Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Brigadier

Unit:

1st Canadian Infantry Brigade, Canadian Army

Awarded on:

July 29th, 1944

Recommendation:
On 23 May 1944, 24 hours prior to the launching of the main attack by 1 Canadian Division on the Adolph Hitler Line and as a preliminary phase, 1 Canadian Infantry Brigade was ordered to close on the enemy defences, infiltrate through them, and breach the left flank near Pontecorvo. Brigadier Spry was made responsible for this operation. During the course of this battle and that of the following day, Brigadier Spry handled his Brigade with skill and determination, often under intense artillery fire and without regard for his personal safety. A great measure of the success on 23 May was due to the penetration of the enemy defences on the night 22/23 May by 1 Canadian Infantry Brigade and its independent efforts on the following day.
Brigadier Spry therefore played a large personal part in the successful outcome of the battle.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Major-General

Unit:

3rd Canadian Infantry Division, Canadian Army

Awarded on:

January 1st, 1946

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Acting Major-General

Unit:

3rd Canadian Infantry Division, Canadian Army

Awarded on:

April 4th, 1946

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major-General

Unit:

3rd Canadian Infantry Division, Canadian Army

Awarded on:

August 31st, 1946

With palm

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major-General

Unit:

3rd Canadian Infantry Division, Canadian Army

Awarded on:

August 31st, 1946

With palm