Gustav Line
The 41st Battle Honour in order for The Regiment and awarded as
such when WWII and Korea Battle Honours were awarded to The
Regiment. It is not entitled to be borne on the Colours.
The Gustav Line blocked the entry into the Liri Valley in
Central Italy by the Allies. It was a German defensive line named
by the German 1st Parachute Division.
The Canadian 1st Division was held in Reserve for the assault on
the Gustav Line but some elements were called into this battle to
breach the line on May 12, 1944. Our Regiment was not called into
the main battle but was held in Reserve, waiting to move into the
Liri valley and beyond to the Hitler Line.
Our casualties are included in the total of the battles of
Cassino II, Gustav Line, Liri Valley and Hitler Line which was 25
killed and 60 wounded.