The Canadians Were Given the Job

Mr. Carr describes the assault on and taking of Monte Cassino, and cleaning out Ortona

Robert Carr

Mr. Carr was born October 17, 1918, in Oyster Bed Bridge, Prince Edward Island, and grew up on his family's farm. He was the oldest of six children, and one of two brothers old enough to serve in the Second World War. Mr. Carr enlisted in the army as a member of the 1st C Battery, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, a Manitoba regiment. Once reaching England, he joined the 1st Canadian Medium Regiment as a surveyor. Mr. Carr took part in the Italian campaign and later joined the Allied Forces in Northern Europe for the liberation effort in Holland. After returning to Canada, Mr. Carr surveyed, farmed and finally served many years with the Canadian Postal service. He and his wife, Mildred, currently reside in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.

Medium:

Video

Owner:

Veterans Affairs Canada

Duration:

2:40

Person Interviewed:

Robert Carr

War, Conflict or Mission:

Second World War

Battle/Campaign:

Mount Cassino and Ortona

Branch:

Army

Units/Ship:

1st Canadian Medium Regiment

Rank:

Staff Sergeant

Occupation:

Surveyor

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