| Peter Edward Gannaw World War II Reg. No. L 36147 July 20, 1920 - September 28, 1944 |
| Peter joined the militia at the age of 18 years (16/22 Light Horse CASF). In July of 1940 he went into active service. After several postings in Canada he was taken into the Officer Training Programme. After the 16/22 was disbanded he was transferred to the Sherbrooke Fusiliers - a tank regiment. Embarked for England May 1943 as a First Lieutenant. Embarked for France June 22, 1944, landing June 23 -- 17 days after D Day. The First Canadian Army was directed towards Antwerp, Belgium under the command of the First British Corp. The Sherbrooke Fusiliers were under the command of Lt. Col. H. M. Jackson. On September 25, they moved with the attack force. On September 26 the A squadron took over 200 prisoners. On the morning of the 26th a bridge was built over the Antwerp-Turnhout Canal (near the town of Ravels). There was some enemy shelling. Another bridge was built to allow two way traffic. On the 28th of September one Sherman tank was lost at this crossing caused by a shell from the self propelled guns of the German Army. Later it was learned that this was the tank commanded by Lieutenant Gannaw. The crew were all killed. They now lie buried at the War Cemetery at Bergen-Op-Zoom, Holland. |
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| Andy receiving his wings at Claresholme, Alberta |