Charles Foulkes Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Charles Foulkes, based on 2 World History Database records associated with Canada.

2 records1944–19442 events1 places

Chronological biography

1944

Operation Atlantic18 July 1944

Warfare / World War, 2nd · Commander of 2nd Canadian Infantry Division · Caen

Foulkes led his division across the Orne through Caen and toward the high ground south of the city.

Operation Spring25 July 1944

Warfare / World War, 2nd · Commander of 2nd Canadian Infantry Division · Caen

Foulkes commanded the Canadian division making costly attacks south of Caen toward Verrieres Ridge.

Titles and roles

Commander of 2nd Canadian Infantry Division

Record provenance

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