6th Canadian Division (anadian Army Pacific Force) Patches, August 1945, circa August 1945. There is also a pen sketch of the donor Captain R.K. (Bob) Swinton and card. The notation in the 1985-1987 Register from Rod Smith states: "Divisional patches of the 6th Canadian Division which was in course of mobilization in August, 1945 when Japan surrendered. Many Seaforths volunteered for action following VE Day and were sent home for a short leave before going to Camp Shilo for training under the Americans whose weapons and organization would be used. In spite of the Japanese war being over before volunteers went to Shilo, the Americans would not release Canada from its committment until a formal peace was signed by Japan (subsequently on the battleship MISSOURI in TOKYO BAY). As can be imagined the work ethic at Shilo was not very enthusiastic and many Seaforths obtained early discharges to return to civvie street. [per typed note with Patches]. Patch colours contain those of five original divisions plus Armoured Corps" Captain Robert K. (Bob) Swinton, MC served in the SHC from 7.September, 1939- to 9.June, 1945. He was wounded on 17 September 1944 and 8.October, 1944. Captain R. K. Swinton was awarded the Military Cross for his leadership in Holland. He was commissioned from the ranks. There are numerous entries in the Regimental History about him. The 6th Canadian Infantry Division was a Canadian infantry division formed in 1942 during the Second World War. It was attached to Pacific Command. The division had a brigade sent to the Aleutian Islands Campaign, particularly at Kiska, but never saw action. The 6th Division was to have been part of a proposed Commonwealth Corps, formed for a planned invasion of Japan, but was disbanded in 1945, after the war was ended by the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The Division was reformed as part of the Canadian Army Pacific Force, and was to be a component of the Commonwealth Corps intended to be used in Operation Olympic, the planned 1945 invasion of Japan. The division was to be commanded by Major General Bert Hoffmeister. 6th Division was organized on American lines and with U.S. equipment, but units were named after the component units of the 1st Canadian Infantry Division. The division was disbanded after Japan's surrender made the Corps's use unnecessary. The General Officer Commanding was a Seaforth - Major General Bert Hoffmeister.