Semaphore to Satellite - Errata and Notes

Since Semaphore to Satellite was published in 2013, there have been a number of observations and necessary corrections noted with the material in the book. These are published here not as a criticism to the author or others involved with it's publication but rather as a method of ensuring the most accurate record as possible is shared with those interested in its subject matter.

Page Number	Page Text	Note about text
xix	An RCCS Lt working a WS No.19 in Italy, August 1944	The set is a WS No. 22 and not a WS No. 19.
19	the first signal officer to be killed-in-action	Clarification: Although a member of No. 10 Section, CSC before the war and serving in 1st Divisional Signal Company, Lt Norton was commissioned in the Canadian Engineers as per practice. He was killed on 26 Sep 1916, six days after 3rd Divisional Signal Company suffered the loss of an officer KIA (Capt Allan - attached from 8th Battalion) when the unit's horse lines were shelled (20 Sep 1916).
20	The Canadian Signalling Staff 1912	Photo believed to be from 1913 and not 1912. Caption on photo states Front Row as: Signalling Instructor T. Davidson, Signalling Instructor A.G. Webb "W.O.", Major F.A. Lister, Quarter Master Signalling Instructor C. Birbeck, Signalling Instructor H. Lowe. Rear row is not captioned however Militia Order 309/1913 lists, in addition to those in the front row, the following four members: Sergeant Instructor G.C. Massey, Sergeant Instructor H.T. May, Sergeant Instructor J.R. Harrop, Sergeant Instructor H.W. Bonner.
33	Pte A. McAtair	Spelling: Should read Pte A. MacArtair (references: London Gazette & Personnel File)
47	During the same period there were a number of awards. Majs E. Forde and G.A. Cline received the DSO.	LCol Forde was awarded his DSO in 1916 and not during the first part of 1917. DSO award was announced in The London Gazette Supplement 29729. 29 August 1916. Page 8577.
47	During the same period there were a number of awards. Majs E. Forde and G.A. Cline received the DSO.	Major Cline was awarded his DSO effective 1 January 1918 and not during the first part of 1917. DSO award was announced in The London Gazette, Supplement 30450. 28 Dec 1917. Page 28.
48	LCol Forde, 1917, wearing his DSO ribbon won at Vimy Ridge.	LCol Forde was awarded his DSO in 1916 and not at Vimy Ridge in 1917. DSO award was announced in The London Gazette Supplement 29729. 29 August 1916. Page 8577.
52	A/Cpl L.M. Wilde, MM	Wilde's rank was "Second Corporal", 2/Cpl, a rank that existed until 1920 in the Engineers and Army Ordnance Corps.
64	Lt Byam	Name error. Surname is Hyam.
64	Lt H.E. Prickett, resigned his commission and he and 11 men went to work for the British Railway Mission in Siberia.	Note: Lt Prickett and the others volunteered for service with the British Railway Mission and were to be seconded to the British Forces. Due to administrative rules, the men could not be granted temporary commissions which they required to perform the intended Train Despatcher duties and so they were discharged, with permission, from the CESF to do so.
64	Capt McGill, who was there from beginning to end, was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE), the only Signal officer to be so honoured in the First World War.	This is correct however it should be noted that another member of the Canadian Signal Service, Capt William McMurray, a member of No. 10 Section CSC of Winnipeg MB who joined 1 Div Sig Coy and was subsequently commissioned as a member of the Canadian Engineers as per the practice, was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE).
88	On 17 July 1936, Capt D. E. McIntosh, on exchange with the Royal Corps of Signals, was killed in an aircraft crash in Mersa Matruh, Egypt.	Date of death needs verification. Capt McIntosh's gravestone gives the date as 9 July.
124	on 3 May, by HRH Mary, The Princess Royal	The inspection of 1 Corps Signals and 1 Div Signals was on 3 Apr 1940 according to the 1 Corps Sigs War Diary
124	Later in the year, a visit was made by The Princess Royal to Corps Sigs	Needs verification/identificaiton of date. At present, the date of this visit has not been identified.
127	1st Divisional Signals, June 1941, at Bletchingley, Surrey.	The visit and photo was on 18 July 1941 according to the unit war diary.
128	Capt W. H.T. Wilson, Lt M.H.F. Webber, and 31 men of ‘K’ Section	There were 2 Officers and 32 men of K Section in the Spitzbergen Raid.
149	No. 1 Canadian Air Support Signal Unit (ASSU) became an independent unit under Maj A.J. Cahill on 1 February 1944.	Unit name incorrect and date needs verification. The name of the unit on founding was "First Air Support Signal Unit, R.C. Sigs". On 15 Jun 44 it became "1st Air Support Signal Unit, R.C. Sigs". On page 149 the date is stated as 1 Feb 44 and on page 152 it's stated as 14 Jan 44.
152	No 1 Canadian Air Support Control Signals Unit	The name of the unit on founding was "First Air Support Signal Unit, R.C. Sigs". On 15 Jun 44 it became "1st Air Support Signal Unit, R.C. Sigs".
152	ASSU Sigs was formed out of Army Sigs on 14 January 1944.	Date needs verification. On page 149 the date is stated as 1 Feb 44 and on page 152 it's stated as 14 Jan 44.
159	During the Sicilian campaign, 1 Div Sigs had 22 fatal casualties	Incorrect number. 1st Canadian Divisional Signals suffered 19 fatalities during the Sicilian campaign.
159	Cpl G.B. Henry	Incorrect initials. Should read Cpl G.J.B. Henry.
159	Sigmn D.B. Carr	Sigmn D.B. Carr is buried in Canada and is unlikely a casualty of the Sicilian campaign.
159	W. E. Holmes	Sigmn W.E. Holmes is buried in Canada and is unlikely a casualty of the Sicilian campaign.
159	P. Masson	Sigmn P. Masson died by drowning and is buried in Canada so is unlikely a casualty of the Sicilian campaign.
169	Sigmn M. Sawchuck	Name error: Surname should read Sawchuk.
170	MM was awarded to Cpl W. A. Chergivin	Name error: Surname is Chergwin.
170	MM was awarded to […] LCpl R. Hartshorne	No record of this award can be found. No record found of a Lineman named Hartshorne however there was a DR and an Electrician with that name. An MM was awarded to a R. Hartshorne however he was infantry.
175	Here a RCCS Lt is working his WS No. 19	The set is a WS No. 22 and not a WS No. 19.
187	Fortunately, casualties were light: five KIA	Should read four. There are only four names listed in the book and the Commonwealth War Graves Commission lists four as well.
187	Both Murchison and Swan were with the Regina Rifles HQ and were killed when their landing craft struck a mine.	A Letter of Condolence written to the family of LCpl Swan states he was operating a wireless set after landing when a mortar bomb fell close.
224	LCpl N.L. Steward	Name is misspelled. Should be "Stewart".
224	Sigmn J.E. Colwell	Name is misspelled. Should be "Colwill".
288	there were two other Signals Directorates: Electrical and Communications Design and Personnel (Signals), and the Canadian Signals Research and Development Establishment (CSRDE).	There were in fact three other Signals Directorates: the Directorate of Electrical and Communications Design; the Directorate of Army Personnel (Signals); and the Canadian Signals Research and Development Establishment.
288	23rd Canadian Infantry Brigade Group Signals	Unit name was officially "23rd Brigade Group Signal Troop, R.C. Sigs " (CAO 76-2, Issue No. 30/47)
288	the Active Force Brigade Group Signals	Unit name was officially "The Active Force Brigade Group Signal Troop, RC Sigs" and later "The Active Force Brigade Group Signal Squadron, RC Sigs"
288	The three specialty troops were never formed but instead three ad hoc units were established	The units were not ad hoc from an organizational perspective as the conversion of the three troops was published in Canadian Army Orders.
303	1 May 1953	Orders give an effective date of 16 May 1953 (CAO 76-2, Issue No. 337/53)
303	1st Airborne Signal Squadron, RCCS	Unit name was officially "No. 1 Airborne Signal Squadron, Royal Canadian Corps of Signals "
303	On 1 August 1961, all three troops were disbanded	Disbandment was effective 31 Aug according to CAO 78-2, Issue No. 704/61, 2 Oct 1961
308	No. 1 Signal Squadron	Unit name was officially "No. 1 Army Signal Squadron"
313	RC Sigs Motorcycle Display Team was formed in 1967	Was actually formed in 1966 to prepare for the 1967 show season for the Canadian Centennial celebrations.
328	the Squadron under the command of Maj J. Francki	Francki's rank on parade was LCol, he having been promoted during the previous day's parade practice.
339	MCpl M. McRae	Name is misspelled. Should be "MacCrae".
346	On 7 June 1977, Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth appointed her daughter, HRH The Princess Anne, Colonel-in-Chief of the C&E Branch.	Date needs verification. On page 346, 429 and 439 the date is stated as 7 June and on page 378 and 432 it's stated as 11 Jun.
348	On 12 November, the Colonel-in-Chief of the C&E Branch, HRH The Princess Anne, made her first visit to Kingston.	Date needs verification. On page 348 the date is stated as 12 November and on page 379 and 380 it's stated as 13 November. Perhaps a multi day visit?
351	Most of the men were drawn from 2 Signal Squadron at CFB Petawawa.	Wrong unit identified. The unit in Petawawa at this time was Special Service Force Headquarters and Signal Squadron.
351	48 reservists were allowed to volunteer	Inconsistency. Page 385 states "including 44 reservists"
364	establishmento	spelling: establishment
368	76 Communication Group in Afghanistan	76 Communication Group did not deploy to Afghanistan as a unit however individual soldiers may have.
378	On 11 June 1977, HM Queen Elizabeth II appointed her daughter, HRH The Princess Anne, Colonel-in-Chief of the C&E Branch.	Date needs verification. On page 346, 429 and 439 the date is stated as 7 June and on page 378 and 432 it's stated as 11 Jun.
379	On 13 November 1979, the Colonel-in-Chief, HRH The Princess Anne visited Vimy Barracks,	Date needs verification. On page 348 the date is stated as 12 November and on page 379 and 380 it's stated as 13 November. Perhaps a multi day visit?
380	The Princess Anne, signing the Guest Book in the Vimy Officers’ Mess on 13 November 1979.	Date needs verification. On page 348 the date is stated as 12 November and on page 379 and 380 it's stated as 13 November. Perhaps a multi day visit?
385	included 44 reservists	Inconsistency. Page 351 states "48 reservists were allowed to volunteer".
400	79 Communication Regiment formed in March 1970	Date error: 79 Communication Regiment formed in March 1990
415	1 CID had 22 killed	Error. 1st Canadian Divisional Signals had 19 killed, not 22. (See errata for page 159)
424	1st Airborne Signal Squadron	Unit name was officially "No. 1 Airborne Signal Squadron, Royal Canadian Corps of Signals "
429	On 7 June 1977, HRH, The Princess Anne was appointed Colonel-in-Chief of the C&E Branch	Date needs verification. On page 346, 429 and 439 the date is stated as 7 June and on page 378 and 432 it's stated as 11 Jun.
429	most of the men drawn from 2 Signal Squadron in CFB Petawawa	Wrong unit identified. The unit in Petawawa at this time was Special Service Force Headquarters and Signal Squadron.
432	On 11 June 1977, Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth appointed her daughter, HRH Princess Anne, to be the Colonel-in-Chief of the C&E Branch	Date needs verification. On page 346, 429 and 439 the date is stated as 7 June and on page 378 and 432 it's stated as 11 Jun.
439	HRH, The Princess Royal, The Princess Anne, LG, LT, GCVO, QSO, GCL, CD, ADC 7 June 1977 –	Date needs verification. On page 346, 429 and 439 the date is stated as 7 June and on page 378 and 432 it's stated as 11 Jun.
448	Col S.B. Learner, OMM, CD	Name is misspelled. Should be "Lerner".
455	Spr D. Gee	Canadian Virtual War Memorial shows his rank as a 2Lt.
455	Sigmn C. McKinnon	Name is misspelled. Should be "MacKinnon"
456	Spr D.E. Steghmeier	Name may be misspelled. Other records show spelling as "Stegmeier".
457	LCol E. Forde	Note that Forde held the rank of Major when awarded the DSO.
457	Maj R.L. Wheeler	Should not be included in this list as the OBE was awarded when he was serving in the British Royal Engineers Railway Service.
457	The Military Cross	Note that while not belonging to this list of awards to the Canadian Signal Service, Temporary 2Lt C. Shergold, a Canadian Signaller, was awarded a MC while serving with the British Forces.
457	Lt H. Dudley-Watters	Name correction. The name Dudley-Waters appears in the London Gazette however his personnel file records his name as H.D. Waters.
457	Capt W.R. Flewin	Should not be included. Capt Flewin served with the Canadian Corps Topographical/Survey Section which was administered by Canadian Corps Signal Company but was not a truly a part of the Canadian Signal Service.
457	Lt T.A. Irwin	Should not be included. No Canadian Signal Service related service is evident in his Service Record.
457	Capt J.R. Leeson	Name error. Initials are "J.H."
457	Capt K.R. McKinnon	Name error. Last name is "MacKinnon"
457	Lt H.M. Westwood	Name error. Initials are "H.N."
457	Lt L.R. Whittaker	Should not be included. Although Lt Wittaker was attached to 2 Canadian Divisional Signal Company for training from Feb-Apr 1917, his MC awarded in 1919 is not linked to service with the Canadian Signal Service.
457	The Distinguished Conduct Medal	Note that while not belonging to this list of awards to the Canadian Signal Service, L/Cpl R.G. Sheale, a Canadian Signaller, was awarded a DCM while serving with the British Forces.
457	Lt F. Barber	Note that Barber held the rank of Sgt when awarded the DCM.
457	Pte A. McAtair	Name error: Should read Pte A. MacArtair (references: London Gazette & Personnel File)
458	Capt C. Shergold	Should not be included in this list of awards to the Canadian Signal Service. Serjeant-Major C. Shergold, while a Canadian Signaller, was awarded the DCM while serving with the British Forces.
458	Spr F.J. Spencer	Name error. Initials are "F.T."
458	The Military Medal	List should also include (but not shown): 110338 Spr R.S. MacDonald; 15076 Cpl W. Ross.
458	Cpl D.W. Baker	Name error. Initials are "O.W."
458	Spr D.V. Ball	Name error. Initials are "O.V."
458	Cpl J.H. Beale	Should not be included. Cpl Beale served with the Canadian Corps Topographical/Survey Section which was administered by Canadian Corps Signal Company but was not a truly a part of the Canadian Signal Service.
458	Spr T.P. Bellringer	Name error. Should read Spr T.P. Bellinger (references: London Gazette & Personnel File)
458	Pte H.A. Bogart	Name error. Last name is "Bogert"
458	Cpl H.A. Brailsford	Name error: Initials are "H.S."
458	Gnr J. Breatcliffe	Note that while 68559 Gnr J. Breatcliffe earned this medal while serving with the Canadian Signal Service, he was a member of the British Royal Field Artillery attached to the Canadians.
458	A/Cpl H.M. Brownless	Spelling: Name should read A/Cpl H.M. Brownlee
458	Spr D. Crawford	Note that while 197929 Spr D. Crawford earned this medal while serving with the Canadian Signal Service, he was a member of the British Royal Engineers attached to the Canadians.
458	Spr M.W. Chisholm	Name error. Initial is "W."
458	A/Sgt T. Davies	Note that while 75018 Cpl T. Davies earned this medal while serving with the Canadian Signal Service, he was a member of the British Royal Engineers attached to the Canadians.
458	Sgt E. Dent	Name error. Should read Sgt N. Dent.
458	A/Cpl P.J. Doyle	Note that while 250071 A/Cpl P.J. Doyle earned this medal while serving with the Canadian Signal Service, he was a member of the British Royal Engineers attached to the Canadians.
458	Sgt A.W. Dyke	Should not be included. Sgt Dyke served with the Canadian Corps Topographical/Survey Section which was administered by Canadian Corps Signal Company but was not a truly a part of the Canadian Signal Service.
458	Spr C.E. Edgerley	Name error: Initial is "G."
458	A/Cpl J.W. Ellenthorpe	Name error. Often shown in official records as Ellenthorpe it should read Ellinthorpe.
458	Spr L.N. Evans	Name error. Initials are "L.N.B."
458	Pte A.N. Farr	Name error: Initials are "A.M."
458	Spr D.C. Field	Name error. Initial is "C."
458	Spr M.N. Fisher	Name error. Initials are "M.M."
458	Spr T.D Fleming	Name error. Initials are "T.A."
458	Spr H.W. Forrester	Name error. Initials are "H.W.T."
458	Spr J.G. Gow	Name error. Initial is "J."
459	Pnr T.W. Griggs	Note that while 361821 Pnr T.W. Griggs earned this medal while serving with the Canadian Signal Service, he was a member of the British Royal Engineers attached to the Canadians.
459	A/Sgt O. Inkster	Should not be included. A/Sgt Inkster, a Draughtsman, served with the Canadian Corps Topographical/Survey Section which was administered by Canadian Corps Signal Company but was not a truly a part of the Canadian Signal Service.
459	Spr R. Johnson	Name error. Initals are "R.H."
459	Spr J.H. Jones	Name error: Initials are "J.G."
459	Spr D. Key	Name error: Initial is "W."
459	Sgt P.A. MacGillivary	Spelling: Should read Sgt P.A. MacGillivray
459	Capt F.S. MacPherson	Duplicate of "Lt F.S. McPherson"
459	Cpl C.H. McDonald	Duplicate of "Lt C.H. MacDonald"
459	Sgt J.J. McDonald	Name error: surname is "MacDonald"
459	Spr N.H. McGregor	Name error: initials are "M.H."
459	Cpl F.G. Moule	Name error. Initials are "S.G"
459	Spr G.A. Northwood	Name error: initials are "G.E."
459	Cpl E.H. Page	Should not be included. Cpl Page served with the Canadian Corps Topographical/Survey Section which was administered by Canadian Corps Signal Company but was not a truly a part of the Canadian Signal Service.
459	Cpl C.M. Redgrave	Note that while 251599 Cpl C.M. Redgrave earned this medal while serving with the Canadian Signal Service, he was a member of the British Royal Engineers attached to the Canadians.
459	Pvt R.J. Rogers	Note that while 130462 Pioneer R.J. Rogers earned this medal while serving with the Canadian Signal Service, he was a member of the British Royal Engineers attached to the Canadians.
460	A/Sgt W.J. Speedy	Name error: initials are "N.J."
460	Cpl J.N. Spiers	Should not be included. Cpl J.M. Spiers served with the Canadian Corps Topographical/Survey Section which was administered by Canadian Corps Signal Company but was not a truly a part of the Canadian Signal Service.
460	The Military Medal: Spr C.M. Sprauge	Name is misspelled. Should be "Sprague".
460	Pte A. Urquhart	Note that while M2/177136 Pte A. Urquhart earned this medal while serving with the Canadian Signal Service, he was a member of the British Army Service Corps attached 2nd Canadian Heavy Artillery Group.
460	Cpl I.J. Walsh	Should not be included. Cpl I.J. Walsh served with the Canadian Corps Topographical/Survey Section which was administered by Canadian Corps Signal Company but was not a truly a part of the Canadian Signal Service.
460	Cpl H.A. Wetmore	Name error: initials are "H.D."
460	The Military Medal: A/Cpl L.M. Wilde	Wilde's rank was "Second Corporal", 2/Cpl, a rank that existed until 1920 in the Engineers and Army Ordnance Corps.
460	Spr E.W. Wilson	Name error: initials are "E.L."
460	Bar to The Military Medal: Gnr J. Breatcliffe	Note that while 68559 Gnr J. Breatcliffe earned this medal while serving with the Canadian Signal Service, he was a member of the British Royal Field Artillery attached to the Canadians.
460	Bar to The Military Medal: A/Cpl L.M. Wilde	Wilde's rank was "Second Corporal", 2/Cpl, a rank that existed until 1920 in the Engineers and Army Ordnance Corps.
460	Second Bar to The Military Medal: Gnr J. Breatcliffe	Note that while 68559 Gnr J. Breatcliffe earned this medal while serving with the Canadian Signal Service, he was a member of the British Royal Field Artillery attached to the Canadians.
460	Pte A.C. Bieler	Should not be included. Pte Bieler served with the Canadian Corps Topographical/Survey Section which was administered by Canadian Corps Signal Company but was not a truly a part of the Canadian Signal Service.
461	Spr G. Dunkley	Name error: initial is "C."
461	Cpl R.G. McEwan	Spelling: Should read Cpl R.G. McEwen
461	Sgt J.I. Neal	Should not be included. Sgt J.I. Neal served with the Canadian Corps Topographical/Survey Section which was administered by Canadian Corps Signal Company but was not a truly a part of the Canadian Signal Service.
461	Sgt M. Rosenbaun	Name error: should read Sgt M. Rosenbaum
461	Cpl W.G. Thorpe	Should not be included. Cpl Thorpe, a Draughtsman, served with the Canadian Corps Topographical/Survey Section which was administered by Canadian Corps Signal Company but was not a truly a part of the Canadian Signal Service.
461	Mentioned in Despatches and Brought to Notice of the Secretary of State for War	List should also include (but not shown): L/Cpl E.B. Kirby and L/Cpl W.L. Mitchell
461	Mentioned in Despatches: Maj A.A. Anderson (2)	Maj Anderson was MiD three times, Jun and Dec 2017 and again in Dec 1918.
461	Sgt R.H. Banks	Note that while 74025 Sgt Banks earned this medal while serving with the Canadian Signal Service, he was a member of the British Royal Engineers attached to Canadian Corps Signal Company.
461	Mentioned in Despatches: Cpl C.W. Barrett	Barrett's rank was "Second Corporal", 2/Cpl, a rank that existed until 1920 in the Engineers and Army Ordnance Corps.
461	Mentioned in Despatches: Sgt J. Cunningham	Rank was A/Sgt.
461	Mentioned in Desptaches: Lt B. Faughnan	Rank is shown as Sgt in The London Gazette.
461	Maj E.P. Fetherstonhaugh	No sign of service with Canadian Signal Service in personnel file.
461	Mentioned in Despatches: LCol E. Forde (3)	Note that Forde's first MiD was as a Maj.
461	Cpl H.V. McLeod	Name error: initials are "V.H."
461	Sgt J.A. Peters	Name error. Initials are "C.A."
461	Sgt M. Rosenbaun	Name error: should read Sgt M. Rosenbaum
461	Lt C. Shergold	Note that while Lt Shergold did receive a single MiD while with the Canadian Signal Service, it was his second. A Canadian Signaller, he previously received one in December 1914 as a Serjeant-Major while serving with the British Forces.
461	Mentioned in Despatches: Capt W.A. Steel (2)	Note that Steel's first MiD was as a Lt.
461	Legion d’Honneur – Croix d’Officier: LCol E. Forde	The Order level is stated as "Chevalier" in The London Gazette.
461	Croix de Guerre - Cpl A.W. Mitchell	Cpl A.W. Mitchell was awarded the Medaille Militaire and not the Croix de Guerre (London Gazette 30043).
462	Medaille d’Honneur Avec Glaves en Argent - Pte E.D. Hallett	Name and Medal error: 22575 Pte G.D Hallett was awarded the Medaille d'Honneur Avec Glaves en Bronze (London Gazette 22575)
462	Croix de Guerre	List should also include (but not shown): A/2/Cpl W.E. Hare (Note that while 148848 A/2/Cpl Hare earned this medal while serving with the Canadian Signal Service, he was a member of the British Royal Engineers attached to the Canadians.)
462	Spr L.G. Moore	Name error: initials are "L.J."
473	LCol M.G. Evan, 1943	Name error: surname is Evans
473	LCol E.R. Gill, 1946	Date error: award was in 1947
473	LCol R.D. Heustis, 1945	Rank error: rank was Col
473	LCol K.G. Johnston, 1952	Name error: initials are K.MacG.
473	Maj B.F. Addy, 1949	Date error: award was in 1945; Rank error: rank was A/Maj
473	Maj B.E. Alsop, 1953	Name error: initials are S.E.
473	Maj L.W. Johnson, 1946	Date error: award was in 1947
473	Maj C.S. McKee, 1935	Date error: award was in 1936
473	Maj W.J. Partridge, 1949	Name error: initials are W.G.
473	Maj G.L. Roach, 1945	Name error: initials are C.L.
473	Capt L.J.M. Catto, 1940	Name error: initials are J.M.
473	Capt B.F. Holmes, 1942	Rank error: rank was Maj
473	Capt H.G.A. Humphries, 1946	Name error: surname is Humphreys
473	Capt C.J. Sanson, 1942	Rank error: ranks was A/Maj; Name error: initial is J.
473	Capt W.A. Smith, 1937	Date error: award was in 1938
473	Capt C.W.L. Spencer, 1945	Date error: award was in 1946
478	Capt M.J. Maxwell, 1980	Lt M.J. Maxwell was awarded the Star of Courage in 1982 for an act in 1980.
478	Sgt L. Hall	This is a duplicate of the entry for MCpl L. Hall which already appears in the list.
479	MGen A.G. Hines	MGen Hines held the rank of Officer in the order prior to being elevated to Commander.
479	LCol R.P. Bonner	LCol Bonner held the rank of Member in the order prior to being elevated to Officer.
479	Maj G.T. Fraser	Rank is listed as LCdr on the GG website.
479	Capt G.T. Tolley	Wrong level: Governor-General website reports CWO Tolley received MMM on 8 June 1990.
479	LCol E.J. Vincent	This is a duplicate of Maj E.J. Vincent which already appears in the list.
479	LCol D.E. Cain	This is a duplicate of the entry for WO D.E. Cain which already appears in the list.
480	Capt F.A. Darton	This is a duplicate of the entry for CWO F.A. Darton which already appears in the list.
480	Capt W.D. Forster	This is a duplicate of the entry for Lt W.D. Forster which already appears in the list.
480	Capt J.P. Frenette	This is a duplicate of the entry for MWO J.P. Frenette which already appears in the list.
480	Capt J.E.A. Lablanc	Name error: surname is LeBlanc.
480	Capt T.A. Payette	This is a duplicate of the entry for MWO T.A. Payette which already appears in the list.
480	CWO J. Dempsey	This is a duplicate of the entry for MWO J.M. Dempsey which already appears in the list.
480	CWO S.G. Mcnabb	This is a duplicate of the entry for MWO S.G. McNabb which already appears in the list.
480	CWO R.A. Reynolds	Name error: Initials are R.L.
480	CWO J.E.P. Richer	This is a duplicate of the entry for MWO J.E.P. Richer which already appears in the list.
480	CWO J.C.A. Winters	This is a duplicate of the entry for MWO J.C.A. Winters which already appears in the list.
480	MWO D. Roux	Name error: Initials are J.J.D.
480	WO L.V. Lablanc	Name error: Surname is Leblanc
481	WO J.M.R. Pellerin	This is a duplicate of the entry for CWO J.M. Pellerin which already appears in the list.
481	Member of the Order of the British Empire: Maj P.M. Kelly	Should not be included as Maj Kelly, who later transferred to the Canadian Forces, was awarded the MBE while a member of the British Royal Signal Corps.
481	BGen G.W. Nordick	Error: then LCol Nordick earned his MSC as CO of 3 PPCLI and was not a Signals/C&E Branch member.
481	BGen R.G. Mazzolin	The award earned is the Meritorious Service Medal from the United States of America and not the Canadian version.
481	LCol M.P.J. Roy	The award earned is the Meritorious Service Medal from the United States of America and not the Canadian version.
481	LCol K. Schramm	The award earned is the Meritorious Service Medal from the United States of America and not the Canadian version.
481	Maj S.J.J. Drouin	The award earned is the Meritorious Service Medal from the United States of America and not the Canadian version. This is a duplicate of the entry for Capt S. Drouin which already appears in the list.
481	Capt R. Stein	No reference has been located for this award.
481	CWO R. Tanguay	Award error: MWO Tanquay was made a Member of the Order of Military Merit.
481	MWO M.A. Renneberg	No reference has been located for this award.
481	WO S.J.B. Descarie	This is a duplicate of the entry for MCpl S.J.B. Descarie which already appears in the list.
481	Col F.J. Chagnon	Error. Col Chagnon was not awarded a NATO MSM.
485	As a result of his leadership at Vimy Ridge on 9 April 1917, where Forde was awarded the DSO	LCol Forde was awarded his DSO in 1916 and not at Vimy Ridge in 1917. DSO award was announced in The London Gazette Supplement 29729. 29 August 1916. Page 8577.
485	Legion of d’Honneur of France in the rank of Croix de Officier in 1919.	The Order level is stated as "Chevalier" in The London Gazette.
487	No. 7 Sig Coy (Saint John)	The unit was actually No. 6 Sig Coy
495	Malloch Trophy 1982 - No. 721 (Charlottetown) Communication Regiment	Error: In 1982 713 (Beauport) Communication Regiment won the Malloch trophy.
496	Genet Trophy 1978 - 713 (Beaufort) Communication Regiment	Spelling: proper name of unit is 713 (Beauport) Communication Regiment
496	The Communications and Electronics Association Trophy 1986 - 713 (Beaufort) Communication Regiment	Spelling: proper name of unit is 713 (Beauport) Communication Regiment
496	The Communications and Electronics Association Trophy 1989, 1990 - 713 (Beaufort) Communication Regiment	Spelling: proper name of unit is 713 (Beauport) Communication Regiment
497	The Beament Trophy	Additional information: The Beament Trophy was awarded to 14 Escadron de Transmission du Canada in 1971.
497	The LaRose Trophy	Additional information: The LaRose Trophy was awarded to 14 Escadron de Transmission du Canada in 1970.
497	The LaRose Trophy 1976, 1977, 1978 - 713 (Beaufort) Communication Regiment	Spelling: proper name of unit is 713 (Beauport) Communication Regiment
497	The LaRose Trophy 1982 - 713 (Beaufort) Communication Regiment	Spelling: proper name of unit is 713 (Beauport) Communication Regiment
497	The LaRose Trophy 1985, 1986 - 713 (Beaufort) Communication Regiment	Spelling: proper name of unit is 713 (Beauport) Communication Regiment
498	The LaRose Trophy 1990-1994 - Unknown	Additional information: In 1990 and 1991 the LaRose Trophy was won by 713 (Beauport) Communication Regiment
501	LCol V.R.C. McClenaghan, MC	Wrong initials. Should be V.S.C.
504	Brigadier Clark: the Legion of Merit in the degree of Commander	Error: the award is listed as the degree of Officer in the London Gazette.
507	Lt G. Rodrigues, MiD	No reference found to show Rodrigues was a Lt. All records point to him having not been commissioned and he remained a Sigmn.
507	Sigmn B.G. Allen	Name is misspelled. Should be "Allan".
509	Sigmn E.G. Marquardt 29-07-1944	Error: Service records indicate he was admitted to hospital on 29 Jul 44 but died on 8 Aug 44.
510	LCpl W.D. Prentice 28-03-1941	Date of death is recorded as 28 May 1941 by Commonwealth War Grave Commissoin and Canadian Virtual War Memorial.
510	LCpl N.L. Steward 03-05-1942	Name misspelled. Should be "Stewart".
511	OBE: Col C.P. Steacy	Name misspelled. Should be "Stacey".
511	Maj H.G. Fraser	Name error. No H.G. Fraser MBE has been located. If initials are E.G., this is a duplicate to Capt E.G. Fraser already listed.
512	Capt J.W.P. Johnston	Name error. Surname is Johnson.
512	Military Medal: LSgt H.W.M. MacKenzie	Name is incorrect. Should be "LSgt H.W.M. Johnson". His initial M. stood for MacKenzie but his surname was Johnson.
512	Military Medal: Cpl W.A. Chergivin	Name error. Surname is Chergwin.
513	Brig J.E. Genet, CBE, MC	Brigadier Genet was Mentioned in Despatches twice, once in 1945 and again in 1946.
513	Lt D. Rodrigues	No reference found to show Rodrigues was a Lt. All records point to him having not been commissioned and he remained a Sigmn.
517	Legion of Merit (Degree of Commander): Brig S.F. Clark, CBE	Error: the award is listed as the degree of Officer in the London Gazette.
517	Medal totals: BEM 56	The annex only lists 55 names for the British Empire Medal.
517	Medal totals: Total 707	The total, considering only 55 and not 56 BEM should be 706.
518	1st Canadian Corps Signal Company	Upon creation the unit was officially known as Headquarters of 1st Corps Signals, R.C. Signals and then later as 1st Corps Headquarters Signals, R.C. Sigs.
518	2nd Canadian Corps Signal Company	Upon creation the unit was officially known as 2nd Corps Signals, R.C.C.S. and then later as 2nd Corps Headquarters Signals, R.C. Sigs.
523	Col S.A. Lee*, MC, Comd Camp Borden 01-08-1940 to the end of the war	In actuality, Col Lee held the position of Comdandant Camp Borden only until 16 October 1940.
533	Mr Chris Bisaillion, P Eng (VA3ORP)	Incorrect callsign. Mr Bisaillion's correct callsign is VE3CBK. VA3ORP is the callsign of Maj (Retd) Dave Lawrence.
533	Communicagtion Reserve	Spelling error. Should read "Communication Reserve".
534	LCpl W.D. Prentice 3 May 1942	Prentice is a war-time casualty and is listed on page 510. Date of death is officially recorded as 28 May 1941.
534	Sgt L.C. Washington - 26 October 1967	Error. Date of death on grave marker indicates 28 October 1967.
534	Ms J. D’Arc St Germain	Should not be included in this list as she was not a military member.
534	Lt(N) Ferguson 6 April 1973	Lt(N) Ferguson is not listed in the Canadian Book of Remembrance. Details substantiating his inclusion in this list are not known.
534	Sigman D.L.M. Barkley	Should not be included. Private Barkley appears to have been Military Police and not a Signals related fallen.
534	Capt J. Trepanier	Should not be included. Capt Trepanier was a Logistics Officer and so not a "Signaller".
534	WO R. Grimsley, CD	Should not be included. WO Grimsley was a Supply Technician and so not a "Signaller".
534	Cpl E.A. Knechtel 2 July 1980	Date error. Gravestone and Canadian Book of Remembrance both state 1 July.
537	On 24 May 1927, the then Capt Genet married Helen Margaret Palling.	Date error: The date of the marriage was 24 May 1928 according to their certificate of marriage.
538	landing in England on 20 June 1941	Date error: 1st Army Tank Brigade Signals departed Halifax on 21 June and arrived in England on 30 June according to the unit War Diary
539	detachment of 1 CAB Sigs, consisting of 14 men	Clarification: The total of 14 men of 1 CAB Sigs included Maj Rolfe (1 officer +13 other ranks)
539	having a wheel shot off	Needs verification. Reference not known. Photo of Rolfe's scout car shows three wheels in good order with the fourth not visible.
539	their equipment disabled in their landing craft	Brigadier Southam's communication equipment did make it ashore but was destroyed when run over by a tank.
539	Once again, Rolfe and two of his companions attempted another escape	This text differs significantly from an account given by Rolfe in "Detour, The Story of Oflag IVC".
540	International Supervisory Commission to Indo-China in Hanoi	Rolfe served as the CO and Deputy Military Advisor of the Military Component, Canadian Delegation Laos, part of Canada's contribution to the International Commissions for Supervision and Control
546	Including, No. 1 and 2 Area Signal Squadrons	Unit name is missing. Should read "East Coast Signal Regiment Including, No. 1 and 2 Area Signal Squadrons"
548	Korean War Mentioned-in-Despatches	Capt J.I. Moldaver was also MiD as Signal Officer of 2 RCHA. [The Canada Gazette, No. 45 Vol. LXXXVI. 8 November, 1952. Page 3122.]