Canadian Guards Named Uniform Grouping Glider Pilot Arnhem D-Day

This grouping comprises the named uniform of a Canadian Guards member who served as a glider pilot during the Second World War, with documented association to both the Arnhem and D-Day operations. Items in the grouping typically include the battledress tunic featuring correct insignia for airborne and glider pilot qualifications, with regiment-specific badges and period-appropriate markings. The uniform is attributed to a specific individual, providing a direct connection to their service history. Glider pilots played a key logistical and combat role in major airborne operations, including the Normandy landings (D-Day) and Operation Market Garden (Arnhem). Canadian Guards personnel seconded to joint Allied missions were instrumental in operational success. The grouping is representative of the uniforms and insignia issued during the 1944-1945 period to Canadian airborne troops. Such artifacts provide insight into individual contributions and the broader context of Canada’s involvement in pivotal military actions during the Second World War.