Canadian Virtual War Memorial

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Army

Canadian Infantry (Saskatchewan Regiment)

5th Bn.

Distinguished Service Order, Supplement to the London Gazette # 30950 dated 1 October 1918 "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer was in charge of a raiding party of considerable importance, and the success of the operation was largely due to the thorough manner in which he had thought out and supervised every detail beforehand. He directed the operations with a courage and complete disregard of danger that inspired the greatest confidence in the officers and men under his command. Bar to Distinguished Service Order, Supplement to the London Gazette # 31158 dated 1 February 1919, "For great skill and gallantry while acting as second in command of the battalion between the 7th and 9th August, 1918, during the advance on Aubercourt. When the line became much weakened through casualties, he collected men together, and, after a vigorous fight, placed them in the gaps. He was instrumental in capturing a field gun and a number of prisoners, and on another occasion in throwing out a protecting flank, thus enabling the advance to continue. He was wounded on the 9th within fifty yards of the final objective." British War Medal, Victory Medal, Mentioned in despatches.

September 20, 1884
London, England

October 2, 1914
Pond Farm