Maj William Arthur"Bill" Robinson DSO

04 1944-June 9-near Pierrepont, France - edit Robinson,
  • Rank: 2/Lt (CAC.,TC)
    Sqn: HQ

    Date: 03 Mar 41

    The above Officer is att to 1 CCR(M) CAC CA (A) fap except pay, from units as indicated, fap except pay. The dates covering periods of att are inclusive. 3 Feb 41 to 16 Feb 41

  • Taken On Strength(TOS)

    Rank: 2/Lt
    Sqn: HQ

    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 A Sqn

    Date: 14 Mar 41

    Posted to First Reinforcements att "A Sqn"

  • QUALIFICATION

    Rank: 2/Lt
    Sqn: A

    Date: 20 Mar 41

    Having attended examinations at Toronto, Ont., 14&15 Dec 40, has attained the following qualifications: 1st Paper R.C.E (RF)

  • Stricken Off Strength(SOS)

    Rank: Lt

    Date: 25 Apr 41

    SOS, On Command to Windsor, Ontario for Officer's D&M Course at the Ford Motor Co..

  • 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.

  • Taken On Strength(TOS)

    Rank: Lt

    Date: 17 May 41

    TOS, Off Command to Windsor, Ontario for Officer's D&M Course at the Ford Motor Co.

  • Stricken Off Strength(SOS)

    Rank: Lt

    Date: 18 May 41

    SOS, On Command to Oshawa, Ontario (Officer's D&M Course) General Motors.

  • Taken On Strength(TOS)

    Rank: Lt

    Date: 09 Jun 41

    TOS, Off Command to Oshawa, Ontario (Officer's D&M Course) General Motors.

  • PROMOTION

    Rank: Lt

    Date: 09 Jul 41

    From 2/Lt to Lt effective 28 Mar 1941

  • Rank: Lt
    Sqn: A

    Date: 11 Jan 42

    Att Offrs Cdn Trg School whilst attending Regt Offrs D&M Crse. Returns from Regt'l Offrs D&M Course

  • Rank: Lt
    Sqn: A

    Date: 24 Jan 42

    Ceases att to Offrs Cdn Trg School and returns from Regt'l Offrs D&M Course

  • QUALIFICATION

    Rank: Lt

    Date: 24 Jan 42

    Attained classification "G" at CMHQ Course No. 822 Ser. 4

  • Stricken Off Strength(SOS)

    Rank: Lt

    Date: 05 May 42

    SOS proceed on CMHQ Course No. 714 (Ser.352) messing Offrs Course, Aldershot School of Cookery, St. Omar Barracks

  • Taken On Strength(TOS)

    Rank: Lt

    Date: 15 May 42

    TOS returns from CMHQ Course No.714 Ser. 352 Mess Offrs and ceases att 9 Armd Regt (BCD)

  • QUALIFICATION

    Rank: Lt

    Date: 15 May 42

    Completed Crse No. 714 Ser. 353, Messing Officer

  • SQN TRANSFER

    Rank: Lt
    Sqn: HQ

    Date: 16 May 42

    From A Sqn to HQ Sqn

  • SQN TRANSFER

    Rank: Lt
    Sqn: A

    Date: 01 Aug 42

    Ceases att to HQ Sqn as Regt'l Messing Officer, return to A Sqn

  • Stricken Off Strength(SOS)

    Rank: Lt

    Date: 23 Sep 42

    SOS to No. 3 CACRU, whilst attending Tech Adjutants' Crse No. 34, AFV School Bovington Camp, 24 Sep 42 - 17 Nov 42 (duration over 3 weeks - indefinite)

  • QUALIFICATION

    Rank: Lt

    Date: 17 Nov 42

    Tech Adjutant Crse-P.1

  • Taken On Strength(TOS)

    Rank: Lt

    Date: 04 Dec 42

    TOS from No. 3 CACRU

  • SQN TRANSFER

    Rank: Lt
    Sqn: HQ

    Date: 15 Feb 43

    From A Sqn to HQ Sqn as Acting Tech Adjt

  • SQN TRANSFER

    Rank: Lt
    Sqn: A

    Date: 23 Feb 43

    From HQ Sqn to A Sqn

  • Rank: Capt(A/Major)

    Date: 15 Aug 43

    Tech Adjt

  • Stricken Off Strength(SOS)

    Rank: Lt

    Date: 20 Oct 43

    SOS to CMHQ Crse No.859a Ser.467j, AFV Compass and Fd Navigation, att to AFV School.

  • Taken On Strength(TOS)

    Rank: Lt

    Date: 03 Nov 43

    TOS on return from CMHQ Crse No.859a Ser.467j

  • APPOINTMENT

    Rank: Lt

    Date: 05 Nov 43

    To be Technical Officer and to be A/Capt whilst so employed.

  • SQN TRANSFER

    Rank: Lt
    Sqn: HQ

    Date: 08 Nov 43

    From C Sqn to HQ Sqn

  • AWARD

    Rank: A/Capt

    Date: 15 Jan 44

    Cdn Vol Svc Medal & Clasp

  • PROMOTION

    Rank: Capt

    Date: 15 Feb 44

    From Lt(A/Capt) to Capt

  • DDAY

    Rank: Capt(A/Major)

    Date: 01 Jun 44

    Embarked 1 Jun 44, Disembarked 6 Jun 44

  • Rank: Capt

    Date: 23 Aug 44

    Vacates position of Tech Adjutant

  • PROMOTION

    Rank: Capt(A/Maj)

    Date: 24 Aug 44

    From Capt to Capt(A/Major)

  • Taken On Strength(TOS)

    Rank: Lt
    Sqn: A

    Date: 23 Sep 44

  • Stricken Off Strength(SOS)

    Rank: Capt(A/Major)

    Date: 27 Oct 44

    SOS to X-8 list, Tactical Crse at Tactical Wing School RAC School

  • Taken On Strength(TOS)

    Rank: Maj

    Date: 15 Feb 45

    TOS from X-4 list CAC(C)

  • Stricken Off Strength(SOS)

    Rank: Capt(A/Major)

    Date: 25 Mar 45

    SOS to X-3 list CAC(C)

  • AWARD

    Rank: Major

    Date: 26 May 45

    Distinguished Service Order - awarded as per Canada Gazette , and CARO/5718, both dated 26 May 45.

  • AWARD

    Rank: Capt(A/Major)

    Date: 12 Jun 45

    The KING has been graciously pleased to approve the award of the DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in NWE. Auth-Cdn RO(21 A Gp)No.1414

  • Taken On Strength(TOS)

    Rank: Maj

    Date: 26 Jul 45

    TOS from X-4 list CAC(C)

  • AWARD

    Rank: Major

    Date: 06 Oct 45

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

  • Rank: Major

    Date: 08 Oct 45

    On Command to UK (Records ACTON)

  • 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

  • Rank: Major

    Date: 16 Jan 46

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