Sydney Valpy Radley-Walters

Sydney Valpy Radley-Walters

CMM DSO MC CD
Walters in uniform
Nickname(s)Rad
Born(1920-01-11)January 11, 1920
Gaspé, Quebec, Canada
DiedApril 21, 2015(2015-04-21) (aged 95)
Kingston, Ontario, Canada[1]
Allegiance Canada
Service / branch Canadian Army
RankBrigadier General
UnitSherbrooke Fusilier Regiment
Commands8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise's)
Awards

Sydney Valpy Radley-Walters CMM, DSO, MC, CD, nicknamed "Rad" (January 11, 1920 – April 21, 2015), was a tank commander in the Canadian Army. Credited with 18 German tanks and many other armoured vehicles, he was the leading Western Allies' tank ace of the Second World War.[2]

  1. ^ """Rad" Sydney Valpy Radley-Walters CMM, DSO, MC, CD - 11 Jan 1920 to 21 Apr 2015"". Army.ca. Retrieved 22 April 2015.
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