Armoured corps steel helmet

Found this helmet last week, .
The helmet came from a scrap metal seller in Almelo the Netherlands (liberated by the 4th Canadian armd division).Probably turned in with some other scrap from a farmyard or so.

But the inside is fortunatly ok,what me made buy the helmet is the Canadian service number in the liner (for as far I can see the liner was always in the helmet).
Nowadays armoured corps helmet are pretty hard to find overhere, and this type of helmets named to Canadian soldiers are really rare.

I ran the service number on Google and this turned up:
http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/databases/medals/001099-119.01-e.php?&person_id_nbr=65832&&PHPSESSID=5duqcp88v7615u29jseo5d4ne3

When I examaned the rest of the liner the name was also in there, a bit faint but you can clearly read the name HEAL.





Now i have got a question, is it possible to get more info about this John Reginald Heal, for example what regiment did he serve in as a signalman ,what was his action to be MID (I assume that this means he did something outstanding).
I hope to get some additional info here.

Cheers Henk-Jan

Here's what I have; HEAL, John Reginald, Signalman (H.102239) - Mention in Despatches - Signals - awarded as per Canada Gazette dated 9 March 1946 and CARO/6431 dated 8 March 1946.
It appears that Heal was a Signalman with the RCCS. There probably won't be a recommendation for his Mention.

very nice helmet, I didnt think to look in that spot for names before, just incase I tear a liner

Thanks guys,any additional info is very welcome  

I I am in the process of moving, most of my internet stuff and research has to be done on my phone. If no one steps up earlier I will look into it when I am settled probably be a week or two. you should be able to get a censored record for him from the LA

That would be much appreciated Cliff.  

I have a couple of these as well...both found in Holland and both from 5th Div soldiers who were in Italy.....the one withe German chin strap is from Trooper Jm Hollowell GGHG and the other is from Sgt Art Button RCCS attached Princess Louise Fusiliers.....the Button Helmet was found right after the war near Ede where the PLF were involved fighting with the the Calgary Tank against mixed German and Dutch SS elements....The Hollowell Helmet was found in a barn southwest of Delfzijl where the GGHG was involved in fighting in the Delfzijl area...

very interesting helmets Michael, the german chinstrap being used is eye opening

Nice helmet he one with the german belt looks my one i sold many years ago
marcel