Tributes to the Fallen in Sicily

The previous articles present the role of the Royal Canadian Engineers during Operation HUSKY, the Allied campaign to land on the island of Sicily and take it from the Axis Powers. Although the landings were almost unopposed, action along the line of march from the beaches at Pachino in the south, over the mountains to the town of Adrano in the north, was hard and deadly.  On a man-for-man basis, the RCE took casualties at a rate second only to the infantry.

This is the last of a five-part series on the RCE's role during the Sicilian Campaign.

Fallen Sappers

The CMEA has compiled a series of articles telling the personal stories of the men who were killed during the Sicilian Campaign. Each tribute tells how each soldier and his unit from the time he enlisted until he died during the campaign. Tributes for the following soldiers are currently being compiled and volunteer assistance is most welcome.

These stories are still be developed:

Spr Clement Irwin, 31-Jul-43
Spr Edgar James Walsh, 31-Jul-43
 

Completed Tributes are on the highlighted list below. Click on a name to read the story of how each soldier found his way to Italy and made the ultimate sacrifice.

Tributes to the Fallen