness. Countless people would excitedly turn out in towns and cities in Europe and North America to celebrate the end of almost six long years of war against the Germans. Canada Remembers

RAPPEL : Joignez-vous à nous aujourdhui pour une cérémonie virtuelle visant à souligner le 75e anniversaire du jour de la Victoire en Europe et de la fin de la Seconde Guerre mondiale en Europe. #LeCanadasesouvient #JourVE75 #PaysBas75 https://www.facebook.com/events/234838504287077/

A Soldiers Day - October 2019, Group photo. Beautiful weather for a bivouac and a good turnout of re-enactors with era equipment and uniforms. Medichair Luncheon in Oakville 2019. Canadian Military Heritage Museum open house group photo 2019. Memorabilia. Our friend John T. at Old Ft. George 2018

You can download the full sized poster here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/canadianarmy/49867285482/

Over 1 million Canadians can trace back their heritage to the Netherlands . Lets celebrate your Dutch roots today, on May 5th, Dutch Heritage Day in Canada,... and throughout May, Dutch Heritage Month in Ontario. How will you celebrate your Dutch heritage? Share it with us all and have a chance to win a Dutch goodie bag. For more info: https://loom.ly/2jxTpAw Watch the #DutchHeritage video below

Il y a exactement 75 ans, nous avons libéré les Pays-Bas du joug nazi. ___ 75 years ago today, we liberated the Netherlands from Nazi occupation.

WATCH: In May 1945, the Seaforth Highlanders of the Canadian Army marched into the Netherlands to liberate it from the Nazis. For the 75th anniversary of the li...beration of the Netherlands, our NEW Heritage Minute commemorates the sacrifice of Canadian soldiers and celebrates the bond formed between Canada and the Netherlands. See more

Virtual Travel While Housilating - Victory in Holland 1945 75 years ago on May 5th and 6th, General Foulkes along with H.R.H. Prince Bernhard of the Netherlan...ds accepted the surrender of the German forces in Wageningen, Holland. This was the start of the eventual surrender of all German soldiers throughout Holland to Canadian forces. The Hotel de Wereld is where the surrender talks took place, and if you didnt know the history, you could drive right by it! https://www.google.com//data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sr4dM3nLxpcBXja For more reading: https://www.veterans.gc.ca//canada-and-the-second/westholl We will remember them. ***************************** Voyage virtuel tout en restant chez soi - La victoire en Hollande en 1945 Il y a 75 ans, les 5 et 6 mai, le général Foulkes et Son Altesse royal le prince Bernhard des Pays-Bas ont accepté la reddition des forces allemandes à Wageningen, en Hollande. Ce fut le début de la reddition finale de tous les soldats allemands de Hollande aux Forces canadiennes. L'Hôtel de Wereld est le lieu où les pourparlers de capitulation ont eu lieu, et si vous ne connaissiez pas l'histoire, il serait possible que vous passiez devant lhôtel sans le remarquer! https://www.google.com//data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sr4dM3nLxpcBXja Pour plus de lecture: https://www.veterans.gc.ca//canada-and-the-second/westholl Nous nous souviendrons deux

Happy 100th birthday to British WWII veteran and fundraising superstar Captain Tom Moore! He set out to raise 1,000 for the UKs National Health Service by wal...king 100 laps in his garden (with the aid of a walker). He ended up raising more than 29 million ($50+ million Cdn) so far. His gesture of generosity and determination inspired countless other acts of charity and even a #1 hit song in the UK. He continues to inspire us all, with a new goal of 100 more laps for charity. Capt. Toms giving page is still accepting donations. https://www.bbc.com//captain-tom-moore-celebrates-100th-bi

Not necessarily Second War, but an interesting concept.

Norm Kirbys journey to liberation continues. This time, he shares a heroic story about how he was involved in capturing an enemy bunker and was promoted to cor...poral. He later became a sergeant and was an acting platoon commanderleading his own section until the end of the war. #Netherlands75 #CanadaRemembers See more