Hi Steve;
You and your friend may find this of interest:
http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/his/rep-rap/doc/ahqr-rqga/AHQ_5.pdf
Army Headquarters Report # 5
Historical Section (G.S.)
Title: The 1st Canadian Special Service Battalion
Date of Publication: 22 Feb 1946
Author: Nicholson, G.W.L.
Cheers
Mark