Our boys on the beach… who gave their all!
Jul 28, 2015 | History, Message Board
Gunner Walter Culhane Bittle of the 12th Field Regiment R.C.A. , 11th Battery, Toronto, was killed in action, August 14th, 1944 near Hautmensil / Falaise, France. Walter and his wife Kay’s letters were the breath of life and love between them from the days...My Father, Walter Culhane Bittle, 12th Field Regt RCA
Aug 25, 2014 | Message Board
My Father, Walter Culhane Bittle served with 12th Field Regiment in France. He was KIA on August 14 1944 near Haut-Mesnil / Falaise. In July of 2011, 3 years ago I took my entire family, 15 in all to Normandy. We all stood on the sands of Juno Beach and visited the...Recent Posts
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