Juno Beach Pictures - Canada D-Day

Lt McCormic & Tank Crew, First Hussars One troop of First Hussars tanks commanded by Lt. W.F. McCormick made it all the way to the north edge of Secqueville-en-Bessin on D-Day. The troop had probably got closer to the final objective than any other element of the Allies' seaborne assault forces, but finding themselves isolated without infantry or anti-tank support they retraced their steps and rejoined the regiment. From left to right: O.K.Hunter (Gunner), A.Perkins (Driver), Lt. Bill McCormick (In charge), J. Pritchard (Driver), Edison Pollock (Loader). View

14th Field Regiment 14th Field Regiment crew standing in front of a "Priest". The Priest was a self-propelled gun used by the Canadian artillery regiments. The 105-mm howitzer fired a 33-pound high explosive shell up to 11,500 yards and could also be used against tanks. View

Lt Brown & 4th Troop, Fort Garry B Sqn B Squadron, Fort Garry Horse, landed at 'Nan White' beach near Bernières in support of the Queen's Own Rifles. 'B' Squadron did a loop back patrol from Beny-sur-Mer past Fontaine Henri down to near Thaon and then back east to Anguerny. At about 15:00 they reached Hill 70 and could see the Carpiquet airfield. Lt Brown's tank was hit while racing towards Hill 70 and he became the first officer to be killed in B Squadron. Back Row – left to right:  Lt. Norman Brown, Jacque McCrank, Doug Elliot, Arnold Wickes, Dixie Davis, Don Sinclair, Ken Hutchison, Alastair Innes-Ker Front Row: Joe Pethybridge, unknown, Ron Chabot, Bob Elliot, William (Ed) Shineton, Wes Lane,  (not in picture Glen McLennan) View

Universal Carrier Crews, Queen's Own Rifles Lt. Stan Biggs briefing Universal Carrier flame-thrower crews of the Queen's Own Rifles. View

North Shore company commander briefs his officers   View