C Force , Hong Kong.

Mate, two things:

1. Link does not work (for me, at least)
2. Do you know if there is information about C Force available there?

 

Hi Warlord,

Sorry my link didn't work!

What was "C Force"? Is this in relation to Hong Kong? I searched the archive for it, in quotes, and came across several hits.

A war diary for C Force is listed as being in microfilm but I could not find an online digital copy. I imagine there are may be details that were considered sensitive and that is why.

If this IS what you are looking for, I know someone who researched Hong Kong for his dissertation and might have the files.

 

“C" Force, Brigade Headquarters

History
11 October 1941 – Authorized – Serial 1300 (HQS 20-1-20) – at Ottawa, Ontario

Command
HQ Ottawa Area Command 11/10/41 - 23/10/41
NDHQ 23/10/41 - 27/10/41

Location
Ottawa, Ontario 11/10/41 - 23/10/41
In transit 23/10/41 - 27/10/41 – TS-440
[Embarked at Vancouver on 27 October 1941 on Awatea (E-334). Sailed for Hong Kong on the same day.]

Sub-Units
Royal Rifles of Canada 27/10/41 - 27/10/41
Winnipeg Grenadiers 27/10/41 - 27/10/41

 

Yes, mate, I'm interested in the C Force that was sent to defend Hong Kong in mid-late 1941.

 

Note there is a list of related resources here:

C Force Reports and Stats - References

My acquaintance Brad St Croix wrote his dissertation on Canadian involvement in Hong Kong and that is also on that site.

FIGHTING IT OUT: CANADIAN TROOPS AT HONG KONG AND IN MEMORY