In 1944, he commanded the 12th Canadian Infantry Brigade.

More than 60 members of the Regiment volunteered to serve in the 25th Canadian Infantry Brigade.

The 9th Canadian Infantry Brigade was kept in reserve and landed later that day and advanced through the lead brigades.

In the centre of the assault was the 7th Canadian Infantry Brigade.

A frontal attacks against the 2nd Canadian Infantry Brigade on the afternoon of 15th ultimately failed.

On the right flank, the 10th Canadian Infantry Brigade fared no better.

At first, the 9th Canadian Infantry Brigade had hoped to take Boulogne as part of its advance up the coast.

From 1942 to 1943, he commanded the 6th Canadian Infantry Brigade.

In mid-1958, the unit was moved to Calgary to support 1 Canadian Infantry Brigade Group.

It initially consisted of the 19th, 20th, and 21st Canadian Infantry Brigades.