Chronology of World War II

Tuesday, May 23

Maj-Gen B. M. Hoffmeister, CO 5th Canadian Armored Division

Maj-Gen B. M. Hoffmeister, CO 5th Canadian Armored Division — Maj-Gen B.M. Hoffmeister, General Officer Commanding 5th Canadian Armored Division, in the turret of the Sherman tank 'Vancouver' near Castrocielo, Italy, May 23, 1944.