Service Number: L/27835
Regina Rifle Regiment
Enlisted on June 25, 1940 at Regina, Saskatchewan.
He was the son of John and Jessie Tenklei, of Regina, Saskatchewan. His brother Lance Corporal George Arthur Tenklei died in a car accident in 1956 while serving with the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps.
He is commemorated on page 569 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. There is Tribute to him on the roll call of Honour website.
Honours and Awards: Military Medal
On the 16th February 1945, "C" Company of the 1st Battalion, The Regina Rifle Regiment were the right hand company of a two company attack, with the object of clearing the woods south of Moyland, Germany. In this attack, Sergeant Tenklei was Platoon Sergeant of Number 13 Platoon.
The advance was made under intense fire and less than half way to the objective, the Platoon Commander was wounded and could not continue. Sergeant Tenklei immediately took over and continued the advance. Three times his platoon was forced to ground by heavy machine gun and light automatic fire and three times this Non-Commissioned Officer organized and led the charge which overwhelmed the positions inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy. It was chiefly the superb leadership, courage and example of Sergeant Tenklei that inspired his men to advance and take their platoon objective. His actions on this day were worthy of the highest traditions of this Regiment and the Canadian Army.
Source: Veterans Affairs
Regina Rifle Regiment
Enlisted on June 25, 1940 at Regina, Saskatchewan.
He was the son of John and Jessie Tenklei, of Regina, Saskatchewan. His brother Lance Corporal George Arthur Tenklei died in a car accident in 1956 while serving with the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps.
He is commemorated on page 569 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. There is Tribute to him on the roll call of Honour website.
Honours and Awards: Military Medal
On the 16th February 1945, "C" Company of the 1st Battalion, The Regina Rifle Regiment were the right hand company of a two company attack, with the object of clearing the woods south of Moyland, Germany. In this attack, Sergeant Tenklei was Platoon Sergeant of Number 13 Platoon.
The advance was made under intense fire and less than half way to the objective, the Platoon Commander was wounded and could not continue. Sergeant Tenklei immediately took over and continued the advance. Three times his platoon was forced to ground by heavy machine gun and light automatic fire and three times this Non-Commissioned Officer organized and led the charge which overwhelmed the positions inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy. It was chiefly the superb leadership, courage and example of Sergeant Tenklei that inspired his men to advance and take their platoon objective. His actions on this day were worthy of the highest traditions of this Regiment and the Canadian Army.
Source: Veterans Affairs
Service Number: L/27835
Regina Rifle Regiment
Enlisted on June 25, 1940 at Regina, Saskatchewan.
He was the son of John and Jessie Tenklei, of Regina, Saskatchewan. His brother Lance Corporal George Arthur Tenklei died in a car accident in 1956 while serving with the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps.
He is commemorated on page 569 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. There is Tribute to him on the roll call of Honour website.
Honours and Awards: Military Medal
On the 16th February 1945, "C" Company of the 1st Battalion, The Regina Rifle Regiment were the right hand company of a two company attack, with the object of clearing the woods south of Moyland, Germany. In this attack, Sergeant Tenklei was Platoon Sergeant of Number 13 Platoon.
The advance was made under intense fire and less than half way to the objective, the Platoon Commander was wounded and could not continue. Sergeant Tenklei immediately took over and continued the advance. Three times his platoon was forced to ground by heavy machine gun and light automatic fire and three times this Non-Commissioned Officer organized and led the charge which overwhelmed the positions inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy. It was chiefly the superb leadership, courage and example of Sergeant Tenklei that inspired his men to advance and take their platoon objective. His actions on this day were worthy of the highest traditions of this Regiment and the Canadian Army.
Source: Veterans Affairs
Regina Rifle Regiment
Enlisted on June 25, 1940 at Regina, Saskatchewan.
He was the son of John and Jessie Tenklei, of Regina, Saskatchewan. His brother Lance Corporal George Arthur Tenklei died in a car accident in 1956 while serving with the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps.
He is commemorated on page 569 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. There is Tribute to him on the roll call of Honour website.
Honours and Awards: Military Medal
On the 16th February 1945, "C" Company of the 1st Battalion, The Regina Rifle Regiment were the right hand company of a two company attack, with the object of clearing the woods south of Moyland, Germany. In this attack, Sergeant Tenklei was Platoon Sergeant of Number 13 Platoon.
The advance was made under intense fire and less than half way to the objective, the Platoon Commander was wounded and could not continue. Sergeant Tenklei immediately took over and continued the advance. Three times his platoon was forced to ground by heavy machine gun and light automatic fire and three times this Non-Commissioned Officer organized and led the charge which overwhelmed the positions inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy. It was chiefly the superb leadership, courage and example of Sergeant Tenklei that inspired his men to advance and take their platoon objective. His actions on this day were worthy of the highest traditions of this Regiment and the Canadian Army.
Source: Veterans Affairs
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Regina Rifle Regiment R.C.I.C.
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