B19629

Sgt Alexander Ross "Alex" MacLeod DCM

Alex MacLeod

  • Rank: Tpr
    Sqn: A

  • Rank: Tpr
    Sqn: A

    Date: 19 May 42

    Regt'l D&M Course.

  • QUALIFICATION

    Rank: Tpr

    Date: 22 Jul 42

    Driver IC Class III (W)

  • QUALIFICATION

    Rank: Tpr

    Date: 17 Aug 42

    Driver Mechanic (W) Group "C"

  • Stricken Off Strength(SOS)

    Rank: Tpr

    Date: 08 Mar 43

    SOS to CMHQ Crse No. 1045 Driver Mechanics, No. 1 CORU. 8 - 29 Mar 43.

  • QUALIFICATION

    Rank: Tpr

    Date: 27 Mar 43

    Driver Mechanic AFV Group "C"

  • AWARD

    Rank: Tpr

    Date: 16 Jun 43

    1st Good Conduct Badge

  • QUALIFICATION

    Rank: A/L/Cpl

    Date: 30 Jul 43

    Relinquish qualification of Dr Mech "C" on being re-mustered and qualified Dr Mech (Tank) "C"

  • PROMOTION

    Rank: A/Cpl

    Date: 31 Oct 43

    From L/Cpl to L/Cpl(A/Cpl)

  • AWARD

    Rank: A/Cpl
    Trade: Dvr Mech TK "C"

    Date: 15 Jan 44

    Cdn Vol Svc Medal & Clasp

  • PROMOTION

    Rank: Cpl

    Date: 31 Jan 44

    From L/Cpl(A/Cpl) to Cpl

  • DDAY

    Rank: Cpl
    Trade: Dvr Mech TK "C"

    Date: 03 Jun 44

    Embarked 3 Jun 44, Disembarked 6 Jun 44

  • Stricken Off Strength(SOS)

    Rank: L/Sgt
    Trade: Dvr Mech TK "C"

    Date: 18 Sep 44

    SOS to X-4 list CAC(C)

  • Taken On Strength(TOS)

    Rank: L/Sgt
    Trade: Dvr Mech TK "C"

    Date: 26 Sep 44

    TOS from X-4 list CAC(C)

  • PROMOTION

    Rank: L/Sgt(A/Sgt)

    Date: 25 Oct 44

    From L/Sgt to L/Sgt(A/Sgt)

  • PROMOTION

    Rank: Sgt

    Date: 25 Jan 45

    From Cpl(A/Sgt) to Sgt

  • Stricken Off Strength(SOS)

    Rank: Sgt

    Date: 03 Mar 45

    SOS to X-4 list CAC(C) (C Sqn 25 CADR)

  • Taken On Strength(TOS)

    Rank: Sgt

    Date: 08 Mar 45

    TOS from X-4 list CAC(C)

  • AWARD

    Rank: Sgt

    Date: 21 Jul 45

    Distinguished Conduct Medal - awarded as per Canada Gazette and CARO/5895, both dated 21 July 1945. Recommended for immediate award on 16 Apr 45.

  • AWARD

    Rank: Sgt

    Date: 10 Aug 45

    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the award of DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT MEDAL in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in NWE. Auth-Overseas RO5994 d/21Jul45

  • AWARD

    Rank: Sgt

    Date: 12 Oct 45

    The 1939-1945 Star,
    The France & Germany Star,
    The Defence Medal

  • Rank: Sgt

    Date: 03 Dec 45

    EMBARKATION&DISEMBARKATION
    Embark NWE 3 Dec 44, Disembark UK 3 Dec 44 attached to 8 Cdn Repat Depot fap except for duty and discipline.

  • Rank: Sgt

    Date: 16 Jan 46

    London, Ontario Final Nominal Roll/Final Parade - Unit reduced to NIL strength.

June 1944 D-3 France Alex MacLeod future tank commander of Betsie photographer unknown
WO-373-55-1005 MacLEOD(2)
WO-373-55-1005 MacLEOD(1)
Feb 1945 Holland flood (before battle of the Rhineland) Jones, Spencer, MacLeod crew along with Art Pratt photographer of Betsie
Alex MacLeod
circa Jan 1945 Betsie Mk1. Alex, Jones, Spence, Spencer Groesbeek area note silver cross on the tank (like the story of tank called Angel)
circa Jan-Feb 1945 near Groesbeek or Nijmengan Sgt Beverly, Sgt Alex MacLeod, Cpl Chuck Cummings
June 1944 D-3 France Alex MacLeod (who became tank commander of Betsie) photographer unknown