Canadian Reinforcement Unit (?)

[Mark W. Tonner]

Originally posted by Mike
A soldier in the UK (Gunner) who appeared in court on a charge of burglary in 1943 is referred to as being of the ‘Canadian Reinforcement Unit’. Was this an actual unit, or a name given to the press because his real unit could not be mentioned for reasons of security?

Comments appreciated.

Mike

Hi Mike;

Since your first question concerned a 'Gunner', thought this may be of interest to you:

Canadian Artillery Holding and Reinforcement Units 1939-1945:

Serial No. 292 - No. 1 Artillery Holding Unit, C.A.S.F.
Authorized: GO 32/40 - Effective 1 Sep 39, Redesignated: GO 62/41 - Effective 18 Sep 40 - Redesignated: Serial No. 292 - No. 1 Canadian Artillery Holding Unit under GO 62/41 - Effective 18 Sep 40

Serial No. 292 - No. 1 Canadian Artillery Holding Unit
Authorized: GO 62/41 - Effective 18 Sep 40, Redesignated: GO 127/43 - Effective 1 Nov 41 - Redesignated: Serial No. 292 - No. 1 Canadian Artillery Reinforcement Unit (Field) under GO 127/43 - Effective 1 Nov 41

Serial No. 292 - No. 1 Canadian Artillery Reinforcement Unit (Field)
Authorized: GO 127/43 - Effective 1 Nov 41, Disbanded: GO 354/45 - Effective 30 Jun 45 (Note: Also Disbanded under GO 359/45 - Effective 30 Jun 45)

Serial No. 1132 - No. 2 Canadian Artillery Holding Unit
Authorized: GO 61/41 - Effective 18 Sep 40, Redesignated: GO 127/43 - Effective 1 Nov 41 - Redesignated: Serial No. 1132 - No. 2 Canadian Artillery Reinforcement Unit (Medium, Anti-Tank, Survey) under GO 127/43 - Effective 1 Nov 41

Serial No. 1132 - No. 2 Canadian Artillery Reinforcement Unit (Medium, Anti-Tank, Survey)
Authorized: GO 127/43 - Effective 1 Nov 41, Disbanded: GO 321/45 - Effective 30 Jun 45

Serial No. 1137 - No. 3 Canadian Artillery Reinforcement Unit (Anti-Aircraft)
Authorized: GO 289/42 - Effective 1 Jan 42, Disbanded: GO 464/44 - Effective 27 Mar 44

Cheers