A706

L/Cpl Ernest Sowden Rank

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  • Taken On Strength(TOS)

    Rank: Tpr
    Sqn: C

    Date: 15 May 41

    TOS, having been attested, and allotted Regimental Numbers are TOS of 6th Armd Regt (1H) CAC CA.

  • Rank: Tpr
    Sqn: C

    Date: 18 Aug 41

    Proceed to Driver Mechanics course, Toronto-Western

  • QUALIFICATION

    Rank: Tpr
    Sqn: A

    Date: 25 Sep 41

    Driver Mechanic Group "C".

  • QUALIFICATION

    Rank: Tpr
    Sqn: C

    Date: 17 Oct 41

    Driver IC Class III

  • QUALIFICATION

    Rank: Tpr
    Sqn: C

    Date: 21 Oct 41

    Motor Mechanic Group "C".

  • QUALIFICATION

    Rank: Tpr
    Sqn: C

    Date: 15 Mar 42

    Having attended course of instruction at 55 Trg Regt RAC, 2 Feb 42 to 15 Mar 42, D&M Course attained classification - Cert. of Completion.

  • Taken On Strength(TOS)

    Rank: Tpr

    Date: 25 Jun 42

    TOS from No.3 CACRU, return from course

  • QUALIFICATION

    Rank: Tpr

    Date: 21 Jul 42

    Driver IC Class III (T)

  • QUALIFICATION

    Rank: Tpr

    Date: 22 Aug 42

    Motor Mechanic Gp "B"

  • AWARD

    Rank: Tpr

    Date: 15 May 43

    1st Good Conduct Badge

  • AWARD

    Rank: Tpr

    Date: 15 Jan 44

    Canadian Volunteer Service Medal & Clasp

  • Rank: Tpr

    Date: 07 Mar 44

    Proceed to Sherman V Course, att to REME Trg Est. 7-15 Mar 44

  • NORMANDY

    Rank: Tpr

    Date: 18 Jun 44

    Embarked 18 Jun 44, Disembarked 19 Jun 44

  • QUALIFICATION

    Rank: Tpr

    Date: 12 Dec 44

    Certified Motor Mechanic "B" are now reclassified as Vehicle Mechanic MV "B"

  • PROMOTION

    Rank: L/Cpl

    Date: 20 Jul 45

    From Tpr to L/Cpl

  • Stricken Off Strength(SOS)

    Rank: L/Cpl
    Trade: Veh Mech MV "B"

    Date: 12 Sep 45

    SOS to 451 CD - MD 2