Returned to Canada. Organized 2nd Canadian Army Tank Brigade at Camp Borden. Posted to the 5th Armoured Brigade overseas (5th Canadian Armoured Division). Italy, but did not see action there as deemed to be over-age. Later was Canadian liaison officer at Naples. Ill health finally forced him home to Canada. Retired in the fall of 1945. Lastly, he offers a few thoughts on World War II service and his disappointment at not being in action.