Operation Overlord6 June 1944
Keller commanded the Canadian division landing on Juno Beach and advancing toward the Caen-Bayeux road.
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Rodney Frederick Leopold Keller Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Rodney Frederick Leopold Keller, based on 5 World History Database records associated with Canada.
5 records1944–19445 events1 places
Chronological biography
1944
Operation Windsor4 July 1944
Keller directed the Canadian assault on Carpiquet village and airfield west of Caen.
Operation Charnwood8 July 1944
Keller's division advanced from the west toward the centre of Caen.
Operation Atlantic18 July 1944
Keller's division advanced through eastern Caen during the Canadian portion of Goodwood.
Wounding of Rod Keller8 August 1944
Keller was wounded when Allied bombers accidentally struck Canadian positions during Operation Totalize.
Titles and roles
Commander of 3rd Canadian Infantry Division
Record provenance
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