Lieutenant-Colonel Alf Gosling
Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders

He expresses himself quite well in his own particular style. He has plenty of common sense and is practical. He has not got a very active brain and is not able to grasp essentials easily. He would react well to severe physical and metal pressure and would not get easily rattled. His good humour and solidness would be an asset in a crisis.

(Report on Maj. Gostling, 11 Apr 1940)

Born on 18 August 1903 in Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire, England, Alfred Capel Gostling was a radiotrician and captain in the Winnipeg Grenadiers, having been commissioned in the militia since 1925. He went overseas as major in the 2nd Infantry Brigade in December 1939 and served as assistant adjutant and quartermaster for the 1st Canadian Division. In February 1942, he transferred to the Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders, succeeding Lieutenant-Colonel Gil Dudley.

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