Name/Title
1936 - WW2 era Photos of Lieutenant (Late Captain) Leonard Tilley Burpee (1912-1997) in UniformScope and Content
1936 - Two photos of Lieutenant (Late Captain) Leonard Tilley Burpee (1912-1997) in the Canadian Grenadier Guards, Montreal about 1936, and one taken overseas in Belgium. In the photo of the Guards on parade, his Officer's bearskin carries a large white plume and he wears a sword as the guard commanding officer.
ABOPUT THE CGG OFFICER
Born in Maniwaki, Quebec on 14 May 1912, Captain Leonard Tilley Burpee served with The Canadian Grenadier Guards between 1930 and 1943. He enlisted with CGG 19 September 1930 and 15 December 1936 before transferring to 2nd (Reserve) Battalion from 1940 through to 11 January 1943. He then was attached to the No4 District Head Quarters and later to the 3rd Battalion, Highland Light Infantry of Canada (H.L.I.) which It played a crucial role in the Liberation of Holland, where it was the first Canadian unit to cross the Rhine. He lived in Westmount, Quebec and passed away on October 4th 1997.Created By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Create Date
December 7, 2025Updated By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Update Date
December 7, 2025
