Two fine gentlemen that have been thick as thieves since the age of 10 and served with the 17th Field Regiment RCA from attestation in 1940 until the surrender in May 1945. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/brothers-in-arms-a-friendship-that-has-endured-long-after-their-warended/article27197709/
interesting description of the commonwealth fire and control of an Artillery regiment in ww2. quite a complicated organization. digitalarchive.mcmaster.ca/islandora/object/macrepo:31023
Here is a link digitized maps of the Italy used during the Italian Campaign Italy Switzerland 1:100k Topographic Maps
I just came across this obit today. Gordie served with the 17th Field Regiment RCA from it formation to the end of the war in Holland... he was a great fellow who shared his experiences with all. I had the opportunity to meet him on a couple of occasions over the years. View GORDON BANNERMAN's Obituary on vancouversun.com and share memories Rest in Peace Gordie
Gordie Bannermans Memoir's are published here Biography - Memoirs of Gordie Bannerman - Second World War - Diaries, Letters, and Stories - Remembering those who served - Remembrance - Veterans Affairs Canada