Sydney Valpy Radley-Walters

Sydney Valpy Radley-Walters

CMM DSO MC CD
Walters in uniform
Nickname(s)Rad
Born(1920-01-11)January 11, 1920
Gaspé, Quebec, Canada
DiedApril 21, 2015(2015-04-21) (aged 95)
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Allegiance Canada
Service / branch Canadian Army
RankBrigadier General
UnitSherbrooke Fusilier Regiment
Commands8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise's)
Awards

Sydney Valpy Radley-Walters CMM, DSO, MC, CD, nicknamed "Rad" (January 11, 1920 April 21, 2015), was a tank commander in the Canadian Army. Credited with 18 German tanks and many other armoured vehicles, he was the leading Western Allies' tank ace of the Second World War.