Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Private

Unit:

The Royal Hamilton Light Infantry (Wentworth Regiment), 4th Canadian Infantry Brigade, 2nd Canadian Infantry Division, Canadian Army

Awarded on:

October 2nd, 1942

Awarded for:

Operation Jubilee

Citation:
"Private Booker [of The Royal Hamilton Light Infantry] bore himself with high courage and devotion to duty throughout the whole operation [at Dieppe, 19 August 1942].

He was particularly conspicuous during the fighting at the Casino, where he courageously rushed and silenced a sniper position.

Under heavy fire he carried wounded to a landing craft and later, being unable to find room in the overfilled boat, swam three miles to an abandoned LCA, started the motor and finally reached a Motor Launch, picking up other survivors on the way."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Warrant Officer II (Company Sergeant-Major)

Unit:

The Royal Hamilton Light Infantry (Wentworth Regiment), 4th Canadian Infantry Brigade, 2nd Canadian Infantry Division, Canadian Army

Awarded on:

December 22nd, 1945

Citation:
"Company Sergeant-Major Booker landed in France with the unit as a Sergeant in the Carrier Platoon. He has been in action with the unit throughout the entire European campaign and was frequently called upon in the first months to command the platoon. The high quality of leadership displayed lead to his promotion as Company Sergeant-Major of a rifle company, where his organizing and administrative qualities were unparalleled. His calm self-possession in hazardous position unceasingly inspired those about him.

In battle his outstanding personal gallantry served as a shining example and won him unstinted praise from all Men and Officers in the Company. On several occasions he took over command of the Company with the greatest assurance and success, and conducted himself with conspicuous bravery.

At Groningen, Holland a situation arose in which the Company Commander, with the leading platoon of "B" Company was pinned down by heavy fire and unable for the time to control his Company. Company Sergeant-Major Booker at once took charge of the Company and initiated a flank attack with the reserve platoon. Over extremely fierce enemy resistance and in the face of incessant harassing fire this thrust gained success and as a result the objective taken and consolidated.
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