Daniel Spry
Major General Daniel Charles Spry CBE DSO CD (February 4, 1913 – April 2, 1989) was a senior Canadian Army officer who commanded the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division during Operation Veritable in World War II.
Daniel Charles Spry | |
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| Born | February 4, 1913 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
| Died | April 2, 1989 (aged 76) Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Buried | Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Allegiance | Canada |
| Service/ | Canadian Army |
| Years of service | 1932−1946 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | The Royal Canadian Regiment |
| Commands held | 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment 1st Canadian Infantry Brigade 11th Canadian Infantry Brigade 3rd Canadian Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | Sicily Italy Normandy Boulogne Scheldt Rhineland |
| Awards | Commander of the Order of the British Empire Distinguished Service Order Canadian Forces' Decoration |
| Other work | Chief Executive Commissioner of the Scout Movement in Canada |
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