Major-General Lionel Frank Page, CB, DSO & Two Bars (December 17, 1884 – April 26, 1944) was a Canadian Army officer who served in both world wars.
Lionel Frank Page CB, DSO | |
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| Born | December 17, 1884 |
| Died | April 26, 1944 |
| Allegiance | Canada |
| Service/ | Canadian Militia / Canadian Army |
| Years of service | 1906-1944 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | 15th Light Horse 35th Central Alberta Horse 5th Battalion (Western Cavalry), CEF Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) |
| Commands held | 50th Battalion (Calgary), CEF Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) 4th Canadian Infantry Division Atlantic Command (Canadian Army) |
| Battles/wars | First World War Second World War |
| Awards | Companion of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Order and Two Bars |
| Children | P. K. Page (daughter) |
Biography edit
Page was born in Yorkshire and was educated at Berkhamsted School. After failing the entrance examinations for Sandhurst, he came to Canada in 1903 to work on Berkhamsted Farm in Red Deer, Alberta, which trained Berkhamsted graduates to homestead on the Prairies. After a year, he acquired land in Red Deer and became a rancher, selling his ranch in 1912 to enter business.
On the outbreak of the First World War, Page volunteered for overseas service and was part of the first contingent of the Canadian Expeditionary Force. He was appointed DSO[1] and received two bars.
During World War II he served as the first General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 4th Canadian Infantry Division, a post he held from June 1941 until December that year. At the time of his death in April 1944, which was caused by a sudden illness while still in Canada, he was General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Atlantic Command.
His daughter was the artist P. K. Page.[2]
References edit
- https://www.saskatoonlightinfantry.org/major-general-lionel-frank-page-cb-dso.html
- https://generals.dk/general/Page/Lionel_Frank/Canada.html
- ^ "No. 29886". The London Gazette (Supplement). 29 December 1916. p. 29.
- ^ Djwa, Sandra (2012). Journey with No Maps: A Life of P.K. Page. McGill-Queen's University Press. ISBN 9780773540613.