Major George Ferns Cassidy

George Ferns Cassidy was born at Montreal, Quebec, on 4 January 1912 and worked as a cost accountant before the war. Already serving with the 17th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars, he entered active service at Montreal in July 1940 and was appointed to the 3rd Canadian Motorcycle Regiment. He served in Canada, the United Kingdom and Continental Europe, rising to the rank of Major. He was struck off strength at Montreal South on 21 September 1945 on return to reserve status. Cassidy later continued in reserve service. He died at St. Anne's Hospital on 10 May 1990 and was buried in the National Field of Honour at Pointe-Claire, Quebec.

1940-05-24 — At Montreal, Quebec, appointed Second Lieutenant in B Squadron, 17th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars, Active Militia of Canada. Location / unit: Montreal, Quebec / B Squadron, 17th Duke of York's Royal Canadian Hussars.
1940-07-09 — At Montreal, Quebec, entered active military service. Location / unit: Montreal, Quebec / Canadian Army.
1940-07-29 — At Montreal, Quebec, promoted to Lieutenant while serving with the 3rd Canadian Motorcycle Regiment. Location / unit: Montreal, Quebec / 3rd Canadian Motorcycle Regiment.
1940-08-25 — At Montreal, Quebec, attached from No. 4 District Depot to the 3rd Canadian Motorcycle Regiment for duty, rations and discipline. Location / unit: Montreal, Quebec / 3rd Canadian Motorcycle Regiment.
1941-01-16 to 1941-01-29 — Granted 14 days furlough while serving at Montreal, Quebec. Location / unit: Montreal, Quebec / 3rd Canadian Motorcycle Regiment.
1941-02-10 — At Huntingdon, Quebec, proceeded on command to the General Course for Subalterns at Canadian Army Reserve Training Centre No. 41. Location / unit: Huntingdon, Quebec / C.A.R.T.C. No. 41.
1941-02-16 — Transferred from No. 4 District Depot to the 7th Reconnaissance Regiment. Location / unit: Montreal, Quebec / 7th Reconnaissance Regiment.
1941-02-22 — At Huntingdon, Quebec, returned from the General Course for Subalterns. Location / unit: Huntingdon, Quebec / C.A.R.T.C. No. 41 and 7th Reconnaissance Regiment.
1941-02-25 — Proceeded with B Squadron, 7th Reconnaissance Regiment, to Debert Military Camp, Nova Scotia. Location / unit: Debert, Nova Scotia / B Squadron, 7th Reconnaissance Regiment.
1941-08-23 — At Halifax, Nova Scotia, struck off strength of the Canadian Army in Canada and embarked for overseas service. Location / unit: Halifax, Nova Scotia / 7th Reconnaissance Regiment.
1941-08-24 — Taken on strength of the Canadian Army Overseas. Location / unit: Canadian Army Overseas / 7th Reconnaissance Regiment.
1941-09-02 — At Glasgow, Scotland, disembarked from Canada. Location / unit: Glasgow, Scotland / 7th Reconnaissance Regiment.
1941-09-03 — At Aldershot, England, attached to the 22nd Canadian Field Ambulance for rations. Location / unit: Aldershot, England / 22nd Canadian Field Ambulance.
1941-09-08 to 1941-09-12 — At Aldershot, England, granted five days landing leave. Location / unit: Aldershot, England / Canadian Army Overseas.
1941-09-14 — In the United Kingdom, ceased attachment to the 22nd Canadian Field Ambulance for rations. Location / unit: United Kingdom / 7th Reconnaissance Regiment.
1941-09-21 — In the United Kingdom, proceeded on command to C.T.S. Course No. 806, D. & M. for Transport and Junior Officers. Location / unit: United Kingdom / 7th Reconnaissance Regiment.
1941-10-04 — In the United Kingdom, completed C.T.S. Course No. 806, D. & M. for Transport and Junior Officers and returned to the 7th Reconnaissance Regiment. Location / unit: United Kingdom / 7th Reconnaissance Regiment.
1941-11-13 — In the United Kingdom, proceeded on command to the Officers' Anti-Tank Course at 125 O.C.T.U. Location / unit: United Kingdom / 125 O.C.T.U.
1941-11-25 — In the United Kingdom, having attended the D. & M. course for Transport and Junior Officers, attained Class Q.2. Location / unit: United Kingdom / 7th Reconnaissance Regiment.
1941-12-11 — In the United Kingdom, returned from the Officers' Anti-Tank Course. Location / unit: United Kingdom / 7th Reconnaissance Regiment.
1941-12-30 — At Montreal, Quebec, daughter Sandra Maryon Cassidy was born. Location: Montreal, Quebec.
1942-01-01 — In the United Kingdom, struck off strength on admission to No. 1 Canadian General Hospital. Location / unit: United Kingdom / No. 1 Canadian General Hospital.
1942-01-02 — In the United Kingdom, posted to B Squadron through No. 1 Canadian Armoured Corps Reinforcement Unit while in No. 1 Canadian General Hospital. Location / unit: United Kingdom / No. 1 Canadian General Hospital and No. 1 C.A.C.R.U.
1942-01-10 — In the United Kingdom, discharged from No. 1 Canadian General Hospital and struck off strength for posting back to the 7th Reconnaissance Regiment. Location / unit: United Kingdom / No. 1 Canadian General Hospital and 7th Reconnaissance Regiment.
1942-01-11 — In the United Kingdom, taken on strength of the 7th Reconnaissance Regiment from No. 1 C.A.C.R.U. Location / unit: United Kingdom / 7th Reconnaissance Regiment.
1942-01-16 — In the United Kingdom, following the Officers' Anti-Tank Course, attained Classification D. Location / unit: United Kingdom / 7th Reconnaissance Regiment.
1942-02-04 to 1942-02-17 — Granted 14 days privilege leave in the United Kingdom. Location / unit: United Kingdom / 7th Reconnaissance Regiment.
1942-03-05 — In the United Kingdom, struck off strength of the 7th Reconnaissance Regiment and taken on strength of No. 1 Canadian N.E.T.D. for return to Canada. Location / unit: United Kingdom / No. 1 Canadian N.E.T.D.
1942-03-11 — Proceeded to the port of embarkation for return to Canada. Location / unit: United Kingdom / No. 1 Canadian N.E.T.D.
1942-03-12 — Embarked from the United Kingdom and was struck off strength of the Canadian Army Overseas and Canadian N.E.T.D. Location / unit: United Kingdom / Canadian Army Overseas.
1942-03-26 — Returned to Canada from overseas service. Location / unit: Canada / Canadian Army.
1942-03-27 — At Toronto, Ontario, taken on strength of No. 2 District Depot on transfer from the Canadian Army Overseas and granted leave to 10 April. Location / unit: Toronto, Ontario / No. 2 District Depot.
1942-04-13 — At Toronto, Ontario, struck off strength of No. 2 District Depot on transfer to Headquarters, Canadian Armoured Corps, Camp Borden. Location / unit: Toronto, Ontario / No. 2 District Depot.
1942-04-14 — At Camp Borden, Ontario, attached to A-9 Canadian Armoured Corps Training Centre for all purposes. Location / unit: Camp Borden, Ontario / A-9 C.A.C. Training Centre.
1942-05-23 — At Camp Borden, Ontario, taken on strength of A-9 Canadian Armoured Corps Training Centre on attachment from A-27 C.A.C.T.C. Location / unit: Camp Borden, Ontario / A-9 C.A.C. Training Centre.
1942-05-29 — At Camp Borden, Ontario, qualified as Class III Driver (Wheeled/Tracked) and Despatch Rider. Location / unit: Camp Borden, Ontario / A-9 C.A.C. Training Centre.
1942-06-30 — Went on command to the Army Tank Convoy at Toronto, Ontario. Location / unit: Toronto, Ontario / Army Tank Convoy.
1942-07-05 — Returned from command with the Army Tank Convoy. Location / unit: Camp Borden, Ontario / A-9 C.A.C. Training Centre.
1942-07-10 — At Dundurn, Saskatchewan, taken on strength of A-27 Canadian Armoured Corps Training Centre. Location / unit: Dundurn, Saskatchewan / A-27 C.A.C. Training Centre.
1942-10-03 — At Dundurn, Saskatchewan, promoted to Acting Captain while serving with A-27 Canadian Armoured Corps Training Centre. Location / unit: Dundurn, Saskatchewan / A-27 C.A.C. Training Centre.
1942-12-11 to 1942-12-31 — At Dundurn, Saskatchewan, granted leave of absence. Location / unit: Dundurn, Saskatchewan / A-27 C.A.C. Training Centre.
1943-01-15 — At Dundurn, Saskatchewan, reverted to Lieutenant on transfer and was posted to special duty. Location / unit: Dundurn, Saskatchewan / A-27 C.A.C. Training Centre.
1943-01-29 — Struck off strength of the Canadian Army in Canada for overseas service. Location / unit: Canada / Canadian Army.
1943-01-30 — Taken on strength of the Canadian Army Overseas. Location / unit: Canadian Army Overseas.
1943-02-13 — Disembarked in the United Kingdom from Canada. Location / unit: United Kingdom / Canadian Army Overseas.
1943-02-14 — In the United Kingdom, taken on strength on arrival from Canada by No. 1 General Reinforcement Unit. Location / unit: United Kingdom / No. 1 G.R.U.
1943-02-17 — In the United Kingdom, struck off strength of No. 1 G.R.U. for No. 1 C.A.C.R.U. Location / unit: United Kingdom / No. 1 C.A.C.R.U.
1943-02-18 — In the United Kingdom, taken on strength of No. 1 C.A.C.R.U. and then struck off strength for the 7th Reconnaissance Regiment. Location / unit: United Kingdom / No. 1 C.A.C.R.U.
1943-02-19 — In the United Kingdom, taken on strength of the 7th Reconnaissance Regiment. Location / unit: United Kingdom / 7th Reconnaissance Regiment.
1943-08-09 — In the United Kingdom, promoted to Captain with the 7th Reconnaissance Regiment. Location / unit: United Kingdom / 7th Reconnaissance Regiment.
1943-08-10 — In the United Kingdom, attached for all purposes to Headquarters, 3rd Canadian Division Support Battalion. Location / unit: United Kingdom / Headquarters, 3rd Canadian Division Support Battalion.
1943-08-26 — At Montreal, Quebec, daughter Judith Mary Cassidy was born. Location: Montreal, Quebec.
1943-11-25 — In the United Kingdom, went on command to Headquarters Course 761, Serial 12, and was attached to the Intelligence Training Centre. Location / unit: United Kingdom / Headquarters Course 761 and Intelligence Training Centre.
1943-12-03 — In the United Kingdom, ceased the Headquarters Course/Intelligence Training Centre attachment and returned to the 7th Reconnaissance Regiment. Location / unit: United Kingdom / 7th Reconnaissance Regiment.
1944-01-12 — In the United Kingdom, proceeded on command for ammunition and projectiles instruction and was attached to the School of Tank Technology. Location / unit: United Kingdom / School of Tank Technology.
1944-01-17 — In the United Kingdom, returned from the ammunition/projectiles instruction and ceased attachment to the School of Tank Technology. Location / unit: United Kingdom / 7th Reconnaissance Regiment.
1944-02-04 — In the United Kingdom, proceeded on command for unit vehicle waterproofing instruction. Location / unit: United Kingdom / 7th Reconnaissance Regiment.
1944-02-07 — In the United Kingdom, returned from unit vehicle waterproofing instruction. Location / unit: United Kingdom / 7th Reconnaissance Regiment.
1944-07-11 — Embarked from the United Kingdom for Continental Europe. Location / unit: United Kingdom / 7th Reconnaissance Regiment.
1944-07-13 — Disembarked in France with the 7th Reconnaissance Regiment. Location / unit: France / 7th Reconnaissance Regiment.
1945-01-05 — In Northwest Europe, appointed Acting Major while serving with the 7th Reconnaissance Regiment. Location / unit: Northwest Europe / 7th Reconnaissance Regiment.
1945-01 to 1945-02 — In Northwest Europe, processed through X-list and reinforcement administrative channels while remaining in the overseas force. Location / unit: Northwest Europe / Canadian Army Overseas.
1945-07-15 — Taken on strength from the 7th Armoured Reconnaissance Regiment as a Major during the return/demobilization sequence. Location / unit: Northwest Europe / 7th Armoured Reconnaissance Regiment.
1945-08-06 — In the United Kingdom, struck off strength of the Canadian Army Overseas for return to Canada. Location / unit: United Kingdom / Canadian Army Overseas.
1945-08-07 — At Montreal South, Quebec, taken on strength of No. 4 District Depot on return from overseas and granted leave to 15 September 1945. Location / unit: Montreal South, Quebec / No. 4 District Depot.
1945-08-14 — At Montreal South, Quebec, granted subsistence allowance during the demobilization period. Location / unit: Montreal South, Quebec / No. 4 District Depot.
1945-09-21 — At Montreal South, Quebec, struck off strength on return to reserve status with rank Major. Location / unit: Montreal South, Quebec / No. 4 District Depot.
1950-09-05 — In postwar reserve service, attached from the Supplementary Reserve to the Governor General's Horse Guards (3rd Armoured Regiment), Royal Canadian Armoured Corps, as a Major. Location / unit: Canada / Governor General's Horse Guards (3rd Armoured Regiment).
1956-11-09 — Released from the Canadian Army while on the Supplementary Reserve, Royal Canadian Armoured Corps. Location / unit: Canada / Supplementary Reserve, Royal Canadian Armoured Corps.
1990-05-10 — Died at St. Anne's Hospital, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec. Location: Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec.