A68153

Tpr Roswell Ernest Toffelmire

Roswell Toffelmire

  • Taken On Strength(TOS)

    Rank: Tpr
    Sqn: B

    Date: 19 Feb 43

    TOS from No. 3 CACRU, posted to B Sqn

  • QUALIFICATION

    Rank: Tpr

    Date: 29 Apr 43

    Gunner (RAC) II

  • QUALIFICATION

    Rank: Tpr

    Date: 03 Dec 43

    Gunner Operator "C"

  • AWARD

    Rank: Tpr
    Trade: Gnr Op "C"

    Date: 07 Jan 44

    1st Good Conduct Badge

  • AWARD

    Rank: Tpr
    Trade: Gnr Op "C"
    Sqn: B (B1)

    Date: 15 Jan 44

    Cdn Vol Svc Medal & Clasp

  • DDAY

    Rank: Tpr
    Trade: Gnr Op "C"
    Sqn: B (B1)

    Date: 03 Jun 44

    Embarked 3 Jun 44, Disembarked 6 Jun 44

  • DDAY

    Rank: Trooper
    Trade: Co-Driver
    Sqn: B

    Date: 06 Jun 44

    Tpr. Toffelmire was the co-driver for Maj. Duncan the O.C. of B Squadron His tank call sign B1 was named "BOLD" and was the first Hussar tank to launch on D Day. Unfortunately, B1 was damaged and sank on the run to shore

  • Stricken Off Strength(SOS)

    Rank: Tpr
    Trade: Gnr Op "C"
    Sqn: B (B1)

    Date: 06 Jun 44

    KIA. Courseulles-sur-Mer, France. Buried at La Delivrande War Cemetery.

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Maguire 9a - WM Dixon, P Maguire, Maj Duncan,CE Challenger, Tofflemire
Roswell Toffelmire
Maguire 9b Names for 9a