Daniel Spry

Daniel Spry
Daniel Charles Spry
Simonds.jpg
Dan Spry is second from the right. (Photo taken during Montgomery's visit to the Canadian troops near Kleve)
Born February 4th, 1913
Winnipeg
Died 1989
Allegiance Canada
Service/branch Army
Years of service 1932 - 1946
Rank Major General
Battles/wars Sicily
Italy
Normandy
Boulogne
Scheldt
Rhineland
Awards CBE
DSO
CD
Other work Chief Executive Commissioner of the Scout Movement in Canada

Major-General Daniel Charles Spry, CBE, DSO, CD, was the Canadian commander of the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division during Operation Veritable in World War II. He was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on February 4, 1913 and died in 1989.[1]

War service

In 1943, Spry commanded the 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment and then the 1st Canadian Infantry Brigade, in Italy. In 1944, he commanded the 12th Canadian Infantry Brigade. Later, in 1944, he took charge of the 3rd Canadian Division, in North-West Europe, until the end of the Rhineland Campaign.[2] The commander of II Canadian Corps, Guy Simonds, was dissatisfied with Spry's performance during the assaults on heavily defended woodland near Moyland, south-east of Kleve and later on the Hochwald, saying that he "lacked quick tactical appreciation and robust drive in ... urgent tactical situations". In turn, Spry felt that neither Simonds nor Crerar fully understood the situation "at the sharp end of battle". Simonds was adamant that Spry should go but Crerar was more sympathetic and he campaigned for Spry's appointment to the Canadian Reinforcement Units in Britain, appreciating Spry's ability as a trainer of soldiers (endorsed by Simonds) and the value of having a battle experienced officer in that role.[3][4] Spry was relieved of command of the 3rd Division at the end of Operation Blockbuster and he duly left for Britain to command the Canadian Reinforcement Units.

Post war

In 1946, Spry became Vice-Chief of the General Staff at National Defence HQ in Ottawa[1] and retired later that year.[2]

In 1969, Spry presented The Major-General D.C. Spry Trophy, an annual small arms competition for the Royal Canadian Regiment.[5]

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