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C Force
The Winnipeg Grenadiers arrive in Hong Kong as part of C Force.
Active1941
CountryC Force Canada
BranchCanadian Army
TypeComposite force
RoleGarrison
Size1,975 personnel
Part ofHong Kong Garrison
Garrison/HQHong Kong
EngagementsBattle of Hong Kong
Commanders
Notable
commanders
John K. Lawson

"C" Force was the Canadian military contingent involved in the Battle of Hong Kong, in December 1941. Members of the force were the first Canadian soldiers to see action against Japan in World War II. The major Canadian units involved in the defence of Hong Kong were the Winnipeg Grenadiers and the Royal Rifles of Canada. In addition to this the Canadians provided a Brigade HQ.[1]

  1. ^ Macri 2011, p. 241.

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