Alain,
Capt Harboard likely to be Paddy Harboard from (originally) Ireland. He was in the Buffs (Royal East Kent Reg't)
He also was captured in North Africa.
A reference is made to "
Harbord" in this POW story which seems to point to your question.
Link:
http://www.canadianletters.ca/letter...d=8506&docid=5
Regards,
Leendert