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fgairdner · 23-01-2009, 06:16 PM

Hello All,

My Great Uncle was Bert Hoffmeister. I still remember some of his stories, and he actually showed me his collection of WW2 guns.

In October '43 he was promoted to Brigadier General and was given command of the 2nd Canadian Infantry Brigade. The 2nd CIB had been assigned the capture of a small town on the Adriatic called, Ortona. The 2CIB under my Uncle Bert Hoffmeister's leadership ultimately prevailed but at great cost in what was to become known as "Canada's Stalingrad". He was again promoted to Major-General and in May '44 took command of the 5th Armoured Division.

He, and the 1st Canadian Army took part in the liberation of the Netherlands.

I am wondering if anyone on this forum served with him and or has any stories. They would be great to hear.

Thanks for your time.

okmilmuseumhoffmeister

23-01-2009, 06:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
fgairdner Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 12	Hoffy's Mighty Maroon Machine - Major General Bert Hoffmeister Hello All, My Great Uncle was Bert Hoffmeister. I still remember some of his stories, and he actually showed me his collection of WW2 guns. In October '43 he was promoted to Brigadier General and was given command of the 2nd Canadian Infantry Brigade. The 2nd CIB had been assigned the capture of a small town on the Adriatic called, Ortona. The 2CIB under my Uncle Bert Hoffmeister's leadership ultimately prevailed but at great cost in what was to become known as "Canada's Stalingrad". He was again promoted to Major-General and in May '44 took command of the 5th Armoured Division. He, and the 1st Canadian Army took part in the liberation of the Netherlands. I am wondering if anyone on this forum served with him and or has any stories. They would be great to hear. Thanks for your time. okmilmuseumhoffmeister Last edited by fgairdner; 23-01-2009 at 07:33 PM.