Maj Alfred Brandon "Brandy" Conron DSO,CdeG

  • Rank: 2/Lt U of WO C.O.T.C
    Sqn: A

    Date: 03 Mar 41

    The above Officer is att to 1 CCR(M) CAC CA (A) fap except pay. For period 1 Feb 41 to 14 Feb 41(inclusive)

  • Taken On Strength(TOS)

    Rank: 2/Lt
    Sqn: A

    Date: 12 Mar 41

    Having completed probational course at Cdn Armd Corps Trg Centre, is attached to 6th Armoured Regiment (1H) CAC on ceasing att to CACTC(AF).

  • SQN TRANSFER

    Rank: 2/Lt
    Sqn: FLR att HQ Sqn

    Date: 14 Mar 41

    Posted to First Reinforcements att "HQ Sqn"

  • QUALIFICATION

    Rank: Lt
    Sqn: HQ

    Date: 07 Apr 41

    Driver IC Class II.

  • Taken On Strength(TOS)

    Rank: Lt

    Date: 25 Apr 41

    Having attended probationary course for the CAC(21-11-40), cease to be att to 6th Armd Regt fap except pay and are TOS to 6th Armoured Regiment (1H) Canadian Armoured Corps.

  • Stricken Off Strength(SOS)

    Rank: Lt

    Date: 21 Jun 41

    SOS, On Command to MD No. 2 Toronto, Ont (Special Recruiting Duty).

  • Taken On Strength(TOS)

    Rank: Lt

    Date: 01 Jul 41

    TOS, Off Command to Military District No.2

  • PROMOTION

    Rank: Lt

    Date: 09 Jul 41

    From 2/Lt to Lt effective 28 Mar 1941

  • QUALIFICATION

    Rank: Lt
    Sqn: HQ

    Date: 25 Aug 41

    Test for Drivers IC Class II.
    Qualified Driver IC Class II - effective 22 Aug 41.

  • SQN TRANSFER

    Rank: Lt
    Sqn: B

    Date: 30 Sep 41

    From FLR to B Sqn

  • Stricken Off Strength(SOS)

    Rank: Lt

    Date: 02 Mar 42

    SOS, proceeds on Conversion Course, att to RMC.

  • Taken On Strength(TOS)

    Rank: Lt

    Date: 17 Apr 42

    TOS, returns from Conversion Course, ceases att to RMC.

  • Stricken Off Strength(SOS)

    Rank: Lt

    Date: 28 May 42

    SOS whilst on Tech Adjt's Course 625, D&M Wing, AFV School, Bovington.

  • Taken On Strength(TOS)

    Rank: Lt

    Date: 08 Jul 42

    TOS from Tech Adjt's Course 625, D&M Wing, AFV School, Bovington.

  • QUALIFICATION

    Rank: Lt

    Date: 05 Aug 42

    Completed "Tech Adjutants Course No. 625", qualified "Above Average"

  • APPOINTMENT

    Rank: Lt

    Date: 08 Aug 42

    To be Technical Adjt - 6 Armd Regt

  • Taken On Strength(TOS)

    Rank: Lt
    Sqn: HQ

    Date: 22 Aug 42

  • PROMOTION

    Rank: Lt(A/Capt)

    Date: 05 Feb 43

    From Lt to Lt(A/Capt).

  • APPOINTMENT

    Rank: A/Capt

    Date: 05 Feb 43

    To be Tech Offr and A/Capt whilst so employed.

  • SQN TRANSFER

    Rank: Lt
    Sqn: B

    Date: 15 Feb 43

    From HQ Sqn to B Sqn as Acting Rear Link

  • Rank: A/Capt

    Date: 19 Feb 43

    Vacates appt of Technical Officer and retains acting rank of Capt.

  • Stricken Off Strength(SOS)

    Rank: Capt

    Date: 07 Jun 43

    SOS to CMHQ Crse No. 138, Camouflage Offrs. SE Camouflage Centre. 7-11 Jun 43

  • Taken On Strength(TOS)

    Rank: A/Capt

    Date: 11 Jun 43

    Returns from CMHQ Crse No. 138 Ser. 17 Camouflage Offrs.

  • Rank: Capt

    Date: 20 Jul 43

    Confirmed in rank of Capt/RO Part1/No.157 para 7/20Jul43. Backdated to 6 Feb 43.

  • Stricken Off Strength(SOS)

    Rank: Capt

    Date: 30 Nov 43

    SOS att to 19 Fd Regt, RCA. 30 Nov 43 to 23 Dec 43.

  • AWARD

    Rank: Capt

    Date: 15 Jan 44

    Canadian Volunteer Service Medal & Clasp

  • Rank: Capt

    Date: 30 Jan 44

    Proceed to CMHQ Crse No.761 Ser.18, Short Course German Army, att to School of Mil Intelligence 30 Jan 44 to 7 Feb 44.

  • Stricken Off Strength(SOS)

    Rank: Capt

    Date: 22 Mar 44

    SOS to CMHQ Crse No.718 Ser.49, RAC Officers Tactical Course, att to RAC Offrs Tactical School.

  • Stricken Off Strength(SOS)

    Rank: Capt

    Date: 06 Jun 44

    SOS to X-3 List CAC(c)

  • DDAY

    Rank: Capt

    Date: 06 Jun 44

    Embark 3 Jun, Disembark 6 Jun

  • Taken On Strength(TOS)

    Rank: Capt

    Date: 28 Jun 44

    TOS from X-3 list CAC(c)

  • PROMOTION

    Rank: Major

    Date: 26 Oct 44

    From Capt(A/Major) to Major

  • Stricken Off Strength(SOS)

    Rank: Maj

    Date: 06 Feb 45

    SOS to X-8 list

  • Taken On Strength(TOS)

    Rank: Maj

    Date: 10 Apr 45

    TOS from X-4 list CAC(C)

  • APPOINTMENT

    Rank: Maj

    Date: 04 Jun 45

    Appointed 2 I/C of Regiment

  • AWARD

    Rank: Major

    Date: 04 Aug 45

    Distinguished Service Order - awarded as per Canada Gazette and CARO/5934, both dated 4 Aug 45. Recommended for immediate award.

  • AWARD

    Rank: Lt(A/Capt) (now Capt)

    Date: 14 Aug 45

    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the award of THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in NWE. Auth-Overseas RO6026 d/4Aug45, Lt(A/Capt)(now Capt) AB Conron

  • AWARD

    Rank: Major

    Date: 06 Oct 45

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

  • Rank: Major

    Date: 03 Dec 45

    Embarkation&Disembarkation Embarked NWE 3 Dec 45, disembarked UK 3 Dec 45. Officer attached fap except duty and discipline to 8 Cdn Repat Depot

  • AWARD

    Rank: Major

    Croix de Guerre avec Etoile de Vermeil (France) - awarded as per CARO/6763 dated 23 Sept 46.

  • Stricken Off Strength(SOS)

    Rank: Major

    Date: 16 Jan 46

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

  • AWARD

    Rank: Maj
    Sqn: RHQ

    Date: 23 Sep 46

    French Croix de Guerre

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