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Hertzberg, Charles Sumner Lund

Geboortedatum:
12 juni 1886 (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)
Overlijdensdatum:
10 januari 1944 (New Delhi, Indie)
Begraven op:
Oorlogsbegraafplaats van het Gemenebest Delhi
Vak: 1. Rij: A. Graf: 15.
Nationaliteit:
Canadese (1931-heden, Constitutionele Monarchie)

Biografie

Rang: Major General. Chief Engineer in de First Canadian Army. Bezweken aan de Pokken.

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Periode:
Eerste Wereldoorlog (1914-1918)
Rang:
Captain (Kapitein)
Eenheid:
7th Field Company R.C.A.
Toegekend op:
1917
Voor "conspicuous bravery in action" bij Vimy Ridge

Raakte zwaar gewond tijdens de actie
Military Cross (MC)
Periode:
Tweede Wereldoorlog (1939-1945)
Rang:
Major-General (Generaal-majoor)
Eenheid:
Headquarters, First Canadian Army, Canadian Army
Toegekend op:
2 juni 1943
On mobilization this officer was appointed C.R.E. 1 Canadian Division and proceeded overseas with his unit in the fall of 1939. He was appointed Chief Engineer 7 Corps on formation, subsequently became Chief Engineer 1 Canadian Corps and, in April 1942, Chief Engineer First Canadian Army, which post he at present holds. Throughout he has been the Senior Engineer Officer in the United Kingdom and personally responsible for the organization, administration and development of the Royal Canadian Engineers overseas. In the performance of his duties he has displayed initiative, organizing ability and leadership of a high order and the satisfactory state of organization, training and discipline of the Corps of Royal Canadian Engineers overseas is primarily due to this officer's energy, skill and efficiency. His work is deserving of the highest commendation and his zeal and devotion to duty have proved an inspiration and example to those serving under him.
Companion of The Most Honourable Order of the Bath (CB)

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