From the beginning in 1862, Canada's senior Highland Regiment, has been privileged to serve Canada in its obligations not only to the Empire and the Commonwealth, but also to international organizations such as NATO and the United Nations.
The Black Watch of Canada's birth and growth is thus analogous to that of the Parent Regiment, which was formed in 1739 to guarantee peace in the highlands of Scotland and eventually to fight for Monarch and Country in conflicts throughout the world. It is therefore not surprising that both Regiments share a common heritage, spirit, and a distinctive highland dress. The tartan of the Black Watch and the Royal Stewart tartan of its pipers, are known the world over as hallmarks of outstanding service in peace and war.
During World War II, the Canadian Regiment joined with battalions of the Black Watch from all parts of the Commonwealth in the struggle to defeat the Axis Powers. The Regiment first saw action at Dieppe, where its "C" Company and Mortar Platoon were key components of the assault force. Landing in Normandy shortly after D-Day, the Black Watch participated in some thirty battle actions throughout France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany. Members of the Regiment won 211 honours and awards for the campaign.
Name: Staniulis, Joseph Peter
Rank: Corporal
Age: 26
No. D/131537
Unit: ? Company
Missing since: 09-10-1944
Next of Kin: Son of Ananio and Domicele Staniulis, of St Gerard de Berry, Quebec
Groesbeek Panel: 10
KIA Information: Known to have been killed during the fighting at the Schelde area.
Brown hair - 5.11ft
Name: MacKinnon, George Allan
Rank: Lance-Corporal
Age: 27
No. F/4981
Unit: ? Company
Missing since: 13-10-1944
Next of Kin: Son of Mr and Mrs Michael MacKinnon, of Glace Bay, Nova Scotia.
Groesbeek Panel: 10
KIA Information: Known to have been died of his wounds in a German Hospital during the fighting at the Schelde area.
Brown hair - 5.10ft
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