Lieutenant-Colonel Allan Gregory
Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders
Regina Rifle Regiment

Lt-Col Gregory was what is known as a “cool turkey”, his coolness under fire was remarkable to watch. His loss will be keenly felt by both his unit and ourselves. We understand his wound is not serious and he may be back before long.

(Iron Brigade News, 30 Aug 1944)

Born on 23 December 1915 in Battleford, Saskatchewan, Allan Stuart Gregory was a graduate of the University of Saskatchewan, lawyer, and the son of Liberal MP John Gregory. He enlisted with the Regina Rifles in 1940 and went overseas as a lieutenant in August 1941. After a series of promotions, he was battalion second-in-command during the D-Day landings of 6 June 1944. He served with the Regina Rifles through the Normandy campaign until appointed commanding officer of the Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders on 12 August 1944.

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