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Companion of the Order of Bath '
On mobilization this officer was appointed C.R.E. 1 Canadian Division and
proceeded overseas with his unit in the fall of 1939. He was appointed Chief
Engineer 7 Corps on formation, subsequently became Chief Engineer 1 Canadian
Corps and, in April 1942, Chief Engineer First Canadian Army, which post he
at present holds. Throughout he has been the Senior Engineer Officer in the
United Kingdom and personally responsible for the organization,
administration and development of the Royal Canadian Engineers overseas. In
the performance of his duties he has displayed initiative, organizing
ability and leadership of a high order and the satisfactory state of
organization, training and discipline of the Corps of Royal Canadian
Engineers overseas is primarily due to this officer's energy, skill and
efficiency. His work is deserving of the highest commendation and his zeal
and devotion to duty have proved an inspiration and example to those serving
under him.'
Digital gallery of Major General Charles Sumner Lund Hertzberg
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Photo of Charles Sumner Lund Hertzberg
Major General C.S.L. Hertzberg attended St Andrew's College, Aurora from 1899-1901. -
Photo of Charles Hertzberg
World War I Photo of Charles Hertzberg<P> From: The Varsity Magazine Supplement published by The Students Administrative Council, University of Toronto 1916. Submitted for the Soldiers' Tower Committee, University of Toronto, by Operation Picture Me. -
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Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me -
Photo of Charles Sumner Lund Hertzberg
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Attestation paper
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Document
Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
Document
Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me -
Biography
Entry for Hertzberg summarizing his service during the First World War. From: University of Toronto Roll of Service 1914-1918, published by University of Toronto Press, 1921. -
Biography
Entry from Torontonensis, University of Toronto's yearbook, 1905, describes Hertzberg's interests and activities. Hertzberg graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Applied Science (Mining Engineering). -
Newspaper clipping
From the Toronto Telegram January 1917. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
Newspaper clipping
From the Toronto Telegram January 1917. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
Newspaper clipping
From the Toronto Telegram February 1917. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
Newspaper clipping
From the Toronto Telegram August 1918. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
Newspaper clipping
Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
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From the Edmonton Bulletin January 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
Newspaper clipping
From the Edmonton Bulletin January 1944. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me -
Medal
Major General C. S. L. Hertzberg's orders, decorations and medals, on permanent display at the Royal Canadian Military Institute in Toronto. At the left is Hertzberg's insignia of a Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB). At the right are his mounted decorations and medals, which (left to right) are: the Military Cross (MC), British War Medal, Victory Medal, 1939-45 Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal (with Overseas Service Bar), War Medal 1939-45, King George VI Coronation Medal, Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers' Decoration (VD), and Czechoslovak War Cross 1918. (Images taken by Gregory J. Barker of Barrie, Ontario, in 2024.) -
Photo of Charles Sumner Lund Hertzberg
Portrait of Charles Sumner Lund Hertzberg. This photograph was taken by Hertzberg's older son, Peter A. Hertzberg, likely in about 1939.
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Major General Charles Sumner Lund Hertzberg
Digital gallery of
Major General Charles Sumner Lund Hertzberg
Digital gallery of
Major General Charles Sumner Lund Hertzberg
Digital gallery of
Major General Charles Sumner Lund Hertzberg
Digital gallery of
Major General Charles Sumner Lund Hertzberg
Digital gallery of
Major General Charles Sumner Lund Hertzberg
Digital gallery of
Major General Charles Sumner Lund Hertzberg
Digital gallery of
Major General Charles Sumner Lund Hertzberg
Digital gallery of
Major General Charles Sumner Lund Hertzberg
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Page 334 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance.
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