Harold Pringle

Harold Pringle
Born
Harold Joseph Pringle

(1920-01-14)January 14, 1920
Flinton, Ontario, Canada
DiedJuly 5, 1945(1945-07-05) (aged 25)
Cause of deathExecution by firing squad
Resting placeCaserta, Italy
Criminal statusExecuted
Criminal chargeMurder
PenaltyDeath
Military career
Allegiance Canada
Service / branchRoyal Canadian Infantry Corps
Years of service1940–1945
RankPrivate
Service numberC/5292
Unit1st Battalion, Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment
Battles / warsWorld War II

Harold Joseph Pringle (14 January 1920 - 5 July 1945) was the only soldier of the Canadian Army to be executed during the Second World War.[2]

  1. ^ Gilmar, Paige Jasmine (July 12, 2023). "To Kill the Right to Kill". Legion Magazine. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
  2. ^ Lukits, Dr. Steve. "A Keen Soldier: The Execution of Second World War Private Harold Pringle (book review)". Canadian Military Journal.