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General Henry Duncan Graham Crerar CH, CB, DSO, CD, PC (28 April 1888 – 1 April 1965) was a senior officer of the Canadian Army who became the country's senior field commander in the Second World War as commander of the First Canadian Army in the campaign in North West Europe in 1944–1945.
Jan 29, 2008 · Harry Crerar was a Canadian army officer who commanded the First Canadian Army in WWII. He was a staff officer in WWI and a chief of the general staff in 1940, but a mediocre commander according to Montgomery.
Harry Crerar was a distinguished Canadian general who commanded the 1st Canadian Army in WWII. He also served as a staff officer in London, Ottawa and Normandy, and later as a diplomat in Europe and Asia.
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Apr 19, 2021 · General Henry Duncan Graham Crerar, known as ‘Harry’ Crerar, was a central figure of Canadian leadership during the Second World War, albeit often put aside. Having held several positions in the Canadian army during the two World Wars, he is a contested figure whose command abilities are debated, mainly regarding his leadership in the ...
Feb 7, 2006 · In 1944, the First Canadian Army (now commanded by Lieutenant-General H.D.G. “Harry” Crerar) went into battle on the left flank in France, Belgium and the Netherlands, clearing the Channel coast after the Normandy Invasion.
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Learn about the life and career of Harry Crerar, the first Canadian officer to be promoted to full general in the field in World War II. He led the Canadian Army in the Italian and Northwestern Europe campaigns and received many honors and awards.
