Hi all,
Maybe someone can help to satisfy my curiosity?
Back in 1983 I was working in Oman in the Middle East. When my boss went on vacation, he was replaced by a fellow who had served in the Regina Rifles in the Second World War. I believe that his name was Earl Nesbitt (or something like that, I’m bad with names).He had landed in Normandy on June 6th and had come through the war unharmed. He was in Bretteville during the 12th SS counterattacks when the Reginas used PIATs to stop the German Tanks.
I think that he may have being in the carrier platoon, because he told me that at one time while in Normandy, he had mounted a MG42 in his carrier. It was not very long before he threw it away and went back to using his bren gun.
In 1983 he was living in St Catherines Ontario.
Has anyone ever come across his name in their readings of the Regina’s Histories or the War Diaries?
Thanks for any help.
John
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