Stott, Vernon "Vern"

Biography

Major Vernon "Vern" Stott, second in command of the Calgary Highlanders, was transferred to command of the South Saskatchewan Regiment in 1944.

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Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Lieutenant-Colonel
Unit:: South Saskatchewan Regiment, 6th Canadian Infantry Brigade, 2nd Canadian Infantry Division, British Army
Awarded on:: April 21st, 1945

Received in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the field.

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Lieutenant-Colonel
Unit:: South Saskatchewan Regiment, 6th Canadian Infantry Brigade, 2nd Canadian Infantry Division, British Army
Awarded on:: December 22nd, 1945

Permission to wear the decoration was granted by London Gazette dated December 22nd, 1945.

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Lieutenant-Colonel
Unit:: South Saskatchewan Regiment, 6th Canadian Infantry Brigade, 2nd Canadian Infantry Division, British Army
Awarded on:: April 4th, 1946

Received in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North West Europe.

Photo 1: Lieut. Michael M. Dean / Dept. of National Defense / Library and Archives Canada / PA-159594
- Supplement to The London Gazette of 1st May 1945, Issue 37061, dated 3rd May 1945
- Supplement to The London Gazette of 19th February 1946, Issue 37476, dated 21st Febraury 1946
- Supplement to The London Gazette of 2nd April 1946, Issue 37521, dated 4th April 1946
- The Dutch Medals Page