Maj William Arthur"Bill" Robinson DSO
04 1944-June 9-near Pierrepont, France - edit Robinson,
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Rank: 2/Lt (CAC.,TC)
Sqn: HQDate: 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
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Taken On Strength(TOS)
Rank: 2/Lt
Sqn: HQDate: 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).
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SQN TRANSFER
Rank: 2/Lt
Sqn: FLR att A SqnDate: 14 Mar 41
Posted to First Reinforcements att "A Sqn"
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QUALIFICATION
Rank: 2/Lt
Sqn: ADate: 20 Mar 41
Having attended examinations at Toronto, Ont., 14&15 Dec 40, has attained the following qualifications: 1st Paper R.C.E (RF)
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Rank: Lt
Date: 25 Apr 41
On Command to Windsor, Ontario for Officer's D&M Course at the Ford Motor Co..
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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.
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Rank: Lt
Date: 17 May 41
Off Command to Windsor, Ontario for Officer's D&M Course at the Ford Motor Co.
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Rank: Lt
Date: 18 May 41
On Command to Oshawa, Ontario (Officer's D&M Course) General Motors.
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Rank: Lt
Date: 09 Jun 41
Off Command to Oshawa, Ontario (Officer's D&M Course) General Motors.
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PROMOTION
Rank: Lt
Date: 09 Jul 41
From 2/Lt to Lt effective 28 Mar 1941
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Rank: Lt
Sqn: ADate: 11 Jan 42
Att Offrs Cdn Trg School whilst attending Regt Offrs D&M Crse. Returns from Regt'l Offrs D&M Course
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Rank: Lt
Sqn: ADate: 24 Jan 42
Ceases att to Offrs Cdn Trg School and returns from Regt'l Offrs D&M Course
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QUALIFICATION
Rank: Lt
Date: 24 Jan 42
Attained classification "G" at CMHQ Course No. 822 Ser. 4
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Rank: Lt
Date: 05 May 42
Proceed on CMHQ Course No. 714 (Ser.352) messing Offrs Course, Aldershot School of Cookery, St. Omar Barracks
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Rank: Lt
Date: 15 May 42
Returns from CMHQ Course No.714 Ser. 352 Mess Offrs and ceases att 9 Armd Regt (BCD)
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QUALIFICATION
Rank: Lt
Date: 15 May 42
Completed Crse No. 714 Ser. 353, Messing Officer
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SQN TRANSFER
Rank: Lt
Sqn: HQDate: 16 May 42
From A Sqn to HQ Sqn
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SQN TRANSFER
Rank: Lt
Sqn: ADate: 01 Aug 42
Ceases att to HQ Sqn as Regt'l Messing Officer, return to A Sqn
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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)
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QUALIFICATION
Rank: Lt
Date: 17 Nov 42
Tech Adjutant Crse-P.1
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Taken On Strength(TOS)
Rank: Lt
Sqn: ADate: 04 Dec 42
TOS from No. 3 CACRU, posted to A Sqn
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SQN TRANSFER
Rank: Lt
Sqn: HQDate: 15 Feb 43
From A Sqn to HQ Sqn as Acting Tech Adjt
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SQN TRANSFER
Rank: Lt
Sqn: ADate: 23 Feb 43
From HQ Sqn to A Sqn
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Rank: Lt
Date: 20 Oct 43
Proceed to CMHQ Crse No.859a Ser.467j, AFV Compass and Fd Navigation, att to AFV School.
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Rank: Lt
Date: 03 Nov 43
Return from CMHQ Crse No.859a Ser.467j
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APPOINTMENT
Rank: Lt(A/Capt)
Date: 05 Nov 43
To be Technical Officer and to be A/Capt whilst so employed.
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SQN TRANSFER
Rank: Lt
Sqn: HQDate: 08 Nov 43
From C Sqn to HQ Sqn
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AWARD
Rank: A/Capt
Date: 15 Jan 44
Cdn Vol Svc Medal & Clasp
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PROMOTION
Rank: Capt
Date: 15 Feb 44
From Lt(A/Capt) to Capt
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DDAY
Rank: Capt(A/Major)
Sqn: HQ Sqn Tech AdjtDate: 01 Jun 44
Embarked 1 Jun 44, Disembarked 6 Jun 44
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Rank: Capt
Date: 23 Aug 44
Vacates position of Tech Adjutant
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PROMOTION
Rank: Capt(A/Maj)
Date: 24 Aug 44
From Capt to Capt(A/Major)
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Taken On Strength(TOS)
Rank: Lt
Sqn: ADate: 23 Sep 44
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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
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Taken On Strength(TOS)
Rank: Maj
Date: 15 Feb 45
TOS from X-4 list CAC(C)
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Stricken Off Strength(SOS)
Rank: Capt(A/Major)
Date: 25 Mar 45
SOS to X-3 list CAC(C)
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AWARD
Rank: Major
Date: 26 May 45
Distinguished Service Order - awarded as per Canada Gazette , and CARO/5718, both dated 26 May 45.
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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
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Taken On Strength(TOS)
Rank: Maj
Date: 26 Jul 45
TOS from X-4 list CAC(C)
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AWARD
Rank: Major
Date: 06 Oct 45
The 1939-1945 Star,
The France & Germany Star,
The Defence Medal
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Rank: Major
Date: 08 Oct 45
On Command to UK (Records ACTON)
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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
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Rank: Major
Date: 16 Jan 46
London, Ontario Final Nominal Roll/Final Parade - Unit reduced to NIL strength.