Two Seaforth officers - Capt. Bob Stimton [Sic SWINTON] and Lt Dan Harper (Front row, left) with a Dutch lady in a kilt who is Mrs. Elsie Van Tucht. CONFIRM PHOTO Lt. Daniel A. Harper served in the Seaforhs from 18 February 1944 to 6 June 1945. He was wounded on 30 December 1943 and 31 August 1944. Captain Robert Kitchener Swinton, MC served in the Seaforths from 7 September 1939 to 9.June 1945. He was wounded on 17 September 1944 and 8 October 1944. He was awarded the Military Cross for actions in Holland. Gazette and CARO/5895, both dated 21 July 1945. Immediate award; endorsed by HQ, 2 Canadian Infantry Brigade on 4 April 1945 and passed forward on 25 April 1945; supported by Headquarters, 1 Canadian Infantry Division on 25 April 1945 and passed forward on 8 May 1945; supported by Headquarters, 1 Canadian Corps on 17 May 1945 and passed forward on 30 May 1945. During the afternoon of 11 April 1945, the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada established a bridgehead across the Ijssel River at Map Reference 929015 (Reference Map Holland, 1/25,000 Sheet 3703 Bathmen). The initial objectives were secured by 1800 hours and the development of the bridgehead began immediately. Captain Robert Kitchener Swinton was in command of "D" Company which was ordered to secure a position around the intersection of the road and dyke at Map Reference 913023. It soon became apparent that this was a key point on the enemy's defensive layout and the leading platoon came under intense machine gun fire from approximately twelve automatic weapons and suffered several casualties. Without hesitation Captain Swinton went forward under this devastating fire across open ground to the platoon position. Exposing himself to heavy fire from the dyke less than 100 yards away, with no thought for his own safety, Captain Swinton soon re-organized the platoon inspiring the men by his own example. Realizing that more effective close support was required to attain the objective with a maximum of speed and a minimum of casualties, Captain Swinton sent for WASP flame throwers. When the WASPs came up, he personally led the assault which was a complete success and in which 5 enemy were killed and 35 taken prisoner. Enemy equipment captured on the objective included 12 automatic weapons, 15 Bazookas and one anti-tank gun. The capture of this strong point was largely instrumental in the successful expansion of the bridgehead which followed. Throughout this whole operation Captain Swinton's courage and exemplary leadership were in keeping with the finest traditions of the Canadian Army.