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SEAFORTHS IN WORLD WAR II

SEAFORTHS PENDANT LA DEUXIÈME GUERRE MONDIALE

The Red Patch Devils

Pte Douglas Moore, #K52776 wrote a self-published autobiography of his time in the Seaforths and the 2nd Canadian Infantry Brigade called "The Red Patch Devils" (ATTACHED) which outlines his complete wartime service. A series of six hand drawn maps (1990.011.001a to 1990.011.001f) by Pte. Doug Moore, Intelligence (Scout) Section for Doug Phillips, RCAF showing Seaforth battle actions carried out in Italy during World War II. These maps are: 1.Reggio to Catanzaro (toe of Italy, 1943) 2.Heel of Italy, 1943 3. East of Naples to Vasto, 1943 4. Ortona area 5. Potenza and Melfi [Melfa?] areas in Italy 6. San Marco area Pte Moore served in the Seaforths from 27 September, 1939 to 27 October, 1943. (From Dr. Roy's book).
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