Carleton and York Regiment Story
The regiment mobilized on September 1, 1939. It embarked for the United Kingdom
on December 9, 1939. On July 10, 1943, it landed in Italy as part of the 1st
Canadian Infantry Division. The Regiment was moved to North-West Europe in
March of 1945. The "2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion (Carleton and York
Regiment)" mobilized on June 1, 1945, for service with the Canadian Army
Pacific Force but Japan surrendered before the force could be sent into action.
Battle Honours
Landing in Sicily, Landing at Reggio, Point 59, Hitler Line, Naviglio Canal,
Italy 1943-1945, North-West Europe 1945.
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