Juno Beach Remembrance Site
Veteran's Profiles
Profiles of Honourable Canadian Veterans during WWII
Below, find profiles of some officers who participated in the Canadian fight during or after Juno Beach. It was these soldiers, like many others, who either broke the hold at Juno in order to begin the invasion of Europe, or progressed onward, after D-Day, making sure the sacrifices made at Juno were not in vain.
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While it is not possible to profile every soldier, each one deserves remembrance. While these following three may be an example, they were not the total force. Please keep all soldiers in your hearts when you read these officers profiles.
Air Vice-Marshal G.M Croil
Major General D.C Spry
Profiles of Honourable Canadian Veterans during WWII
Below, find profiles of some officers who participated in the Canadian fight during or after Juno Beach. It was these soldiers, like many others, who either broke the hold at Juno in order to begin the invasion of Europe, or progressed onward, after D-Day, making sure the sacrifices made at Juno were not in vain.
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While it is not possible to profile every soldier, each one deserves remembrance. While these following three may be an example, they were not the total force. Please keep all soldiers in your hearts when you read these officers profiles.
Air Vice-Marshal G.M Croil
1893-1959
Air Vice-Marshal G.M Croil was instrumental in designing a place for the Royal Canadian Airforce (RCAF) before and during World War Two and gaining their independence from the Army. He served as Canada's first Chief of Air Staff during the war and became Inspector General closer to its conclusion. He retired from service in 1944.
Major-General D.C Spry
1913-1989
Major General D.C Spry began his involvement in the war during the invasions in Italy. He commanded battalions in Sicily and managed troops still in Italy. He was later chosen to succeed Rod Keller after injury in battle. This put him in a position to lead the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division; the same division responsible for capturing Juno. He led them through the Battle of the Scheldt and the Battle of the Rhineland. He was appointed as Vice Cheif of General Staff at National Defence, Ottawa in 1946.
Major-General R.F.L Keller
1900-1954
On D-Day, Major General Rod Keller led the charge of the 3rd Canadian Infantry division on Juno Beach. He was directly involved in the actions that took place that day and the taking of Juno Beach. On August 8th 1944, he was injured by friendly fire and taken out of the battle. He died ten years later, while visiting Normandy.