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Military Medal<\/h3>\n

\"\"The Military Medal<\/strong> was awarded to Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Non-Commissioned Members for individual or associated acts of bravery on the recommendation of a Commander-in-Chief in the field.<\/p>\n

Gunner George Wakely Abbot-Smith MM<\/strong>
On 17th<\/sup>\/18th<\/sup> Aug 1917. While Gnr ABBOT-SMITH\u2019s battery was firing in response to an S.O.S. signal and at the same time<\/span> subjected to a heavy and well-directed gas bombardment, he served his gun until overcome by N.C.T. and gas fumes. After being carried from the gun pit and resuscitated he returned to the gun and carried on until again overcome. It was due largely to the splendid example and efforts of this Gnr that the Battery was enabled to maintain all guns in action in spite of heavy casualties.
Sergeant Johnston Williams Abraham MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner William Clifford Ace MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant Wheeler Adams MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner Albert Ahiers MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Signaller Thomas Wallace Aikins MM<\/strong>
For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. In the attack on Aug: 15, 1917, Signaller AIKINS acted as linesman. The lines from the old front line forward were broken time and time again, but in spite of the apparent hopelessness of the task, he worked at repairing them with entire disregard of danger, and dogged determination, under heavy shelling, machine gun and rifle fire. His admirable work assisted in establishing communication from time to time, and provided a means for sending messages of the utmost importance to Artillery control, thereby contributing towards the success of the operation on this part of the front.
Gunner Henry Charles Ainger MM<\/strong>
For bravery and devotion to duty. In the attack on PASSCHENDAELE RIDGE 30th Oct: 1917, Gnr AINGER was one of the two signallers who went forward with Lieut. Oliver, and stayed all night in the open to be ready for the action at dawn. All through the action o the 30th by his perseverance and coolness, under extremely heavy shelling, he enabled visual communication to be maintained, thereby furnishing valuable information to the Artillery and contributing towards the success of the whole operation. On the return journey, he and the others stopped to pick up a wounded man in the midst of a heavy barrage, and carried him to safety.
Gunner William Ballantyne Aitken MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant Frederick George Aldridge MM<\/strong>
For bravery and exemplary devotion to duty on 15th and 16th September 1916 near Courcelette while in charge of Brigade Signallers, maintain communications between Brigade Head Qrts and Battn Liaison Officer. He worked unceasingly during the whole period, and it was largely owing to his efforts that communication was maintained. He personally directed the laying and repairing of wires usually under shell fire and showed a splendid example of devotion to duty.
Sergeant George Burpee Alexander MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner Donald Jack Allan MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner James Coleman Allen MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Battery Sergeant Major Sidney Allen MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Driver Alfred James Allinson MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant Alexander Davidson Anderson MM<\/strong>
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on Nov. 5th 1917 during operations at PASSCHENDAELE. This N.C.O. was A\/Sgt.Major at the guns and while under heavy shell fire he took charge of building a road into the battery position. Altho the obstacles were apparently insurmountable he by his magnificent example and untiring energy kept all the men working at such a pitch that all six guns were in position for operation on Nov. 6th. In order to do this he had to remove the piece from oe of the carriages which was bogged to the axle cups under a heavy and continuous barrage and haul it into position. The courage, initiative and determination displayed by this N.C.O. was a splendid example to his men.
Gunner Alexander Gordon Anderson<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner Alexander Leslie Anderson MM<\/strong>
There were no details on the citation card. Partial transcript from other sources:
\u201cgreat gallantry, coolness, and disregard for his own safety\u201d as he ensured his guns received the orders they needed to accurately and effectively support the infantry attack on Mont Lambert near Boulogne on 17 September. A report on his commendation stated that during the heavy shelling, gunner Anderson understood the importance of restoring radio communication for a battlefield observation post. He returned to the (troop) carrier and listened to the wireless set which was passing on firing orders. Anderson received these orders and relayed them to the guns on his set to be filled out. This gave supporting fire and enabled the allied advance. Anderson\u2019s presence of mind and bravery while under enemy fire was exemplary and directly contributed to the important success of this attack.
Corporal Arthur Anderson MM<\/strong>
For gallant conduct near Thiepval on 3rd, Sept, 1916. During a heavy bombardment this position was hit five times but he kept his mortar in action until the side of the bomb store was blown in and the gun put out of action, and even though badly shaken Cpl Anderson remained at his position until ordered by his Battery Officer to report to the nearest Dressing Station.
Gunner Arthur Anderson MM<\/strong>
On the night of the 6th November information was received that the F.O.O. needed a phone to replace one destroyed. Although the night was dark, the area heavily shelled and he had never seen the ground previously, he volunteered to make the trip which he succeeded in doing. He found that wire was also needed to keep in touch throughout the night. He again volunteered and guided a carrying party. By his cheerful manner under the most trying circumstances and his keen interest in the success of the communication he greatly encouraged all those associated with him, and enabled forward communication to be kept open during the night when a counter-attack was anticipated.
Gunner David Elliott Anderson MM<\/strong>
This gunner was on duty at the telephone at the Battery position near \u201cKANSAS CROSS\u201d on Nov: 5th 1917, during a severe of the position with 5.9 and 8 inch shell. He remained at his post throughout, and kept in constant communication with his Company Commander, relaying important messages through from the Observation Post. The sandbag wall of his shelter was blown in by a shell. He dug himself out, repaired his wires and continued sending messages.
Gunner Howard Britton Anderson MM<\/strong>
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations on Passchendale. This man was acting as runner from Group H.Q. to Batteries on October 27th, 1917. He had to pass through extremely heavy shell fire, both H.E. and gas by day and night to battery positions, which were frequently shelled, the round trip taking 4 hours. This took place daily until Passchendale was taken on November 6th. That on no occasions were despatches lost or late was entirely due to his courage and devotion to duty.
Sergeant John Noble Anderson MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Bombardier James Harman Andrews MM<\/strong>
On the 9th of Nov: when in action near ST. JULIEN their battery was under heavy shell fire during the time allotted for registration. All the personnel had been cleared from the position when this man volunteered to man the gun, and under most trying circumstances passed from gun to gun until registration was completed. His great disregard for personal danger and devotion to duty enabled the battery to be registered in time for our attack on the 10th. Nov:
Gunner Joseph Angell MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner Gordon Apperley MM<\/strong>
For gallantry and devotion to duty near Courcelette during the operations of October 21st, 1916. This gunner volunteered to lay a telephone line from Kenora Trench to Regina Trench, a distance of 200 yards across open country, under a very heavy bombardment. This he succeeded in doing later. When unable to maintain this line, this gunner voluntarily made numerous trips between these two trenches carrying messages of extreme urgency.
Bombardier James Henry Apperley MM with bar<\/strong>
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This man was a linesman and although the line was broken every few minutes he continuously patrolled it, and repaired the breaks. This was done despite the very heavy shelling and it was due to the great courage, coolness and determination displayed by this man that communication was maintained throughout the operations.
Bar to Military Medal<\/em> – Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Bombardier William Archer MM<\/strong>
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty from the 16th October to the 10th November 1917 near ZONNEBEKE. This N.C.O. was employed as a battery fitter. The Battery has had many guns knocked out by shell fire and put out of action on account of excessive firing. It is through the untiring attention paid day and night to these guns by this N.C.O. that the maximum number have been kept serviceable. This N.C.O. has shown a total disregard of danger on many occasions in this position by repairing guns under fire. His services to the battery have been invaluable.
Sergeant James Ardern MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant Gerald Sarsfield Arkison MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Bombardier Leslie Armitage MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant William Frederick Armstrong MM<\/strong>
At about 10 a.m. on the morning of 6-5-17 one of our R.E. aeroplanes (No. 4586) photographic machines, was seen to land behind our gun position in FARBUS, evidently in distress. The enemy immediately started ranging on the plane, as it was in a very exposed position. Regardless of great personal safety Sgt. Armitage hastened to the spot where the plane had fallen, and found the pilot lying on the ground wounded and the observer badly shaken up. He dressed the former\u2019s wounds and got them both clear of the plane and the shelling. Sgt. Armstrong then returned to the plane, which was still under shell fire, and succeeded in detaching the camera, which the observer afterwards stated contained valuable photographs of the enemy front line, and would have been destroyed but for Sgt. Armitage\u2019s prompt action, as the enemy immediately succeeded in getting two direct hits on the plane.
Gunner Thomas (Tom) Armstrong MM<\/strong>
For gallantry and devotion to duty near Courcelette during the operations of October 21st, 1916. Owing to the number of casualties to linesman, this man maintained the line to the F.O.O. from the Battery unassisted. When the Regina Trench was captured, before the Observing Officer went forward to this trench, Gunner Armstrong voluntarily made several trips from Regina Trench across open country under extreme heavy shell fire, bringing valuable information to the Brigade Headquarters.
Gunner Thomas Eugene Armstrong MM<\/strong>
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the FRESNOY operations on May 8\/9th when it was found that the Infantry had lost their telephonic communication Gnr. ARMSTRONG, T.E. and Gnr. THOM, J. despite the exceptionally heavy shell fire ran a line forward from the sniper gun. Although this line was continually being cut by enemy fire, these two men repaired the breaks and at no time was communication lost for more than a few minutes. The great courage, coolness, and efficiency displayed by these men was of the utmost importance to both Artillery and Infantry throughout the operations.
Gunner George Frederick Atherton MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant Richard Atkin MM<\/strong>
For brave conduct. determination and control after his Officer was wounded and he was left in charge of a party Sgt. Atkin on night of May 20th accompanied by the late Lieut. W.J. Cooper with a detail proceeding to FARBUS Railway Station to salve some German 5.9 Howitzers. Sgt. Atkin had previously prepared the position for removal of these guns. When about half a mile from the position on the night in question Lieut. Cooper was killed by shell fire. Sgt. Atkin immediately took charge of the party, made disposition for the return of Lieut. Cooper\u2019s body to D.A.C lines and proceeded with his detail to get out the guns. One gun was removed a short distance when the collapse of a wheel made further progress impossible. Sgt. Atkin then went back although intermittent shelling was going on all the time, and attempted to remove another gun and only after two sets of harness were broken trying to get it out of the gun pit was the attempt given up. Sgt. Atkin is one of the most efficient N.C.O\u2019s in this Unit and the great courage and coolness displayed by him, set a splendid example to the men of his Sub-section.
Gunner Richard Roy Atkins MM<\/strong>
On the 14th April when on a gun crew in an isolated position, the enemy (during a bombardment) made a direct hit on the position, killing the N.C.O. in charge, and one other man, and fatally wounding a third. Although suffering from the effects of the explosion, he dressed the wounded man, and remained on duty during the bombardment, until finally attracting the attention of some infantry, sent a message for reinforcements to his Section Headquarters remaining alone at duty until these arrived. He has always shown exceptional bravery and devotion to duty.
Sergeant Leroy Scott Atkinson MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner William Brenton Atwell MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Warrant Officer Class 2 Douglas MacArthur Ault MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner Lionel Charles Axton MM<\/strong>
At Hamburg O.P. during the operations on 26th inst, before Passchendale. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in mending the wire from Boetoek exchange to O.P. Five times he proceeded under heavy shell fire to mend the wire which was the only means of communication between the Group and the F.O.O. On the last occasion he was severely wounded in hand and arm.
Sergeant Edmond Percy Babbitt MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Corporal Murray Babin MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Bombardier Walter Victor Bagg MM<\/strong>
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on October 31st 1917 during operations on PASSCHENDAELE. After his section had suffered heavy casualties he reorganized the gun crews got the remaining gun into action and kept it in action under heavy continuous shelling, firing on S.O.S. calls and set tasks for one hour and twenty minutes during which time there was no communication with the Bde. Later he helped to carry his section commander to a dressing station through a very heavy barrage. The courage coolness determination and initiative displayed by this N.C.O. set a splendid example to the rest of the men.
Sergeant James Basil Bailey MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner Donald Arthur Baillie MM<\/strong>
On 9th April, 1917, near ECURIE, Gnr. BAILLIE D. with two other men were conspicuous for their gallantry under shell fire while constructing an Artillery route from our front line forward, By their energy and cheerfulness they did much to inspire their comrades and expedite the completion of the work.
Driver Ernest Baird MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner James Campbell Baird MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant Robert Edmund Baldwin MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner William Baldwin MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner Cyril Douglas Ball MM<\/strong>
For most conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 21st August 1917. He with Bde ROUTH continued to repair breaks in lines under the most trying conditions. Throughout the remainder of their 24 hours tour of duty Gnr BALL on every occasion volunteered for the most trying and dangerous work, in order to afford Bdr ROUTH a short rest. It was largely due to the splendid example set by this N.C.O. and the very gallant and conscientious work done by Gnr Ball that communication was successfully maintained.
Corporal Gordon R Ball MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner Sydney David Ballard MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner James Henry Bamford MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Driver Louis Sherman Bardy MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner Arthur William Barnes MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Bombardier Bertram Barnes MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant John Alexander Barnhill MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Bombardier Frederick Bartlett MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Corporal Frank Oliver Batstone MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Corporal Dominic Batterton MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Bombardier Frederick Thomas Bean MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner Jean Beaulieu MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Driver Charles Lester Beck MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner Frank Beckett MM<\/strong>
On the night 17th-18th Aug 1917, when three S.O.S. signals were sent in Gnr. BECKETT remained on duty from 5.p.m. to 6.a.m. patrolling the wire and keeping it open under heavy shell fire. He was wounded early in the evening but continued his work regardless of his wounds. This work enabled his Brigade to keep in touch with the developments at a very critical time in a great example of bravery and devotion to duty.
Gunner Robert Henry Beckett MM<\/strong>
VIMY RIDGE. Maintaining and repairing our F.O.O.\u2019s lines from a cap off Montreal Crater under heavy shell fire on April 5th 1917, and for consistent gallantry on many similar occasions during the ten months that this battery has been in action.
Sergeant John Albert Beddow MM with bar<\/strong>
During the attack and capture of FRESNOY May 3rd, 1917, this N.C.O. was in charge of the Liaison Officers communications between Hqrs., 2nd Canadian Infantry Battn. And Hqrs. 3rd Brigade C.F.A. He displayed the greatest gallantry and skill, going out many times through an intense enemy barrage to repair breaks in a laddered line. As a result at no time during the above operations was communication lost.
Bar to Military Medal<\/em> – Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant George Albert Beele MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner Frederick Clifford Bell MM<\/strong>
For gallantry and exemplary devotion to duty on 5th and 6th Nov : near PASSCHENDAELE. This man patrolled and mended wires under intense shell fire and over almost impassable ground enabling communications to be maintained between Bgde O.P. and Group Hqrs throughout the attack on the 6th Nov:
Gunner George P Bell MM<\/strong>
As lineman during the recent operations he did consistent good work before and during the attack on VIMY RIGE, assisting in getting wires to Hill 145 and in maintaining them under shell fire. Also in the same capacity on the Somme, he showed great gallantry and devotion to duty.
Bombardier James Galbraith Bell MM<\/strong>
Near Courcelette, during the bombardment of Oct: 5-6th 1916, this N.C.O. displayed the greatest coolness in establishing communication between Hessian Trench and Zollern Trench under extremely heavy shell fire and machine-gun fire, and rendered valuable assistance to his Brigade.
Gunner Joseph Jeremiah Bell MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant John Reginald Belyea MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner Weldon Belyea MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Corporal James Howard Bennett MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner James Thompson Bennett MM<\/strong>
For great bravery and devotion to duty. On three different occasions, while working at the 2nd Canadian Forward Ammunition Dump at LES TILLEULS, A.5.d.2.6. Sheet 51.B. Gnr. J.T.Bennett and Gnr.H.W.Miller went out under heavy shell fire and put out a burning pile of ammunition, therey saving hundreds of rounds to the Army. The last occasion was on May 28th. These gunners were not ordered to do this work but did it without hesitation from a sense of duty. Three different Officers have mentioned them for reward. Their example has been an inspiring one to all in the very trying duty of handling an ammunition dump in an area which is subject to shell fire.
Corporal Robert Carmen Bennett MM<\/strong>
With their Battery F.O.O\u2019s a\/Cpl Bennett and Cpl Martin laid a telephone line from LICHFIEL CRATER through VOLKER TUNNELL to THELOS MILL during operations against Vimy Ridge, April 9th, 1917. Getting ahead of the \u201cmopping-up\u201d battalion they were held up by a barricade and a machine gun in the tunnel. They overcame this opposition and after handing over 12 prisoners to the Infantry they established a F.O.O. station in GOULOT WOOD in time for the next attack. When their lines were out they continued to end back timely information by runner, showing initiative, perseverance and great gallantry.
Bombardier Roy Allison Bennett MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant William Benson MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Driver Albert Berrett MM<\/strong>
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on the night of July 24th\/25th 1917. This man was part of a detail delivering ammunition when the enemy opened heavy fire on him. Dvr. BERRETTS mule was killed under him. This man assisted in clearing the dead animals out of the way also in unloading the seven remaining wagons, his cooling and courage under fire was a splendid example to the rest of the men on the detail.
Gunner Richard Gordon Berridge MM<\/strong>
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on December 20th 1916, near Ecurie. He maintained telephone communication to this point in spite of a heavy retaliatory fire. This man made four trips over the wire in one of which alone he repaired seven breaks, and his gallant conduct was entirely responsible for keeping communication open, thus enabling the observing officer t send in valuable reports of the raid. During the wire cutting operations prior to the attack Gnr. Berridge assisted Cpl Boucher to establish communication, and it was due to his diligence and gallant conduct in assisting in repairing the wire under very trying circumstances that communication was maintained and the SUCCESSFUL carrying out of the wire cutting task accomplished.
Gunner Erin Danby Berry MM<\/strong>
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on Sept 26th, 1916, whilst acting as telephonist at a forward O.P. in Hesxian Trench and the lines being cut, he carried back valuable information across open country under a very heavy barrage. On the same date, whilst returning to Hessian trench he carried a can of water, going from shell-hole to shell-hole to a large number of wounded men whom the stretcher bearers had not yet found. This was done under extremely heavy gun and machine gun fire.
Gunner Frank Berry MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner Ralph Oliver Berry MM MSM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Lance Sergeant JJ Lucien Berthiaume MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Battery Sergeant Major Hubert Arthur Bessent MM with bar<\/strong>
For gallant and meritorious service. Under heavy fire on the morning of April 9th<\/sup>, this N.C.O. laid a telephone line to an advanced O.P. on the VIMY RIDGE. The route taken was exposed to heavy howitzer and field gun fire, and the line was repeatedly cut. With great perseverance and devotion to duty Corporal Bessant patrolled the line repairing all breaks and in spite of heavy fire maintained communication throughout the day and following night. This N.C.O. has been a faithful and untiring linesman. He did specially good work at the SOMME, and has received no previous award.
Bar to Military Medal<\/em> – Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant Harry Beveridge MM<\/strong>
For gallantry and courage he displayed on the 14th November 1917. A shell landed on a large pile of ammunition, causing a terrific explosion which killed and wounded a large number of Gunners, Drivers and horses, and set fire to two motor lorries, and a large dump of ammunition (in boxes) on the road. On hearing cries of wounded men coming from the flames of the burning lorries this man at once ran to the rescue, while nearly everyone else in the vicinity was running away from the still burning shells. He entered the flaming area again and again and succeeded in finding and dragging out six R.F.A. Gunners all severely wounded, and with their clothing already on fire. He rolled the wounded men in the mud to extinguish the flames and carried them out of the danger zone. He then returned to the still furiously burning lorries and searched for more live men among the dead. He did not leave until ordered to do so. A few seconds after they got clear, another pile went off with a heavy explosion, which would have undoubtedly killed both rescued and rescuer had he been a few minutes later.
Gunner Thomas Ernest Beveridge MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant William Charles Bishop MM<\/strong>
At St Eloi April 4th to May 1st, 1916. Conspicuous devotion to duty and gallantry in maintaining communications of Battery with front line trenches and forward observing stations continuously during the St Eloi operations; his coolness under very heavy shell fire being of great assistance to the Battery in maintaining their lines.
Bombardier Alexander Black MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant Arthur Blackburn MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant James Balfour Blacklaws MM<\/strong>
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at FARBUS on May 3rd, when this Battery was under the concentrated fire of 5.9\u2019s and 4.1\u2019s a direct hit was obtained on the gun position Sgt. Blacklaws despite the extremely heavy shell fire organized a party to remove the wounded, gathered together what was left of his gun crew and succeeded in again getting the gun into action. This N.C.O. by his great display of courage and coolness set a splendid example to the men of his detachment.
Farrier Sergeant Albert Blackley MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant Arthur James Blackwell MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner George Edward Blackwell MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Bombardier Silas Alexander Blair MM<\/strong>
On November 4th 1917, while in action the enemy heavily shelled the battery position getting a direct hit on a gunpit, killing one man and wounding the remainder of the gun crew, including the sergeant in charge and at the same time setting fire to the charges. Sergeant Lowe and A\/Bombardier Blair though some distance away left their gunpit and regardless of all personal danger succeeded in rescuing from the flames the wounded men, some of whom were unconscious and in getting them to a place of safety. They had returned to the gunpit and with admirable courage and coolness under heavy shelling put out the fire. By their presence of mind and prompt action the wounded men\u2019s lives were saved and an explosion prevented which would have destroyed the howitzer and several hundred rounds of ammunition.
Sergeant Herbert George Blazier MM<\/strong>
At Pozieres. For gallantry and devotion to duty. On the 15th, inst whilst directing the digging of a gun pit for forward gun. The enemy opened up an intense shrapnel barrage, Sgt. Blazier endeavoured to get his men under cover two of whom were wounded. Sgt Blazier, after seeing his men to safety, returned under a heavy fire, accompanied by A\/Bomb Mann and brought in one of the wounded men, the others having been killed Sgt Blazier was seriously wounded just before reaching cover.
Corporal George Boaden MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant Albert Heury Boddington MM<\/strong>
Near Courcelette on November 18th, 1916. Sergt Boddington displayed great gallantry and devotion to duty at the taking of Desire Sipp support trench. When a telephone line which had been laid forward from the Battery O.P. after the advancing infantry was cut beyond repair this N.C.O. on his own initiative, worked his way forward twice under a heavy fire to a point whence he brought back timely and important information.
Sergeant Frederick James Bolton MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner James Hadley Bonar MM<\/strong>
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations on Passchendaele. This man was acting as runner from Group H.Q. to Batteries on October 27th, 1917. He had to pass through extremely heavy shell fire, both H.E. and gas by day and night to battery positions, which were frequently shelled, the round trip taking 4 hours. This took place daily until Passchendaele was taken on November 6th. That on no occasion were despatches lost or late was entirely due to his courage and devotion to duty.
Gunner Allan Edwin Bond MM<\/strong>
On 17th\/18th Aug 1917. While Gnr BOND\u2019s battery was firing in response to an S.O.S. signal and was at the same time subjected to a heavy and well directed gas bombardment, he served his gun until overcome by N.C.T. and gas fumes. After being carried from the gun pit and resuscitated he returned to the gun and carried on until again overcome. It was due largely to the splendid example and efforts of this Gnr that the Battery was enabled to maintain all guns in action in spite of heavy casualties.
Bombardier Cecil George Hulbert Botting MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner Ernest Bouchard MM<\/strong>
At Otterloo, during the night 16\/17 April 1945, the enemy attacked and overran 76 Battery Command Post, setting the building on fire and knocking out the wireless sets and cutting off line communication with Regimental Headquarters. Gunner Bouchard, a driver\/mechanic, realizing the serious situation and that word of a full scale attack must reach the infantry as soon as possible, jumped into his unarmoured 15-hundred\u00adweight vehicle and headed back for the infantry battalion headquarters, a distance of 1,200 yards.
By this time the enemy were dug in on both sides of a 400 yard stretch of the road. Displaying absolute contempt for the enemy machine gun and rifle fire, inspired only by the thought that he must get through, he continued down the road. Sheets of flame swept both sides of the vehicle as he proceeded on his self-appointed task and soon it was burning fiercely. Disregarding the imminent danger of explosion he continued with his vehicle and on arrival at battalion headquarters presented the first clear picture of the serious situation.
This man, by his own personal initiative, complete devotion to duty and contempt for danger, set an outstanding example to his comrades and transmitted clear and concise information essential to the successful defence of Otterloo.
Gunner Rolland Bouchard MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant Gordon William Boucher MM with bar<\/strong>
For great gallantry and devotion to duty near Courcelette on October 21st<\/sup>, during the attack on Regina Trench, Cpl Boucher voluntarily went out under heavy shell fire and repaired telephone wires throughout the whole action. The excellent work done by this N.C.O. and the example which he set to the other linesman were in a very large measure responsible for keeping telephone lines in repair.
Bar to Military Medal<\/em> \u2013 For bravery and devotion to duty. In the attack on PASSCHENDAELE RIDGE on 30th<\/sup> Oct: 1917. Sgt Boucher was one of the two Signallers who went forward with Lieut. Oliver an stayed all night in the open to be ready for the action at dawn. All through the action on the 30th<\/sup>, by his perseverance and coolness, under extremely heavy shelling, he enabled visual communication to be maintained, thereby furnishing valuable information to the Arty and contributing towards the success of the whole operation. On the return journey, he and the others stopped to pick up a wounded man in the midst of a heavy barrage, and carried him to a place of safety.
Signaller Thomas Miller Boucher MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Corporal George Wesley Bourke MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Bombardier Edgar Guy Bourque MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Driver Frederick H Bousquet MM<\/strong>
On the morning of Oct\/28th 1917. Dvr. BOUSQUET was one of a Pack Detail taking ammunition to the guns East of Ypres., The convoy was held up by hostile shell fire and during the halt were heavily bombed by hostile aircraft. Dvr. BOUSQUET took charge of the detail and displayed such gallantry and coolness that the detail escaped with a loss of 3 mules. In the midst of the bombing Dvr. Bousquet cut from two mules packs loaded with ammunition in which the ammunition had been set on fire by splinters.
Bombardier Edward Boutilier MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Bombardier Edward M Bowes MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant Alfred George Bowler MM<\/strong>
For conspicuous courage and devotion to duty under very heavy shell fire at FARBUS during the operations on May 3rd 1917, On the 3rd May while his Battery was in action, it was subjected to very heavy shell fire and at one time the ammunition in three gun pits was on fire. This N.C.O. made strenuous efforts to put out the fire in two of the pits thereby keeping guns in action. By his coolness he set a very fine example to the men, and it is largely due to his efforts that the Battery was kept in action. His example kept up the spirits of his men under the most trying circumstances.
Gunner Charles Herriman Boyd MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Corporal John Gibson Boyd MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Battery Sergeant Major Sydney James Boyte MM<\/strong>
For conspicuous gallantry during the Operations against the enemy\u2019s trench SOUTH EAST of SOUCHEZ from April 9th, to 13th 1917. This man was a member of a bombing squad and took command after his N.C.O. had become a casualty. He led his squad, under terrific fire, and at a critical point, when subjected to cross machine gun fire, he dashed ahead, crying out to his men to come along, and by his courageous example rallied those in his vicinity and reached his objective, where he was badly wounded. This man was previously recommended for immediate reward for splendid work in an operation the enemy S.E. of Souchez, in which this Battalion took part on March 1st last.
All the Officers, and all but 14 other ranks of this man\u2019s company were casualties. It is considered that he is fully deserving of an immediate award.
Bombardier Kenneth Oxenden Bracken MM<\/strong>
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 22nd, October at the Battery position when it was imperitive that the Battery be registered before dark, from the front line of trenches, he showed great coolness and bravery as a linesman in working along the line in the open and under heavy shell fire and machine gun fire, and kept the line in good order. He has previously done good work in operations.
Bombardier Frank Braybrook MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner John Douglas Breeze MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Bombardier Joseph Percy Breiter MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner Wesley H Bremner MM<\/strong>
For gallantry and specially meritorious service. At VIMY, on April 9th., 1917 this man colunteered to return through the enemy barrage for more telephone wire. He brought up the wire completed the line to an advanced O.P. and under heavy shell fire patrolled and maintained it all day when relieved at night he volunteered to bring up rations and water for the F.O.O\u2019s party and did so under enemy fire.
Bombardier Henry Courtney Brewer MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner Thomas Stanley Bridel MM<\/strong>
For bravery and devotion to duty. In a raid on March 15th 1918, Gunner Bridel went over the top as signaller to the F.O.O. with the raid. By his coolness and efficiency under heavy fire he rendered valuable assistance to the F.O.O. in setting up the Lucas lamp when their position inside the enemy\u2019s lines had been reached. Though the lamp was knocked over several times by explosions, Gnr. Bridel\u2019s work enabled it to be set up and aligned so that it was in commission until the party withdrew. He seemed to think always of the safety of his equipment before his own. His determination and courage throughout the hazardous operation were a fine example to all ranks.
Sergeant William Humphrey Briggs MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Corporal George Bristow MM with bar<\/strong>
For gallant conduct on 22nd<\/sup>, November near Courcelette. He supervised the running of a telephone cable to the newly captured front line. After completing the task he brought in one of his party who had been wounded. This N.C.O. has constantly carried out his duties and brought them to a successful conclusion in spite of difficulties and shell fire, and his example throughout has been most inspiring to those working under him.
Bar to Military Medal<\/em> – Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant Harry Lawton Broadbent MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner Leonard Arthur Bromley MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Battery Sergeant Major Frederick John Brook MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Driver Ernest Brookes MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner John Harvey Brooks MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner Alexander Brown MM<\/strong>
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near LIEVIN, on July 22nd 1917. During heavy enemy shelling on the Battery position one of the cellars in which were PTE BROWN and two men with two others, was struck by a delayed action shell. PTE.BROWN and the two men managed to extricate themselves from the debris and despite the fact that the enemy was still shelling heavily the building, they worked until they had rescued the two other men, still buried. The splendid courage and coolness displayed by this man undoubtedly saved the life of one of the two buried, the other being dead when released.
Gunner Carl Wetmore Brown MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Farrier Sergeant Duncan Brown MM<\/strong>
June 22nd, 1916. For continuous good service and devotion to duty in the field from Feb: 1915 to date, particularly for conspicuous gallantry on the night of April 22nd\/23rd , 1915 at St Julian, and for good service at Festubert, May 1915, June 1915, Bois Grenier, September 1915.
Battery Quarter Master Sergeant Fred James Brown MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Corporal George Basil Brown MM<\/strong>
For great gallantry and specially meritorious service. On April 9th., 1917 at Vimy this N.C.O. followed the Infantry advance, and laid wire to a point on the forward slope, 100 yards beyond the line the Infantry were consolidating. Throughout the entire day he patrolled and kept up the line under continuos shell, machine gun, and rifle fire, with great devotion to duty, and utter disregard of danger. His work was done in such a quick and thorough manner, that the lines was never out of service for more than a few moments, and was at times the only line to that part of the front. This N.C.O. has shown himself at all times absolutely fearless, and whole heartedly devoted to his work. He has constantly done work of the very highest standard.
Signaller Harold Cordyn Brown MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner Kenneth Charles Brown MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant Lawrence Lloyd Brown MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Staff Sergeant Leslie Talmadge Brown MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant Ralph Wilson Brown MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Lance Bombardier Robert Aaron Charles Brown MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Bombardier William Brown MM<\/strong>
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at FARBUS on May 3\/4th. This N.C.O. was in charge of the telephone lines of the 4th Brigade. and despite the exceptionally heavy shell fire he continued to repair the breaks, being on duty practically continuously for 48 hours. The courage and efficiency displayed by this N.C.O under a terrific bombardment was of the utmost importance to the Brigade, and at no time were the Batteries out of touch for more than a few minutes at a time.
Gunner William Alexander Brown MM with bar<\/strong>
For gallantry and courage he displayed on the 14th<\/sup> November 1917. A shell landed on a large pile of ammunition, causing a terrific explosion which killed and injured a large number of Gunners, Drivers and horses, and set fire to two motor lorries, and a large dump of ammunition (in boxes) on the road. On hearing cries of wounded men coming from the flames of the burning lorries this man at once ran to the rescue, while nearly everyone else in the vicinity, was running away from the still burning shells. He entered the flaming area again and again and succeeded in finding and dragging out six R.F.A. Gunners all severely wounded, and with their clothing already on fire. He rolled the wounded men in the mud to extinguish the flames an carried them out of the danger zone. He then returned to the still furiously burning lorries and searched for more live men among the dead. He did not leave until ordered to do so. A few seconds after they got clear, another pile went off with a heavy explosion, which would have undoubtedly killed both rescued and rescuer had he been a few minutes later.
Bar to Military Medal<\/em> – Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant Henry Humes Browning MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Warrant Officer Class 2 Harold John Brummitt MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant John Brunette MM<\/strong>
For gallantry and devotion to duty. On the night of the 25th October 1917. Sgt. BRUNETTES\u2019s division was bombed by several Gotha aeroplanes. About forty bombs were dropped exploding some Ammunition and setting boxes and camouflage on fire. Sgt BRUNETTE, who was in charge of working party, acted with coolness and gallantry in extinguishing the fire and throwing the burning ammunition into the mud, at great personal risk, while the bombing still continued. Owing to his coolness and bravery a number of lives and a large quantity of ammunition were undoubtedly saved.
Gunner Bertram Bryan MM<\/strong>
On the afternoon of Nov:5th 1917, 1t the Battery position, the battery was subjected to a severe bombardment of heavy shell. The men were cleared to a flank. One gun was hit, and as the Battery was to fire a barrage in a short time, Gunner. BRYAN, acting as fitter repaired it under heavy fire, It was due to his gallant action that all the guns remained in action throughout the barrage.
Bombardier Charles Alfred Bryant MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Bombardier Alexander Bryce MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant William Buchan MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner Donald William Buchanan MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant Gordon Edward Buchanan MM<\/strong>
For conspicuous good work as N.C.O. in charge of a Battery Staff, the excellent communications the Battery had with its different stations near Ypres from 2nd,-13th June 1916 being mainly due to his foresight and ability; and for gallantry on 2nd, June when the O.P. was out of, communications with the battery and reported to be in the hands of the Germans, he went out over the line and succeeded in restoring communications and finding the F.O.O. and his party on which occasions he was wounded.
Corporal Harold Lambert Buck MM with bar<\/strong>
For great gallantry and devotion to duty at FARBUS during the operations of May 3rd<\/sup> when he was in charge of the Brigade linesmen. Brigade Hqrs and the Batteries were continuously shelled, but this N.C.O. by his fearless example and, splendid control of his men kept up continuous communications despite the fact that the Headquarters Signalling Party were driven out of their Signal dugout by shell fire a few hours before the attack. When Division line was out, two hours before Zero, Cpl. Buck went out personally with the Division Linesman to fix the break on the ridge, which was being heavily shelled, and succeeded in altering course and repairing line so that it held up for the operation.
Bar to Military Medal<\/em> \u2013 For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This N.C.O. and men went forward with the F.O.O. and established a line. Although this was repeatedly severed, this N.C.O. and men, despite the intense barrage, constantly patrolled and repaired the line. Afterwards when it became impossible to maintain the line, this N.C.O. and men voluntarily passed through the barrages carrying back information of great value. This N.C.O. and men displayed great courage, coolness, and determination and their work was of great value.
Gunner Walter Bulak MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Corporal Harold E Bullis MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner Albert F Bulman MM<\/strong>
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This Gunner and men went forward with\/F.O.O.and established a line. Although this was repeatedly severed, this Gunner and men, despite the intense barrage constantly patrolled and repaired the line. Afterwards, when it became impossible to maintain the line, this Gunner and men voluntarily passed through the barrages carrying back information of great value. This Gunner and men displayed great courage, coolness, and determination and their work was of great value.
Bombardier Francis Lloyd Bulmer M<\/strong>M
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner Neil Bundgard MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Bombardier Thomas Francis Burchell MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Corporal William Henry Burchell MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner Arnold E Burgess MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Corporal Albert Edward Burke MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner Alfred John Burke MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Bombardier Charles Hammond Burnham MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant John Harold Burns MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Corporal Patrick Joseph Burns MM<\/strong>
For conspicuous bravery in delivering ammunition to guns under heavy shell fire near Ypres during nights of 2\/3rd, 3\/4th, and 4\/5th, June 1916. This N.C.O. had two horses shot him but continued in his work.
Gunner Harley Phillips Burpee MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Bombardier Douglas Gerald Harcourt Burrage MM<\/strong>
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This man was part of a party of ten Signallers who went forward directly behind the Infantry, and established and kept up communication between observation post and cable head. Espite the heavy Artillery and Machine gun fire, he repeatedly repaired the line, and when the shelling became so intense as to make telephonic communication an impossibility. This man acted as runner, and got many messages through the barrage, which enabled the Artillery to deal effectively with attempted counter-attacks. This man. displayed great coolness, courage and determination.
Corporal John Alfred Harcourt Burrage MM<\/strong>
For conspicuous courage and devotion to duty near Courcelette, on October 3rd, 1916, when under extremely heavy enemy barrage, this N.C.O. unaided, successfully laid a line to the front line trench at a time when communications were practically all cut. He repaired and maintained this line throughout the day and was working over country fully exposed to German rifle and machine gun fire.
Gunner Arthur Bernard Burrows MM<\/strong>
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This man was acting as linesman with the F.O.O. and when the bombardment became so intense that a line could not be maintained, he operated a signalling lamp for ten hours under heavy fire. This was the only means of sending back information of vital importance. The great courage coolness and devotion to duty displayed by this man enabled the Artillery to give effective support to our attacking troops.
Gunner William Henderson Burrows MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Lance Sergeant Roy Denis Buswell MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner James Lucas Butler MM with Bar<\/strong>
For constant devotion to duty and for gallantry during operations near Courcelette from the 15th<\/sup>, September -16th<\/sup> October 1916.In maintaining artillery communications, especially with the infantry often under heavy shell fire. His energy and fearlessness were most conspicuous.
Bar to Military Medal<\/em> – Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner Phillip Henry Button MM<\/strong>
This man with other Gunners on the morning of November 3rd 1917, formed the personnel of two gun crews that went into action. These two crews kept their guns in action, although during the whole period the area within a radius of 500 yards was subjected to a continuous bombardment with shells that were coming in at an average rate of twenty per minute. Ammunition was set on fire in the position and one of the shells was so close that the Gunners were knocked down by the force of the explosion. This man and the other Gunners with conspicuous bravery stuck to their guns and maintained fire. They were absolutely without cover and miraculously escaped injury. Within three minutes of withdrawing the men from their guns, one of the guns was hit and the whole shattered.
Corporal Arthur Francis Cagney MM and Bar<\/strong>
At FARBUS on May 3rd for consistent and courageous good work under heavy shell fire. Owing to casualties amongst the signalling staff of his Battery he was called upon to be out repairing telephone lines which were constantly being broken owing to the heavy shelling. He was on duty for 48 hours without rest. His work in maintaining communications under exceptionally heavy shell fire for a long period, was very fine. He set a wonderful example to the Battery Hqrs. Party of which he was in charge and the good work this party rendered the Battery was largely due to Cpl. CAGNEY\u2019S influence. He was wounded in the arm during the first half hour of the engagement and could easily have gone to the dressing station, but binding up his wound he remained at his station.
Bar to Military Medal<\/em>
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations at PASSCHENDAELE on November 6th, 1917. This N.C.O.\u2019 gun was put out of action by hostile shell fire one man being killed and four wounded. This N.C.O. has at all times displayed a high order of courage and persistence in spite of difficulties. The great courage and determination shown by this N.C.O. under the most trying circumstances has always been outstanding.
Sergeant William Pattieson Caine MM<\/strong>
For conspicuous good service and devotion to duty on the night of 12-13th October 1916, near Courcelette, when delivering ammunition. This N.C.O. was in charge of a convoy of ammunition when they came under extremely heavy shell fire causing numerous casualties to horses and threatening a serious blockade. This N.C.O. handled his detachment with the utmost coolness and good judgement and delivered his ammunition in spite of the heavy barrage with a minimum of casualties.
Bombardier George Albert Cairns MM<\/strong>
When in charge of a convoy of ammunition wagons bringing ammunition to gun positions near VIMY on the night of May 9\/10th 1917, his convoy was caught in a heavy barrage and owing to darkness and casualties was thrown into confusion for the moment, with great coolness and presence of mind he steadied all ranks with him and pushed on to the Battery. He then returned with horses and extricated a wagon that was abandoned owing to loss of horses. By his bravery and prompt action under fire, he saved many casualties to his party.
Sergeant John Callaghan MM with bar<\/strong>
On the morning of August 22nd<\/sup> 1917 while the battery was being very heavily shelled he, of his own accord, left his dug-out and took very active part in putting out fires around gun-pits which had been started by enemy shelling thus saving much ammunition from explosion.
Bar to Military Medal<\/em> \u2013 On November 16th<\/sup>, 1917, under heavy shell fire proceeded into the position of another battery while both that and his own were under heavy shell fire, and rescued one of the gunners who had his leg shattered; and, in company with a\/Bdr M.C. Stewart carried him through continuous shell fire to the Dressing Station.
Gunner Andrew Perkins Cameron MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Bombardier George Arden Cameron MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner Peter Frank Cammer MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant Andrew Campbell MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant Arthur Prentiss Campbell MM<\/strong>
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on Nov. 6th 1917, during operations preparatory to attack on PASSCHENDAELE. On two occasions when the guns were being taken into position they became bogged to the axle cups and despite intense hostile shelling he dug the guns out and was successful in getting them over an almost impassable road into position. He also put out a fire which started in an ammunition dump. This N.C.O. displayed the greatest courage and determination and set a splendid example to the men under him.
Lance Sergeant Charles Marsh Campbell MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered
Sergeant Clarence Grant Campbell MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Corporal John Ross Campbell MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Corporal Peter Campbell MM<\/strong>
On the night of May 7\/8th 1917, near VIMY, this N.C.O. brought a convoy of ammunition wagons three times to his battery position through a heavy barrage of gas shells and shrapnel. His convoy suffered in casualties to personnel and horses each time. Although under heavy shell fire he quickly rearranged the personnel and horses of his convoy to replace casualties and succeeded in bringing up a sufficient supply of ammunition to meet any eventualities on the following day.
Driver Robert Campbell MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Corporal Samuel Sanford Campbell MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant Simon Alexander Campbell MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Battery Quarter Master Sergeant James Candlish MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner Walter Arthur (Archie) Cannell MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Bombardier Edwin George Canning MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Bombardier Robert John Ozwald Dobrez Carey MM<\/strong>
For excellent services while in the Somme area Oct: 10th Nov; 30th, Coolness and perseverance in repairing telephone lines running to the advanced battery O.P. during operations on the night of Nov: 10th) 11th, 1916. Between midnight and early morning this N.C.O. effected repairs in over 30 different places under heavy fire especially in the neighbourhood of Courcelette, thereby keeping communication open and enabling valuable information to be sent back.
Sergeant Heward John Carl MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant Frederick Griffith Carlton MM<\/strong>
On October 11th and 12th while this battery was in support of the Infantry near IWUY this N.C.O. did excellent work when in charge of an ammunition convoy. On several occasions during the day and night he brought his convoy forward under very trying shell fire and completed the ammunition supply which was vital at that time. To do this it was vital for him to make several trips under very trying conditions. He personally did thirty-six hours continuous duty at this time. His courage and strict devotion to duty are worthy of the highest praise.
Bombardier James Bremner Carr MM<\/strong>
On the morning of 6th November, he was the N.C.O. in charge of signallers with the Artillery Officer of this Brigade detailed to go forward with the infantry. When the attack began the Officer was badly wounded. Bombardier CARR took charge at once, established an advanced observation station, and by means of a lamp sent back valuable information to this Headquarters, until relieved by an Officer. His information continued to come in when all other communications was cut off, though his position was under most severe shell-fire at all times.
Gunner Clarence Hale Carslake MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Corporal Elmer Douglas Carter MM<\/strong>
For conspicuous gallantry near ECURIE on 9th April, 1917. Cpl. CARTER was N.C.O. in charge of Signallers of Artillery Liaison Officer with 5th Canadian Inf. Battn. When communications with Battalion Hqrs. And the advance troops broke down, he ran a line forward, and several times passed through the enemy Barrage collecting and sending back situation reports.
Gunner Grover Carter MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant Michael Cashen MM<\/strong>
For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. On March 28th 1918, the enemy began a terrific bombardment using several batteries of various calibres, with high explosives, shrapnel and gas. Uring the above bombardment Sgt. Cashen who was A.S.M. became apprehensive over the safety of some gunners who ha taken refuge in the cellar of a ruined house. He saw the building struck by a large shell and the wall crushed in, and at almost certain risk of death, rushed forward and succeeded in getting the three dazed occupants out and to a place of safety. A minute later another shell completely demolished the shelter. Again, seeing a shell damage the gas protection of another dugout and knowing the enemy was using gas shells as well as high explosive, this N.C.O. rushed over and warned the occupants to put on their respirators. His bravery and self-sacrifice undoubtedly prevented casualties.
Bombardier August Henry Casorso MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Staff Sergeant Leon Castera MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner Lawrence Frederick Catton MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Corporal Harry Hamilton Chace MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Driver Verner Charles Chadwick MM<\/strong>
On the 6th inst. Ammunition was badly needed at the guns, but the pack train was held up on account of the heavy hostile shelling. This driver however succeeded not once, but twice in passing through the barrage with his horse and ammunition. In doing so he showed initiative and skill worthy of a leader, to say nothing of courage and devotion to duty.
Sergeant George Alexander Chalmers MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant Robert Jeremiah Chamberlain MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Signaller Thomas Leroy\u00a0Chambers MM<\/strong>
For gallant and meritorious service. This man was one of the two who accompanied Lieut. Scott\u00a0(since killed) with the first waves of the Infantry attack at Vimy April 9th., 1917. In spite of great difficulties he succeeded in establishing telephone communication with Group Headquarters from a forward O.P. on the far slope of the RIDGE. The information he thus made it possible to send back as to the disposition of our own and enemy troops was of the greatest value. Throughout the day under heavy shellfire Signaller Chambers steadily patrolled the line, repairing many breaks, and succeeded in maintaining constant communication with Group Headquarters.
Farrier Sergeant John Henry Champion MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant Sin Twe (Roy) Chan MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Driver Basil Ernest Chaplin MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner Harold Rae Chaplin MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Driver William Clifford Chapman MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner Reginald Samuel Chappell MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner Joseph Chasse MM<\/strong>
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations on Passchendale. This man was acting as runner from Group H.Q. to Batteries on October 27th, 1917. He had to pass through extremely heavy shell fire, both H.E. and gas by day and night to battery positions, which were frequently shelled, the round trip taking four hours. This took place daily until Passchendale was taken on Nov 6th. That on no occasions were despatches lost or late was entirely due to his courage and devotion to duty.
Gunner Richard George Chinery MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Bombardier Charles Clifford Chipman MM<\/strong>
For coolness and gallantry under heavy shell fire from Sept: 8th, -Sept: 15th. This N.C.O. was on duty as linesman in and around Pozieres keeping open communication between the Observation Post and the Brigade Hdqrs. The trenches were often obliterated but he cooly mended breaks and passe through the heaviest barrages to do so. His conduct was noted by Officers of different Batteries.
Gunner William Harry (Henry) Chisholm MM<\/strong>
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On the 15th of Aug: 1917 he was on duty with Lt HASKELL at a visual signalling station. Lieut Haskell was later wounded and Gnr. CHISHOLM kept the station open although exposed to heavy shell fire. He remained on duty for 14 hours replacing a wounded telephonist of his party, and sent back important messages to his Brigade.
Sergeant William Colin Chisholm MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Bombardier Norman James Chivas MM<\/strong>
On May 3rd, 1917, near FARBUS, this N.C.O. & Sgt. H. Cooke, acted with exceptional bravery and coolness in putting out a fire which broke out and spread to the ammunition, caused by a direct hit on the gunpit. In spite of the great danger of shells being hurled in all directions through the cartridges exploding, they stuck to their work shovelling earth upon the fire until they had mastered it. Had it not been for their efforts a large quantity of ammunition would have been destroyed and in all probability several casualties would have occurred among the members of the detachment.
Sergeant William Chrich MM<\/strong>
For gallant and specially meritorious service during the Canadian Corps operations culminating April 9th, 1917 at VIMY. Twice during this time certain of his Trench Mortar emplacements were badly hit, with the greatest energy, under heavy shell fire in each case, he repaired the emplacements, and kept his battery in action; carrying on continuously in the trenches for a month before the attack. By his untiring efforts he kept his mortars and personnel in a state of high efficiency, cutting wire assiduously and with great thoroughness. On the morning of the attack he volunteered for stretcher bearer duty and worked day and night for two days searching for and carrying out the wounded.
Sergeant Gordon Ross Christian MM<\/strong>
On March 28th, 1918, the battery was subjected to a massive bombardment by guns of all calibres, a goodly proportion of gas shell being used. Four of the guns were put out of action, two of them being completely destroyed. Four men were killed four severely wounded, and two others slightly wounded. Sgt Christian, with great presence of mind and utmost disregard of personal safety, succeeded in accomplishing the impossible by getting the wounded men out of the burning pits and under cover. By his courageous act he set an invaluable example to the other men at a critical time. He displayed excellent judgement, great courage and a strong devotion to duty.
Sergeant Percy Septimus Christmas MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Driver Kenneth Vernon Church MM<\/strong>
For gallantry and devotion to Duty. On November 9th about 10.30.A.M. on the Ypres PASSCHENDAELE ROAD about one mile W. of PASSCHENDAELE Dvr. Church was of the advance party of a large mule training packing ammunition to the Battery Position of the 9th Bde.C.F.A. When just East of Spree Farm the Germans shelled the road very heavily, killing and wounding about twenty men and a number of animals of a pack train ahead, which entirely blocked the road. Pte.Church with Cpl.Edgel and Drivers Dean and Price acted with great coolness and bravery, securing stretchers and carrying the wounded to the dressing station under heavy shell fire. They then cleared the road and proceeded with the ammunition to the guns. By their courageous action they set a fine example.
Bombardier Charles Howard Churchill MM with bar<\/strong>
For the utmost gallantry, devotion to duty and determination. On the morning of the 6th instant immediately after the attack on PASSCHENDAELE, Bdr. CHURCHILL set out to establish a Continuous Wave Wireless Station on PASSCHENDAELE. The need of this station was imperative as Wireless was the only means of rapid communication for the H.A. and F.A., F.O.O.S. Heavily laden with Wireless instruments etc., this Bde. continued for almost 4 miles in the face of very heavy enemy shell and machine gun fire. The station was successfully established about 100 yards behind our line and in full view of the enemy. Bde CHURCHILL did heroic work in frequently erecting the aerial which was being shot away, and in maintaining communication until relieved 48 hours later.
Bar to Military Medal – Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Corporal Wilfred Laurier Churchill MM<\/strong>
The conspicuous courage and devotion to duty as telephonist with F.O.O. during the operations North of Courcelette, on Oct: 8th, \u201916. He successfully maintained his line over very exposed country until the afternoon when maintainance became impossible. He then acted as runner from Kenora Trench for a distance of about 400 yards across open country under extremely heavy fire.
Gunner Edmund Meade Clark MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant Arlington Clarke MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Corporal James Nelson Clarke MM<\/strong>
For gallantry and devotion to duty. On October 25th, 1917, Cpl. CLARKE was in charge of a mule train packing Ammunition to Field Batteries, the Germans shelled the road very heavily, killing two men and seven mules and wounding two of the Drivers with Cpl. CLARKE. This N.C.O. acted with great gallantry in carrying the wounded men to a place of safety and then proceeding with the remainder of his party to deliver the ammunition to the guns, while the road was still being shelled.
Sergeant Joseph Kyle Clarke MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant Edwin George Clements MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Bombardier James Clements MM<\/strong>
On 8th and 9th of April, 1917, this N.C.O. was in charge of a working party from his Battery assisting in construction of an Artillery route from our front line forward, near ECURIE. He set a splendid example of energy and courage and devotion to duty under heavy enemy shell fire, in keeping his party together, and accomplishing his task.
Corporal Walter James Clynick MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner Allen James Coburn MM<\/strong>
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at FARBUS on May 3rd, 1917, Gnr. COBURN who is one of the Battery cooks, came up from the rear position on his own initiative and throughout the very heavy enemy shelling served hot stew and tea to the men of the gun detachments. This warm food was of great value to the men and materially assisted in enabling them to continue their work. The great courag and thoughtfulness displayed by Gnr. COBURN resulted in the efficiency of the gun detachments being much greater than otherwise have been the case.
Sergeant Walter Arthur Cochrane MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant Perry Douglas Cockwell MM<\/strong>
For gallantry and devotion to duty at VIMY. On the afternoon of April 28th 1917 during operations it was essential to maintain the telephone line to the Battery O.P. This N.C.O. went out during a heavy bombardment and with the greatest coolness repaired and maintained the line. His work was of great value. As linesman, he has repeatedly carried out his duties under shell fire with no regard to his personal safety, and has consistently done work of very high quality.
Sergeant Albert Cole MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant Delos Harold Cole MM<\/strong>
On the 24th Aug 1917 at great personal risk, under heavy shell fire which ha started in a gun pit as the result of the enemy counter battery work. His action undoubtedly saved a large quantity of ammunition which might have exploded and destroyed the gun.
Corporal John (Jack) Thomas Cole MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Corporal Murray Cole MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Driver Ambrose Collings MM<\/strong>
For gallant and distinguished conduct and devotion to duty on the morning of Oct; 22nd 1917. Cpl THOMSPON was ordered to take a gun limber to bring out a gun that had been damaged by shell fire. COLLINGS driving lead, GRAY driving centre, and TREWIN driving wheel. At FREZENBERG, the limber came under heavy shell fire, the near centre horse being killed and the off centre horse being shot down. The 3 drivers were piled underneath their horses and TREWIN had his leg seriously crushed. Although subjected to heavy fire, they cut away the centre team, and hooked up the lead and wheel teams. GRAY was ordered to take the remaining off centre horse back. The limber then trotted forward. Another shell wounded the near led horse, and the whole hitch came down. The party finally reached the battery position and hooked onto the gun. They succeeded in bringing this out along the one available road which was still being heavily shelled.
Battery Sergeant Major Edward Collins MM with 2 bars<\/strong>
On the 5th<\/sup>. September 1917, during an intense hostile bombardment a gun pit was hit and set on fire. This N.C.O. at great risk to himself succeeded in extinguishing the fire and by his prompt action unquestionably saved the gun and ammunition from destruction.
Bar to Military Medal<\/em> – Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Second Bar to Military Medal<\/em> – Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner Frank Benjamin Conrad MM<\/strong>
On August 16th 1917, North of Lens during an attack, this Gnr manned a tapping-in station in advance of front line and forward exchange. He displayed great gallantry an devotion to duty and it was largely due to their efforts that communication was kept up during the day. The ground over which they had to work was very much exposed and constantly swept by very heavy shell, machine gun and sniper fire. He was gassed on the night of the 14th during preparations for attack, but carried on in spite of great exhaustion.
Driver Hugh Conway MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner Arnold William Cook MM<\/strong>
For distinguished work on the 15th Aug: 1917. He succeeded in running a line forward with the first infantry wave between the Jumping off trench and the Final Objective. Afterwards he kept open 1000 yards of line throughout the day under very heavy shelling. Passing through intense barrages on several occasions.
Bombardier William Osser Cook MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant Heskith Cooke MM<\/strong>
On May 3rd, 1917, near FARBUS, this N.C.O. & Bmdr. N.J. Chivas, acted with exceptional bravery and coolness in putting out a fire which broke out and spread to the ammunition, caused by a direct hit on the gunpit. In spite of the great danger of shells being hurled in all directions through the cartridges exploding, they stuck to their work shovelling earth upon the fire until they had mastered it. Had it not been for their efforts a large quantity of ammunition would have been destroyed and in all probability several casualties would have occurred among the members of the detachment.
Sergeant Robert Christopher Cooke MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner Horace Watten Coon MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner Alexander Mitchell Cooper MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant Thomas Albert Copping MM<\/strong>
On the 19th October, 1918 near RALLENCOURT, one gun with lorry, skidded off the road. This N.C.O. at daylight, in full view of the enemy succeeded in getting same back on the road and to battery position without any casualties, though under shell fire for a considerable period
Sergeant Edward Joseph Corbett MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner Curtis Colleson Cordell MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant Thomas Corkin MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Warrant Officer Class 1 James Donald Alexander Corrigan MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Driver Gordon Carey Cosh MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Corporal John Costello MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner Harry Thomas Costigan MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Battery Sergeant Major Hubert Reginald Cousins MM with bar<\/strong>
Military Medal<\/em> – Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Bar to Military Medal<\/em> – Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Bombardier James Russell Coutts MM<\/strong>
For gallantry and devotion to duty on Oct: 8th, 1916, North of Courcelette, in maintaining the line from Battery to O.P. in Kenora trench, under continuously heavy shell fire being practically buried on three occasions. His devotion to duty was of the greatest value to the Battery.
Corporal Clarence Burton Cowdy MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Bombardier Sidney Herbert Cox MM<\/strong>
For conspicuous courage and devotion to duty on August 21st, 1917. This N.C.O. was on look-out duty in the Auxiliary O.P. at night and when all communication with the O.P. was broken down he remained at his post despite the very heavy hostile bombardment of h.e. and gas shells. By his courage, coolness, and devotion to duty, the battery was at all times fully posted as to the situation in front.
Sergeant John James Crafton MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Bombardier William Austin Cragg MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner William Arthur Craik MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Corporal John Crawford MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner William Thomas Crawford MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner Robert Russell Crocker MM<\/strong>
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at RAILWAY CROSSING near VIMY, on May 13th 1917. When his battery was being heavily shelled, both entrances to the deep dugout were blown in by enemy shells, with delay action fuzes. There were five men in the dugout at the time, which had not been connected up between the two entrances. Gunners Lee and Crocker seeing the situation and knowing that the men could not last long in the small dug-out, despite the intense hostile shelling, dug an opening into the dugout, and liberated the imprisoned men. The men relieved were in a very exhausted condition, and it was due to the great courage and resourcefulness displayed by those two men that the lives of the five men in the dugout were saved.
Corporal John Murray Crockett MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner John William\u00a0 Crothers MM<\/strong>
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on Nov. 9th near PASSCHENDAELE. This man was one of an F.O.O. party which missed its way and got between our line (front line) and the enemy, one of the party was dangerously wounded by a sniper and Pte. CROTHERS carried him to a dry shell hole remained with him and tended the wounded man from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. As no help arrived he crawled across country to the nearest infantry under snipers fire, finally got the wounded man in. He then started out to look for his Officer but became delirious from want of food, and shell fire and wandered back to our lines.
Gunner Harold Grose Yule Crowder MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Battery Quartermaster Sergeant Alfred Charles Cruchley MM<\/strong>
Since the commencement of the present operations, it has been very largely due to this N.C.O\u2019s indefatigable work that the guns of this Battery have been kept continuously in action in spite of their worn state. To do this it was necessary for him to attend constantly at the various battery positions, over dangerous roads at much personal risk; this was more especially the case from 22nd, to 25th, July.
Bombardier Harry Cruly MM<\/strong>
Near AVION June 28th. 1917. For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. While acting as N.C.O. in charge of signals with the F.O.O. who accompanied the Infantry in the attack on AVION TRENCH at 2-30 a.m. 28th June 1916, he laid a line from the old front to the captured trench. Due to his efficiency and coolness messages were sent over this wire from the final objective at Zero plus 25. With entire disregard of danger he worked for 51\/2 hours maintaining this line which was repeatedly broken by shell fire. By means of this line, valuable information and reports of hostile shelling interfering with consolidation were passed back to the Artillery.
Sergeant Frank Croome Cullimore MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner Eward Albert Cullum MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner Ernest George Cumber MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant Gordon Alexander Cumming MM MSM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner William Cumming MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant Russell Harold Cummings MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Corporal Leslie Cunningham MM<\/strong>
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on Dec.; 8th, 1916, near Neuville-St-Vaast, when firing a 9.45 inch Trench Mortar the bomb fell short in the trench directly in front of the gun. Cpl Cunningham at once ran to the bomb, unscrewed the time fuse and threw it away. But for his prompt and gallant action a number of casualties among our men and considerable damage to the trenches would probably have been caused.
Sergeant Robert Cunningham MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Bombardier Vernon James Cunningham MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Bombardier William J Currin MM<\/strong>
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on the 6th November 1917, near ZONNEBEKE, BELGIUM. This N.C.O. was in charge of a gun detachment. The battery was firing salvoes on it\u2019s protective barrage, while our infantry were consolidating. The enemy put a concentrated destructive shoot on the battery and orders were given to reduce detachments to minimize casualties. This N.C.O. sent the whole of detachment away and remained at the gun loading, laying and firing it himself. On many previous occasions he has shown conspicuous gallantry.
Bombardier Elliott Leslie Dale MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner Ernest Dalton MM<\/strong>
For gallantry and devotion to duty during the preliminary operations to the attack on VIMY RIDGE, near ECURIE, 3rd to 8th April, 1917. This man was constantly under fire mending the forward lines. During wire-cutting operations from the craters on our late front he kept the overland wire repaired, often working in No Man\u2019s Land in daylight. His work throughout has been highly praiseworthy.
Driver Godfrey Duncan Daniel MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Lance Bombardier Roland D’Aoust MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant George Henry Davidson MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Corporal Arthur Davies MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant Albert Davis MM<\/strong>
On November 2nd\/3rd 1917, in the battery position of the 1st Cd. H.B., this N.C.O. ws in charge of a gun detachment which fired about 500 rounds under exceptionally avers circumstances during part of this period. His gun was subjected to a particularly heavy enemy bombardment, but continued firing throughout. Three of his men became casualties. He rendered first aid to them, replaced them with fresh men and then carried on in response to two S.O.S. calls. On the morning of the 4th November his crew again carried on under fire sustaining casualties and again by his coolness and presence of mind he restored the morale of his detachment to a fighting basis.
Signaller Allen R Davis MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Lieutenant Herbert James Davis MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner Charles Wright Davison MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Corporal James Douglas Day MM<\/strong>
For conspicuous bravery in mending telephone wires and in maintaining battery communications frequently uner heavy shell fire, and especially for voluntarily accompaning the Battery F.O.O. on a hazardous reconnaissance after the Germans had broken through our lines on 2nd, June, 1916.
Corporal William John Day MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Driver James Dean MM<\/strong>
For gallantry and devotion to Duty. On November 9th about 10.30.A.M. on the Ypres PASSCHENDAELE ROAD about one mile W. of PASSCHENDAELE Dvr. Church was one of the advance party of a large mule training packing ammunition to the Battery Position of the 9th Bde.C.F.A. When just East of Spree Farm the Germans shelled the road very heavily, killing and wounding about twenty men and a number of animals of a pack train ahead, which entirely blocked the road. Dvr. Dean with Cpl.Edgel and Drivers Church and Price acted with great coolness and bravery, securing stretchers and carrying the wounded to the dressing station under heavy shell fire. They then cleared the road and proceeded with the ammunition to the guns. By their courageous action they set a fine example.
Corporal William George Dean MM<\/strong>
At VIMY on April 7th 1917 this N.C.O. displayed great courage in keeping his gun in action. His gun emplacement was twice blown in and the gun buried, but, in spite of heavy shell fire, he dug the gun out, got it into action again and continued firing until his ammunition was exhausted showing great courage and devotion to duty.
Bombardier Thomas Edward Dearden MM<\/strong>
Bombardier Dearden was a driver operator of “F” Battery, 2nd Regiment, The Royal Canadian Horse Artillery. As such, his duties required him to maintain line communication between the forward observation posts and the battery commander at the battalion tactical headquarters. On 23 November 1951, the Royal 22e Regiment relieved 1 Battalion, King’s Shropshire Light Infantry in the vicinity of a dominating feature known as \u201cHill 227″. From 23 November 1951 until 26 November 1951, the infantry came under prolonged and sustained enemy infantry assaults supported by heavy and accurate artillery and mortar fire. During this period the provision of artillery support for our own troops became of paramount importance. Owing to the heavy shelling and mortaring, line maintenance became all but impossible and it was largely through the inspiring efforts of Bombardier Dearden that line communications where established. Throughout the entire period, Bombardier Dearden worked day and night to maintain a vital observation post line. At all times he displayed a cheerful courage and disregard for his personal safety which provided an inspiration to those about him. Through his efforts, this vital link was established during a most critical phase of the operation, thus permitting artillery fire to be placed in support of our own troops.
Gunner Paul \u00c9mile Debien MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Corporal Philip Lawrance Debney MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Bombardier Forbes Elliott Defriez MM<\/strong>
For gallant conduct and devotion to duty. This N.C.O. with Sgt Henderson maintained communication between the O.P. and the Battery for 12 hours, continually under very heavy shell fire, on several occasions going through an intense artillery barrage to repair the wire. The work performed by this N.C.O. ever since the Unit has been in this area has been consistently good and gallant.
Bombardier Gordon Edmund Denison MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Corporal Percy Dennett MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner William Denton MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner Leonard DeRoche MM with bar<\/strong>
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This man was a linesman and constantly patrolled the line from advanced front to rear, despite extremely heavy shell-fire. Although the line was repeatedly broken, communication was never held up for more than a few minutes. This man displayed the greatest courage, coolness and tenacity, and their work was of great value.
Bar to Military Medal<\/em> – Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant Allan Wallis Derrom MM<\/strong>
For gallant conduct under shell fire in assisting to rescue four wounded A.S.C., N.C.O\u2019s and men from burning lorries loaded with ammunition on November 5th, 1917. By his prompt action he undoubtedly saved a general conflagration by helping move off other lorries loaded with ammunition standing near by, which, if they had caught fire would have destroyed the guns and ammunition of the battery.
Gunner Gustav William DesRosiers MM<\/strong>
For gallantry and resourcefulness while acting as battery linesman from 6th, to 13th June 1916, and for voluntarily going to the front of the attack and bringing back valuable information.
Sergeant Joseph Deveau MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Bombardier Herbert Alleyne Deveber MM<\/strong>
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On the night of 15-17th Aug 1917, when it was necessary to make double trips to gun position with ammunition, he was in charge of a column and found the MAROC ROAD under shell fire. He so manoeuvred his column by breaking it up into small parties and leading each party personally that he succeeded in reaching the Battery and returning without a casualty. His coolness and leadership steadied and encouraged the men under him.
Sergeant Cecil J Dewar MM<\/strong>
For great gallantry and devotion to duty at FARBUS during the operations of may 3rd 1917. During the heavy bombardment of the gun position this N.C.O. was in charge of No.2 Section. The gun-pit was hit three times and set on fire. Each time he extinguished the flames and with the help of his subsection kept the gun in action. His work in assisting the wounded under very heavy shell fire was at all times magnificent, and the example he set as senior N.C.O. at the guns, had a great deal to do with keeping the guns in action.
Gunner James Ward Dexter MM<\/strong>
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This man was a linesman and although the line was broken every few minutes he continuously patrolled it, and repaired the breaks. This was done despite the very heavy enemy shelling and it was due to the great courage, coolness and determination displayed by this man that communication was maintained throughout the operations.
Gunner Carl Manning Dickey MM<\/strong>
For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. On March 28th during the bombardment which proceeded the enemy\u2019s attack. All communication was cut. Gnr Dickey volunteered to mend the line about one mile in length. He had to wear his gas mask for about three-quarters of the way. Wire entanglements had been put over the line since it was laid. In spite of the gas and H.E. barrage and the wire entanglements he was successful in mending the line and establishing communication.
Sergeant Edward Arlett Dickie MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Warrant Officer Class 2 James William Diggle MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Bombardier Louis William Dippill MM with bar<\/strong>
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations Oct; 8th<\/sup>, 1916, this gunner acted as linesman from his battery to Forward Observing Post and maintained his line under extremely trying conditions, working throughout the day under extremely heavy shell fire an machine gun fire, maintaining perfect communication until the operations were completed and remaining at duty with the F.O.O. until darkness.
Bar to Military Medal<\/em> – Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner Charles Docherty MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Driver James Henry Dodd MM<\/strong>
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on the night of July 24\/25th. 1917. This man was part of a detail delivering ammunition, when the enemy opened heavy fire on him, Dvr DODD\u2019s Horse was killed and he was blown off his feet. This man assisted in clearing the dead animals out of the way also in unloading the seven remaining wagons, his coolness and courage under fire was a splendid example to the rest of the men on the detail.
Corporal Reginald Andrew Doiron MM<\/strong>
On the 5th November 1917, he established a telephone and visual signalling station in a shell hole in preparation for the attack on the 6th. During the attack he kept his station open until his supply of spare wire was exhausted, then using his lamp until the shelling became so intense that his lamp and all his equipment were destroyed or buried by shell fire. By his devotion to duty much valuable information was sent back to group H.Q. This N.C.O. has distinguished himself on previous occasions by his exemplary devotion to duty under trying circumstances.
Corporal Robert Emmet Dolan MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant Earl Doll MM with bar<\/strong>
On the 16th<\/sup>\/17th<\/sup>, Oct; 1916. This N.C.O. whilst in charge of a detail to salvage German 5.9\u201d Howitzer, captured by 2nd<\/sup> Can; Div: displayed the greatest bravery and cool-headness under extremely trying conditions, as it was necessary to, take his horses and wagons to a point close to the front line in an extremely exposed position, to extricate the said gun, which was successfully accomplished before daylight.
Bar to Military Medal<\/em> \u2013 For conspicuous gallantry and devotion TO DUTY. When the Breech mechanism of a Heavy Trench Mortar blew out, this N.C.O. volunteered to repair the gun, despite the fact that he would have to pass through heavy hostile shelling. While proceeding on the errand, he was wounded in three places, but continued on his way, and eventually returned with the tools required. This N.C.O.\u2019s splendid display of courage and devotion to duty enabled the mortar to be kept in action.
Sergeant George Donaldson MM<\/strong>
During the attack on PASSCHENDAELE RIDGE on the 6-11-17 this N.C.O. mounted his mortar in the open under heavy machine gun and artillery fire, and kept up a barrage on an enemy pill box enabling the assaulting infantry to work round the flanks and rush the pill box witout casualties. Several machine guns and gunners were taken prisoner out of the pill box. This N.C.O\u2019s cool and courageous work undoubtedly saved many lives.
Gunner William James Donahue MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant James Thompson Donnolly MM<\/strong>
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty, near Vourcelette; during the attack on Nov; 18th, as telephonist with Liaison Officer at H.Q. of 87th, Can, Battn, which was situated in a very exposed and heavily shelled area. From 8,30 a.m. till 1.30 p.m. it was impossible to maintain the telephone line and Sgt Donnolly acted as runner, going backwards and forwards through a very heavy enemy barrage and bringing back valuable information to a place where it could be telephoned through to Headquarters.
Driver William James Donohue MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner Cornelius Donovan MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Signaller Fred Doran MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Lance Bombardier Francis Morton Dorman MM<\/strong>
Lance-Bombardier Dorman, \u201cD\u201d Battery, 2 Regiment, The Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, was a driver operator for the officer commanding \u201cD\u201d Battery. As such his duties required him to maintain the communication link between the battery commander at Battalion Tactical Headquarters and the forward observation officers at their respective companies. During the attack by 25 Canadian Infantry Brigade on 3 October, 1951, LanceBombardier Dorman was charged with the responsibility of maintaining line communications between the forward observation officer with \u201cB\u201d Company, The Royal Canadian Regiment, and the battery commander at Battalion Tactical Headquarters. While \u201cB\u201d Company was advancing, Lance-Bombardier Dorman followed closely behind laying line as he went, in order that line communications could be established at the \u201cB\u201d Company objective before nightfall. When \u201cB\u201d Company encountered heavy opposition and the forward observation officer was wounded, Lance-Bombardier Dorman pressed forward and reached the \u201cB\u201d Company locality before the forward observation officer was evacuated. He crashed the artillery situation at once, and until relieved later by another forward observation officer, continued to act as liaison between the infantry company and his battery commander, correcting artillery fire and thus neutralizing the enemy. When relieved he completed his line communications in spite of heavy shelling and the presence of enemy patrols. Lance-Bombardier Dorman\u2019s determination and intelligent use of artillery resources made possible adequate artillery support at a most critical time in the battle. The initiative and courage of this non-commissioned officer were at all times an inspiration to those with whom he served.
Bombardier William Joseph Doucette MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered
Sergeant George Frederick Dowdell MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner William Matthews Dowling MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Bombardier William James Drinkwater MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner Albert Edward Dryland MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Corporal Henry John Dudgeon MM with bar<\/strong>
Military Medal<\/em> – Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Bar to Military Medal<\/em> – Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Bombardier James Henry Dudley MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant Herman Dumas MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner Henry Cummings Dunbar MM<\/strong>
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Near LA TARGETTE on 7th April two of the Battery dugouts were set on fire and destroyed by enemy gas and shell. Gnr. DUNBAR was the first to run to a burning dugout, and was principally responsible for checking the fire and getting out all the occupants, despite continued shelling gas & fire. Throughout the night 17\/18th April, he kept open, single handed, a most difficult telephone line under shell fire. His gallantry & devotion to duty has had a most excellent effect on his comrades.
Signaller Rogers Arthur Dunbar MM<\/strong>
On 16th Dec. 1918, during an attack maintained communication between artillery and infantry with great success.
Sergeant Charles William Duncan MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Corporal James Duncan MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner Harold Maxwell Duncan MM with bar<\/strong>
For conspicuous gallantry near Courcelette during the evening of 22nd<\/sup> October 1916 the Battery was under shell fire, a shell exploded in Gunpit setting fire to some Cordite in Cartridges that were broken by splinters. The fire burst out in the rack containing H.E. shells, Gnr. DUNCAN was on sentry duty, and Cpl. RITCHIE was near No.1.gun. Both rushed to the burning Gunpit, notwithstanding the enemy\u2019s shelling and the great heat from the burning Cordite. Their promptness enabled them to throw out the burning cases, and prevent the fire from spreading. There is no doubt but that for their prompt and brave action the gun and ammunition would have been completely destroyed, and the battery would have come under a destructive hostile fire from having the position disclosed, which no doubt would have detailed serious casualties.
Bar to Military Medal<\/em> – Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Battery Sergeant Major Thomas Hugh Dundas MM MSM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Driver Joseph Dunlop MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner Wallace Dunsmoor MM<\/strong>
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When communication by wire was completely cut off, this man volunteered as runner, and crossed and re-crossed the newly won ground, with messages from the forward to the rear station under very heavy Artillery and rifle, and machine gun fire. His work throughout was done with the greatest coolness, and he set an excellent example to the other linesmen.
Sergeant George Malcolm Dunsmore MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner Peter Anderson Durbrow MM<\/strong>
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near LIEVIN on July 22nd 1917. During heavy enemy shelling on the Battery position one of the cellars in which were Gnr. DURBROW. and two men with two others, was stuck by a delayed action shell. This Man and the two men managed to extricate themselves from the debris and despite the fact that the enemy was still shelling heavily the building, they worked until they had rescued the two other men still buried. The splendid courage and coolness displayed by this man undoubtedly saved the life of one of the two buried, the other being dead when released.
Gunner Ernest Bruce Dustan MM<\/strong>
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on August 21st 1917. This man was in charge of the line running from cable head forward. Although this line was continually being broken, this man constantly patrolled it, despite the exceedingly heavy shell-fire, and such was his efficiency in repairing the breaks that at no time was communication lost for more than a few minutes. This man displayed the greatest courage, coolness, and determination, and the able manner in which this line was kept in working order was of the greatest value to the battery.
Private Daniel Robert Dwyer MM<\/strong>
For gallant conduct during heavy bombardment of Hill 60, on the evening of 26th April 1916, when this man and another were the first to volunteer to carry S.A.Ammunition to the front line, and carried it from the Depot across the railway cutting to the front lines trenches under very heavy shell fire.
Sergeant John Richard Dymond MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner William Bernard Earle MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant Kenneth Sutherland Eaton MM<\/strong>
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on Nov.4th during operations on PASSCHENDAELE under extremely trying circumstances he brought two guns into action and later when the battery was being subjected to a very heavy high explosive and bombardment, he at great personal risk re-organised his gun detachments when they were depleted by casualties. The bravery and determination displayed by this N.C.O. set a splendid example to the men under him.
Corporal William Henry Eaton MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Corporal Mark Edgell MM<\/strong>
For gallantry and devotion to Duty. On November 9th about 10.30.A.M. on the Ypres PASSCHENDAELE ROAD about one mile W. of PASSCHENDAELE Cpl.Edgell was in charge of the advance party of a large mule training packing ammunition to the Battery Position of the 9th Bde.C.F.A. When just East of SPREE FARM the Germans shelled the road very heavily, killing and wounding about twenty men and a number of animals of a pack train ahead, which entirely blocked the road. Cpl.Edgell with Drivers Church, Dean and Price acted with great coolness and bravery, securing stretchers and carrying the wounded to the dressing station under heavy shell fire. They then cleared the road and proceeded with the ammunition to the guns. By their courageous action they set a fine example.
Bombardier Harold Edwards MM<\/strong>
For gallantry and devotion to duty. On the evening of 22nd Oct: EDWARDS was with an ammunition train of 150 animals, taking shells to Field Batteries. After the ammunition had been delivered and when the column was returning home, the Germans put on a heavy barrage which cut off the rear of the column. 1 Officer and 1 N.C.O. being wounded, and 1 Driver and 10 animals being killed. Bdr Edwards took charge of the rear of the column, behaving with great gallantry and extricating his command from the danger zone with splendid coolness, and returning brought the wounded Officer and N.C.O. to a Dressing Station, all the time being under heavy hostile fire.
Sergeant Albert Alphonse Egan MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner Benjamin Arthur Elsey MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant George Edmond England MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Corporal Stanley England MM with bar<\/strong>
For conspicuously gallant an good work with the forward party of the Battery from 2nd<\/sup>,-13th<\/sup> , June 1916, near Ypres. He refused to be relieved during this time, pleading that his knowledge of the front line trenches was useful at this critical time. He mended breaks through a heavy barrage just in time for the F.O.O. to send a \u201cS.O.S.\u201d ; he then lay in the barrage mended more breaks until it was over. During the bombardment on the 13th<\/sup>, he crawled up to our front lines and brought back important information, being wounded in doing so.
Bar to Military Medal<\/em> – Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Bombardier William Thomas Ennis MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Corporal Arthur Trevelan Estey MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Sergeant Walter Allen Evans MM<\/strong>
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on October 29th 1917, during the operations in front of Passchendaele Ridge. This N.C.O. was in charge of a party with pack mules carrying ammunition. When they neared the battery the enemy placed an intense barrage on the rad just in front. Notwithstanding the intensity of the shelling this N.C.O., brought his mules up to the battery and unloaded all the ammunition. The exceptional bravery, coolness and devotion to duty displayed by this N.C.O., set a splendid example to the men under him.
Sergeant Walter Howell Evans MM<\/strong>
On Sept; 30th, 1916, two Officers, the battery S.M. and two telephonists were buried by the explosion of an 8\u201d shell. Sgt Evans organized and led a party which succeeded in digging out the wounded. At the same time he took over control of the Battery, and continued to direct the fire with great coolness until another Officer arrived. On Oct; 2nd, Sgt Evans again le a party which dug out three men who were buried as a result of a direct hit on a gun pit. The lives of at least two of the detachment were saved by his energy and bravery. The Battery was being heavily shelled at the time.
Sergeant Elmer Milton Evoy MM with Bar<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
Gunner John Douglas Ewen MM<\/strong>
Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Sergeant George Wilfred Fairley MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Henry John Falconer MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at FARBUS om May 2nd. During an intense enemy bombardment the Hqrs. Of the 5th Brigade C.F.A. were blown in. On hearing calls for help this N.C.O. immediately got a shovel, and assisted in freeing three Officers who were alive, and Lieut-Colonel BRITTON and Major RIPLEY who were found to be dead. This work took fifteen minutes to effect during which time the shelling was intense, but he continued digging until the Officers were released. By his courageous action and splendid example, he materially assisted in saving the lives of three Officers.
\nBombardier William Fallas MM<\/strong>
\nThis N.C.O. was in charge of the linesmen attached to the Officer responsible for the liaison between this Bgde and the 15th Canadian Inf:Bn during the attack and capture of VIMY RIDGE on April 9th. Two and a half hours after zero he had telephone communication back from the RED objective, and quickly established visual communication from the final objective. He closely followed with his party all stages of the Infantry\u2019s advance. On the night April 16th\/17th he did distinguished service in maintaining telephone communication between the Battn Liaison Officer at FARBUS and the BGDE Liaison Officer THELUS. This telephone line ran through THELUS WOOD. The night was intensely dark, with wind and rain, and the wood was being heavily shelled. In spite of this he repaired and maintained this line throughout the night. He has always shown the utmost gallantry and devotion to duty.
\nDriver Frank Farley MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous courage and devotion to duty on the night of Oct.29\/30 1917, during operations preceding the taking of PASSCHENDAELE RIDGE, while packing ammunition to 22nd Bty CFA., Although caught in a very heavy hostile barrage Dvr. FARLEY not only delivered all their ammunition but carried a wounded comrade to an advanced dressing station and from there to a second dressing station where he could be handled by ambulance, he also pulled a machine gunner out of a hole and despite the intense shelling, dressed his wounds, but he died before he could remove him. This N.C.O. displayed the greatest courage, coolness, and devotion to duty.
\nCorporal Thomas James Faught MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry in action near CITE CALONNE on 9th February 1917. While firing a 9.45 Trench Mortar the bomb with time fuse did not clear the gun pit. Bdr FAUGHT at once ran into the pit and unscrewed the fuse. Had it not been for Bdr Faught\u2019s gallantry and quickness the bomb would have exploded in the pit; the gun crew would undoubtedly have been killed, the gun and emplacement destroyed and possibly the adjacent bomb store blown up.
\nGunner Allison Ernest Fawcett MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier John Fearnley MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner David Fehr MM<\/strong>
\nOn the 30 April 1945, during the attack of the Irish Regiment of Canada on Heveskes in Holland, Gunner Fehr was a wireless operator in an artillery observation post tank when the area was subjected to heavy fire from enemy guns only 800 yards distant.\u00a0 It was imperative that these guns must be silenced because they threatened to engage \u201cC\u201d Company of the Irish Regiment of Canada which had advanced to the area of Heveskes and was about to attack the town.
\nShell splinters were continually hitting the tank and the first round shot away the aerial rod.\u00a0 Disregarding the heavy artillery and small arms fire and in full view of the enemy, Gunner Fehr climbed on top of the tank and replaced the aerial.\u00a0 In order to get better observation the Troop Commander was obliged to leave his tank.\u00a0 Shortly after leaving the tank his remote control cable was badly cut.\u00a0 Despite the fact that the tank had already received three direct hits and shell splinters continued to hit the tank, Gunner Fehr fearlessly stood up in the hatch in order to receive fire orders from his Troop Commander and gallantly continued to man his set until the enemy guns were successfully neutralized.\u00a0 Gunner Fehr’s courageous devotion to duty under heavy fire ensured that continuous and accurate supporting fire was provided and his gallant efforts contributed to the subsequent attainment of the company objective.
\nGunner Arthur\u00a0 Sutton Fell MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Salvatore Val Femia MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Robert John Fenske MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant John Irwin Fensom MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier D Fernis MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Sydney Phillip Fielding MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier John Finch MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was in charge of a Trench Mortar in an open position and kept his gun in action from zero to zero plus 100 in the operations on 15th Aug:1917. Twice during this time the mortar was partially buried. On one occasion Gunner FINCH was partially buried and on another he was blown down the sap leading to the gun. On both occasions he was badly shaken up, but he dug the gun out and got it back into action. While preparing the 67th round a direct hit put the gun completely out of action. During the operations previous to the attack Gunner FINCH did exceptionally good work and was in the trenches for twenty-one consecutive days preceding Z days.
\nSergeant William Henry Finkle MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nDriver John Bromelow Fitzpatrick MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Arthur B Fitzwarine-Smith MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal Alexander Fleming MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at 17th Battery, C.F.A. gun, position near VIMY on December 8th 1917. The enemy were heavily shelling this position and hit a pile of boxed ammunition setting it on fire. This N.C.O. at once rushed out of his dug-out and despite the heavy hostile shelling and the danger from exploding ammunition, unassisted he removed the burning boxes from the pile and extinguished the fire. This N.C.O. by his great display of courage, coolness and initiative undoubtedly saved much valuable ammunition and set a splendid example to the men of his battery.
\nDriver Charles Flesch MM<\/strong>
\nFor great gallantry and conspicuosly meritorious service at VIMY. On the night of the 29 April 1917 during a gas bombardent of the town this man found a driver on the road who had no gas helmet and was in a semi-conscious condition. He picked him up and carried him himself a distance of some 800 yards through the gas and through a shrapnel barrage to the newest dressing station, sharing with him his own gas helmet. He suffered considerably from the effect of the gas but by his action undoubtedly saved the life of the driver. On his return he found a six horse team loose on the roa and obtaining assistance, succeeded in saving two of these horses, the others dying from the effects of the gas.
\nDriver Robert Henry Flint MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Gerald Robert Fogerty MM<\/strong>
\nFor gallantry and devotion to duty near Courcelette, on Oct : 6th, 1916. This man was forward for instruction when the linesman with him was killed. Though inexperienced, and under heavy shell fire for the first time, he succeeded in establishing communication over a very heavily shelled area to our front line trench, and maintained this line unaided for 24 hours, rendering excellent service to his battery during a rather critical time.
\nCorporal Nimrod Folbigg MM<\/strong>
\nFor gallantry and devotion to duty. On 25th October 1917. Cpl. FOLBIGG was in charge of an ammunition train packing 4.5\u201d How.shells when the party came under shell fire and an attack by German aeroplanes. A considerable number of bombs being dropped in their immediate vicinity. Cpl. FOLBIGG behaved in a very gallant manner steadying the men by his coolness, and successfully bringing the party through and delivered the ammunition at destination. Again on Oct:27th, this NCO\u2019s party came under a very heavy enemy barrage in the same area, but Cpl. FOLBIGG succeeded in getting the ammunition delivered to Battery positions even though a number of mules and one man were wounded. His power of command and coolness in action are most commendable and he is devoted to duty at all times.
\nSergeant Henry Douglas Ford MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Tobias F Forestell MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal Michael James Forristal MM<\/strong>
\nNear GRAVENSTAFEL on November 5th. This N.C.O. was in charge of a Pack Train of ammunition for his Battery. The approaches were very heavily shelled, but, knowing that his battery had just moved forward and would require all available ammunition for the next days operations, he rallied his men, encouraged them and through his example of coolness and devotion to duty took the entire party through the barrage.
\nGunner Gibert Harold Forster MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier John Forster MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous courage and devotion to duty on Oct: 8th, 1916. This N.C.O. in charge of communications from Forward Observing Officer to Brigade Observation Post rendered most valuable service in maintaining these communications on this date. He has repeatedly volunteered for dangerous line work and has displayed on all occasions exceptional cool headedness and resourcefulness.
\nCorporal Colin Forsyth MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This N.C.O. was part of a party of ten signallers who went forward directly behind the Infantry, and established and kept up communication between observation station and cable head. Despite the heavy Artillery and machine gun fire, he repeatedly repaired a line, and when the shelling became so intense as to make telephonic communication an impossibility. This N.C.O. acted as runner, and got many messages through the barrage, which enabled the Artillery to deal effectively with attempted counter-attacks. This N.C.O. displayed great coolness, courage and determination.
\nSergeant James Forsyth MM<\/strong>
\nOn the 6th November between 7.00 a.m. and 8.00 a.m. when in charge of a convoy of pack horses taking ammunition to the guns, he found the area to be crossed being heavily shelled. He worked his column safely through the barrage to the Battery. He noticed a wounded driver whose horse was bogged in the mud. He handed over his horse to a driver and returned, removed the wounded man and rescued the horse. By his determination and gallant conduct and personal disregard for personal danger he gained the confidence of those under him in his leadership and thus successfully made a second trip to the guns under equally trying conditions as he had to select a new route to avoid the enemy\u2019s barrage.
\nBattery Sergeant Major Andrew Hamilton Frame DCM MM MSM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier James Arthur Francis MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nPrivate Walter James Francis MM<\/strong>
\nFor courage and devotion to duty displayed as a runner August 15th, 1917. This runner repeatedly carried messages under extremely heavy fire from battery Headquarters to the Stokes Mortars in the new line. His untiring devotion to duty only ceased when overcome by physical exhaustion. This runner was responsible in a very large degree for the successful operation of the Mortars in this sector of the new line.
\nGunner Harvey Millroy Fraser MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Kenneth Alexander Fraser MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Fred Charles French MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Walter George French MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Frederick John Friend MM MSM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Myer Frieze MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Livin Frigault MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal Harold Henry Fritz<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Harold Gallagher MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nDriver Reginald Edward Gallagher MM
\nFor courage and determination. During the operations on PASSCHENDAELE on the night of November 6th\/7th 1917. Driver Gallagher exhibited the greatest enthusiasm and devotion to duty in packing ammunition to the guns of the 35th Battery, the most forward Howitzer position of the 3rd C.D.A., the roads and approaches being subjected to heavy shelling by shrapnel, H.E. and gas. During the whole operations on PASSCHENDAELE this driver\u2019s willing conduct was a valuable example and a great help in maintaining the morals of the battery. A number of times he volunteered for duty when it was his turn to rest.
\nBombardier John Alexander Gallagher-Tyrwhett MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Austin Gallant MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Arthur Martin Garaughty MM<\/strong>
\nDuring the period from 17 May to 10 July 1951, Gunner Garaughty, \u201cF\u201d Battery, Second Regiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery was a Driver Batman for a forward observation officer. As such, his duties required him to drive a jeep, carrying vital communication links to the guns, so that the vehicle was always available to his officer who was advancing on foot with the forward companies. He carried out his duty in an exemplary manner with a complete disregard for his personal safety or comfort and so enabled his officer to direct the 22 guns to provide essential support for the infantry. Of the night of 26\/27 May 1951 near Unchon-Ni, Korea, The Second Battalion, Royal 22e Regiment advanced and captured a line of hills. The forward observation officer was with one of the forward companies on a hill feature which was being subjected to mortar and artillery fire, and indications were that an enemy counter-attack was pending. The wireless communication from the forward observation officer to his guns was weak and gunner Garaughty immediately realized that signal cable must be laid so that vital orders could be transmitted. With one other soldier he volunteered to lay this cable over a route which was known to be under mortar and artillery fire and was suspected to contain some enemy infiltrators. He set out in his jeep in the dead of the night, map reading his way on a track over which he had never travelled, paying out the cable behind him. As he advanced, the enemy harassing fire increased, causing casualties to the nearby infantry. Calmly ignoring the flying mortar fragments, Gunner Garaughty crouched beside the track carefully splicing together the cable ends and tying back the cable at the corners of the track as he had so often done in training. Almost as soon as the cable had been laid it was cut by enemy mortar fire and Gunner Garaughty at once assigned to himself the task of maintaining this vital communication link. No less than six times in the next 24 hours and almost continually under fire, did this intrepid driver batman traverse on foot his four-mile length of cable, repairing the damage wrought by enemy fire and keeping open his officer\u2019s communications. His display of courage and his sense of responsibility, far and away beyond the duties for which his position called, was an inspiration to all and enabled his officer to provide supporting artillery fire which deterred the enemy from initiating a counter-attack.
\nCorporal Patrick Edward Garnish MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal Alfred Gaston Gaspard MM<\/strong>
\nOn the 12th, Oct;1916, from an emplacement Cpl Gaspard succeeded in firing 60 rounds, in spite of retaliation. On the 17th Oct; from the same position and after the neighbouring trenches had been battered beyond recognition, this N.C.O. succeeded in firing 30 rounds. The entrance to his emplacement was blown in, badly wounding his only gunner. After dressing the wound Cpl Gaspard fired his remaining ammunition alone with excellent effect on enemy wire.
\nCorporal Arthur William Gibson MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBattery Quarter Master Sergeant Robert George Gibson MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Andrew Giffen MM<\/strong>
\nOn Jan; 15th, 1917, while acting as No 1 on the gun, a 60 pound bomb fell on its side a few yards in front of the mortar when it was fired, and commenced to roll down inside the parapet. The bomb was equipped with a direct action percussion fuze, and would have exploded on the fuze striking the bottom or side of the emplacement. Gnr Giffen seized the bomb placed it in the gun, and fired it into the enemy\u2019s wire. This gunner, during the subsequent Infantry raid on the 17th continued to fire his gun when the house over the emplacement was twice struck by hostile shells.
\nDriver James Gilbert MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner John Edmund Gilbert MM<\/strong>
\nFor courage and devotion to duty. On 16th Aug 1917 at the beginning of the strong counter attacks that lasted throughout the night, it was found impossible to keep up the line and the F.O.O. who was in close touch with the infantry, wished to get messages through. Gnr. GILBERT, although slightly wounded, volunteered to act as runner and made three trips to the jumping-off trench with valuable information. He was in great personal danger as the captured ground was kept constantly under a heavy barrage by the enemy. After successfully delivering his third message he collapsed from fatigue.
\nDriver Ernest Gillard MM<\/strong>
\nFor continuous gallantry and devotion to dutyduring operations on Passchendale. This man was acting as runner from Group H.Q. to batteries on October 27th, 1917. He had to pass through extremely heavy shell fire, both H.E. and gas by day and night to battery positions, which were frequently shelled, the round trip taking 4 hours. This took place daily until Passchendale was taken on November 6th. That on no occasion were dispatches lost or late was entirely due to his courage and devotion to duty.
\nDriver Arthur Gillespie MM<\/strong>
\nFor courage, coolness and devotion to duty. On the 11th of November 1917. Driver Gillespie was one of the signallers with the F.O.O. of the 39th Battery, C.F.A. When lamp could not be line up with rear O.P., Driver Gillespie volunteered to take back a message to the Battery. He also was able to line up the lamp of the rear C.P., establishing communication with the Forward O.P. He returned to the Forward O.P. and remained there the whole night on duty. This was done in the dark and under the heaviest shell fire.
\nBombardier Ross Roy Gillespie MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Harry Wharton Gilliland Jr MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Collin Hugh Gillis MM<\/strong>
\nDuring operations against VIMY RIDGE, April 9th 1917, he accompanied F.O.O. party to advanced O.P. where throughout the ay he rendered ready and valuable assistance. On several occasions he repaired the telephone wire under heavy shell fire, and also assisted in establishing communication from CRAMER HAUS early in the operations.
\nSergeant Horace May Gillmor MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Harold David Gingell MM<\/strong>
\nOn 17 Sep 44, during the assault on BOULOGNE, Gunner Harold David Gingell was artillery Observation Post Signaller with a Forward Observation Officer supporting a leading company of the Regiment de la Chaudiere. At one time the advance was held up by mines and booby traps and vehicles could not be taken forward. The infantry were coming under heavy and accurate enemy fire and the artillery Forward Observation Officer determined to take his party forward to find an observation point where observation would allow neutralization of the enemy fire. This advance necessitated going forward on foot, under fire and observation by the enemy. It was also apparent that such a party with its special R\/T equipment would be subject to the special attention of the enemy. During this advance, which was made under heavy enemy fire, Gunner Gingell carried and operated the R\/T set. On completion of the move this party was cut off for thirty-six hours from our own infantry without protection, sleep, food or water. During this period Gunner Gingell carried on cooly and efficiently under constant fire, and maintained communications. His work under most hazardous conditions enabled accurate fire to be brought down on the enemy and allowed the momentum of the 8 Cdn Inf Bde attack to be maintained thus materially assisting in the successful reduction of the BOULOGNE Garrison.
\nSergeant Wallace Henry Gleed MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Russell Albert Glockling M<\/strong>M
\nOn 5th Nov: 1917, he assisted his Officer in carrying out a difficult reconnaissance for an O.P., in the forward area. On the morning of the 6th Nov : he repaired important communication from the O.P. to Bgde Hdqrs in the midst of severe shell fire, during which one of his companions was killed, and two were wounded. By his good work the Bgde Headquarters obtained useful information during the operation on that day. Later, he assisted one of his wounded companions through shell fire to a dressing station.
\nBombardier Frank Gold MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nFarrier Sergeant William Henry Gollop MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Stewart Stanley Goodfellow MM<\/strong>
\nHe was one of the Forward Observation party during the operations of November 10th at \u201cPASSCHENDAELE\u201d. From .500.a.m. to 3.00.p.m. on November 10th he flashed messages back from the top of a \u201cPill-box\u201d. His position was under heavy fire during the whole day. A German Field Battery shelled the pill-box during the whole time, in addition to heavy H.E. Signaller GOODFELLOW, with his lamp, was knocked down by a shell explosion once, and on several occasions was almost buried with earth thrown up. Through it all he kept the lamp working, sending most valuable information through, which was used by the artillery.
\nGunner Godfrey Edwin Goodman MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Weldon Clifford Goodwin MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on Oct:31st 1917, during operations in front near PAASCHENDAELE RIDGE. This N.C.O. was in charge of party packing ammunition when the party was caught in a very heavy hostile barrage several men being wounded, This N.C.O. got his men out and then came back for the wounded. The great courage and devotion to duty set a splendid example to the men under him an resulted in the wounded men being carried out through the barrage to the dressing statio.
\nSergeant Alexander Gordon MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at FARBUS on the 3rd May SGT. GORDON was acting Sgt.Major at the guns, About five minutes after we opened fire No. 2 gun had a direct hit in rear of the pit, the gun crew all being killed or wounded. Sgt. Gordon got a few men together and carried the wounded men out, and got the dead clear and the gun into action again, despite the intense enemy shell fire, and continued his duties until the end of operations. By his great display of courage and coolness he set a splendid example to the rest of the men.
\nSergeant Allistair Cumming Gordon MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Edward Goss MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Alexander Vernon Graham MM with bar<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous coolness and gallantry near ECURIE on April 8th<\/sup>, in keeping in repair a telephone line to a Mine Crater in No Man\u2019s Land, which was being heavily shelled by 5.9\u201d shells. Our own Infantry had at the time been with-drawn from the vicinity. Twice at least within four hours he repaired this line, which had been cut by enemy shells.
\nBar to Military Medal<\/em> – Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Frederick Allison Graham MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On 17\/18th August 1917. he carried two important messages under an intense gas bombardment as the communications were down and the S.O.S. signal had been sent in. He succeeded in placing the wire in the trench after returning with the last message and kept it open during the remainder of the night.
\nGunner Hugh Graham MM<\/strong>
\nIn the early morning of the 29th July 1917, during an enemy gas shell bombardment, near LOOS, one shell exploded in the entrance of a dug-out occupied by eight men of the Reserve Divisional Artillery Trench Mortars, attached to the 1st Canadian Division. Gunner Graham, disregarding his own personal safety, entered the dug-out at once and remained there for two hours rendering assistance to the gassed men. Five men died from the effects of the gas, while Gunner Graham was in the ug-out, and he himself was slightly affected and has since been admitted to hospital.
\nDriver James Grant MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on November 4th near Zonniebeke. The only road was under extremely heavy shell fire all morning and men sent up to pack ammunition were all made casualties or sent back by the traffic controller except this man, who knowing the battery was short of ammunition pushed through despite the intense shelling, he came back, and although the shelling still exceptionally heavy made a second trip to the battery.
\nBattery Quarter Master Sergeant Peter Taylor Thompson Grant MM<\/strong>
\nOn September 4th 1917, some ammunition stored was burning as a result of enemy shelling; the fuzes were exploding and making the road dangerous for traffic. B.Q.M.S. GRANT after warning everyone away from the danger, procured some water and at great personal risked pulled burning boxes of fuzes out of the fire and saved them. One fuze exploded as he worked over it, but he carried on until the fire was extinguished.
\nSergeant William George Graveline MM<\/strong>
\nAs Signals Non-Commissioned Officer of \u201cC\u201d Battery, 1st Regiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery he has carried out his responsibilities in the most capable and expeditious manner possible. On numerous occasions his personal supervision of line detachments has resulted in the restoration of communications during heavy enemy shellfire. By his cheerful spirit, example, and determination, he has undoubtedly ensured the effectiveness of the battery in action. During the course of operations around the hill known as “The Hook\u201d he supervised the construction and maintenance of lines, which were continually cut by shell fire, in areas completely unfamiliar to himself and his line parties. Earlier, in the operations in defence of the hill known as “Kelly\u201d, Sergeant Graveline supervised the communications from No.85 observation post, the commonwealth division\u2019s only artillery observation post with the republic of Korea Forces and his work enabled the entire divisional artillery to be brought to bear in aid of our allies.
\nGunner Edmund Brownlow Gray MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Samuel Watson Gray MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nDriver Frank John Gray MM<\/strong>
\nFor gallant and distinguished conduct and devotion to duty on the morning of Oct: 22nd 1917. Cpl THOMPSON was ordered to take a gun limber to bring out a gun that had been damage by shell fire. COLLINGS driving lead, GRAY driving centre, and TREWIN driving wheel. At FREZENBURG, the gun limber came under heavy shell fire, the near centre horse being killed and the off centre horse being shot down. The 3 drivers were piled underneath their horses and TREWIN had his leg seriously crushed. Although subjected to heavy fire, they cut away the centre team, and hooked up the lead and wheel teams. GRAY was ordered to take the remaining off centre horse back. The limber then trotted forward. Another shell wounded the near led horse, and the whole hitch came down. The party finally reached the battery position and hooked onto the gun. They succeeded in bringing this out along the one available road which was still being heavily shelled.
\nCorporal Thomas Bernard Greaves MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nDriver Thomas Green MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier William Lorne Greenaway MM<\/strong>
\nFor gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations from 10th Sept; to the present time, He personally layed and repaired telephone between the Btty and O.P. night and day under constant shell fire and has set a splendid example to the men under him. On 17th Sept; he voluntarily led a party in an attempt to recover the body of Lieut Kitto, which was in an exposed position under continuous rifle and shell fire.
\nDriver John Herbert Greer MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Merwin Greer MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Joseph Wilson Greig MM<\/strong>
\nFor distinguished conduct and devotion to duty. On the morning of the 3rd of November, 1917, the 45th, Battery C.F.A> was heavily shelled with 5.9 and 8\u201d while firing on an S.O.S., and the Officer on duty was seriously wounded. Ten men of the gun crews were wounded and Sgt GREIG, being the senior N.C.O. at the moment, re-arranged the crews. Although he was himself wounded he continued to fire his gun.
\nBombardier Richard Allan Grierson MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier John Griffith MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Harry Knight Grimmer MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier David Grinton MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Magnus Cromarty Groat MM<\/strong>
\nOn November 6th, 1917 after being wounded and with one side paralised he continued to send important messages through from the Observation Station to Brigade Headquarters. Later he collapsed at his post and had to be carried to a Dressing Station.
\nGunner James Gullion MM<\/strong>
\nOn November 6th, 1917 during operations against PAASCHENDAELE he repaired important communication lines under severe shell-fire. He was wounded while at his work but would not quit until a relief was made an hour later. His action enabled the Brigade to keep in touch with the advancing infantry.
\nSergeant Robert Banks Gunn MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Garfield Wellington Gunstone MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Allen Erastus Hager MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous good service and devotion to duty when in charge of the forward Battery wires, maintaining splendid communications from the observing station to the Battery under continuous shell fire. Although communication was repeatedly broken they were repaired and communication was re-established by this Gunner in very short time, despite the heavy enemy barrages. He has been twice wounded during these operations but remained at duty.
\nSergeant Herbert James Guyatt MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nDriver Charles Franklin Hainer MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Harold (Harry) Hale MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nWarrant Officer Class 2 Frederick Cardwell Hall MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Albert Edward Halladay MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Thure Halvarson MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Bert Hamilton MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Walter James Hamblin MM with bar<\/strong>
\nOn the night of 12th<\/sup>\/13th<\/sup> January 1918, the raid was successful. During the wire cutting, Sgt Hamblin worked untiringly at his Mortars. He had just completed his tour in the line and was due for a rest, but asked to be allowed to remain for this special work. In spite of repeated enemy shelling he stuck to his task and set a splendid example to the men of his section. One of the mortars had to be moved on very short notice into an open position in order to better reach the wire and Sgt Hamblin\u2019s detachment showed great skill and energy in getting this done. His work throughout was of a very high standard, and he is strongly recommended for the M.M.
\nBar to Military Medal<\/em> – Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Stuart Perry Hamilton MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner William Scott Hamilton MM<\/strong>
\nThis Gunner accompanied the Forward Observing Officer\u2019s party during the battle of VIMY RIDGE on 9th of April, and acted as linesman. They were in a position established on the LILLE-ARRAS road, from which place he brought forward a supply of wire to enable the O.P. line to be pushed further forward. He repaired the line under heavy shell fire and throughout the day showed a resourcefulness and courage that were most commendable.
\nDriver Frank Ketchum Hamm MM<\/strong>
\nFor great gallantry on the night of the 9th instant near WILLERVAL, where he was on duty packing ammunition to the 22nd Battery C.F.A. He was one of a party of 8, four of whom were killed and three wounded, including the N.C.O. in charge by the detonation of a large calibre shell against a brick wall nearby. By his promptitude in carrying the wounded to the dressing Station and caring for the animals even to the point of bringing his own wounded mules four miles back to the D.A.C. Camp he saved what was left of his party. The unusual and trying situation was handled magnificently by this Driver and I think him well worthy of decoration.
\nFarrier Sergeant John Wesley Hamm MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nLance Bombardier Roy William Hammond MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Alfred Hancock MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nWarrant Officer Class I Herbert Hankins MM<\/strong>
\nOn 9th April 1917, near ECURIE, Gnr. HANKINS with two other men were conspicuous for their gallantry under shell fire while constructing an Artillery route from our front line forward, By their energy and cheerfulness they did much to inspire their comrades, and expedite the completion of the work.
\nSergeant Valentine William Henry Hansen MM<\/strong>
\nOn the 19 Oct, 1944, The Princess Patricia\u2019s Canadian Light Infantry established a bridgehead oveer the river PISCIATELLO for the advance oF 1 Canadian Division from the river RUBICON to the river SAVIO. M-3246 Gunner Vallentine William Henry HANSEN was a wireless operator for the Forward Observation Officer attached to the Battalion From 3 Canadian Field Regiment and operating with the \u201cB\u201d Company. This company, after crossing the PISCIATELLO, had reached MR 633091 when heavy enemy resistance was encountered from the position Along the CESENA \u2013 CERVIA road.
\nThe advance had now become known to the enemy, and the whole area was subject to heavy shell fire, mortar and small arms fire. It was therefore essential to bring down neutralizing fire on the enemy positions to enable the advance to continue. Radio communication with the gun positions failed. Gunner Hansen, although realizing the danger of this task, immediately volunteered to take the information back to tactical Headquarters at the MR 626073. He crossed two miles of ground subjected to the enemy\u2019s shell and small fire, and gave the information for the fire plan, as a result of which the battalion was able to continue the advance. The following day when the forward company reached the river SAVIO an Observation Post was established at the MR 591109. The area was under direct enemy observation and harassed by small arms fire during the crossing of the river. Later the enemy engaged the area with tank, nebelwerfer and artillery fire, the bombardment increasing in intensity as the operation developed. The closest support by artillery fire was an essential factor to the success of this operation. Although the radio vehicle was several times hit by splinters, Gunner Hansen refused to leave his post, nor would he consent to set up a ground station in a more covered position as he feared that the movement of his set might jeopardize the excellent communication already established with the gun position. He remained at his set for forty-eight hours, keeping it in continuous operation and enabling decisive artillery fire to be brought down materially assisting in the breaking up of at least two counter attacks.
\nGunner John George Hanson MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Victor Albert Hare MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Harvey Wallace Harland MM<\/strong>
\nNear PASSCHENDAELE this man was a linesman, during the operations of November 6th, all the telephone lines forward of his section went down and could not be maintained. Communication was established by lamp up to his point, but it was imperative that his line to the rear be kept up as the lamp could not well be used over that portion of the ground. He managed to keep up the connection but only at a great personal risk time after time repairing his line in the heaviest barrage showing great courage and devotion to duty.
\nGunner Frederic Courtney Harper MM<\/strong>
\nHas shown great gallantry in continually repairing and laying telephone wires under heavy shell fire, and constant good, since July.
\nGunner Roy Robert Harper MM<\/strong>
\nThis man was detailed to lay a portion of the line between intermediate stations in establishing communications on 15th Aug: 1917. He started out at 5.50 a.m. with wire and reached his area which was pointed out by an N.C.O. in charge and succeeded in laying his wire, although one of the party had been wounded when working his way forward through the barrage. When he had completed this work he noticed that the party who were to lay the first portion had all been wounded, causing a gap in the line of communication. He immediately doubled back and assisted the wounded men to a dugout. He returned and recovered the wire which he laid out. This was done on his own initiative as the Officers and the remainder of the party had gone on. Although exposed to hostile fire at all times, his thoughtful and courageous conduct made it possible for the first information to come through early in the attack.
\nBombardier William Samuel Harper MM<\/strong>
\nFor gallant and specially meritorious service. On the morning of April 9th 1917 Bdr. Harper followed up on the Infantry advance through the enemy barrage and laid a line to a forward O.P. on the VIMY RIDGE, establishing communication with the Battery and enabling effective fire to be brought to bear on hostile formations. Throughout the night this N.C.O. patrolled the line under heavy shell fire and repaired numerous breaks, setting at all time a splendid example of courage and devotion to duty. This N.C.O. was previously recommended for conspicuous gallantry and self sacrificing service as a linesman at COURCELETTE, but has received no reward.
\nGunner Webster Rhodes Harrison MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant John James Harrity MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Herbert Hartley MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier George Frederick Hartwell MM<\/strong>
\nFor gallant and meritorious conduct during bombardment in minor operations by the 4th. Can; Division on the 16th\/17th Sept; 1916. The Mortar of which he was in charge was buried by explosion of enemy\u2019s minenwerfer. He immediately dug his mortar out and got it into action again and finished the task allotted to him.
\nGunner DG Harvard MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal James Haslam MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous courage and devotion to duty on the night of September 5th\/6th. Their battery was heavily shelled with gas shells, and communication with the O.P. cut in several places. This N.C.O. went out to an exposed position. Despite the extremely heavy fire and opened up communication wit the O.P. by means of visual signalling, staying there until communication was re-established by wire. This N.C.O. displayed the greatest courage and coolness and the information he sent back, and accepted, was of the greatest value to the battery.
\nSergeant Frank Hatcher MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Charles Ernest Hatt MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Max Emil Hayden MM<\/strong>
\nFor courage and devotion to duty. He was linesman on 15th and 16th Aug 1917. With two other linesman for 36 hours he went backwards and forwards over the telephone line, very often under heavy shell fire. By his untiring efforts communication was well maintained and much valuable information sent back.
\nSergeant Henry Stuart Hayes MM<\/strong>
\nOn the 17th\/18th Oct; 1916. A gun pit of this Battery sustained a direct hit setting the ammunition on fire. Sgt Hayes in company with Sgt Little at great personal risk entered the gun pit and managed to put the ammunition that was on fire out. and remove the wounded gunner, who subsequently died.
\nGunner Richard Hayes MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty from the 16th October to the 10th November 1917, near ZONNEBEKE. BELGIUM. This man was employed as battery fitter. Owing to the heavy shelling to which the guns were constantly subjected and also to the strain brought about by excessive fireing the battery had many guns disables or put out of action. This man, by his untiring energy kept a maximum of guns serviceable. He constantly often under heavy fire, made the minor repairs necessary to do this. In addition to his regular duty, he was always ready to relieve gunners who were fatigued and he nevre failed to answer an \u201cS.O.S\u201d by taking his place in a detachment. THE Services of this man, at a particularly critical time in the battery fighting history have been invaluable.
\nGunner Chester Calvin Hays MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at FARBUS on May 2nd 1917, During an intense enemy bombardment the Headquarters, 5th Brigade, C.F.A. were blown in. On hearing calls for help Gnr. Hays. with two other Gunners immediately got shovels and were successful in freeing three Officers who were alive and Lieut-Colonel BRITTON and Major RIPLEY, who were found to be dead. This work took fifteen minutes to effect during which time the shelling was intense. one man being wounded, but they continued digging until the Officers were released. By their courageous action they undoubtedly saved the lives of the three officers.
\nWarrant Officer Class 2 Albert Edward Haywood MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner John Frederick Head MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This man was acting as linesman with the F.O.O. and when the bombardment became so intense that a line could not be maintained, he operated a signalling lamp for ten hours under heavy fire. This was the only means of sending back information of vital importance. The great courage, coolness and devotion to duty displayed by this man enabled the Artillery to give effective support to our attacking troops.
\nGunner Herbert Heaton MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Harry Maclean Heckbert MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Austen Clarence Hemsley MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Magnus Robert Henderson MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Thomas Smith Henderson MM<\/strong>
\nFor gallant conduct and devotion to duty. On 6th November this N.C.O. with Bdr Defreiz, maintained communication between the O.P. and the Battery for 12 hours, continually under very heavy shell fire, on several occasions going through an intense enemy barrage to repair the wire. The work performed by this N.C.O. ever since the unit has been in this area has been consistently good and gallant.
\nGunner Wilfred John Henderson MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal Thomas Aird Hendry MM<\/strong>
\nHe accompanied and assisted Lieut, Mc Murty throughout his operations. He has one consistent good work in forward observations tasks under difficult conditions during the past four months.
\nSergeant James Henry MM<\/strong>
\nOn 28th February 1918, Sgt Henry kept his gun in action during an aeroplane shoot on an enemy mortar, though his position was being heavily shelled until he and three others of his gun detachment were wounded. Although very seriously wounded, Sgt Henry ordered the men who were attending to him to look after the others first, and, while his wounds were being dressed, he urged the remainder of his men to leave him, put the gun into action, and continued shooting, thus showing a complete disregard for his personal safety, great devotion to duty, and a splendid example to his men.
\nGunner Thomas Benjamin Hudson Hepburn MM<\/strong>
\nFor courageous work. On Aug: 17th 1917 the battery line was cut by shell-fire and the above mentioned man and 91055 Gnr. PRECIOUS immediately started out to make repairs. They found the line practically cut to pieces. At the time a heavy bombardment of gas and H.E.Shells was being laid down. These two men carried on their repairs throughout the heaviest of this barrage. Shortly after this Gunner Precious was seriously wounded and Gunner Hepburn knowing that our S.O.S. signal had been responded to, started back with Precious to the Dressing Station. Precious had great difficulty in walking and Gnr. HEPBURN had practically to carry him. HEPBURN applied First Aid to the wound and got another man to assist him in taking Precious along the rest of the way. As soon as Precious had been taken to the Dressing Station Hepburn got another linesman from the Battery and continued repairing the line, working continually until 6.0.am., when at last they established communication. During most of the time he was under very heavy shell fire where most of the repairs had to be made a tremendous bombardment of Gas shells was in progress. His Flesh in several places was burned by gas.
\nDriver Harold Wier Hibbard MM<\/strong>
\nFor courage and determination, during the operations on PASSCHENDAELE on the night of Nov. 6\/7th 1917. ,Dvr HIBBARD exhibited the greatest enthusiasm and devotion to duty in packing ammunition to the guns of 35th Battery, the most forward Howitzer position of the 3r C..A. the roads and approaches being subjected to heavy shelling by shrapnel, H.E. and gas. During the whole operations this Driver\u2019s willing conduct was a valuable example and a great help in maintaining the morale of the battery. A number of times he volunteered for duty when it was his time to rest.
\nCorporal Ansley Samuel Hicks MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nDriver Sidney John Hicks MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal Robert Newmarch Hickson MM<\/strong>
\nFor general good service during 12 months in the field, especially in connection with the supply of ammunition, in which he displayed great fearlessness and resource in different and dangerous circumstances.
\nSergeant Wilfred George Higgins MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Philip Noel Higley MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner David Hill MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier George Robert Lyle Hill MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous courage and devotion to duty at FARBUS on May 3rd. This N.C.O. displayed great coolness and gallantry during the operations of May 3rd, in keeping up telephone lines continually under extreme heavy shell fire and gas. He set a fine example to the men of whom he was in charge.
\nCorporal Joseph Bernard Hill MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at FARBUS on May 3rd 1917. This N.C.O. was in charge of the linesmen and kept patrolling the lines despite the intense shell fire and not only supervised the repairing of the lines but also carried messages from the Brigade to the other Batteries whose lines were cut. The lines were continuously being broken but communications were never lost for more than a few minutes at a time, Cpl. HILL by his splendid display of courage and coolness under heavy shell fire set a magnificent example to the men in his charge.
\nGunner Robert Hilliard MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Ashton Stayby Hines MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Harris Roland Hines MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Robert Gordon Hodge MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at FARBUS on May 2nd 1917, During an intense enemy bombardment the Headquarters, 5th Brigade, C.F.A. were blown in. On hearing calls for help Gnr. Hodge. with two other Gunners immediately got shovels and were successful in freeing three Officers who were alive and Lieut-Colonel BRITTON and Major RIPLEY, who were found to be dead. This work took fifteen minutes to effect during which time the shelling was intense. one man being wounded, but they continued digging until the Officers were released. By their courageous action they undoubtedly saved the lives of the three officers.
\nBombardier Ernest Hodgkinson MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Joseph Henry Hogan MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nDriver Edwin Holbrooke MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near ZONNEBEKE on Nov.2nd 1917 when he carried gas blankets to his battery through a very heavily shelled area, both gas and H.E. The courage, resourcefulness displayed by this man was instrumental in saving a number of men in his battery being gassed.
\nBombardier Joseph William Holford MM with bar<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous courage and devotion to duty. This N.C.O. was in charge of a party of signallers who followed immediately in the wake of the assaulting Infantry, to establish communication from the front line of the newly won position. He was on duty for 48 hours without rest. His work in maintaining communication under exceptionally heavy shell
\nBar to Military Medal<\/em> – Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nFarrier Sergeant Henry John Holland MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Arthur Albert Holmes MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal Blair Edward Holmes MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Thomas Carlyle Holmes MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Eustace Otto Holt MM<\/strong>
\nThis N.C.O. came from Canada with his unit, and has served continually with the rank of Sgt until employed at this Office on the 30thSept; 1915. He embarked for France with the 1st, Division in February 1915 and served with his Battery at St Julien, the second Battle of Ypres, Festubert, Givenchy? And Ploegstreet. His Battery Commander reported very well on him. Since taking over the duties of clerk he has been indefatigable in his work which he has carried out most efficiently.
\nGunner Jack Holtzman MM<\/strong>
\nGunner Jack Holtzman was signaller to his captain on the assault wave. After his captain was wounded he carried on and called forward the tanks of the RAMS to knock out an enemy pill box which had opened up on the rear of the Regina Rifles. He directed fire successfully and neutralized the enemy, thus enabling our own infantry to engage the enemy frontally with confidence and energy. Gunner Holtzman\u2019s actions, under heavy fire and most difficult conditions play an effective part in the success of the operations.
\nBombardier Gordon Eben Hooper MM<\/strong>
\nThis N.C.O. was in charge of a 2\u201d Trench Mortar in an open position practically in our front line. The position was under enemy observation and every time the mortar was fired the enemy retaliated on it. Although the position was three times hit by hostile shelling, Bomb. HOOPER got the mortar in action again, and by his determination and fearlessness under shell fire fired over 500 bombs in ten days and thereby demolished the wire on the zone of his mortar.
\nLance Sergeant Albert Hope MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant William Ernest Hopper MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Calvin Edwin Horsman MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On 15th Aug: 1917 this N.C.O with two telephonists kept up their own communications from a forward observation post, and the information they sent in was of the greatest value. This N.C.O. located and reported the routes used by enemy troops for counter-attacks; on six different occasions gave the location of troops massing which their Group engaged with excellent results and reported the location of a 77 MM gun shooting point blank at our infantry, so that one of our batteries was enabled, with his observation, to deal effectively with it. He also reported on all concentration shoots during the day which enabled our artillery to make the necessary alterations preparatory to night concentrations. Sgt. HORSMAN remained on duty continuously for forty-eight hours, during which period he was under constant enemy shell and machine gun fire and rendered invaluable services, dealing with all situations with the greatest coolness and dispatch.
\nBombardier Harry William Horwill MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on the 15th inst., during an enemy counter attack when it was essential that fire should be maintained, the sub section of which Bdr.HORWILL was gun CAPTAIN was subjected to sever shelling which cause the death of one man and wounded two others. The detachment continued to work its gun in spite of this shelling until it was put out of action by a shell. Bdr.HORWILL was wounded in the leg but said nothing until he head helped to remove and attend to the other casualties. The very excellent behaviour of this detachment was largely due to Bdr. HORWILL\u2019S example of coolness and devotion to duty.
\nGunner William Alfred Hoshal MM<\/strong>
\nThis man with others on the morning of November 3rd 1917, formed the personnel of two gun crews that went into action. These two crews kept their guns in action although during the whole period the area within a radius of 500 yards was subjected to a continuous bombardment with shells that were coming in at an average rate of twenty per minute. Ammunition was set on fire in the position and one of the shells was so close that the Gunners were knocked down by the force of the explosion. An N.C.O. and the Gunners with conspicuous bravery stuck to their guns, and maintained fire. They were absolutely without cover, and miraculously escaped injury. Within three minutes of withdrawing the men from their guns, one of the guns was hit and the whole shattered.
\nGunner Alexander Francis Lyall Houison MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Albert Paget Hourd MM<\/strong>
\nFor gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations of Oct; 21st 1916. He rendered valuable service in maintaining an air line from the advanced Observation Post to his Battery, this line being the only communication from the Bde to the front trenches. His work being done in the open under extremely heavy shell fire.
\nGunner Frank Bowell Houston MM<\/strong>
\nFor gallantry and devotion to duty during the operationsOct: 8th 1916, this gunner acted as linesman from his Battery to the Forward Observation Post and maintained his line under exceptionally heavy shell fire and machine gun fire, maintaining perfect communication until the operations were completed being seriously wounded later in the day.
\nGunner Percival John Howard MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal Samuel Howard MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Brakeland Howarth MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Herbert Leonard Howe MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He acted as a runner between Bde Hdqrs. and the Batty in advanced position a distance of two miles, which was under heavy shell fire most of the time. On the night 26th\/27th Oct: he made two journeys to the Btty with important orders, the latter taking him 4 hours in the dark. He had already made two journeys during the day. He was thus continuously on duty for 24 hours without sleep, and finished his tour of duty until relieved, when he had to report sick with a severe cold.
\nSergeant Chester Arthur Hughes MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Walter Hughes MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBattery Sergeant Major Edward Hulek MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Gerald Mansfield Humby MM with Bar<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nFarrier Sergeant John Hunter MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nDriver John Purdon Hunter MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Robert Hurry MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Ralph Burton Hutchinson MM<\/strong>
\nOn the night of 17th\/18th Aug: 1917 when three S.O.S. signals were sent in Gnr HUTCHINSON remained on duty from 5.p.m. to 6.a.m. patrolling the wire and keeping it open under heavy shell fire. This work enabled his Brigade to keep in touch with the developments at a very critical time and is a great example of bravery and devotion to duty.
\nCorporal Thomas Hutchison MM<\/strong>
\nThis N.C.O. went forward on the 29th September, 1918, during the operations on the CAMBRAI front, in charge of a 6\u201d \u201cNEWTON\u201d Trench Mortar in close support of the Infantry. A position was taken up in SANCOURT from which were engaged enemy machine guns and the railway in front of BLECOURT. The Mortar was constantly under enemy shell fire, but this N.C.O. showed the greatest determination to keep it in action, and fired a large number of rounds, It was only through his splendid example and zeal that the task was completed.
\nGunner William Raymond Hyde MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Nyall Denis Hyndman MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner George Herbert Imrie MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Charles Partelam Ingraham MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Percy Ingram MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Herold Ernest Isles MM MSM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Andrew Jackson MM<\/strong>
\nMarked devotion to duty in maintaining and repairing telephone lines under heavy shell fire.
\nCorporal Eustace Cleveland Jacob MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered
\nCorporal George Jackson MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Frederick Arthur Jackson MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner John Stewart Jackson MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nLance Bombardier Alfred Jacques MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Frederick Johnson MM<\/strong>
\nFor special gallantry in carrying out repairs to telephone lines under heavy shell fire on 9th an 10th April, 1917, near ECURIE during and after the attack on VIMY RIDGE.
\nSergeant Morris Jacob MM <\/strong>
\nFor continuous good and meritorious service in the field during the past twelve months, and for gallant conduct while under fire.
\nLance Sergeant Irvin Lee Johnson MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Robert Johnson MM<\/strong>
\nOn the afternoon of the 9thNovember he was sent to the Forward Observation Station near to assist in carrying pigeons for use during the attack on the following day. On the morning of the 10th a direct hit by a large shell killed and wounded all the runners at the observation station. Gunner JOHNSON showed great coolness and devotion to duty on several occasions by volunteering to carry messages to Report Centre, each time successfully working his way through the heavy shell fire. He assisted in removing the wounded to a place of safety. By his cheerful manner and total disregard for personal danger throughout the day he was of great assistance not only to his own Officer but to the Infantry Officers as well.
\nSergeant William Hill Johnson MM<\/strong>
\nDuring an S.O.S. on Nov: 3rd 1917, at the battery position East of Ypres, although being heavily shelled he kept his detachment together and continued to serve his guns after the batteries on his immediate right and left had driven to cover. He also extinguished a fire amongst his ammunition.
\nCorporal Arthur Charles Johnston MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner John Johnston MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant John MacQueen Johnston MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous courage and devotion to duty on the night of Oct.29\/30 1917, during operations preceding the taking of PASSCHENDAELE RIDGE while packing ammunition to 22nd Bty CFA. Although caught in a very heavy hostile barrage Dvr.JOHNSTON not only delivered all their ammunition but carried a wounded comrade to an advanced dressing station where he could be handled by ambulance, he also pulled a machine gunner out of a shell hole despite the intense shelling, dressing his wounds, but he died before he could remove him. This N.C.O., displayed the greatest courage, coolness, and devotion to duty.
\nGunner Kenneth Burns Johnston MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Ofi Onus Johnston MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Merritt Elmer Johnston MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\n\u200bCompany Quartermaster Sergeant Robert Johnston MM<\/strong>
\nFor resourcefulness, bravery and coolness displayed in the discharge of his duty as N.C.O. i\/c Train transport details, on the night of August 7-8th, 1917. In spite of heavy shell-fire which mortally wounded the driver of the rear team and one of his horses and caused other lesser casualties, and although partially buried by falling brick and debris, Sergt Johnstone extricated the driver from beneath the surviving horse, accompanied him and a wounded brakeman to a place of security, removed the injured horse, and then returned to salvage the waggon.
\nFarrier Sergeant John Clifford Johnstone MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal Robert Johnstone MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty from 16th October to 10th November 1917 near ZONNEBEKE, BELGIUM. This N.C.O. is employed as battery fitter. During the above period the wastage in guns was abnormally high through hostile shelling and through excessive wear caused by constant firing. This N.C.O. who is an exceptionally clever mechanic, did everything within his power to keep guns in action an to overcome the obstacles with which he was confronted. In aition to his regular duties, he always jumped in to take a place on a gun crew, if he saw that, through casualties, a detachment was short handed. His keen sense of duty stamps him as an N.C.O. of very fine character, and his services are valuable to his battery commander in a tight place.
\nSergeant Gordon Brown Jonah MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Harry Nelson Jonah MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Claude Richard Jordan MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal P W Josey MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nDriver Joseph Ralph Joy MM<\/strong>
\nOn 9th April, 1917, near ECURIE, Dvr.JOY with two other men were conspicuous for their gallantry under shell fire while constructing an Artillery route from our front line forward. By their energy and cheerfulness they did much to inspire their comrades and expedite the completion of the work.
\nGunner Thomas Judge MM<\/strong>
\nDuring the operations of the 6th and 10th November this man was employed as a cook. On both ays his cookhouse receive a direct hot from enemy shells, from which he barely escaped, an although his place was reduce to debris, immediately went to work in the most cheerful manner, and with utter disregard for self, prepared a hot meal for the fatigued gunners.
\nGunner Arthur Lee June MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry in the field near \u201cPASSCHENDAELE\u201d on November 13th, 1917, during a heavy concentration of enemy artillery on a battery position at \u201cKANSAS CROSSING\u201d the battery was forced to take cover. All men were clear of the shelled area except one, who was wounded. Gunner JUNE returne to the position, assisted the wounded man to a little cover, and dressed his wounds, all the while under heavy shellfire an then assisted him clear of the shelled area and to a dressing station.
\nCorporal George Edward Kadwill MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous courage and devotion to duty on November 6th 1917, near ZONNEBEKE, BELGIUM. This N.C.O. by reason of heavy casualties was senior at the battery position. On the evening of 6th Nov \u201cS.O.S\u201d was received while the battery was being shelled. The gunners had been cleared to a flank to take shelter in a \u201cPill Box\u201d. This N.C.O. showed fine leadership by the prompt way with which he got the gunners back to man the guns.
\nBombardier Goron Melvin Kappler MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous courage and devotion to duty during the operations on August 21st 1917. Although the lines from cable head to F.O.O. were continuously being cut this N.C.O. patrolled and kept them in repair although he had to continually pass and re-pass through very heavy enemy barrages. When the line was practically demolished, he obtained more wire from the battery and laid a new line. On one of his trips he found two wounded men and brought them on to dressing station. The coolness, courage, and devotion to duty displayed by this N.C.O. was of great value to his battery.
\nBombardier William Karstens MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Hugh Reid Kay MM<\/strong>
\nFor great devotion to duty and specially meritorious service at VIMY. On the night of 27th April 1917, the communications of the Battery came under heavy and continuous shell fire and were cut. The enemy barrage lay across one portion of the O.P. telephone line, but this man went out and repaired the line. On many occasions he has carried out his duties as linesman with the greatest determination and coolness.
\nGunner John Keegan MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Francis Joseph Kehoe MM<\/strong>
\nDuring the preliminary bombardment terminating on April 8th 1917, at VIMY, this gunner acted as runner and maintained communication between HEAVY BATTERY and forward positions through heavy shell fire, displaying great courage and devotion to duty, being frequently called upon to cross barraged areas by day and by night.
\nGunner George Alfred Kelly MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous courage and devotion to duty at FARBUS during the operations of May 3rd\/9th 1917. When acting as linesman with Spr. WHEELER W.B. from forward report centre to Brigades during the operations of May 3\/9th, these linesmen continued to repair lines, crossing through several enemy barrages, and remained on duty during nights when enemy continued to shell area with gas shells. These two linesmen by their great courage were largely instrumental in keeping communications open between the Brigades and Divisional Artillery Headquarters.
\nGunner James McDowall Kelly MM<\/strong>
\nFor gallantry and exemplary devotion to duty during operations near Courcelette from 5th Sept; to 20th Nov;. He has been unceasing in his labours at maintaining the Brigade telephone lines in the shelled area frequently under heavy artillery fire. His example of energy fearlessness and cheerfulness under all circumstances have been most valuable as an inspiration to those working with him and have been largely conducive to the very successful maintenance of the Bde communications during the period in question.
\nBombardier Robert Cecil Kelly MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered
\nGunner John Long Kelso MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nDriver Murdock Archibald Kennedy MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Roy Leslie Kennedy MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Patrick Keogh MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Julian Patrick Keoughan MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Howard Edward Kerr MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nLance Bombardier Robert Donald Kerr MM<\/strong>
\nDuring operation BLOCKBUSTER, on the 26 Feb 45, L\/Bdr Robert Donald Kerr was one of the artillery signallers responsible for maintaining line communication to a Forward Observation Officer with the Regiment de la Chaudiere. At 1500 hours 26 Feb 45 the Regiment de la Chaudiere after seven hours of bitter fighting were held up short of their last objective. All communications to the left forward company had broken down. It was essential that this objective be taken before Phase II of Operation BLOCKBUSTER could be launched. To do this communications had to be opened to this forward company and a new fire plan prepared. L\/Bdr Kerr, on foot, crossed a field swept by enemy machine gun and mortar fire to lay a line to the company which he established just 24 minutes before the zero Hour set for the attack. At times during this daring action his jacket was pierced in several places by shrapnel. However, without utter disregard to his own safety L\/Bdr Kerr continued on foot and established the all essential communications. Due to his gallant action, the artillery plan involving two field regiments, one medium battery and two heavy batteries was co-ordinated with the infantry attack, the final objective taken, enabling Phase II of the operation to be launched.
\nSergeant Robert Kewley MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Edmund Francis Key MM<\/strong>
\nFor gallantry and courage he displayed on the 14th November 1917. A shell landed on a large pile of ammunition, causing a terrific explosion which killed and wounded a large number of Gunners, Drivers and horses, and set fire to two motor lorries, and a large dump of ammunition (in boxes) on the road. On hearing cries of wounded men coming from the flames of the burning lorries this man at once ran to the rescue, while nearly everyone else in the vicinity was running away from the still burning shells. He entered the flaming area again and again and succeeded in finding and ragging out six R.F.A. Gunners all severely wounded, and with their clothing already on fire. He rolled the wounded men in the mud to extinguish the flames and carried them out of the danger zone. He then returned to the still furiously burning lorries and searched for mor live men among the dead. He did not leave until ordered to do so. A few seconds after they got clear, another pile went off with a heavy explosion, which would have undoubtedly killed both rescued and rescuer had he been a few minutes later.
\nGunner Joseph Burnett Kiggins MM<\/strong>
\nOn 13th January 1918, the battery position was heavily shelled by two hostile batteries and the detachments were ordered under cover. When they had been in the dugout for three hours and shelling was still heavy, Cpl Murray heard a call for help. He and Gnr Kiggins at once ran out of the dugout and found a man lying very severely wounded about 50 yds away. They bandaged him and then carried him to the Dressing Station on a stretcher. They were under shell fire while carrying him for 300 yards. The man subsequently died of wounds.
\nFarrier Sergeant William Kincaid MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nLance-Bombardier Allan Osborne King MM<\/strong>
\nLance-Bombardier King, \u201cE\u201d Battery, the 2nd Regiment, The Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, is the driver operator for a forward observation officer. As such, his duties require him to drive a jeep carrying vital communications with which his officer is able to direct the fire of the guns to support the forward infantry. He also has the responsibility of operating two wireless sets, one a forward link to his officer who advances on foot with the leading companies and, the other, the rear link to the gun position. In this most important role, Lance-Bombardier King quietly and coolly re-transmits fire orders, often while under small arms and mortar fire and with a complete disregard for his personal comfort and safety. Thus the vital communications link is kept open and the essential artillery support for the infantry is provided. On 11 July 1951, Lance-Bombardier King accompanied his officer on a fighting patrol with the 2nd Battalion, the Princess Patricia\u2019s Canadian Light Infantry. As the patrol was advancing through a small valley, enemy on both sides of the valley opened fire causing severe casualties to our infantry. The survivors, including Lance-Bombardier King’s officer, were pinned down just ahead of the jeep by heavy small arms fire. Lance-Bombardier King realized at once that artillery support would be required quickly so he snatched the headsets of his wireless sets and, crouching behind his jeep, quite oblivious to the small arms fire around him, he coolly and carefully transmitted his officer\u2019s fire orders to the guns. This supporting fire enabled the survivors to reorganize and make plans for a withdrawal with the wounded. Still under fire from both sides, Lance-Bombardier King then transmitted orders for a smoke screen and, under the cover of this, the patrol was extricated without further casualties. There is no doubt that Lance-Bombardier King’s courage and devotion to duty under fire, which enabled the vital orders to be transmitted, were a major factor in saving the lives of many of his infantry comrades and ensuring that the patrol returned with the important information it had gained. His actions were an inspiration to those around him.
\nGunner Bernard King MM<\/strong>
\nThis Gunner on Nov. 1st 1917 was at a Block-House, when it was reported that a badly wounded man was lying some distance down the road. The enemy was shelling the road heavily at this time, but Gunner KING, exhibiting considerable courage, volunteered to bring in this man. He made the trip, and carried the wounded man to safety.
\nGunner James Kingsburgh MM<\/strong>
\nAt midnight 5th\/6th November he carried a signalling lamp from the wagon lines to the Battery position. The lamp was needed by the forward observing Officer for the attack on the morning 6th November. It was absolutely necessary to have the lamp at once, as those at the Battery had been destroyed by shell-fire that night. In order to reach the Battery on time Gunner KINGSBURGH had to pass through very heavy shell-fire directed on the roads and Battery positions. An exploding shell knocked him down once and dazed him. Unable to walk for a few moments he worked his way along on his hands and knees and delivered the lamp. As a result the observation party reached their destination on time.
\nSergeant Alfred Kinnear MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Judson Lewis Kinnie MM<\/strong>
\nFor gallant and meritorious service. On Sept; 3rd 1916, during an attack on Thiepval a report was received at Artillery Bde H.Q\u2019s that a part of our trench in the valley was occupied by the enemy. This man, who was on duty with a F.O.O. volunteered to visit the trench and obtain information. He worked his way forward through a heavy barrage and rifle fire and machine gun fire and brought back a report as to what part of the trench the enemy was holding. This information was very important at that phase of the attack and was passed back to Divisional H.Q\u2019S. This man has given continuous good service in maintaining communications under heavy shell fire and has frequently volunteered for dangerous work.
\nDriver Wilfred John Kinsella MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Murray Glover Kirkpatrick MM
\nFor gallantry and devotion to duty before PASSCHENDAELE. On Nov: 10th, 1917 he successfully carried many messages of tactical importance from MOSSELMARKT to the wireless station in PASSCHENDAELE through a heavy barrage of shell and machine gun fire. When the wireless was knocked down he manned his lamp in a shell hole until it was completely destroyed by a shell.
\nBombardier Neil Kirkpatrick MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations on Oct; 1st. This N.C.O. was with the Forward Observing Officer in Hessian Trench and when the line between Hessian and Zollern trenches was continually cut by the heavy shell fire, this N.C.O. voluntarily crossed the open ground between the two trenches on numerous occasions during the day, and information of the greatest value was thus enabled to be sent back to Battery and group H.Q. This work was done under most trying conditions and through an extremely heavy hostile barrage throughout the day.
\nSergeant Carl Delormier Kiser MM with bar<\/strong>
\nMilitary Medal<\/em> – Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBar to Military Medal<\/em> – Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner John Milton Klock MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Edward Winslow Knapp MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant William Ashby Knight MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On the night of 17th\/18th Aug at the gun position he remained on duty at the guns during three heavy gas bombardments and extinguished three fires in ammunition pits, thereby saving many rounds of ammunition and preventing the Battery position from being disclosed to the enemy.
\nSergeant Fred Hayes Knowles MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner James Ritchie Knowles MM<\/strong>
\nFor bravery and devotion to duty. In a raid on the 15th March 1918, Gunner KNOWLES went over the top as signaller to the F.O.O. with the raid. By his coolness and efficiency under heavy fire he rendered valuable assistance to the F.O.O. in setting up the Lucas Lamp when their position inside the enemy\u2019s lines had been reached. Though the lamp was knocked over several times by explosions, Gnr. Knowles work enabled it to be set up and aligned so that it was in commission until the party withdrew. He seemed to think always of the safety of his equipment before his own. His determination and courage throughout the hazardous operation were of a fine example to all ranks.
\nGunner William Knox MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Sergeant Alfred Lagimodiere MM<\/strong>
\nFor particularly satisfactory work at all times and unswerving devotion to duty. His work was especially noticeable during the fighting at Ypres in June 1916. This N.C.O. has been with this unit since Feb 1915.
\nGunner Arthur Campbell Laing MM<\/strong>
\nFor gallant conduct under shell fire in assisting to rescue four wounded N.C.O\u2019s and men of the A.S.C. from burning lorries loaded with ammunition, on 5th November 1917. By his prompt action he undoubtedly saved a general conflagration by helping to move off other lorries loaded with ammunition standing near by, which, if they ha caught fire, would have destroyed guns and ammunition of the battery. He rescued a Corporal of the A.S.C. who was a big man, Gnr. LAING who is of small stature, lifted him on to his back and saying \u201cStick it old man, I\u2019ll get you over there\u201d and proceeded to carry him to the Dressing Station some distance away over rough ground.
\nGunner Arthur Percy Lait MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. On Aug: 15th 1917, Gnr Lait acted as linesman. The lines were broken time and time again, but in spite of the apparent hopelessness of the task, he worked at repairing them with entire disregard of danger, and dogged determination, under heavy shelling, machine gun and rifle fire. His admirable work assisted in establishing communication from time to time, and provided a means for sending messages of the utmost importance to Artillery control, thereby contributing towards the success of the operation on this part of the front.
\nSergeant Harold Leslie Lake MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Stewart William Lake MM<\/strong>
\nAfter entering the enemy trench on 1st Oct; he, owing to casualties, was left alone in that particular sector and met three Germans armed with rifles and bayonets. He himself was slightly wounded and had dropped his own rifle. Without a moments hesitation he raised his hand to throw his bomb and at the same time ordered the Germans to throw away their rifles or he would throw it. They obeyed his order and he kept his prisoners under absolute control until two other men of his own Company came u and he marched the three prisoners back to Batt\u2019n H.Q.s The prisoners were of a fine type, one of them being decorated with the Iron Cross.
\nCorporal Clarence Frederick Lambert MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBattery Sergeant Major Chris Nelson Langeson MM MSM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nDriver JH Langmead MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nLance Bombardier Douglas Harvey Langtree MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Nicholas Lannigan MM<\/strong>
\nPrivate Lannigan has shown great gallantry in continually repairing and laying telephone wires under heavy shell fire, and constant good work.
\nDriver John Graham Larmour MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on November 4th near Zonniebeke. The only road was under extremely heavy shell fire all morning and the men sent up to pack ammunition were all made casualties or turned back by the traffic controller except this man, who knowing the way battery was short of ammunition pushed through, despite the intense shelling, he came back, and although the shelling was still exceptionally heavy made a second trip to the battery. Dvr Larmour stopped on his second trip to a badly wounded comrade from a dangerous point to the dressing station.
\nGunner Edward Caron LaRose MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal Herbert Cridge Laundy MM<\/strong>
\nFor continuous good work during last ten months while in charge of telephone communications often showing great gallantry in mending wire under heavy shell fire.
\nGunner John Law MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations of Courcelette on October 1st. This man was with the Forward Observing Officer and when the line was continually cut by the heavy shell fire, this gunner voluntarily crossed the open ground on numerous occasions during the day, and information of the greatest value was thus enabled to be sent back to Battery and Group H.Q. This work was done under the most trying conditions and through an extremely heavy hostile barrage throughout the day.
\nSergeant Lorne Welrose Law MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant R F Law MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous courage and devotion to duty, this N.C.O. kept a heavy trench Mortar in a forward position in action under extremely heavy shell fire. The shell fire in the vicinity was so heavy that debris falling on the gun mounting had to be removed after each round before the mortar could be re-loaded. By his great display of courage and fearlessness this N.C.O. instilled confidence in the man under him and enabled the gun to continue firing throughout the operations.
\nSergeant William Richard Laws DCM MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the action of Oct\/30th\/17 Sgt. LAWS was in charge of No.4. gun. In the heavy shelling of the battery by the enemy this N.C.O. was struck on the army by a piece of shell. His wound was quickly dressed and he was urged to go to the dressing station but he asked to be allowed to remain on duty, as there had been several casualties and N.C.O\u2019s were becoming scarce, two having been wounded just previously. He continued in charge of his gun throughout the action and then went to the Dressing station, but reported back to duty after having been inoculated.
\nSergeant William Sinclair Lawson MM<\/strong>
\nFor gallant and meritorious conduct on the 16th March 1916, when he several times repaired telephone wires under heavy shell fire, thereby enabling his Battery to continue controlled fire, and on the same occasion assisting a mortally wounded comrade, still under fire.
\nGunner Frederick Lorne Lawton MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at FARBUS on May 3rd. Previous to and during the operations this Gunner acted as linesman and maintained the lines from 5th Brigade Hqrs. in Railway Embankment to Batteries on the plain in front. Both the Railway Embankment and the Battery positions were subjected to a continual heavy enemy shell fire and the different Battery lines were cut over twenty times, but Gnr. LAWTON found and repaired the breaks, and at no time was communication lost for more than a few minutes. Gnr. Lawton displayed great courage and coolness and his work was especially brilliant and was carried out irrespective of the heaviest shell fire.
\nGunner Arthur Harold Lea MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Edgar Ainsley Leach MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Claude Auguste Leaper MM<\/strong>
\nFor gallant conduct and disregard of self near Courcelette Nov; Nov 9th\/10th. 1916. When the Battery position and vicinity was bombarded with gas shells he assisted Lieut. Ferrier in removing two men to a dressing station 1200 yards away. On his return he volunteered to assist in carrying out another gassed man. He thus worked from 9,p.m. to 3,a.m. in an area heavily charged with gas and constantly under shell fire assisting in the removal of men who were suffering from gas.
\nSapper James Leary MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This man was part of a party of ten, who went forward directly behind the Infantry, and established and kept up communication between observation station and cable head. Despite the heavy artillery and machine gun fire, he repeatedly repaired the line, and when the shelling became so intense as to make telephonic communication an impossibility, this man acted as runner, and got many messages through the barrage, which enabled the Artillery to deal effectively with attempted counter-attacks. This man displayed great coolness, courage and determination.
\nBombardier Francis LeBreton MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuosly good work and devotion to duty in Oct; 6th; this N.C.O. established telephone communication from group H.Q. to a very exposed O.P. forward of our front line trench under extremely difficult conditions, as the work was done across most exposed ground and in full view of the enemy. Throughout the day he maintained communication in spite of the heavy shell and machine gun fire.
\nSergeant Thomas Alex Ledwell MM<\/strong>
\nOn Oct: 28th 1917, while on duty at the Battery position where the enemy continually shelled the battery and surroundings during the whole tour of duty, LEDWELL saw ammunition of another battery set on fire, an, no man being there, immediately with the greatest coolness and judgement, proceeded through the shell fire to the other battery and, although one case of ammunition had exploded, put out the fire, saving the remainder of it and returned to his battery safely. Also during the whole day he showed the utmost coolness and proved an example to the men which kept them steady working their guns during the trying ordeal.
\nGunner Edgar Lee MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at RAIL-WAY EMBAKMENT near VIMY, on May 13th 1916. When his battery was being heavily shelled, both entrances to the deep dugout were blown in by enemy shells, with delay action fuzes. There were five men in the dug-out at the time, which had not been connected up between the two entrances. Gunners Lee and Crocker seeing the situation and knowing that the men could not last long in the small dug-out, despite the intense hostile shelling dug an opening into the dugout, and liberated the imprisoned men. The men relieved were in a very exhausted condition, and it was due to the great courage and resourcefulness displayed by those two men that the lives of the five men in the dugout were saved.
\nGunner William Batoche Leech MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nDriver Peter Lefort MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. On March 28th, 1918, the enemy began a terrific bombardment of the position with several batteries of various calibres. During the bombardment Dvr Lefort accompanied by Bdr McKenzie started out to repair the telephone lines. Although subjected to very heavy shell fire they mended break after break and spliced parts where lengths had been blown away, at last reaching the test box and getting into communication with the Brigade. They then repaired the O.P. line and ran a wire to a battery whose communication had been destroyed. As new breaks were made they repaired them, again and again, all the time being under a heavy fire of H.E. and Shrapnel. AT one time Dvr Lefort was blown several feet by the blast of a bursting shell but he and his companion carried on and succeeded in keeping up communication throughout the bombardment.
\nGunner Walter Alfred Legate MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nLance Bombardier Arthur Harold Leigh MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Weston LeLacheur MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Harold James Leslie MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner William Ewart Levan MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nLance Sergeant Joseph Harold Lewis MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Walter Frank Lewis MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on November 6th, 1917, during the attack on Passchendaele. A hostile shell exploded on the battery position. The explosion damaged the breach of the howitzer nearest the dump putting it out of action. Although the dump was still burning and a few rounds exploding at the time and the hostile fire was very heavy, Fitter Lewis got to work at once and in ten minutes had the howitzer in action. The courage, determination and coolness displayed by this Fitter set an example to the other men in the battery.
\nGunner Ralph Marshall Lidstone MM with bar<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on the 30th<\/sup> October 1917, near KEERSELAARHOEK, BELGIUM, during the 7th<\/sup> Phase of the attack for PASSCHENDAELE. This man was attached to the Forward Observing Officer doing duty with the assaulting infantry (85th<\/sup> Canadian Battn.) The Hostile barrage was so intense that telephonic communication to the Battn Liaison Officer was rendered impossible. This man was used as a runner to carry messages from the F.O.O. to the Bn.L.O. In spite of the heavy fire he never failed to deliver his message which were of the greatest importance. On numerous occasions on this day this man showed exceptional gallantry and devotion to duty.
\nBar to Military Medal<\/em> – Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Samuel Morton Lilley MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Alexander Errol Lindsay MM<\/strong>
\nA hostile shell detonated ammunition some of which was in buildings which collapsed, 18 men were killed and 10 wounded by the explosion. This man showed great courage in entering a building in which cordite was burning fiercely an fuzes and tubes exploding and succeeded in extricating several men from the debris thereby saving their lives.
\nSergeant James Arthur Lindsay MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Richard Chisman Lister MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Charles Litherland MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry in rescuing wounded under fire during intense shelling of Battery positions on 31st May 1916. Several direct hits were obtained on gunpits causing casualties, Gnr Litherland assisted by No83858, Bdr Yardley, placed Gnr Macdonald, one off the wounded on a trench mat and while carrying him to safety a shell struck between them, killing Gnr Macdonald and mortally wounding Bdr Yardley. Gnr Litherland was wounded in the face and dazed, recovering himself he assisted Bdr Yardley to safety and returned accompanied by No 83892 Gnr Bing and carried still another wounded man, Dvr Tierman into safety.
\nGunner Leonard James Little MM<\/strong>
\nFor continuous bravery and devotion to duty. On Aug: 15th 1917, Gunner Little acted as linesman. He worked through the day at repairing lines. His work was carried out under fire. Break after break occurred in the line, but Gunner Little responded to every call and repaired the break. His fearlessness and determination assisted in providing communication by which valuable Artillery fire-control messages were sent, contributing towards the success of the operation on this part of the front.
\nSergeant William Carruthers Little MM<\/strong>
\nNear Courcelette on the night of 17th\/18th Oct; 1916, a gun pit of this Battery sustained a direct hit setting the ammunition on fire and wounding and imprisoning one gunner. Sgt Little in company with Sgt Hayes at great personal risk entered the gun pit and managed to put out the ammunition that was on fire, and removed the wounded gunner who subsequently died.
\nSergeant William James Little MM<\/strong>
\nFor gallant conduct under shell fire in assisting to rescue four wounded A.S.C. , N.C.O\u2019s and men from burning lorries loaded with ammunition on November 5th, 1917. By his prompt action he undoubtedly saved a general conflagration by helping to move off other lorries loaded with ammunition standing near by, which, if they had caught fire would have destroyed the guns and ammunition of the battery.
\nGunner Reginald Armitage Lockwood MM<\/strong>
\nOn the morning of April 17th 1918, Signaller McCormack and Signlr Lockwood were returning to Battery. The area through which they were passing was suddenly shelled, one shell dropping very close to them, wounding Sglr McCormack very seriously. Slgr Lockwood showed great courage and presence of mind in carrying the wounded man some three hundred yards to a tramway line, procured a truck and succeeded in getting his wounded comrade to a dressing station over a mile away, the whole of the performance being under severe shell fire. This Sglr, by his foresight, pluck and gallant endurance, helped materially in the saving of his comrade\u2019s life.
\nBombardier Francis Henry Lomax MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nDriver John Joseph Longeway MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Herbert Stanley Longhurst MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Richard Lowe MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal James Edward Lynch MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Thomas William Lynch MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Ian Alexander Macauly MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal Brodie Cruickshank MacDonald MM<\/strong>
\nOn the night of August 12th 1917, the 10th Battery C.F.A., which was in position near VIMY, was heavily shelled for two hours. The communications of the Bde Hdqrs, including those to the Infantry, passed through the Battery Signalling Office and were connected to a buried system at a test box 50 yards in front of the guns. During the shelling of the Bty the lines to this Test Box were cut seven times. On each occasion this N.C.O. went through the shelling, to repair them, and, as a result the Bde Communications were maintained. His devotion to duty and resource have been conspicuous.
\nSergeant Milton Ferguson MacDonald MM<\/strong>
\nThis N.C.O. was on duty continuously from zero hour 15th Aug 1917, until 7.00 p.m. 17th Aug 1917.During that time he made many trips from the F.O.O. to the jumping off place both during daylight and during darkness. On three trips he carried valuable information from the F.O.O. which he sent back from the first station he found in communication with Brigade. During his tour of duty he laid six new lines to F.O.O., owing to the heavy shelling by the enemy at times the lines were completely destroyed. He continued his work whenever the line went down and exposed himself constantly to great danger as he had to work his way through hostile barrage.
\nBattery Sergeant Major Roderick MacDonald MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal Charles Thomas MacDonald MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Foch Edgar MacDonald MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Tennyson Alex MacDonald MM<\/strong>
\nHas shown great gallantry in laying telephone wires and maintaining battery communications under shell fire, since July 1st.
\nCorporal Harry Alfred MacDougall MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Harry Sinclair MacKay MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Donald Alvin Mackenzie MM<\/strong>
\nFor gallant conduct and devotion to duty near Courcelette on 26th Sept, 1916. While at Battn Hdeqrs with the artillery Liaison Officer on many occasions when the telephone lines were broken he went out under very heavy fire and mended them. On at least two occasions while telephone communications was cut off he stood upon the parapet and signalled messages back by flag, this was done under heavy fire. Had it not been for the coolness of this N.C.O. several important messages would have been delayed until too late.
\nBombardier James Robertson MacKenzie MM<\/strong>
\nFor gallant and meritorious service at VIMY. On the night of the 27th April 1917, and again on the afternoon of 28th April 1917, the telephone line of this battery came under a portion of a heavy hostile 5.9\u201d H.E. barrage and was cut. On each occasion this N.C.O. with entire disregard of danger and with great devotion to duty went out into the barrage and repaired the line thereby maintaining communication between battery and O.P. On several occasions he has done gallant work as a battery linesman.
\nSergeant Kenneth MacKenzie MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Thomas William MacKenzie MM with bar<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On the 11th<\/sup> instant a forward section of the Battery was heavily shelled for some hours, causing several fires in ammunition dumps. Much ammunition would have been lost but for the courage and presence of mind of this N.C.O., who regardless of danger put out the fires as they occurred. Nor is this the first time under trying circumstances that his conduct has been most praiseworthy.
\nBar to Military Medal<\/em> – Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Ronald Joseph MacLean MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Kenneth Leroy MacNab MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Alexander MacNaughton MM<\/strong>
\nOn 9th November he accompanied a pack train in charge of Sergeant-Major Thompkinson
\nBring ammunition to Gun position east of ST. JULIEN. When near ST. JULIEN the train was caught in the heavy barrage, Sergt-Major. Thompkinson and five drivers were wounded and the whole train thrown into confusion. Sergt. McNaughton immediately took charge, removed the wounded men to the Dressing Station, and reformed his pack train. After sending some wounded horses to the rear, he proceeded to the Battery and succeeded in delivering the ammunition, although the shelling continued along the whole route. Sergt. MacNaughton\u2019s coolness and splendid leadership greatly steadied and encouraged those under him and by his thoughtfulness he removed the man to a place of safety and saved several valuable horses as well as delivering the ammunition.
\nSergeant James French MacNaughton MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 1st June the battery was very heavily shelled, the third shell, which was a direct hit on the cookhouse stove in the entrances to two dug-outs, in one of which four men were temporarily buried. The above mentioned N.C.O. with two men, rushed to the entrance and commenced digging. After a considerable amount of hard work they had succeeded in making a hole large enough for the medical Officer to enter the dugout. This prompt and courageous action under this heavy shell fire was undoubtedly the means of saving the lives of the men buried in the dugout.
\nGunner Stuart Simmons MacNaughton MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Duncan MacNeil MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 17th August 1917. On three separate occasions this man went out under heavy fire, machine gun and rifle fire, and endeavoured to establish communication with the Battery. On one of these occasions he was out for a period of tree hours working in the darkness through the enemy barrage in an effort to maintain communication and only desisted when ordered to do so. The courage, coolness and devotion to duty of this man afforded an excellent example to the rest of the men in the Battery.
\nGunner William Howe Kirk Macneill MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Donald Stuart MacPherson MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Horatio Herbert Kitchener MacPherson MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Roy Arthur Maess MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner James Mahoney MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBattery Sergeant Major Lewis Clayton Main MM MSM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBattery Quarter Master Sergeant Samuel Majury DCM MM<\/strong>
\nOn May 3rd 1917, near FARBUS, whilst the Battery position was being shelled heavily one of the gun pits was hit directly by a 5.9\u201d shell, and the five occupants wounded. BQMS.Majury, who happened to be 25 yards away, ran instantly to the help of his comrades and was instrumental in getting the more serious cases away from the Battery position. His action was a magnificent example of coolness and gallantry.
\nBombardier Thomas Makin MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Charles Maloney MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nDriver William Maloney MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Walter Lowrie Maltby MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations at PASSCHENDAELE on Nov.4th 1917. This N.C.O. was in charge of a working party building a road some distance from his battery. When he saw the right Section of his battery was being heavily shelled he rushed over with six men and finding the crew casualties got the gun in action immediately and worked on the other finally getting it into action also just before a call came for an S.O.S. The gallantry determination and initiative displayed by this N.C.O. resulted in the battery having six guns in action against a strong enemy counter attack.
\nGunner Percy Lorne Manchester MM<\/strong>
\nFor great gallantry and devotion to duty near Courcelette on November 17th\/18th, 1916, at the capture of Desire Trench. He was on duty continuously for 36 hours, remaining out under a heavy enemy barrage and repairing break after break in the telephone lines. During this period Battalion Headquarters was twice changed and the lines cut 28 times.
\nGunner Malcolm James Manderville MM<\/strong>
\n2 September 1944, 8 Platoon is pinned down by enemy machine gunners \u201c Private Manderville, whose number two on the Bren, had been wounded, started to stalk the machine gun post alone. For nearly half-an-hour he crawled towards it , carrying on a duel and drawing fire away from his Platoon. Finally he rushed the position and wiped out the enemy post single-handed.
\nCorporal Randolph Amos Mann MM<\/strong>
\nFor exceptional gallantry and devotion to duty on October 22nd, 1916, when an explosion occurred in a gun pit, while the battery was firing setting fire to the ammunition and the gun pit. This N.C.O. entered the gun pit in spite of the intense heat and withdrew the dial sight and dial sight carrier from the gun carriage. In doing so, he was very severely burned, necessitating his evacuation.
\nGunner Frederick William Mansell MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Alex John Marchuk MM<\/strong>
\nThroughout the battle of the Liri Valley in May 1944 and again during the Gothic Line actions in August 1944, Gunner Marchuk displayed courage and devotion to duty of a high order. On 24 May 1944, this soldier was driver of a vehicle which had gone forward to reconnoitre a new gun position. The group of which he was a part was subjected to heavy mortar, shell and small arms fire but despite the fact that his vehicle was hit by shell fragments, Gunner Marchuk carried on with his duties without hesitation. The example he set was a great encourage\u00adment to all ranks present and no delay occurred in preparing the new gun position for occupation. During the night 24-25 August 1944 the regimental gun position near Montemaggiore was heavily shelled, killing the commanding officer and seriously wounding two signallers. Disregarding the continuous close shelling, Gunner Marchuk immediately rendered first aid. Having noted that the Commanding Officer was dead and that one of the wounded men was beyond help, he skilfully applied shell dressings to the second wounded signaller. Then the road to the dressing station was found to be blocked by vehicles damaged by the shelling. Gunner Marchuk organized a carrying party and led it with the wounded man to the dressing station. His courageous action undoubtedly not only saved this man’s life but gave great encouragement and inspiration to his comrades. The work of this Gunner Driver had at all times been outstanding and his initiative and courage under enemy fire are deserving of the highest praise.
\nGunner Robert Douglas Margach MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nDriver Arthur Marks MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal Charles Albert Marley MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Rodrique Gilbert Marquis MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Williams James Marsden MM<\/strong>
\nThis man is the Battery Cook and was holding a horse on the morning of the 2-4-17 under heavy shell fire when the horse was severely wounded & looked after it till under orders he reluctantly left it; subsequently a dispatch rider was struck by a shell, blowing off his right foot and breaking his leg, gunner Marsden rushed to his assistance and under heavy fire quickly used a puttee as tourniquet to stop the flow of blood and signalled for assistance and removed him to a place of safety. Gunner Marsden acted with great coolness and promptitude and with great risk to himself. This took place at the Battery position near Berthonval Farm.
\nBombardier James Marshall MM<\/strong>
\nFor gallant and specially meritorious service at VIMY. On April 9th 1917 he passed through the German barrage three times in laying and repairing a telephone wire to an O.P. on the RIDGE. His fearless and conscientious work enabled much valuable information to be sent back. He has rendered very efficient service in the Field for the past nine months, and has received no previous reward.
\nSergeant Eugene Marshman MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Albert Martin MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Charles Martin MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal George Stanley Martin MM<\/strong>
\nWith their Battery F.O.O\u2019s Cpl Martin and a\/Cpl Bennett laid a telephone line from LICHFIELD CRATER through VOLKER TUNNEL to THELOS MILL during operations against VIMY RIDGE, April 9th, 1917. Getting ahead of the \u201cmopping-up\u201d battalion they were held up by a barricade and a machine gun in the tunnel. They overcame this opposition and after handing over 12 prisoners to the Infantry they established an F.O.O. station in Goulet Wood in time for the next attack. When their lines were cut they continue to send back timely information by runner, showing initiative, perseverance and great gallantry.
\nBombardier John Patrick Martin MM<\/strong>
\nFor great gallantry and devoted self-sacrifices at VIMY<\/span> May 14th 1917. During very heavy shelling of the battery position the sub-section dug-out, in which the men had taken refuge, ustained a direct hit and collapsed burying the entire crew. On extricating himself this N.C.O. who was shaken and knocked about, organized and superintended the work of rescue. The shelling was still intense and the gun which was just i front of the dug-out sustained a direct hit; but the work of rescue was continued until all the crew were removed to a place of safety. This N.C.O. has performed his duty at all times with great cheerfulness, ability, good will and disregard of danger. He has received no previous reward.
\nBombardier Archibald Henry F Martyn MM<\/strong>
\nDuring the night of 4th\/5th November he repeatedly led an ammunition pack train through very heavy enemy shelling. By his splendid courage and leadership he rendered invaluable service to his Battery in getting all the ammunition brought through to the Battery position.
\nGunner James Marway MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Frederick Charles Marwood MM with bar<\/strong>
\nFor gallant conduct near Theipval on 3rd<\/sup>, Sept; 1916. When a mortar was put out of action during an exceedingly heavy fire, he repaired and fired it for the remainder of the bombardment which lasted two hours. He has on many previous occasions distinguished himself by his good work and devotion to duty regardless of personal danger.
\nBar to Military Medal<\/em> – Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Alfred Dudley Mason MM <\/strong>
\nHe accompanied the F.O.O. with the Infantry to the advanced O.P. during operations against Vimy Ridge April 9th, 1917, and assisted in maintaining line from CRAMER HAUS to O.P. under heavy shell fire. The good work done in keeping up telephonic communication enabled Batteries which had moved forward to register the same afternoon.
\nGunner Felix Mathew MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Sidney George Matthews MM with bar<\/strong>
\nMilitary Medal<\/em> – Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBar to Military Medal<\/em> – Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal James Henry Mault MM<\/strong>
\nA hostile shell detonated ammunition some of which was in buildings which collapsed, 18 men were killed and 10 wounded by the explosion. This man showed great courage in entering a building in which cordite was burning fiercely and fuzes and tubes exploding and succeeded in extricating several men from the debris thereby saving their lives.
\nGunner William Maxwell MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner William John Maynes MM<\/strong>
\nAt 1500 hours 5 Mar 45 in BALBERGEWALD forest an enemy mortar concentration blew up a Kangaroo tank and a 6 Pounder anti-tank gun. Two carriers and two jeeps were adjacent to these two vehicles. Although mortar fire was continuous, a tank was burning, ammunition is exploding in all directions, Gunner William John Maynes was able to drive to a safe distance the two carriers and one jeep. The second jeep was burning when he tried to drive it away. He was unable to start it and was only able to escape before it blew up. Heavy vehicle casualties on carriers had recently been suffered in the forest fighting. The saving of these two carriers was of immediate assistance to the operation, one of them containing the Forward Observation Officer\u2019s communications for artillery support. By his disregard for his own safety and by skillful driving, Gunner Maynes saved vehicles which contributed successfully to the operation south of the BALBERGEWALD forest.
\nDriver Edward Aubrey Mayo MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Andrew McAdam MM<\/strong>
\nOn the morning of November 6th 1917, during the operations against PASSCHENDAELE he went with forward observation party. His Officer was severely wounded, another of the party killed, and the signalling equipment destroyed, in the enemy\u2019s barrage. Guner MCADAM worked back through the barrage and reported what had happened. This information reached Brigade Headquarters in time to dispatch another Officer. Gunner MCADAM again went forward through heavy shell-fire to his wounded Officer. He collected valuable information, and with the assistance of another man carried the Officer to a Dressing Station, then they both returned to their posts.
\nCorporal Archibald McBride MM<\/strong>
\nFor coolness and bravery under heavy shell fire when a member of a gun detachment at 2nd Battle of Ypres and Givenchy (June 1915) and for continuous good work before and since.
\nGunner Donald McCallum MM<\/strong>
\nThis man with other Gunners on the morning of November 3rd 1917, formed the personnel of two gun crews that went into action. These two crews kept their guns in action, although during the whole period the area with in a radius of 500 yards was subjected to a continuous bombardment with shells that were coming in at an average rate of twenty per minute. Ammunition was set on fire in the position and one of the shells was so close that the Gunners were knocked down by the force of the explosion. This man and the other Gunners with conspicuous bravery stuck to their guns, and maintained fire. They were absolutely without cover, and miraculously escaped injury. Within three minutes of withdrawing the men from their guns, one of the guns was hit and the whole shattered.
\nSergeant Edwin Jackson McCallum MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nDriver Frederick Andrew McCallum MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nDriver Charles Edward McCauley MM<\/strong>
\nFor coolness and devotion to duty at Courcelette, Nov; 13th, 1916, when bringing up rations. The party was heavily shelled with 5.9.\u2019s the driver was wounded and one of the horses killed under him. Dvr McCauley took charge sent the wounded man under escort to the dressing station, and alone under continued heavy shell fire changed the lead for the wheel horses, and completed his trip. Throughout the time the Bde was in this area this man carried on day and night, bringing up supplies over heavily shelled roads with great devotion to duty.
\nGunner Frederick Sylvester McClafferty MM<\/strong>
\nThe man accompanied Lieut.FORSYTHE who was Battery F.O.O. during the attack on the VIMY RIDGE by the 7th Canadian Infantry Brigade on the 9th April 1917. He laid out a wire to the ECOLE COMMUNE, which necessitate passing through the enemy\u2019s barrage no fewer than for times. He showed great courage and devotion to duty throughout the whole of the operations.
\nPrivate Samuel Charles McConaghy MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Coleman Conroy McConnell MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Allan McCrae MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Walter Watson McCrae MM<\/strong>
\nAt 12.15 pm, April 15, 1944, the flash spotting post of his battery came under heavy enemy shelling. Bombarier McRae was on duty in the observation post which was on the second floor of an abandoned house. Two of his men were at a sub-post. A dircet hit on the west side of the observation post wounded three men. Bombarider McRae reported to the plotting centre that he was going off the line, explaining the reason. He climbed down from the second floor window. Another shell wounded the remaining two men. He was assisting two men to a slit trench when the area was hit again, inflicting further injuries to an already wounded man. The shelling was now so intense that he decided that he should try to get his men an his truck out of the area. He got the men into the truck, having to carry one man, and started when a shell fell right behind the truck, cutting its brake line and piercing the cab and tail boards. He succeeded in getting the men to a regimental aid post four hundred yards away. He then went back on foot to look for the two men at the sub-post. He found the men and guided them out of the area. When the shelling subsided he returned to his observation post to carry on.
\nGunner Leo Vernon McCreith MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during our operations on Oct; 8th, when the lines between his Battery and the O.P. being continually broken by hostile shell fire, this man maintained communication, passing through heavy enemy barrage on several occasions, his work being done under most trying conditions.
\nGunner Charles Norman McCuaig MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner George McCullock MM<\/strong>
\nFor distinguished conduct and devotion to duty. During an intense bombardment 28th of March 1918, a dugout in which were Gunner McCULLOCK and another man, was hit, and caved in. These two men though stunned, and gassed, succeeded in digging themselves out, immediately after which they started to dig out a second dugout which had also been done in, burying Gnr HEWSON. They worked for over thirty minutes under most intense shell fire, before they succeeded in rescuing HEWSON who, undoubtedly would have been smothered had he remained as he was a few minutes longer.
\nSergeant John Clyde McCunn MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSapper Johnstone McDiarmid MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on November 4th near Zonniebeke while in charge of a limber proceeding to gun position to remove a gun. He led his team over almost impassable objects for more than a mile under heavy shell fire, and removed the gun. His determination and courage in removing the gun from the heavily shelled position undoubtedly saved it from destruction and enabled it to be placed in action elsewhere.
\nCorporal Gerald Kenneth Darcy McDonald DCM MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner James Archibald McDonald MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner John Dougal McDonald MM<\/strong>
\nOn 3r of April 1918, the Battery was subjected to heavy hostile fire. During this time the telephone wires were continually being cut. Each time Gnr McDONALD went out and repaired them, at times under very heavy fire. During the night the position was subjected to bursts of fire. Gnr McDONALD during several of these, went out and repaired the wire. It was due to his effort that communication was kept up.
\nSergeant John James Alban McDonald MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Roderick Cameron McDonald MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Joseph Roderick McDougall MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Wesley McDowell MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Everett McEachern MM<\/strong>
\nAs O.P. lineman showed remarkable and exceptional courage and devotion on 9th 10th and 11th April in laying and keeping up lines to Hill 145 to which point he closely followed the Infantry assault.
\nDriver William Carson McGowan MM<\/strong>
\nOn the morning of November 15th Sgt. Thompson was in charge of a section of a Mule Train packing ammunition to the forward gun positions of the 10th Bde. C.F.A. With him were Drivers Urwin and McGowan. The party came under heavy German shell fire, and a R.F.A. pack train directly in front. Having two animals per man, and suffering heavy casualties to men and animals became disorganized. Animals were galloping in both directions, but Sgt. Thompson ably assisted by Drivers Urwin & McGowan by their brilliant example gained control of the situation and put a stop to what at one time looked like a hasty stampede. Their example produced order amongst the R.F.A. Drivers and both parties succeeded in delivering their ammunition and in getting back to safety. The N.C.O. and men then helped stretcher bearers carry the dying and wounded and also assisted in extricating the animals bogged off the road side. Without doubt Sgt. Thompson and Drivers Urwin & McGowan by their courageous work were the means of saving many lives and turned the tide of a situation which might easily have become far more serious.
\nBombardier George McGregor MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Regis McGuirk MM<\/strong>
\nFor gallantry and courage he displayed on the 14th November 1917. A shell landed on a large pile of ammunition, causing a terrific explosion which killed and wounded a large number of Gnrs, rivers and horses, and set fire to two lorries and a large dump of ammunition (in boxes) on the road. On hearing cries of wounded men coming from the flames of the burning lorries this man at once ran t the rescue, while nearly everyone else in the vicinity was running away from the still burning shells. He entere the flaming area again and succeeded in finding and dragging out six R.F.A. Gunners all severely wounded, and with their clothing already on fire. He rolled the wounded men in the mud to extinguish the flames and carried them out of the danger zone. He then returned to the still furiously burning lorries and searched for more live men among the dead. He did not leave until ordered to do so. A few seconds after they got clear, another pile went off with a heavy explosion, which would have killed undoubtedly both rescued and rescuer had he been a few minutes later.
\nBombardier William McHaffie MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Howar Samuel Mcilwraith MM<\/strong>
\nThis man with others on the morning of November 3rd 1917, formed the personnel of two gun crews that went into action. These two crews kept their guns in action although during the whole period the area within a radius of 500 yards was subjected to a continuous bombardment with shells that were coming in at an average rate of twenty per minute. Ammunition was set on fire in the position and one of the shells was so close that the Gunners were knocked down by the force of the explosion. An N.C.O. and the Gunners with conspicuous bravery stuck to their guns, and maintained fire. They were absolutely without cover, and miraculously escaped injury. Within three minutes of withdrawing the men from their guns, one of the guns was hit and the whole shattered.
\nGunner Vinal Mcinnes MM<\/strong>
\nHe was linesman with Artillery on Aug 15th and 16th 1917. During the forty-eight hours he was on duty he was continually out on the telephone wire repairing it. The wire was very exposed and continually under heavy shell fire. At one time he went out and mended ten breaks in the wire under a heavy barrage of 5.9 and 8 inch shells, thus allowing very important information to be got through. His courage and devotion to duty was most marked.
\nSergeant Charles Mcinnis MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on the 6th 6th Nov. 1917. On the afternoon of that ate a large dump of ammunition at the battery position was set on fire by hostile shelling. In spite of the great danger from exploding ammunition, this N.C.O took hold of the situation and, alone, succeeded in extinguishing the fire. His work as a No. 1 is beyond praise. He has always set an excellent example of coolness under fire.
\nGunner Allan Grant McIntosh MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Robert McIntyre MM<\/strong>
\nFor gallant conduct and devotion to duty during the bombardment of the \u201cCutting\u201d at Hill 60 on 26th,April,1916. Throughout the day during a time of considerable tension these men showed unflinching devotion to duty, firing his Mortar intermittently with great effect. In the evening under an intense bombardment, and immediately following the blowing up of the German mine and under most trying conditions he opened and continued fire with telling effect until all ammunition except the minimum reserve for counter attack had been expended.
\nGunner Alexander Roy McKay MM<\/strong>
\nHas shown great gallantry in continually repairing and laying telephone wires under heavy shell fire, and constant good work, since July 1st.
\nCorporal Walter James McKeen MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner James Ferdinand McKenna MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal James Henry McKenna MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nDriver Alexander McKenzie MM<\/strong>
\nNear St.JULIEN on the morning of November 5th. this driver was employed packing ammunition. He delivered his own allotment to the gun position through heavy shell fire, and when returning found a number of his comrades held up on account of the barrage. Knowing that ammunition was badley needed forward he sent his own horse to the rear with a less experienced man, took charge of this man\u2019s horses and the remainder of the party, and with a fine example of courage, coolness and perseverance, piloted all through to the guns.
\nBombardier Ralph Johnson McKenzie MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. During a heavy bombardment on March 28th by a number of enemy batteries of various calbres the telephone communication were cut. As the battery had been \u201cStanding To\u201d earlier in the morning and as hostile attack was expected, it was absolutely necessary that communication be established immediately. Bdr.McKENZIE and one other were chosen to repair the wires. Although subjected to very heavy shell fire they mended break after break and spliced parts where lengths had been blown away, at last reaching the test box and getting into communication with Bde. They then repaired the wire and ran a line to a battery whose communication had been destroyed. As new breaks were made they repaired them again and again, all the time being under a heavy fire of H.E. and shrapnel. At one time Bdr.McKENZIE was badly bruised and shaken up, he carried on and with his companion succeeded in keeping up communication throughout the bombardment.
\nDriver Lloyd McKillen MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Harry Wilbur McLannan MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Donald Bain McLaren MM<\/strong>
\nDuring the operations for the capture of the PASSCHENDAELE RIDGE in October 1917, this man was a signaller in the 19th Battery C.F.A. On the 25th October when the second phase of the battle was staged, this man displayed conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty when, from an unprotected position at Forward Batt. H.Q. he operated a signal lamp during the period of twenty four hours. Although at times under the heaviest shell fire he carried on and sent through to an O.P. of the 4th Bde. C.F.A. from which there was a line to 4th Bde. C.F.A. headquarters, most valuable information. His courage and pluck in remaining at his post were exceptional, and as a result of his work, the Artillery covering the Battalion front was kept well posted as to the whereabouts of our men.
\nBattery Sergeant Major Austin William McLaskey MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Frederick McLean MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Harold E McLean<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner John McLean MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Kenneth Winfred McLean MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal Michael McLean MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Spurgeon Bruce McLean MM<\/strong>
\nOn the 15th Nov: 1917 he was one of a party laying telephone line on PASSCHENDAELE RIDGE. By an enthusiastic adherence to duty and tireless efforts he showed an example to his comrades, and so under heavy shell fire did much to expedite the laying of a much needed line.
\nGunner William McLean MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous bravery and coolness at VIMY in repairing wires between Group H.Q. and Battalion H.Q. previous to and on May 25th 1917, on which date location of Battalion H.Q. was changed owing to continual heavy shelling of the vicinity, and for bravery and fortitude on May 25th, in rescuing wounded when a concentrated bombardment caused twelve casualties in an old German gun pit by a direct hit. Though wounded in head and chest Gnr. McLEAN stuck manfully to the work, and with great nerve possibly saved the life of a man who was pinned down by a mangle foot by a timely amputation of the shattered leg on advice of a Medical Officer near by, to whom the circumstances had been reported, and who was attending to other wounded. Gnr. McLEAN\u2019s conduct throughout was a splendid example of bravery, determination and devotion to duty.
\nSergeant Harry Hector McLellan MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier John McLennan MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Harold McLeod MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier John McLintock MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant John Kenneth Mclntosh MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nStaff Sergeant Archibald McMillan MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Charles Duncan McMillan MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier John Alex McMillan MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Joseph Thomas McMullan MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Joseph McMullin MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner John Howard McMunn MM<\/strong>
\nFor bravery, determination and devotion to duty. In the attack north of PASSCHENDAELE on 10th Nov. 1917. Signaller MCMUNN accompanied the F.O.O. forward. When communication by lamp was impossible, signaller MCMUNN made two trips one by day and one by night, back to signalling station about one and a half miles in rear under heavy barrages and through almost impassable swampy and shell torn ground, with important messages.
\nGunner John Thomas McNeice MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Hugh Cornelius McPhalen MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Alexander John McPherson MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Kenneth Norman McRae MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Wendell H McRae MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. On Aug:15th 1917, Gnr. McRAE acted as linesman. He worked through the ay at repairing lines. His work was carried out under particularly heavy shelling, rifle and machine gun fire. Break after break occurred in the line, but Gunner McRAE responded to every call and repaired the break. His fearlessness and determination assisted in providing communication by which valuable Artillery fire-control messages were sent contributing towards the success of the operation on this part of the front.
\nBombardier William Elmer McRae MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal Edgar Harris McRostie MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Wilbert McVeigh MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSignaller Harry Stephenson McWhinney MM<\/strong>
\nHe was one of the Observation party that went to the Brigade Observation post in a pill-box on the night of Nov:9th, for the operations on Nov:10th at 2.30.am Nov:10th he was sent to \u201cBELLVUE\u201d to establish an intermediate station with a signalling lamp. He succeeded in getting communication through at 4.00.am. under the most trying conditions, and at times, intense enemy shell-fire. He relayed messages back to Brigade Headquarters until 4.00.p.m. that day without relief. As well as taking his own Officer\u2019s messages, he intercepted Infantry lamp messages, and sent them on. His courage, GOOS JUDGEMENT, and resource resulted in our artillery obtaining valuable information in the quickest possible time.
\nGunner Fred Meehan MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Edward William Meers MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at FARBUS on May 3rd. During the operations Gnr. MEERS E.W. and Dvr. MOORE,A.E. continuously went through a very heavy barrage in order to discover and mend breaks in the lines. Their excellent work enabled the Battery to engage many opportunity targets and assist in breaking up counter attacks which would not have been possible but for the great courage and coolness displayed by these two men.
\nBombardier Alphonse Felix Menu MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Roland Lee Merritt MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Byron McLeod Mersereau MM with bar<\/strong>
\nMilitary Medal<\/em> – Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBar to Military Medal<\/em> – Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Harry Stuart Merson MM<\/strong>
\nFor distinguished conduct in connection with the operation on the early morning of July 23rd.1917, near AVION. He assisted in establishing communication to the O.P. during the enemy gas bombardment, and helped to maintain this line until the enemy barrage on our outpost line made this impossible. Subsequently the O.P. was moved forward, and when the signal for with-drawal was given, he collected several small detached parties of infantry who were completely lost owing to the dense smoke and gas and guided them through the lightest part of the enemy\u2019s barrage to our lines.
\nBombardier Adam Messer MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Louis Joseph Meurant MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nDriver George Miles MM<\/strong>
\nFor continuous good service in the field since February, 1915 to date, and for gallantry in action at Ypres, April 1915, Festubert May 1915 Givenchy June 1915 Bois Grenier September 1915.
\nSergeant Reginald Charles Miles MM<\/strong>
\nOn April 3rd 1918, the Battery was subjected to heavy hostile fire. The crews were ordered to their dug-outs. No.3. pit caught fire. Sgt MILES immediately went to the assistance of Bdr WELLS, who was trying to put it out. Most of the water had to be carried through heavy shelling for about 200yards. The cartridges in the pit were on fire, several boxes of S.A.A. were exploding, some shrapnel went off and hit the pit. Sgt MILES continued working until 3 p.m. when he was knocked down unconscious and rendered unfit for further work.
\nBombardier James Millar MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nLance Bombardier John Russell Millar MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner David Miller MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nLance Bombardier Donald Albert Miller MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Donald George Miller MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Hugh Miller MM with bar<\/strong>
\nOn November 6th<\/sup>. 1917. At Mosselmarkt, d.6.a. this man set up his lamp on the roof of a pillbox and flashed back important messages dealing with the tactical situation, under heavy shell fire, until a splinter from a heavy shell, bursting very close, struck his steel helmet, stunning him. On coming to he carried on until visibility stopped further messages being sent. While there he noticed several of our wounded lying out in the open and being unable to carrying on further with his lamp, he proceeded through a heavy enemy barrage and machine gun fire and bandaged them up and assisted them to a place of safety.
\nBar to Military Medal<\/em> – Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Jack Keith Miller MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Lloyd George Miller MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner William Miller MM<\/strong>
\nAt VIMY on April 8th 1917, This gunner acted as telephonist at the O.P. and established communication with his Battery under very heavy shell fire. When the wire was damaged beyond repair he acted as runner., carrying valuable information whereby the guns were kept in action and the operations successfully completed.
\nBattery Quarter Master Sergeant Joseph Gerald Mills MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSapper John Williams Milne DCM MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Stanley Robert Milne MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner William Petty Milne Milner MM<\/strong>
\nFor gallantry in laying and maintaining battery communications under heavy fire throughout operations.
\nBombardier Arthur John Mitcham MM<\/strong>
\nThis N.C.O. with other Gunners on the morning of November 3rd 1917 formed the personnel of two gun crews that went into action. These two crews kept their guns in action although during the whole period the area within a radius of 500 yards was subjected to a continuous bombardment with shells that were coming in at an average rate of twenty per minute. Ammunition was set on fire in the position and one of the shells was so close that the Gunners were knocked down by the force of the explosion. This N.C.O. and the Gunners with conspicuous bravery, stuck to their guns, and maintained fire. They were absolutely without cover, and miraculously escaped injury. Within three minutes of withdrawing the men from their guns, one of the guns was hit and the whole shattered.
\nBombardier David Mitchell MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near LIEVIN on July 22nd 1917. During heavy enemy shelling on the Battery position one of the cellars in which was this N.C.O. and two men, with two others, was stuck by a delayed action shell. This N.C.O. and the two men managed to extricate themselves from the debris and despite the fact that the enemy was still shelling heavily the building, they worked until they had rescued the two men, still buried. The splendid courage and coolness displayed by this N.C.O. undoubtedly saved the life of one of the two buried, the other being dead when released.
\nBombardier James Malcolm Mitchell MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Thomas Arthur Mitchell MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nLance Bombardier Asa Allison Mitton MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier David Baillie Moffat<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant John Reginald Charles Moffat MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal Lindsay Clifford Moffatt MM<\/strong>
\nThis N.C.O. on the night of the 31st October 1917 at a Black House on the ZONNEBEKE ROAD volunteered to assist to clear some stretcher cases which it was urgently necessary to have evacuated. He displayed great bravery in helping to load two cases into a horse ambulance when the enemy was shelling heavily the road to the vicinity of the Black-House.
\nDriver George Mohun MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Robert Lowell Mollison MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Richard Monahan MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Donald James Moncrieff MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBattery Sergeant Major Robert Smith Monro MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Arthur Reginald Montgomery MM<\/strong>
\nOn November 5th this N.C.O. was in charge of a large Pack Train. He succeeded in reaching the guns with a complete echelon after having passed through a very heavy hostile barrage, returning and repeating the performance without a casualty, only owing to his skillful leadership and devotion to duty. His conduct during this period was a fine example to those under him.
\nSergeant John Herbert Montgomery MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nDriver Albert Edward Moore MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at FARBUS on May 3rd. During the operations Dvr. MOORE,A.E. and Gnr.MEERS, E.W. continuously went through a very heavy enemy barrage in order to discover and mend breaks in the lines. Their excellent work enabled the Battery to engage many opportunity targets and assist in breaking up counter attacks which would not have been possible but for the great courage and coolness displayed by these two men.
\nGunner Ernest Godfrey Moore MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal John Moore MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Philip John Moore MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBattery Sergeant Major Samuel Moore MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Charles Albert Morgan MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner William Alfred Morgan MM<\/strong>
\nFor gallant and meritorious conduct. At VIMY April 9th 1917 this man laid over 2,000 yards of wire across recently occupied and heavily shelled ground to an O.P. on the forward slope of VIMY RIDGE. Throughout the day he constantly patrolled the line under heavy fire repairing breaks, maintaining communication with the Battery and enabling fire to be brought to bear on enemy formations. When his companion was wounded he dressed his wound, and carried on alone with great devotion to duty until relieved.
\nCorporal Charles Keith Morison MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Thomas Dalby Morkill MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner George Leslie Morland MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Russell Vokes Morris MM with bar<\/strong>
\nMilitary Medal<\/em> – Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBar to Military Medal<\/em> – Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Cyril Walter Bruce Morse MM<\/strong>
\nOn the night of the 18th July this N.C.O. was guiding ten G.S. Waggons containing Trench Mortar Bombs to the dumps. The enemy began shelling the road, and Sgt MORSE and the lead driver of the leading waggon were wounded. Although Sgt MORSE was hit in three different places, he ordered the waggon to a place of more safety. Although the road was still being shelled he carried the wounded driver to cover, bandaged his wounds prior to his own, and waited for assistance which he had sent for.
\nBombardier Herbert Archibald Morton MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal Clifford Mosher MM<\/strong>
\nOn the night of 18\/19th November Cpl. Mosher was N.C.O. in charge. Cpl Mosher on his own initiative, with great gallantry and at personal risk on account of exploding shells, tried three times to scatter the ammunition affected in order to localize the damage and if possible save the ammunition. It was not until a large explosion occurred that he stopped these attempts and retired after having first shown great courage and presence of mind in seeing that everyone was awakened and sent away from the dump. Without doubt the courageous work of this N.C.O. was the means of saving many lives as the men were barely clear of the dump when a tremendous explosion occurred, wrecking everything in the vicinity of the dump.
\nSergeant George Ernald Montague Mosley MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Gavin Colvin Mouat MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Cecil Saul Moulds MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Chester William Muirhead MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nLance Bombardier Ashton William Mullan MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Isaac Oliver Mundee MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on the night of November 15\/16th during operations around PASSCHENDAELE this N.C.O. was in charge of detail packing ammunition to 16th Bty. C.F.A. The enemy were shelling the Battery position and plank road heavily, the road being badly smashed in many places. The patrol told this N.C.O. that he would be unable to get through, but he insisted on going ahead, knowing the ammunition was urgently wanted. He carried planks to place across the bad places and delivered the ammunition. The courage, coolness and determination displayed by this N.C.O. set a splendid example to the men under him.
\nSergeant Hamish Coull Munro MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal Norman Munroe MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Andrew Murphy MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nDriver Henry John Murphy MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nLieutenant J Murphy MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Joseph William Murphy MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner John Archibald Murray MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant John Menzie Murray MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner William Murray MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner William James Ross Murray MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This man was a linesman and constantly patrolled the line from advanced front to rear, despite extremely heavy shell-fire. Although the line was repeatedly broken, communication was never held up for more than a few minutes. This man displayed the greatest courage, coolness and tenacity, and their work was of great value.
\nGunner Joseph Arthur Muse MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Whitney Pearson Musgrave MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Perry R Musson MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as telephonist with Forward Observing Officer in Hessian Trench, on October 1st, 1916. He voluntarily crossed the open ground between the two trenches several times, carrying messages of the utmost importance, under very heavy bombardment. He has repeatedly rendered conspicuous service during the Somme operations.
\nBombardier Leo Myers MM<\/strong>
\nHas shown great gallantry in laying telephone wires and maintaining battery communications under shell fire since July 1st.
\nSergeant William Mylchreest MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner William Frederick Myring MM<\/strong>
\nWhen on the morning of the 17th August 1917. The battery was being heavily shelled by enemy\u2019s large calibre Howitzers with balloon observation, he voluntarily returned to the guns on five different occasions and with dixies of tea put out fires that had started in camouflage and ammunition dumps, thus preventing the enemy from observing the effectiveness of his fire and also saving a considerable quantity of ammunition. The loss of any ammunition at that time would have caused the Battery to go out of action before the arrival of a supply.
\nSergeant Abram Leland Stanley Nash MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Ernest Morehouse Neal MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal George Gustaf Neher MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Donald Gillespie Neil MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Claude Nelson MM<\/strong>
\nFor gallant conduct and devotion to duty during the bombardment of the \u201cCutting\u201d at Hill 60 on 26th April 1916. Throughout the day during a time of considerable tension this man showed unflinching devotion to duty, firing his Mortar intermittently with great effect. In the evening under an intense bombardment and immediately following the blowing up of the German mine and under most trying conditions he opened and continued fire with telling effect until all ammunition except the minimum reserve for counter-attacks had been expended.
\nCorporal Stanley Nelson MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Harold Thomas Newlove MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nDriver William Dagleish Nichol MM<\/strong>
\nOn the night of Oct; 4th-5th, 1916, a section of the 12th Battery was move forward to an advanced position. Dvr Nichol did conspicuous good work in driving, and at times man-handling guns and wagons over almost impassable terrain. He worked for eleven hours fire, and it was largely as a result of his courage and energy that the move was carried out successfully.
\nDriver Frank Leslie Nichols MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Sebastin John Nichols MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Frank Hugh Nicholson MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal Frank James Nickle MM<\/strong>
\nFor gallantry and courage he displayed on the 14th November 1917. A shell landed on a large pile of ammunition, causing a terrific explosion which killed and wounded a large number of Gunners, Drivers and horses, and set fire to two motor lorries, and a large dump of ammunition (in boxes) on the road. On hearing cries of wounded men coming from the flames of the burning lorries this man at once ran to the rescue, while nearly everyone else in the vicinity was running away from the still burning shells. He entered the flaming area again and again and succeeded in finding and dragging out six R.F.A. Gunners all severely wounded, and with their clothing already on fire. He rolled the wounded men in the mud to extinguish the flames and carried them out of the danger zone. He then returned to the still furiously burning lorries and searched for mor live men among the dead. He did not leave until ordered to do so. A few seconds after they got clear, another pile went off with a heavy explosion, which would have undoubtedly killed both rescued and rescuer had he been a few minutes later.
\nSergeant Frank Nicks MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier James Ninness MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal Harvey Noble DCM MM<\/strong>
\nWhile the Section to which this N.C.O belonged was proceeding to the front line to take part in the attack on PASSCHENDAELE RIDGE on the 6-11-17, the enemy laid down a barrage in which the section was caught. The Officer in charge of the section the Sgt and two other ranks were seriously wounded. Cpl NOBLE immediately took charge, removed the wounded Officer and other ranks to a dressing station, came back and collected the remaining men and proceeded to the front line, there he placed two mortars in action, and assisted the infantry to advance. This N.C.O\u2019s action undoubtedly prevented further casualties and saved the lives of his Officer and wounded comrades.
\nBombardier Alfred Nokes MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Philip Noonan MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Charles Henry Norman MM<\/strong>
\nFor gallant conduct during the heavy bombardment of Hill 60 on the evening of 26th April 1916, when Gnr Norman and Pte Dwyer were the first to volunteer to carry S.A.Ammunition to the railway cutting to the front line trenches under very heavy shell fire.
\nGunner Herbert John Nunn MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier John Thomas Nunn MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. During an intense bombardment on 28th of March 1918, a dugout in which was Bdr NUNN and another man, was hit and caved in. These two men though stunned and gassed succeeded in digging themselves out immediately after which they started to dig out a second dugout which had also been done in, burying Gnr HEWSON. They worked for over thirty minutes, under most intense shell fire, before they succeeded in rescuing HEWSON, who undoubtedly would have been smothered, had he remained as he was a few minutes longer.
\nSergeant Richard Francis O’Boyle MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty in the bringing up of ammunition. This N.C.O. displayed splendid devotion to duty and bravery in bringing up ammunition to the guns under very difficult conditions during the operations for the capture of PASSCHENDAELE RIGE in Oct. and Nov. 1917. The guns of the 21st How. Bty were considerably in advance of those of other Batteries in their group, and the road over which ammunition had to be packed was under almost continuous heavy shell fire, there being few occasions on which casualties to men and Horses carrying ammunition have not occurred. Although many recent reinforcements were employed in this work, this N.C.O. by his coolness and example did succeed in bringing up ammunition at all times when other convoys have failed.
\nGunner Michael O’Brien MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nDriver Joseph Edward O’Callahan MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on April 6\/7th. Ammunition had to be taken up to the advance section of the Battery Dvr. O\u2019CALLAHAN was leading a pack train, which came under heavy fire. The horses became excite but by his coolness he quieted them and led the train through the shelled area. The train made three trips and each time it was necessary to pass through this barrage. By his courage he set an example to the remainer of the men, and the ammunition, which was urgently required was delivered in time.
\nActing Bombardier Thomas James O\u2019Connell MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Patrick Lawrence O’Connor<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Thomas Henry O’Connor MM<\/strong>
\nFor gallant and Meritorious conduct. As telephonist with the F.O.O. of his Battalion, April 9th 1917, this man established himself 150 yards in advance of our Infantry line, on the forward slope of VIMY RIDGE. He was under constant fire from snipers, machine guns and artillery during the afternoon and evening, but performed his work with great efficiency, and by his coolness and clear transmission of orders enabled fire to be brought to bear rapidly and effectively on advancing enemy troops.
\nGunner Raymond Charles O’Donoghue MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal John O’Donoughue MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nDriver Cornelius Francis O’Gorman MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Henry George Oldfield MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal John O’Leary MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier James Agustine O’Leary MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Cornelius Alfred O’Neil MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Michael Cornelius O’Neill MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Daniel O’Rourke MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Edwin Alexander Orr MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner John Osinchuk MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nDriver Richard Ossy MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Harold Ostrom MM MSM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nDriver Joseph Henry Ouellet MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous courage and good conduct handling his ammunition wagon under heavy shell fire on 2nd, June 1916 near Ypres. This man drove his ammunition wagon right up to the battery position under heavy shell fire notwithstanding the fact that a shell burst within a few yards of his team, and kept control of the horses, until the ammunition wagon was unloaded. This was at a time when ammunition was short and every round was needed.
\nCorporal George R Overs MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Bombardier Alfred John Paget MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous bravery and ingenuity when in charge of a small detachment in the forward position from which the guns had been withdrawn by firing flares and drawing enemy\u2019s fire while other Battalions were registering, doing thus a great service to the whole brigade during the continuous shelling and alertness of the enemy following the St Eloi operations.
\nCorporal Herbert James Palmer MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations on PASSCHENDAELE on Nov. 6th 1917. This N.C.O. was taking a gun into action when it was hit by a shell. Sending his teams back for a while he commandeered a dozen men along the road and had a wheel and spare parts taken off a bogged gun. With his three remaining horses, he hauled the gun into position half an hour before the operation began. This N.C.O. displayed the greatest courage, determination and initiative
\nSergeant Harold Edward Panabaker MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nDriver Herbert Parker MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier George Parson MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant John Paterson MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Dick Patrick MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal Donald McInnes Patrick MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal Benjamin Bell Patten MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Benjamin Bell Patten MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 17th August 1917. On three separate occasions this man went out under heavy shell fire, machine gun and rifle fire, and endeavoured to establish communications with the Battery. On one of these occasions he was out for a period of tree hours working in the darkness through the enemy barrage in an effort to maintain communication and only desisted when ordered to do so. The courage, coolness and devotion to duty of this man afforded an excellent example to the rest of the men in the Battery.
\nGunner Leslie Roderick Patterson MM<\/strong>
\nGallantry in laying and maintaining battery communications under heavy fire throughout operations since July 1st.
\nSergeant John Paul DCM MM<\/strong>
\nOn May 6th at the Battery position near LA FOLIE FARM, when the Battery was being heavily shelled, this N.C.O. showed conspicuous coolness and bravery in going to the assistance of the drivers of two ammunition waggons which were in trouble. He has been previously recommended for gallant conduct.
\nBombardier William Hoskin Pawley MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Edward Pawson MM<\/strong>
\nOn the night of April 22nd\/23rd 1917, near Thelus, during a heavy and deliberate hostile bombardment of the 11th Battery C.F.A. this N.C.O.\u2019s gunpit was hit, and the camouflage covering the gun and ammunition set on fire. With great promptitude he extinguished the flames, although under heavy shell fire, and prevented the flames from reaching the ammunition. Sgt. Pawson has at all times shown a conspicuous example of gallantry, coolness, and devotion to duty when under fire.
\nSergeant James Payne MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Alexander Pearson MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous bravery and coolness on Nov: 4th, near ZONNEBEKE where he drove his team with such skill and coolness over a badly shell torn road, strewn with obstacles for a mile, under heavy shell fire, that a gun in a shelled battery position was able to be removed and put into action elsewhere.
\nBombardier Nils Eric Albin Pearson MM<\/strong>
\nBdr Pearson has been an observer in \u2018Y\u2019 Troop 2 Cdn Svy Regt since the Regiment landed in Normany 2 Jul 44. Because of his steadiness and initiative he has usually been employed in the most difficult and hazardous positions. His coolness and perseverence was particularly outstanding on the night 26\/27 Apr 34 when his troop was working with the guns of 4 British AGRA supporting 2 Cdn Inf iv in crossing the EMS River SW of LEER, GERMANY. Time was limited. In order to have the guns on theatre grid and ready to fire on schedule it was necessary to complete a stellar observation by night. Enemy shell fire was consistently heavy, air burst being employed extensively. Realizing the need for quick action Bdr Pearson, when a more detailed reconnaissance or a slower approach by normal routes would have brought no criticism, avoided the main road which was choked with guns and transport making it impassable without considerable delay, and travelled entirely by side roads unchecked for mines. It was subsequently found that some of these roads were in fact mined. It is impossible to take a stellar observation without showing some light and as the area was under direct observation from enemy OPS the area was immediately subjected to increased shelling. Bdr Pearson completed his task and made it possible for the gun regiments to provide support on schedule. On many other similar occasions this NCO has shown a complete disregard for personal safety and has done considerably more than was called for in the normal course of his duty.
\nCorporal John Flavelle Penelton MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On the 24th October 1917. Cpl. PENELTON was in charge of an ammunition train of pack animals taking shells to forward Gun Positions. When the Germans placed a very heavy barrage on this zone which cut the column into several sections. The road was crowded and there were many casualties, two men being wounded, and five animals killed in Cpl. PENELTON\u2019s party. Cpl. PENELTON behaved with great gallantry and coolness, returning again and again and bringing all his men forward, and succeeded in delivering the ammunition to the guns, all the time being under heavy hostile fire.
\nBombardier Verris Perreault MM<\/strong>
\nOn November 4th 1917 he was with a convoy of pack horses when crossing a low wet area was caught in a heavy enemy barrage. On reaching the hard road it was found that several pack horses had become bogged during the excitement and that a wounded driver was lying in the mud. Driver PERREAULT volunteered and went back into the barrage and by his disregard for personal danger and cheerful manner under most trying circumstances he assisted the drivers in freeing their animals and placed the wounded man across his horse and took him to a dressing station and then rejoined his convoy. By his coolness and gallant conduct he saved three valuable horses and placed the wounded man where he could be cared for.
\nSergeant Walter Alvin Perrin MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner William John Perryman MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Herbert Wilt Petrie MM<\/strong>
\nHas served in the field with 9th Battery since February 1915. On several occasions he has shown exceptional courage and ability, notably in November 1916 at the Somme, when the No 1 of his gun was killed and the entire crew buried by a direct hit. Sgt Petrie shewed great bravery and reserve in rescuing them under fire.
\nGunner Robert Tait Petrie MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Oliver George Petty MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Herbert George Phillips MM MSM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner James Henry Phillips MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal Ross Efford Phillips MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Reginald Herbert Piercy MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations on Passchendale. This man was acting as runner from Group H.Q. to Batteries on October 27th, 1917. He had to pass through extremely heavy shell fire, both H.E. and gas by day and night to battery positions, which were frequently shelled, the round trip taking 4 hours. This took place daily until Passchendale was taken on November 6th. That on no occasion were dispatches lost or late was entirely due to his devotion to duty an his courage.
\nSergeant Frederick John Pike MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Harry Wesley Pike MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal Archibald McAllister Pilkey MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Edward Frederick F Pilot MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on the night of July 24\/25th 1917. This N.C.O. was in charge of a detail of ten six-horsed G.S. Wagons delivering ammunition to 23rd Battery C.F.A. After three wagons had been unloaded the enemy opened a very heavy fire on this position killing his horse and three mules, and wounding one driver and badly shaking up two others. The balance of the ammunition was successfully unloaded despite the hostile shelling which was now intense and the remaining mules and wagons brought safely back. Sgt.PILOT\u2019S exhibition of courage and determination setting a splendid example to the men under him.
\nGunner George Ping MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Joseph Samuel Pitman MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nDriver Edward Varney Pledge MM<\/strong>
\nFor gallant and specially meritorious service. On the morning of April 9th 1917, Dr. Pledge<\/span> followed up the Infantry advance through the enemy barrage, and laid a line to a forward O.P. on VIMY RIDGE<\/span> establishing communication with the Battery and enabling effective fire to be brought to bear on hostile formations. Throughout the night this man patrolled the lines under heavy shell fire and repaired numerous breaks, setting at all times a splendid example of courage and devotion to duty.
\nSergeant William Cannell Plews MM<\/strong>
\nOn the 8th Aug. 1918, during the attack on VILLERS-BRETONNEUX, his battery was ordered to advance to close support of the infantry, by his courage and disregard of danger in finding a way across barbed wire entanglements and enemy trenches. His energy, Judgement and coolness was of great value in the attack. (French Croix de Guerre citation)<\/em>
\nGunner Raymond Poirier MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nWarrant Officer Class 2 Gordon Frederick Potter MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Alexander Edward Powell MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nWarrant Officer Class 2 Frederick George Powell MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant James Warren Preston MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBattery Sergeant Major Harry Preston MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nDriver Franklin Tisdale Price MM<\/strong>
\nFor gallantry and devotion to Duty. On November 9th about 10.30.A.M. on the YPRES PASSCHENDAELE ROAD about one mile W. of PASSCHENDAELE Dvr. Price was one of the advance party of a large mule training packing ammunition to the Battery Position of the 9th Bde.C.F.A. When just East of SPREE FARM the Germans shelled the road very heavily, killing and wounding about twenty men and a number of animals of a pack train ahead, which entirely blocked the road. Dvr.Price with Cpl.Edgell and Drivers Dean and Church acted with great coolness and bravery, securing stretchers and carrying the wounded to the dressing station under heavy shell fire. They then cleared the road and proceeded with the ammunition to the guns. By their courageous action they set a fine example.
\nActing Sergeant Michael Prociuk MM<\/strong>
\nAs Signals Non-Commissioned Officer of 1st Regiment, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, Sergeant Prociuk has displayed outstanding ability and devotion to duty throughout the entire period of his service with the regiment in Korea. On a number of occasions his coolness in supervision of line detachments under fire, and his cheerful spirit and example, have ensured the effectiveness of forward communications. The following incident illustrates the courage of this non-commissioned officer. On the evening of 13 February 1953, Sergeant Prociuk was manning the forward observation post of the “Hook” feature in support of “E” Company, 3rd Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd United States Division. His immediate duties were to maintain contact with a twenty-man patrol on the “Warsaw” feature and to observe the fall of supporting fire. At approximately 2200 hours the company came under very heavy shelling, two thousand rounds falling on the position during the next twenty minutes, with the greatest percentage concentrated in the area of Sergeant Prociuk’s post. Coincident with this barrage an enemy force of over fifty men launched an assault against the “Warsaw” patrol. All line communications within the immediate area were disrupted, and the only effective communication remaining in operation between the forward troops, the patrol, and the company command post was Sergeant Prociuk’s 88 set net. Despite the intensity and accuracy of the shelling and the confusion created, he remained at his post, observing the action and accurately reporting information to his troop commander. This non-commissioned officer’s calmness and faithfulness to duty were instrumental in bringing down the artillery fire which enabled one of our patrols to return in good order, bringing with them their dead and wounded. His determination, courage and devotion to duty have set an example for all ranks in the regiment.
\nSergeant Charles Henry Purdon MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at FARBUS on May 3rd\/5th. When one of the gunpits received a direct hit and two of the crew were buried this N.C.O. whose gun was not in action took charge and himself commenced to dig the buried men out despite the extremely heavy shell fire. While doing this a second shell half buried him in the trench and a gas shell struck close beside him. He extricated himself and continued until he had got the man, who was not killed out. The great courage displayed by this N.C.O. was undoubtedly the means of this mans life being saved and he set an excellent example to the other men.
\nDriver Albert Quirt MM<\/strong>
\nOn the morning of November 9th Drivers Quirt and Stephenson were with a mule train packing ammunition on to the 33rd Bty. C.F.A. situated on the PASSCHENDAELE ROAD. When immediately in rear of the Battery positions the enemy opened up a heavy barrage on this area, making several direct hits on the road and on piles of ammunition. Drivers Quirt and Stephenson acted with great coolness and bravery, first delivering their ammunition and then putting out burning cordite amongst the ammunition piles. They were under continuous shell fire and were burned in the operation. By their courageous action they set an example and undoubtedly saved a quantity of ammunition from destruction.
\nSergeant Ernest Thomas Raike MM<\/strong>
\nFor bravery coolness and devotion to duty. On the night of Oct: 28th 1917, at Battery Position in the PASSCHENDAELE Area, an enemy shell hit a gun and set fire to adjoining dump of ammunition which held about 400 rounds. Sgt Raike, although knowing that the ammunition was both shrapnel and high explosive, with admirable presence of mind and disregard of danger, obtained water from a nearby shell hole and succeeded in extinguishing the fire. But for his prompt action the gun and all the ammunition would undoubtedly have been lost. This happened two days previous to an action of the highest importance when every gun and round of ammunition at the gun position were of exceptional value owing to the difficulty in replacing material in the forward area.
\nBombardier Walter Edward Rainboth MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near Lievin, on January 17th, 1917, during a raid of 4th Canadian Infantry Brigade. He accompanied the artillery F.O.O. into the German front Line, with the first wave of attacking Infantry, and established communication with group hdeqrs helping to maintain it under very heavy fire. This N.C.O. has on several occasions rendered similar valuable service in keeping up his battery.
\nBombardier Duncan Rait MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Thomas Ralph MM<\/strong>
\nOn the 15th of Nov: 1917 he was in charge of party laying telephone lines on PASSCHENDAELE RIDGE. By efficient organization of his party and a disregard for personal danger he under heavy shell fire secured the completion of a very important and much needed line in record time.
\nSergeant Kenneth Crossley Rankin MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal David Rarity MM with bar<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous courage and devotion to duty. While firing from trench mortar emplacement in trench, enemy artillery made 12 direct hits on the bomb store and dugout, destroying them and a section of the trench. As there was no time to build another emplacement, Cpl Rarity repaired the gun and fired it from the open alone on this and four subsequent days, under considerable retaliation. On the 17th<\/sup> January, while the raid of 4th<\/sup> Canadian Infantry Brigade was in progress the gun-bed broke and the gun was abandoned. Cpl Rarity repaired it until the operation was complete.
\nBar to Military Medal<\/em> \u2013 For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty, while in preparation for a raid, the enemy retaliated with very intense and heavy shell fire. The mortar pit was practically demolished and the mortar was overturned and buried in debris. This N.C.O. immediately put mortar in action again and carried on until the task was accomplished. This position had for the previous two mornings been subjected to very intense fire while the mortar was in action. Shortly after the position was vacated, it was completely destroyed. Under most trying circumstances this N.C.O. showed in the highest degree devotion to duty.
\nSergeant Walter Rawling MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry, good example and devotion to duty. During the barrage of Nov: 1917, Sgt. RAWLING continued with the utmost coolness and gallantry to fire his gun under heavy hostile shelling, until finally it was put out of action, by a direct hit on the gun wheel, which also wounded Sgt. RAWLING. His good example was of the greatest advantage to his detachment.
\nBombardier Samuel Vanderbilt Ray MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at FARBUS during the operations of May 7\/8th 1917. On the night 7\/8th May this N.C.O. was in charge of three G.S.Wagons of material and rations to be taken to his Battery. He found his road to the Battery covered by a gas barrage. He went forward with one wagon and got through. He subsequently made two other trips with the other two wagons and got them all through although the gas was very bad and the other shelling was very heavy. His route on all three trips was from the LENS ARRAS ROAD the whole of which was covered with gas. On making his last trip out with empty wagons he was severely wounded.
\nGunner Clarence George Reeves MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner John Robert Reid MM<\/strong>
\nFor courage and determination during the operations on PASSCHENDAELE on the night of Nov. 6\/7th 1917, Dvr. REID exhibited the greatest enthusiasm and devotion to duty in packing ammunition to the guns of the 35th Battery, the most forward Howitzer position of the 3rd C.D.A. the roads and approaches being subjected to heavy shelling by shrapnel, H.E. and gas. During the whole operations this Driver\u2019s willing conduct was a valuable example and a great help in maintaining the morale of the battery. A number of times he volunteered for duty when it was his turn to rest.
\nDriver John Wiley Reid MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Oswald Reid MM with 2 bars<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On Oct 31st<\/sup>\/17 while the battery was heavily shelled, telephone communications was broken. At great personal risk, Bdr. REID repeatedly repaired the lines under the most trying conditions and it was only by his great devotion to duty that the battery was successful in carrying on until the order \u201cCEASEFIRE\u201d was given.
\nBar to Military Medal<\/em> – Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSecond Bar to Military Medal<\/em> – Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant William George Reid MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner James Frank Revell MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal George Henry Rex MM<\/strong>
\nOn 8th Feb: this N.C.O. was in charge of a party of six men proceeding on duty along a roa when the enemy suddenly began to shell the road. One shell dropped into a party of one Officer, one N.C.O. and two men, proceeding in the same direction as Cpl REX\u2019s Party, about fifty yards ahead, and, notwithstanding continued shelling this N.C.O. in company with Gnr SULLIVAN immediately rushed forward to give assistance. Finding the Officer severely wounded, the N.C.O. badly shaken up, and the two men dead, REX with Gunner SULLIVAN carried the Officer through the shelled area to safety in a trench, and then hurried away for a stretcher which he procured and helped to carry the casualty to a Dressing Station half a mile away. By his coolness and promptness he helped to save the Officer\u2019s life as the shelling continued for some time, and his gallantry and absolute disregard for his own life were an inspiration to SULLIVAN and an example to the other men.
\nLance Bombardier James Laundy Reynolds MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Walter Alexander Rice MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Walter Frederick Richardson MM<\/strong>
\nContinuous good work as signaller and telephonist during the last 12 months, on one occasion mending the wire under fire, (Givenchy) June 1915 although already wounded in the wrist.
\nSergeant Percy Richard Clarke Richmond MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Roy George Richmond MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Arthur Riley MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nDriver John Riley MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSignaller Max Ledicot Riley MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Thomas Ritchie MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry near Courcelette. During the evening of 22-10-16 the battery was under shell fire. A shell exploded in No 3 gunpit setting fire to some Cordite in Cartridges that were broken by splinters. The fire burst out in the rack containing H.E. shells, Cpl Richie was near No 1 gun and Gunner Duncan was on Sentry duty, both rushed to the burning gunpit notwithstanding the enemy\u2019s shelling, and the great heat from the burning cordite, their promptness enabled them to throw out the burning cases, and prevent the fire from spreading. There is no doubt that for their prompt and brave action, the gun and ammunition would have been completely destroyed, and the battery would have come under a destructive hostile fire and having the position disclosed, which no doubt would have entailed serious casualties.
\nCorporal Thomas Eric Ritchie MM<\/strong>
\nHe displayed great coolness under heavy shell fire at Rudkin House in June 1916, and stuck by his gun after the last of the crew were wiped out.
\nLance Sergeant Reginald Lawrence Robbins MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Harry Edward Ralph Roberts MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Andrew Allcorn Robertson MM<\/strong>
\nFor bravery and devotion to duty. He was No.2. on a Trench Mortar and assisted his No.1. to keep the mortar in action in the operations on the 15th Aug: 1917, from zero to zero plus 100, firing 66 bombs in all. The mortar was in an open emplacement near the front line and was twice temporarily put out of action. Although the position was under very heavy fire, the mortar was each time dug out and put into action again. When preparing the 67th round a direct hit demolished the gun. Gunner ROBERTSON was in the trenches for twenty one consecutive days preceding the assault and did consistently good work.
\nGunner Charles Roland Robertson MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Harry Alexander (Alex) Robertson MM<\/strong>
\nVIMY RIDGE Displayed great courage in keeping up communication from O.P. at BEER and BESSIE trenches to TOTTENHAM TUNNEL on April 11th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. working continuously on the line between these points under heavy shell fire.
\nSergeant James Aitkens Robertson MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal Robert Percy Robertson MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Charles Herbert Robinson MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Francis Murray Robinson MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant John Robertson Robinson MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal William Wallace Robinson MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Ernest Marshall Rochester MM<\/strong>
\nThis N.C.O. during a severe enemy bombardment displayed great courage and devotion to duty. When his own gun was put out of action and its crew made casualties, he took charge of another gun, the N.C.O. of which had been killed a minute before. Sgt ROCHESTER fought with this gun until the bombardment ceased one hour later. He then assisted in carrying out the wounded and killed from an adjoining battery position.
\nGunner David Carl Roland MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal William James Roney MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Captain Graham Roome MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Henry David Roper MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Clarence Francis Rose MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Charles Stewart Ross MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Donald Grant Ross MM<\/strong>
\nThis man with others on the morning of November 3rd 1917, formed the personnel of two gun crews that went into action. These two crews kept their guns in action although during the whole period the area within a radius of 500 yards was subjected to a continuous bombardment with shells that were coming in at an average rate of twenty per minute. Ammunition was set on fire in the position and one of the shells was so close that the Gunners were knocked down by the force of the explosion. An N.C.O. and the Gunners with conspicuous bravery stuck to their guns, and maintained fire. They were absolutely without cover, and miraculously escaped injury. Within three minutes of withdrawing the men from their guns, one of the guns was hit and the whole shattered.
\nGunner James Howard Ross MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Leonard George Ross MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant William Ross MM<\/strong>
\nFor continuous good work and devotion to duty while in charge of Battery Signals and in all actions which the Brigade has been engaged from Ypres 1915 to the present time.
\nBombardier William Bissett Routh MM<\/strong>
\nFor most conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on the 21st August 1917. In order to maintain communications it was necessary for Bdr. ROUTH and the linesman with him to patrol their line continually. This they did under the most trying conditions and, although on a number of occasions it was necessary to run a complete new line for a distance of over 100 yards, the Battalion were never out of touch for more than a few minutes at a time. After several hours the linesman with Bdr ROUTH was killed. Bdr ROUTH alone repaired the particular break they were working at, gathered up his comrade\u2019s remains and carried them to a somewhat sheltered place. He then returned to the battery, where he got another linesman Gnr Ball, and together they returned and continued their work. Throughout the remainder of their 24 hours tour of duty Gnr BALL on every possible occasion volunteered for the most trying and dangerous work, in order to afford Bdr ROUTH a short rest. It was largely due to the splendid example set by this N.C.O. and the very gallant and conscientious work done by Gnr BALL that communication was successfully maintained.
\nGunner Donald Wilson Rowan MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. While acting as linesman with the F.O.O. who accompanied in the Infantry in the attack on AVION TRENCH at 2-30 a.m. 28th June 1917, he assisted in laying the line to the new objective, enabling a message to be sent from the captured trench at Zero plus 25, and for 5 \u00bd hours afterwards, with entire disregard of danger, worked in maintaining the line which was repeatedly broken by shell fire. By means of this wire, valuable information and repost of hostile shelling interfering with the consolidation were passed back to the Artillery.
\nCorporal William Eward Rowat MM<\/strong>
\nOn the night of November 4th while the battery was in action, and was being heavily shelled with gas, an S.O.S. call from the Infantry was received. Shortly after, owing to the intense bombardment the line to Brigade was out. Cpl. ROWAT, who had just finished a six hours tour of duty on the telephone, though not responsible for the upkeep of this line, volunteered to mend it. He quickly effected repairs which put the Battery H.Q\u2019s in communication with Brigade. For the rest of the night he voluntarily stayed on duty patrolling this line over an almost impassable swamp and under very heavy fire, and mended many breaks, thus keeping the battery at all times in touch with the situation. His act was one of superb courage and his constant watchfulness and instant action was an inspiring example to other linesmen.
\nLance Bombardier Charles Alcon Rowe MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Henry John Rowe MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Edward Rowland MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner William John Rowland MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous courage initiative and devotion to duty during the operations of October 21st, 1916 near Courcelette, when as signaller with the Forward Observing Officer, a shell exploded on the parapet in front of them wounding the Officer and burying the signaller. This Signaller extracted himself, repaired the line and continued to transmit valuable information to his unit and carried on until he was able, some time later, to report to another Observing Officer. He remained at his post until dark and maintained his line in spite of the continuous barrage placed on this Observation Post.
\nGunner William Roy MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Charles Herbert Rudderham MM<\/strong>
\nMarch 4th, 1918, during a concentrated shoot the communications being cut, he showed great bravery and devotion to duty by carrying teo important messages, although the ground to be crossed was under heavy shell fire, he with Gunner T.A. Mitchell unhesitatingly volunteered to perform this work.
\nSergeant William Rudge MM MSM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and initiative on the night of the 26th, October 1916, near Courcelette when a gun pit was struck and wrecked, setting fire to 5o rounds of ammunition which was stored in a larger box. Sgt Rudge, at great personal risk from exploding ammunition hooked a rag rope on the burning box, dragging it clear of the pit thereby averting probable loss of life and serious damage to equipments which appeared imminent. He was severely burned and partly asphyxiated by the burning charge.
\nGunner Alick McKenzie Russell MM<\/strong>
\nFor great gallantry and devotion to duty at VIMY<\/span>. During the night of June 8th 1917 while an operation was being carried out, this man repaired telephone wires under heavy shell fire. For more than three hours he was repeatedly over the line to Brigade H.Qrs, as well as three lines running through BOIS DE LA CHAUIERE. The area was under constant heavy shell fire and the lines broken in many places, but by constant work of the highest value, Gnr. RUSSELL was able to maintain the only Artillery or Infantry communication and thereby made it possible for both branches of the Service to transmit information of great value.
\nDriver Guy Fife Russell MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Ray Douglas Russell MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant John Bulmer Rutherford MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal John James Ryan MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier James Rycroft DCM MM<\/strong>
\nFor coolness and gallantry near ECURIE on 9th April, 1917, while in charge of 11th Battery party making a road from our front line forward during our attack. Six out of his party of twelve were casualties almost immediately the enemy opened his barrage, but Bdr. RYCROFT carried out his task with coolness and energy, and also arranged for the evacuation of the wounded. His control of the situation was admirable.
\nSignaller Edwin Albert Salisbury MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner John Samson MM<\/strong>
\nFor bravery, endurance and devotion to duty. On November 8th 1917 in action on the PASSCHENDAELE front, Gunner Samson, with great endurance, carried on his duties as limber gunner under heavy shell fire. His self sacrificing work at the gun was a splendid example to all ranks. He stuck to his post until severely wounded by an enemy shell. During all the operations on PASSCHENDAELE, Gunner Samson carried out his duties at the guns with the same efficiency and disregard of personal danger.
\nGunner John Inglis Sanderson MM<\/strong>
\nFor distinguished and gallant conduct on the 15th inst. He assisted in running the line forward from our old front line and maintained the same as long as possible. When the line was smashed beyond repair he acted as runner bringing the messages from HUGO Trench to the old front line. He afterwards established a signalling lamp, and operated same until late in the evening. All the work done was done under practically continuous shell fire as well as machine gun and rifle fire.
\nGunner Harold Ross Sangster MM<\/strong>
\nHe was one of the Signallers on duty on BELLEVUE SPUR on 6th Nov: 1917 during the attack on PASSCHENDAELE, and it was largely due to his efforts that communications were maintained throughout the entire day despite exceptionally heavy shell fire. At one time five men were killed and two others dangerously wounded not 15 feet from where he was, but apparently without any thought for his own danger he cooly continued working. His bearing during the whole operations, under very trying circumstances, exerted a good influence on the other men.
\nSergeant James Carmen Sansom MM<\/strong>
\nSgt. Sansom has served with 7 Canadian Anti-Tank Regiment since it was formed in January, 1942. His conduct has been exemplary and he has on numerous occasions perf ormed acts far beyond the call of duty. On 15 September 1944, 104 Canadian Anti-Tank Battery was placed in support of tanks and infantry which were attacking the Bagli Feature some miles west of Ravenna. Sgt. Sansom was troop sergeant of \u201cD\u201d Troop of this Battery. Under cover of darkness, \u201cD\u201d Troop moved forward and took up positions to protect the START LINE. With dawn the attack moved forward and crosse a small stream at the base of the FEATURE, leaving the guns deployed under direct enemy observation. Heavy mortar and machine gun fire was brought down by the enemy and the leading self-propelled gun was hit, killing two of the crew and wounding two others. Sgt. Samsom ran forward from his carrier across the fire swept ground an dragged the wounded into shelter of a nearby building. Having rendered first aid he then moved the wounded to his carrier and had the evacuated. Returning to the position, Sgt. Samsom found that the other three guns had moved forward with the attack, leaving the knocked-out self-propelled gun behind. The driver was still with the gun, so Sgt. Sansom took over command of it and assisted only by the driver, moved forward to the attack and to join the other guns. By his prompt and courageous actions Sgt. Sansom not only saved the lives of his wounded comrades but also was an inspiration to those going forward to the battle. This non-commissioned officer during subsequent service in the North West European Theatre has continued to exhibit dash and leadership of a high order, and by his efforts has contributed in no small measure to many successes of his troop against enemy armour.
\nGunner Francis Nelson Sarles MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner B Satten MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Edward Savage MM<\/strong>
\n\u200bFor conspicuous gallantry and great courage to duty at VIMY<\/span> on the night of April 19th 1917, when in charge of pack horses taking up ammunition. \u200bThe party came under heavy shell fire and was warned that the road was blocked with horses and wagons. Largely owing to this N.C.O’s example of courage and fine leadership and the confidence he inspired the party pushed on till it reached the block in the road and came under further heavy and constant shell fire.
\nBdr. SAVAGE at once went on alone, found a route through the block and the barrage and guided the pack train safely through. returning from the guns he found the battery rations beside the road, derelict. Under constant shell fire he loaded them on the pack horses, and in two trips delivered the whole to the battery. A few days later he was in a dug-out when nine men were killed and wounded. Though particularly stunned he applied first aid, reported the casualties to his Officer and went into action with his gun. His No.1 and several gunners were casualties, but he took charge, and kept the gun in action throughout. During the whole period from April 9th whether at the guns or in charge of pack horses, he has on several occasions by his judgement, example, courage and devotion to duty undoubtedly saved the lives of many men and horses.
\nBombardier John Raymond Savage MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nDriver Ernest Fred Saxton MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on the 6th November 1917, near FREZENBERG, BELGIUM This man was one of an ammunition convoy proceeding up the Ypres road to the battery position at ZONNEBEKE. The convoy came under very heavy shell fire. Several of the drivers became casualties and had to let their mules escape. Saxton resolutely rounded up the animals which were running wild and brought four of them back to the Wagon Lines. This man seems to have no knowledge of fear. It is largely through the example of such men that a uniform high standard of conduct has prevailed throughout the drivers of this Unit.
\nGunner Joseph Clement Scanlon MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on August 21st 1917. This man was in charge of the line running from cabled head forward. Although this line was continually being broken this man constantly patrolled it, despite the exceedingly heavy shell-fire, and such was his efficiency in repairing the breaks that at no time was communication lost no more than a few minutes. This man displayed the great courage, coolness, and determination and the able manner in which this line was kept in working order was of great value to the battery.
\nGunner Charles Frederick Schelletter MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Stanley Schofield MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant George Thomas Scott MM with bar<\/strong>
\nMilitary Medal<\/em> – Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBar to Military Medal<\/em> – Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Ivan Esmond Scott MM<\/strong>
\nAs N.C.O. in charge of telephonists who went forward with the F.O.O., he established stations along the route of advance and kept up communication from the O.P. on VIMY RIDGE. By this means the Brigade was able to fire on all guns and moving targets by direct observation and with good effect.
\nLance Corporal John Gordon Scott MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and bravery in action, August 15th, 1917. This N.C.O. had a Stokes gun buried during a heavy enemy counter-attack, before the enemy had been repelled, he dug his Mortar and ammunition out, and had it again in action, inflicting casualties on the enemy. He had direct observation on the attacking enemy troops from his gun position and during the counter-attacks which followed, he allowed the enemy to come within his barrage area, and then opened annihilating fire on that sector, greatly demoralizing the coming waves.
\nBombardier John Russell Scott MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Thomas Aylmer Scott MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner William Augustus Scott MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBattery Sergeant Major Ernest William Scrivener MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal Henry William Selman MM<\/strong>
\nFor gallant and distinguished conduct. On Nov: 3rd 1917 during an intense bombardment two gun crews became casualties. This N.C.O., with one man left, kept his gun in action until the \u201ccease fire\u201d order was given. He showed the utmost coolness and courage.
\nBombardier Samuel Sergeant MM<\/strong>
\nDuring VIMY operations terminating on April 8th 1917. This N.C.O. acted as linesman and superintended the maintenance of it in the forward Area. Time and again he repaired broken wire under very heavy shell fire, displaying great courage and devotion to duty.
\nSergeant George William Setterington MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Cecil Haggart Shaver MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Hugh Frederick Shaw MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nLance Bombardier Oliver Shaw MM<\/strong>
\nOn 29 October the task of \u201cC\u201d Company North Shore Regiment was to secure the approach to OOSTBURG. The company was pinned down by heavy enemy mortar and machine gun fire. It was necessary that immediate artillery fire be brought down to eliminate the machine gun positions. The artillery Forward Observation Officer had gone forward on foot maintaining communications with a No. 18 set. At this critical time the 18 set failed to function and communication between the Forward Observation Officer and his carrier were non existant. L\/Bdr Oliver Shaw realized the situation, took the carrier with batteries and spare parts and worked his way forward passing over a route unclear of mines until he was blocked by the wrecks of another carrier and by an M10. From thence he proceeded on foot over roads swept by heavy enemy shell, mortar, and small arms fire, reached the Forward Observation Officer and restored communications. Artillery fire was immediately brought down eliminating the machine gun positions, and \u201cC\u201d Company North Shore Regiment were able to successfully advance. L\/Bdr Shaw, by his quick action, determination and total disregard for his personal safety, was solely responsible for providing communications which enabled the artillery to knock out enemy machine gun post enabling \u201cC\u201d Company North Shore Regiment to achieve their objective.
\nGunner William James Gordon Shaw MM<\/strong>
\nFor gallantry and great devotion to duty. On the night of April 18th 1917, Gunner Shaw was sent with other men to guide Pack Trains of ammunition to the guns. A shell killed one and wounded the remainder of the party. Although badly shaken up Gunner Shaw went through heavy fire to obtain help. On his return he made competent arrangements for the guidance of the Pack Train, assisted in carrying the wounded to a truck and pushed it to a dressing station. He then returned alone under shell fire to the gun position and reported.
\nCorporal John Shennan MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Lionel John Shepard MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty, near Lievin on January 17th, 1917, during raid by 4th Canadian Infantry Brigade. Along with the artillery F.O.O. he went over with the first assaulting wave to the German front line, whence communication was established with group Hdeqrs. Gunnr Shepard patrolled the telephone line in \u201cNo Man\u2019s Land\u201d under very heavy fire, and helped to maintain it during the remainder of the operation.
\nGunner Alfred F Shinnan MM<\/strong>
\nThis gunner was No.2. on a 2\u201d Trench Mortar in an open position practically in our front line. The position was under enemy observation and every time it was fired the enemy retaliated on it. The position was three times hit and out of action. Gnr. SHINNAN, with the N.C.O. in charge of the gun, dug it out each time and got it back into action. In ten days this mortar fired over 500 bombs, and due solely to the crew\u2019s determination and bravery was the wire on its zone destroyed.
\nGunner Samuel Orson Shorey MM<\/strong>
\nNear Courcelette, during our bombardment of October, 5th\/6th, 1916. this signaller displayed the greatest coolness in establishing communication between Hessian trench and Zollern trench under extremely heavy shell fire and machine gun fire, and rendered valuable assistance to his Brigade.
\nGunner James Edward Shottin MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered
\nBombardier Gordon Merritt Shrum MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Edward John Shuttleworth MM<\/strong>
\nFor courage, endurance and devotion to duty Gunner Shuttleworth, during the operations on PASSCHENDAELE culminating November 10th 1917, furnished a splendid example to all ranks by the heroic way in which he served the gun during his tours of duty. Under heavy shell fire he was constantly and efficiently carrying on, and largely through his coolness and care, the gun remained in action until ordered to cease fire. His coolness certainly helped to keep up the moral of the gun crews under exceptionally trying circumstances.
\nGunner Edwin Phineas Sidall MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nLance Bombardier Ronald Macvicar Sieger MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal Alfred William Sillett MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant John Simmons MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near Martinpuich on November 4th when the gun of which he was in charge burnt killing two of the detachment and causing the roof of the pit to collapse. The ammunition commenced to explode almost instantly and the pit became a mass of flames. In spite of this and at great personal risk Sgt Simmons succeeded in pulling Gnr McKenna out through a hole in the roof caused by the explosion. This N.C.O. then stayed and Sergeant John Simmons, MMattempted to check the flames until ordered away by Lieut. Howard. There is no doubt that this gallant act of Sgt Simmons was responsible for saving the life of Gnr McKENNA.
\nGunner Freeman Curtis Simms MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Duncan Perley Simpson MM<\/strong>
\nOn the night of the 2nd 3rd, of September while taking a gun and ammunition into the North end of Trones Wood under heavy shell fire over difficult ground this N.C.O. showed conspicuous coolness and initiative and thereby contributed greatly to the success of the task.
\nGunner Harold Henry Simpson MM<\/strong>
\nOn August 16th 1917 during an attack North of Lens, this Gnr manned a tapping-in station in advance of front line and forward EXCHANGE. He displayed great gallantry and devotion to duty and it was largely due to his efforts that communication was kept up during the day. The ground over which he had to work was very much exposed and constantly swept by very heavy shell. Machine gun and sniper fire. He was gassed on the night of the 14th during preparation for attack, but carried on in spite of great exhaustion.
\nGunner Harold Leslie Simpson MM with bar<\/strong>
\nHe went over with the Infantry on the 15th Aug 1917 and maintained communications when other members of the detachment were casualties.. He showed great courage in repairing lines under heavy shell fire.
\nBar to Military Medal<\/em> – Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal James Wallace Simpson MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal Thompson Simpson MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal Archibald Sinclair MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant George Wood Sinnis MM DCM<\/strong>
\nThis N.C.O. is in charge of the Battery H\/Q party. On the night of the 28th April 1917, near FARBUS, the enemy heavily bombarded the battery with gas shells. Practically the first of these penetrated the telephone dugout. Sgt. SINNES not only waited and cleared the personnel but rescued the telephone equipment, repaired the wires, and established communication outside. Owing to this he was badly gassed, and has since been sent to hospital. Since this N.C.O. came to France in June 1915 his record has been one of continuous devotion to duty, and personal example to those under him.
\nSergeant Eric Royal Skaife MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Frederick Thomas Alexander Skelcher MM<\/strong>
\nNear VIMY on the night 8\/9th May 1917, this man was sent out alone (as no other Orderlies were left) at 12.30 A.M. with important and urgent operation orders for the four batteries. At the time the enemy were shelling very heavily with gas shells and also with H.E. and shrapnel. He safely delivered the orders to three batteries and was on his way to the fourth when he was wounded in the head and stunned by a piece of shell. When he came to he managed to find his way to the fourth battery and to deliver his orders seven minutes before the Zero hour. He was then evacuated. This man\u2019s sole idea, in spite of his serious wound, was to deliver his orders, and he showed great courage and determination in doing so.
\nSergeant Bartholomew James Skelhorn MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Charles Clayton Slack MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on November 18th 1916, near Courcelette during an attack on Desire Support Trench. All communications between the Headquarters of the attacking Battn and artillery brigades Hdeqrs were cut. On his own initiative and in spite of the enemy Artillery barrage and machine gun fire, Gunner Slack took another lineman and went out and repaired the lines and afterwards remained out on the lines and kept them in constant repair. There is no doubt that his prompt action was responsible for maintaining communications when most urgently required. This man\u2019s name was also brought to notice for the splendid example which he set to other linesman on October 21st during the attack on Regina Trench and again on October 24th when the battery position was badly shelled.
\nCorporal William Slater MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner David Munro Slipp MM<\/strong>
\nFor courageous and self sacrificing conduct on 22nd November near Courcelette. The gun pit and adjoining dug-out were entirely demolished by an 8\u201d shell and he and four others were buried in the debris. As soon as he had extricated his head and shoulders Gunner Slipp showed great determination and resourcefulness in giving advise and help in getting the other men out though he himself was pinned down by two rails across his legs and was suffering great pain. The O.C. 9th battery thought all this time that Gunner Slipp was unhurt and standing up and it was not until those who were more seriously injured than himself had been freed that Gunner Slipp revealed his own condition.
\nCorporal Bruce Wellington Sloan MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Edward Queen Smart MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant James Cooper Smeaton MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Robert George Smiley MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSignaller Arthur William Smith MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nStaff Sergeant Charles Kennelly Smith MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at nightime of 19\/20th April 1916, when he effected repairs of all four guns, one battery in a heavily shelled position, and then crossed through the shelled area to repair a gun of another Battery, thereby enabling the Batteries to continue their fire, they being engaged in resisting as attack on the position of St. Eloi at the time.
\nCorporal David William Smith MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Edward Hayes Smith MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant George John Edward Smith MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Grenville Earl Smith MM<\/strong>
\nBombardier Smith joined 17 Canadian Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery, 27 July 1940 and has served throughout the campaigns of Italy and Holland with untiring devotion to duty. During his time in the ranks Bombardier Smith was a popular, cheerful individual who had an outstanding knack in leading men in the various endeavours during the long months of training in England. Upon becoming a Non-Commissioned Officer his gun detachment followed his leadership with great devotion and he in turn always made sure that the men under his command were the best equipped, best trained Gunners in the regiment. At Arnhem, 16 April 1945, when the regiment was ordered to deploy in a certain area, the enemy started to shell Bombardier Smith’s battery when it was going into action. Showing utter contempt for the enemy shells, Bombardier Smith urged his detachment to such swift action that his gun was in position and firing long before the other guns in his troop. By this action it was possible to quickly register a very important target of twenty enemy vehicles which were engaged and many destroyed. During an enemy attack on Otterloo around 0430 hours, 17 April 1945, Bombardier Smith was commanding his gun detachment which was deployed in an open field 150 yards from a wood. This wood provided good cover for the enemy who soon engaged the area with persistent bursts from machine guns. Bombardier Smith, realizing that a determined attack would soon be made by the enemy, crawled back to the troop command post, a distance of 100 yards, and asked permission to engage the enemy in the woods over open sights. Permission was granted and he and his detachment, assisted by the light from burning buildings, fired at the enemy using high explosive shell and a time fuze with a setting of ten seconds which is the minimum safe setting. The first rounds burst behind the enemy so Bombardier Smith, without thought of the possible serious consequence, immediately ordered the fuzes to be set at two seconds time of flight and continued to fire until the enemy were forced to withdraw. Throughout this period the detachment were subjected to continuous machine gun and rifle fire. By Bombardier Smith’s gallant action and his absolute control of the gun crew a coordinated enemy attack was prevented, thus enabling the guns of his battery to continue firing.
\nBombardier Harry Ryerson Smith MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal James Joseph Smith MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner John Smith MM with bar<\/strong>
\nOn the night of April 8th<\/sup>\/9th<\/sup> 1917, Gnr. Smith displayed great bravery in remaining under heavy shell-fire repairing the buried cable route near BENTATA Tunnel. The success of the communications of the Division during the capture of the VIMY RIDGE is a direct result of the ability and bravery of Gnr. Smith and a few other linesmen on whose conscientious work the reputation of the Company depends.
\nBar to Military Medal<\/em> – Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier John Smith MM<\/strong>
\nAt Hamburg O.P. during the operations on 26th inst, before Passchendaele. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in mending the wire from Boethoek exchange to O.P. Five times he proceeded under heavy shell fire to mend the wire which was the only means of communication between the Group and the F.O.O. on the last occasion he was severely wounded in the head and thigh.
\nCorporal John Chisholm Smith MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal James Joseph Smith MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Lionel Kenneth Smith MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant W G Smith MM with bar<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at FARBUS on May 3rd<\/sup>. This Battery was under concentrated fire from 5.9\u2019s and 4.1\u2019s. Despite this very heavy shell fire this N.C.O. exposed himself repeatedly in order to keep up communications between the centre and left batteries. The courageous and cool work of this N.C.O. was of great value to his Battery.
\nBar to Military Medal<\/em> \u2013 For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on Oct. 29th<\/sup> 1917, during operations on YPRES, near PASSCHENDAELE. This N.C.O was in charge of 40 pack animals hauling ammunition. There was an exceptionally heavy barrage, shrapnel and gas across the road but although other pack trains were held up this N.C.O. took his party right through and successfully delivered his ammunition to the battery. The great courage, coolness and determination displayed by this N.C.O. was a splendid example to the men under him.
\nSergeant William Thomas Smith MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Charles Elliott Snell MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner George Hillman Snell MM<\/strong>
\nThis man was detailed to lay a portion of the line between intermediate stations in establishing communications on 15th Aug: 1917. He started out at 5.50 a.m. with wire and reached his area, which was pointed out by the N.C.O. in charge, and succeeded in laying the wire, although one of the party had been wounded in working his way forward through the barrage. When he had completed this work, he noticed that the party who were to lay the first portion had all been wounded, causing a gap in the line of communication. He immediately doubled back and assisted the wounded men to a dugout, returned and recovered the wire which he laid out. This was done on his own initiative as the Officer and the remainder of the party had gone on. Although exposed to hostile fire at all times, his thoughtful and courageous act made it possible for the first information to come through early in the attack.
\nGunner Hubert Joseph Snow MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant James Somers MM<\/strong>
\nOn the morning of November 6th this N.C.O. was in charge of a party packing ammunition to the Battery position. Owing to the terrible condition of the track his men were practically exhausted added to which the enemy opened fire. Knowing that ammunition was required forward he repeatedly went back and helped those tired-out or in difficulty- this at great personal risk as he was under heavy fire all the time. His conduct on this and other occasions cannot be spoken of too highly.
\nGunner Edward Soulsby MM<\/strong>
\nFor great courage and devotion to duty, at FARBUS during the operations of May 3rd. This man was Battery cook and showed great bravery and devotion to duty in carrying out his own work. He kept the men supplied with hot meals under the most trying conditions until he was badly wounded himself. During od moments he cared for the wounded and gassed men, and, under heavy shell fire carried Major Dixon who was wounded, to cover. It was while doing this that Gnr. Soulsby himself was wounded.
\nGunner Charles Southward MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on Nov.5th 1917, during operations at PASSCHENDAELE. This man was detailed to take up supplies and spare parts to keep the guns in action and it was due to his courage and determination that the six gunss were kept in action. On one occasion on his way to the guns with spare parts the driver was wounded and one of the horses killed He took the wounded driver to dressing station and after harnessing up a stray horse he caught on the road proceeded on and delivered his load at the Battery. This was all done under heavy shell fire. The great courage and resourcefulness displayed by this man set a splendid example to his comrades.
\nBombardier David Richard Speck MM<\/strong>
\nDuring three months service on the Somme viz., October, November and December 1916. For the unfailing courage and devotion to duty. He laid and maintained telephone lines under very trying conditions and heavy shell fire on several occasions, and was throughout, an example to the others in his industry and cheeriness.
\nDriver Victor Douglas Speer MM<\/strong>
\nOn September. 10th. a party of one N.C.O and four men was detailed from this Battery to go with a G.S.Wagon to salve material for use in building a new Battery position. While this party was loading material a salve of three rounds of high explosives of heavy calibre dropped among them, BDR FAWCETT, DONALDSON and FINLAYSON was dangerously wounded. SPEER at this moment was dismounted holding the lead team and PEARSON was holding the wheel team from the Wagon seat. The horses bolted but the Dvrs stopped them fifty yards away. Another shell dropped wounding PEARSON but he was able to continue to hold his team. SPEER dismounted and tied the team to a tree. He ran back to the point where the three men had been wounded. Owing to the darkness he could not find any of them at first. Finally he located Bdr FAWCETT, badly wounded. SPEER carried him and put him into the G.S. Wagon and then drove the two wounded men to an aid post about 100 yards further up the road. SPEER then returned to search for FINLAYSON and DONALDSON. The heavy shelling continued. At the end of twenty minutes he had found no trace of them. (It proved afterwards that an Infantry party had found these men while SPEER was driving Bdr FAWCETT and PEARSON to the aid post) As he had four horses to take care of he decided he had better get them back out of the shelling. He tied the lead team behind the wagon and started back. He shortly discovered that the off wheeler was badly hit, so he changed this horse for one of the lead team and bandaged its wounds with his puttees. He reached the Battery Wagon Line with all the horses and immediately volunteered to return for FINLAYSON and DONALDSON.
\nGunner Fred Spellay MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Karl Fisher Spracklin MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Edgar Lawrence Sprunt MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner John Stafford MM<\/strong>
\nFor courage, determination and devotion to duty. In the attack on PASSCHENDAELE on the 6th of November 1917, Gnr, STAFFORD was one of two signallers with the F.O.O. 10th Artillery Brigade. After spending the night in the open he worked indefatigably all day sending messages by lamp under exceptionally heavy shelling. By his coolness and efficiency he undoubtedly contributed to the success of the attack and protection of the Infantry.
\nCorporal Ludlow Stairs MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Raymond Ralph Stanbridge MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Donald McNevin Stanley MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nDriver William Stewart Stanley MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty this Driver and men went forward with the F.O.O. and established a line. Although this was repeatedly severed, this Dvr and men, despite the intense barrage constantly patrolled and repaired the line. Afterwards, when it became impossible to maintain the line, this Dvr and men voluntarily passed through the barrages carrying back information of great value. This Dvr. And men displayed great courage coolness and determination and their work was of great value.
\nCorporal Arthur Leroy Steeves MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Edward Stein MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Joseph Stenson MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Joseph Stepaniuk MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant George Stephen MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Ivan Jeffrey Stephen MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nDriver James Stephenson MM<\/strong>
\nOn the morning of November 9th DRIVERS QUIRT and STEPHENSON were with a mule train packing ammunition on to the 33rd Bty. C.F.A. situated on the PASSCHENDAELE ROAD. When immediately in rear of the Battery positions the enemy opened up a heavy barrage on this area, making several direct hits on the road and on piles of ammunition. Drivers STEPHENSON and QUIRT acted with great coolness and bravery, first delivering their ammunition and then putting out burning cordite amongst the ammunition piles. They were under continuous shell fire and were burned in the operation. By their courageous action they set an example and undoubtedly saved a quantity of ammunition from destruction.
\nCorporal Gerald Boyd Hill Stevens MM with Bar<\/strong>
\nMilitary Medal<\/em> – Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBar to Military Medal<\/em> – Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Milton Charles Stewart MM<\/strong>
\nOn November 16th, 1917 under heavy shell fire, proceeded with Sgt. Gallaghan into the position of another Battery while both that and his own were under heavy shell fire, and assisted in rescuing one of the gunners who had his leg shattered and in carrying him to the Dressing Station throughout continuous shell fire.
\nCorporal Russell Stewart MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Stanley Stickland DCM MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant John Edward Stooke MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier John Riley Stromquist MM<\/strong>
\nOn the afternoon of 24 Feb 45 at KEPPELN an enemy shell hit an ammunition lorry that was being unloaded on a gun position in preparation for operation BLOCKBUSTER. The lorry was set on fire, one man was killed and two wounded. Bdr John Riley Stromquist although seriously wounded in the neck called for a stretcher to evacuate the other wounded case, jumped into the truck and by throwing out cartridge cases and beating down the flames he was able to put out the fire. This action saved the explosion of many rounds of ammunition with the almost certain result of more casualties on the troop position. During the whole time the enemy continued to harass the gun position with shell fire. When the fire was put out, Bdr Stromquist collapsed and was then found to be seriously wounded. By his initiative and courage he ensured that this troop was able to provide artillery support in the opening of operation BLOCKBUSTER and set an example to all ranks of the regiment of a high fighting spirit.
\nBombardier Pearson Studholme MM<\/strong>
\nHe was the N.C.O. in charge of the signallers on F.O.O. duty on 6th November 1917, during the attack on PASSCHENDAELE where, by his coolness and daring, he signally distinguished himself and by his good example infused confidence in the other signallers, especially at one time when a shell killed five men and dangerously wounded two others not fifteen feet from where they were working. Although wounded in four places immediately after zero hour, he continued working throughout the whole day, under exceptionally heavy shell fire. It was largely due to his efforts and those of No. 331720 Gnr. H.R.Sangster that communications were maintained all day and much valuable information sent through.
\nGunner William Sugdon MM<\/strong>
\nFor courage, determination and devotion to duty. In the attack on PASSCHENDAELE on 6th Nov. 1917 Gnr. SUDGON was one of two signallers with F.O.O 10th Artillery Brigade. After spending the night in the open he worked indefatigably all day sending messages by lamp under exceptionally heavy shelling. Gnr. SUDGON carried back one very important message from the F.O.O. to the intermediate lamp station, a distance of 2500 yards, through a terrific barrage, when the forward lamp was out of commission, and then returned. By his coolness and efficiency he undoubtedly contributed to the success of the attack and protection of the Infantry.
\nBombardier Harold William Sulis MM<\/strong>
\nOn 17 Sep 44 during the assault on BOULOGNE Bdr Harold William Sulis was Observation Post Assistant to a Forward Observation Officer supporting a leading company of the Regiment de la Chaudiere. On reaching the first objective, due to mines and booby traps it was impossible for the armored carrier to proceed. The Infantry came under heavy observed fire. The artillery Forward Observation Officer determined to take his party forward across open country to find an observation point so that our own artillery could be brought down to neutralize the enemy fire. The party advanced under fire, secured a good observation point and proceeded to call down effective fire on the enemy. For thirty-six hours this artillery party was cut off from our own infantry without protection, food or water. During this period Bdr Sulis assisted in keeping open radio communications and materially assisted the Forward Observation Officer in bringing down effective fire on prearranged targets. Under constant fire he carried on cheerfully and cooly. His effective work, under most hazardous conditions, assisted in maintaining the momentum of the attack of the 8 Cdn Inf Bde thus materially effecting the successful reduction of the BOULOGNE garrison.
\nGunner John Sullivan MM<\/strong>
\nOn February 8th. 1918; This Gnr was one of a party of six men in charge of Cpl REX, proceeding on duty along a road. The enemy suddenly began to shell the road, one of which fell in the midst of a party of one Officer, one N.C.O. and two men, some fifty yards ahead, proceeding in the same direction as Cpl REX\u2019s party. Cpl REX ran to their assistance followed by Gnr SULLIVAN, and the latter, although knocked down by the explosion of a shell, assisted the Cpl to remove the wounded Officer to the shelter of a trench. When the Cpl left in search of a stretcher, the wounded Officer requesting a drink, Sullivan, notwithstanding heavy shell fire, and at great risk to himself, went off to get it and finally succeeded in borrowing a water bottle. The two men being dead, nothing could be done for them, but SULLIVAN assisted the N.C.O. who was badly shaken up. When a stretcher was procured, SULLIVAN helped to carry the wounded Officer to a Dressing Station, one-half a mile away. By his promptness and coolness, SULLIVAN probably saved the wounded Officer\u2019s life, and his splendid gallantry and self sacrifice were an example to the other men.
\nDriver Leonard Sullivan MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner William Sullivan MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal John Scott Sutherland MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near Beaumont Hamel on 7th October 1916. When the entrance of his trench mortar emplacement had been blown in by a shell and the mortar buried, he dug out the mortar rallied his men and reopened and continued firing until the mortar was destroyed by a direct hit.
\nSergeant Hugh Alastair Swinton MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Paul Sykes MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier James Bruce Symington MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner John Manly Taylor MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal Percy Curran Tees MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner James Bowes Tetlock MM<\/strong>
\nDuring operations on the 6th inst. One section of the 3rd Battery C.F.A. was heavily shelled, the guns being damaged and several of the crews wounded. This man who is a fitter repaired the guns while under fire, and then with one other man kept one of the guns in action until relief could be arranged. His coolness and courage did much to save a bad situation.
\nDriver Delphis Thebrege MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner John Thom MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the RESNOY operations on May 8\/9th when it was found that the Infantry had lost their telephonic communication Gnr. THOM,J and Gnr. ARMSTRONG, TE. Despite the exceptionally heavy shell fire ran a line forward from the sniper gun Although this line was continually being cut by enemy fire, these two men repaired the breaks and at no time was communication lost for more than a few minutes. The great courage, coolness, and efficiency displayed by these men was of the utmost importance to both Artillery and Infantry throughout the operations.
\nGunner Gerald Thomas MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nFarrier Sergeant Archie Thompson MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty in the bringing up of ammunition. This N.C.O. displayed splendid devotion to duty and bravery in bring up ammunition to the guns under very difficult condition during the operations for the capture of PASSCHENDAELE RIDGE in Oct. and Nov. 1917. The guns of the 21st How. Bty were considerably in advance of those of other batteries in their group, and the road over which ammunition had to be packed was under almost continuous heavy shell fire, there being few occasions on which casualties to men and horses carrying ammunition have not occurred. Although many recent reinforcements were employed in this work, this N.C.O. by his coolness and example did succeed in bringing up ammunition at all times when other convoys have failed.
\nGunner Earle Frederick Thompson MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal Ernest Thompson MM with bar<\/strong>
\nDuring the attack on FRESNOY, May 3rd<\/sup>,1917. this N.C.O. took charge of one of the guns and acted with great coolness and gallantry in handling his detachment under particularly heavy hostile shell fire. He showed a fine example to his men at a very critical time during the Barrage. Again on 5th<\/sup> May, 1917, when an ammunition pit was hit and caught fire, he displayed conspicuous coolness and determination in exterminating the fire.
\nBar to Military Medal<\/em> \u2013 For gallant and distinguished conduct and devotion to duty on the morning of Oct; 22nd<\/sup> 1917. Cpl Thomson was ordered to take a gun limber to bring out a gun that ha been damaged by shell fire. COLLINGS driving lead, GRAY driving centre, and TRWIN driving wheel. At FREZENBERG, the limber came under heavy shell fire, the near centre horse being killed and the off centre being shot down. The 3 drivers were piled underneath their horses and TREWIN had his leg seriously crushed. Although subjected to heavy fire, they cut away the centre team, and hooked up the lead and wheel teams. GRAY was ordered to take the remaining off centre horse back. The limber then trotted forward. Another shell wounded the near led horse, and the whole hitch came down. The party finally reached the battery position and hooked onto the gun. They succeeded in bringing this out along the one available road which was still being heavily shelled.
\nSergeant James Henry Thompson MM<\/strong>
\nOn the morning of November 15th Sgt. Thompson was in charge of a section of a mule train packing ammunition to the forward gun positions of the 10th Bde. C.F.A. With him were Drivers, Urwin and McGowan. When the part came under heavy shell fire and a R.F.A. pack train directly in front. Having two animals per man, and suffering heavy casualties to men and animals became disorganized. Animals were galloping in both directions, but Sgt. Thompson ably assisted by Drivers Urwin & McGowan, by their brilliant example gained control of the situation and put a stop to what at one time looked like a nasty stampede. Their example produced order amongst the R.F.A. Drivers and both parties succeeded in delivering their ammunition and in getting back to safety. The N.C.O. and men then helped the stretcher bearers carry the dying and wounded and also assisted in extricating the animals bogged off the road-side. Without doubt Sgt. Thompson and Drivers Urwin & McGowan by their courageous work were the means of saving many lives and turned the tide of a situation which might easily have become more serious.
\nWarrant Officer Class II Stanwood Vernon Thompson MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal Alfred George Thomson MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal David Thomson MM with bar<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in action. This N.C.O. was in charge of a party carrying ammunition to a section of Trench Mortars. When his party had all become casualties he attached himself to another section where he acted as a guide in leading the men to the guns of his own section. By this means he succeeded in keeping these guns supplied with ammunition at a time when it was of vital necessity that the ammunition supply be maintained.
\nBar to Military Medal<\/em> \u2013 For gallantry and devotion to duty. During an enemy attack on our trenches, this N.C.O. displayed great bravery, in keeping his Stokes Guns in action, although subjected to a most intense hostile artillery and machine gun barrage. His splendid example was a great incentive to all men in the Battery, and his fearlessness greatly encouraged them. His splendid work contributed largely to the effectiveness of the Stokes Mortars during the engagement.
\nBattery Sergeant Major Percy Thorne DCM MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant John Robert Thorp MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Stanley Philip Thwaites MM<\/strong>
\nOn the 4th and 5th of February, 1918. while on duty at the forward Observation Post the enemy put down a heavy barrage on the area. A direct hit wounded the Officer on duty and buried him beneath the debris. Gnr Thwaites extricated the Officer and securing the aid of a telephonist carried the wounded Officer to the nearest Aid Post, several hundred yards distance. He then returned to his Post which was still under fire, repaired the wires and re-established communication with Group Headquarters, sending in valuable information and situation reports until relieved by an Officer. On this occasion, as well as several others, he has shown continually fearlessness and great initiative and devotion to duty.
\nSergeant Thomas William Todd MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSignaller John Towart MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant John Towe MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Aviard Ira Tower MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Andrew Townsend MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Charles Rowlatt Townsend MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On 15th Aug: 1917 this N.C.O. with two telephonists kept up their communications from a forward observation post, and the information they sent in was of the greatest value. This N.C.O. located and reported the routes used by the enemy for counter-attacks; on six different occasions gave the location of troops massing which their group engaged with excellent results and reported the located of a 77 MM gun shooting point blank at our infantry, so that one of our batteries was enabled, with his observation to deal effectively with it. He also reported on all concentration shoots during the day which enabled our artillery TO MAKE THE NECESSARY alterations preparatory to night concentrations. Sgt. TOWNSEND remained on duty continuously for forty-eight hours, during which period he was under constant enemy shell and machine gun fire and rendered invaluable services, dealing with all situations with the greatest coolness and dispatch.
\nSergeant Yerxa Byron Tracy MM with bar<\/strong>
\nVIMY RIDGE. For constant good work and devotion to duty in spite of all danger, in keeping telephonic communication up between Battery and O.P. during days preceding April 9th<\/sup> over ground constantly shelled. This called for much hard dangerous work and courage and was of inestimable value in keeping the battery available for duty when needed.
\nBar to Military Medal<\/em> \u2013 This N.C.O. accompanies his officer (Lieut. Lawrence) in the reconnaissance of HILL 56 in the endeavour to establish an O.P. during the attack on PASSCHENDAELE on November 6th<\/sup>. 1917, during which time he was subjected to very heavy fire. He gave valuable assistance after the O.P. was established in the endeavour to get information through by lamp, which was hindered greatly by the telephone communication at the receiving end. Throughout the whole effort he showed great coolness and bravery.
\nGunner Grant Stuart Trapnell MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal Roy Alexander Treloar MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant John Trewhitt MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on the 4th and 8th October, 1916, near Courcelette when, in order to cut wire in the enemy\u2019s front it was necessary to lay wire to an advanced sap forward of our front line trenches. This N.C.O. successfully laid and maintained the wire to this point, being exposed to the enemy in the open for 400 yards under exceptionally heavy shell and machine gun fire, rendering most valuable assistance to his unit.
\nDriver Sydney Trewin MM<\/strong>
\nFor gallant and distinguished conduct and devotion to duty on the morning of Oct: 22nd 1917. Cpl THOMSPON was ordered to take a gun limber to bring out a gun that had been damaged by shell fire. COLLINGS driving lead, GRAY driving centre, and TREWIN driving wheel. At FREZENBERG, the limber came under heavy shell fire, the near centre horse being killed and the off centre horse being shot down. The 3 drivers were piled underneath their horses and TREWIN had his leg seriously crushed. Although subjected to heavy fire, they cut away the centre team, and hooked up the lead and wheel teams. GRAY was ordered to take the remaining off centre horse back. The limber then trotted forward. Another shell wounded the near led horse, and the whole hitch came down. The party finally reached the battery position and hooked onto the gun. They succeeded in bringing this out along the one available road which was still being heavily shelled.
\nSergeant Joseph Buckler Troop MM with bar<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry, good example and devotion to duty. S.W. of LENS on the 15th<\/sup> inst., during an enemy counter attack when it was essential that fire should be maintained, the Sub section of which Cpl. TROOP was gun captain, was subjected to severe shelling wounding one of his men and killing one and wounding two others of the other gun detachment of the section. His sub section continued to work its gun in spite of the shelling and did not take cover as it might easily have done. When the other gun of the section was put out of action, Cpl. TROOPS\u2019 gun continued its fire. The very excellent behaviour of this detachment was largely due to Cpl. TROOPS\u2019 example of coolness and devotion to duty.
\nBar to Military Medal<\/em> – Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Harry Trueman MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Floyd Marshall Tufts MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Joseph Gordon Tully MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner John Joseph Tully MM<\/strong>
\nFor distinguished conduct and devotion to duty. During an intense bombardment the lines were cut. The whole vicinity was heavily shelled and Gunner Tully made many repairs to the wires, during the bombardment with the hope of keeping communication with Brigade. This was found to be impossible as the line was blown out faster than it could be repaired. Failing in this, he carried important messages and had to pass through the area, that was being shelled. In doing so, he rendered extraordinary service and displayed splendid determination and devotion to duty, which was a fine example for his comrades.
\nGunner Frederick William Turner MM<\/strong>
\nOn 17 January 1944, 11 Canadian Infantry Brigade put in an attack on a strongly held German position in front of Ortona where an observation post had been established for the Commanding Officer of the Cape Breton Highlanders and the Officer Commanding 37 Battery, 17 Field Regiment, the Royal Canadian Artillery. During the early stages of the battle both the observation post telephone lines and the infantry telephone lines were cut by enemy mortar and shell fire, while at the same time wireless communication was unsatisfactory. Gunner Turner, who as Battery Signaller realized that communications had failed, on his own initiative went forward in full view of the enemy and, under intense mortar, shell and machine gun fire, re-established communications between the observation post and brigade headquarters. Throughout the battle this soldier continued, at great personal danger, to maintain the line communication which was so essential to the successful conduct of the battle. It was through the courage, initiative and determination of Gunner Turner in the face of fierce enemy fire, that the command and control of the battalion with which the observation post was working was able to continue throughout the battle and thus carry out its allotted task. During the ensuing weeks while the regiment was in the line, this soldier continued to show a devotion to duty which compared favourably with that already mentioned. Opposed to harassing fire, working long hours and under continuous strain, this soldier showed an ever-increasing spirit of determination to ensure that communications were maintained. Never faltering in his duty he has set a standard worthy of high recognition.
\nFarrier Sergeant Harold George Turner MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Henry John Turner MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal Horace Underwood MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Harry Battersby Unwin MM<\/strong>
\nFor most conspicuous gallantry on the 30th October 1917 near KEERSELAARHOEK. Seeing a lineman severely wounded, this man with two other signallers went to his rescue and succeeded under a heavy hostile fire in carrying the wounded man to safety. The other two signallers carried the wounded man back to a Dressing Station, while Unwin returned to his duty and alone, maintained the telephone wires from the forward Observing Officer to whom he was attached, back to Battalion.H.Q\u2019s.
\nSergeant Sidney Joseph Unwin MM<\/strong>
\nAt FARBUS on May 3rd. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty under very heavy shell fire. While in action on the 3rd of May, the Battery was subjected to a very heavy bombardment and the gun-pit in which this N.C.O. was in charge of a sub-section was twice hit, setting fire to the ammunition on both occasions. In spite of many ifficulties, Sgt UNWIN succeeded in putting out the fire and continued to serve his gun with the aid of only one Gunner until he was severely wounded himself. This N.C.O. has done exceptionally good work during the 16 months he has been in France and has set a very fine example of courage and determination.
\nGunner Raymond David Ure MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Grant William Urquhart MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier William Urquhart MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations, near PASSCHENDAELE on Nov: 5\/6th 1917. This N.C.O\u2019 was in charge of the ammunition pack trains. The route to the battery position was at all times under heavy shell fire, but the great courage and determination displayed by this N.C.O. was a splendid example to the men under him. They maintained at all times an adequate supply of ammunition at the guns.
\nDriver Harold Victor Utting MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nDriver Alfred Vachon MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Leo Joseph Vallee MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Cornelius Herman Van Aggelen MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal Ewart Gladstone Vasey MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Sydney Vokes MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Leslie Gordon Waddell MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Clarence Herbert Wade MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal Robert Wagner MM<\/strong>
\nOn August 16th 1917, during an attack North of Lens he was in charge of Signallers. He lai down telephone line in the open in advance of the Front Line; manned O.P. telephone and did a large proportion of patrolling line which was constantly being cut, under very heavy shell, machine gun and sniper fire. He set a splendid example to the men under him and was very largely responsible for the O.P. never veing out of communition for more than 1o0 minutes at a time.
\nGunner Stanley Waldron MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal Alfred Ernest Walford MM<\/strong>
\nWho was in charge of the linesmen, and who himself repeatedly repaired the lines under heavy machine-gun and shell fire. On October 6th when several men of a working party were wounded he repeatedly took men to the dressing station, and returned under heavy shell fire. This, although he was detailed as one of the working party. He has done consistent good work in forward observation tasks under difficult conditions during the past four months.
\nGunner George Clark Walker MM<\/strong>
\nOn August 16th 1917, during an attack north of Lens, he assisted in laying telephone line in the open in advance of front line, and as linesman kept up communication throughout the day to next tapping in station under continuous heavy shell, machine gun and sniper fire. He was gassed on the night of the 14th during preparation for the attack, but carried on in spite of great exhaustion until relieved on the 16th.
\nSergeant H L Walker MM with bar<\/strong>
\nMilitary Medal<\/em> – Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBar to Military Medal<\/em> – Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant James Walker MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner John Walker MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Reginald William Walker MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Eustace Eden Wallis MM<\/strong>
\nHe was look-out man and linesman with the Brigade F.O.O. on 15th and 16th Aug 1917. By his untiring efforts under heavy shell communication with the rear was well maintained. On one occasion with his linesmen he mended fifteen breaks in the wire under a very heavy barrage, thereby allowing some very important information to be sent to the rear. On another occasion he observed a German counter attack, and the line being own, took the information back to the Infantry Bde himself. His courage was outstanding.
\nGunner Frederick Walsh MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near Courcelette on 16th and 17th September 1916. In addition to carrying out his work as linesman in a most devote manner under constant shell fire, he voluntarily undertook three hazardous trips to the front line and at one critical point he with other telephonists secured rifles and for a time held a piece of the front line trench.
\nGunner Harry John Walsh MM<\/strong>
\nFor gallantry and exemplary devotion to duty on 5th and 6th Nov: near PASSCHENDAELE This man patrolled and mended wires under intense shell fire and over almost impassable ground enabling communications to be maintained between Bgde O.P. and Group H.Q\u2019s throughout the attack on the 6th November.
\nDriver Orvill McEvery Walsh MM<\/strong>
\nDuring the attack on 18th November 1916, this man accompanied Lieut Oliver Bde F.O.O. who was ordered to obtain infromation as to the movement of the 87th Battn:. On his second trip forward, Lieut Oliver was shot by a sniper. Dvr Walsh secure the assistance of a C.A.M.C. man and attempted to carry Lieut Oliver to cover. They had only gone a few yards when the C.A.M.C. man was shot and kille. Dvr Walsh dragged Lieut Oliver int a shell hole and stayed with him for over an hour until he died. He then marked the spot and made his way back through intense barrage to the O.P. where he telephoned back the required information and carried on as F.O.O. until relieved.
\nCorporal Norman Phillips Walter MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nDriver Clarence Verney Walters MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nDriver John Ward MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner John Wilmott Ward MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Thomas Ward MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal Stanley Belben Wareham MM<\/strong>
\nFor continuous devotion to duty and splendid work of this N.C.O. since the 21st Howitzer Battery came into action in the YPRES AREA on the 16th Oct: to the 19th Oct: 1917. He personally is responsible that his batty has been kept in touch with other Units. Cpl WAREEHAM has shown absolute fearlessness under intense shell fire of all calibres; has mended lines, and maintained communications for his unit when to do so appeared to be an utter impossibility. Tis N.C.O. by his bravery and wonderful devotion to duty has in no small manner helped to maintain the high morale of the signallers of the 21st. Howitzer Battery. during the intense bombardment.
\nCorporal Percy Alfred Wares MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Charles Alfred Warren MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nDriver Cecil Edgar Watson MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner J M Watson MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Robert Watson MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nDriver George Watters MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Charles Louis Weaver MM<\/strong>
\nOn 17th\/18th Aug 1917. While Bdr. WEAVER\u2019s battery was firing in response to an S.O.S. signal and was at the same time subjected to a heavy and well directed gas bombardment, he served his gun until overcome by N.C.T. and gas fumes. After being carried from the gun pit and resuscitated he returned to the gun and carried on until again overcome. It was due largely to the splendid example and efforts of this Bdr that the Battery was enabled to maintain all guns in action in spite of heavy casualties.
\nGunner William Weaver MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Albert Webb MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier George Webb MM<\/strong>
\nOn night of October 4th-5th, 1916 this N.C.O. took charge of party detailed to extricate a gun from an abandoned gun-pit into which it had side-slipped. Largely through his perseverance and courage the gun was pulled out and taken to forward position. This work was carried out under shell fire and Bomd. Webb was wounded in the undertaking. The gun was stuck on the forward slope and had it been left after daylight at stood a good chance of being destroyed as it would have been under direct observation of the enemy.
\nGunner Louis Weber MM<\/strong>
\nFor great gallantry and exceptional work during the operations at FARBUS May 2nd \u2013 3rd. When a dump of 4.5\u201d ammunition was burning and exploding as a result of enemy bombardment, an explosion thre a 4.5. shell into the 5th Brigade Hqrs Signalling dugout. With exceptional quickness, presence of mind and great gallantry Gunner WEBER picked up the hot shell and threw it well clear of the dugout which contained the whole signalling staff and equipment of the brigade hqrs. His work of maintaining lines during operations of May 3rd under heavy shell fire, was exceptionally good. He was one of a party who went over the parapet with the F.O.O. in the VIMY operation and assisted in keeping the lines going all day. Since this man has been with the Brigade, a period of two years, he has always done splendid work.
\nSergeant George Websdale MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner A Weidenhamer MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Richard Weiss MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nDriver Alvin Welch MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Albert Masson Welling MM<\/strong>
\nFor gallantry, coolness and devotion to duty. On the night of 9th-10th November, Bombr Welling was in charge of a party of tree Drivers taking rations and supplies to the gun position near Courcelette: on the way back the party ran into a barrage of Gas an H.E. shells, all three of the drivers being wounded and their horses bolting into the darkness. Bdr Welling bound up the wounds of his men and then threw one of them across his saddle and carried him to the Pozieres dressing station. Here he got a stretcher bearer to help him and returned and carried in another of his men. He then guided back a Medical Officer to examine the third man who had been the most severely wounded. The area was under shell fire all the time and Bdr Welling performed these acts at great personal risk.
\nBombardier Guy Edward Wells DCM MM<\/strong>
\nOn 3rd April 1918, the Battery was subjected to heavy hostile shell fire, No.3. Pit was hit and set on fire. Previous to this the gunners had been ordered to their dug-outs. On observing the fire, L\/Bdr WELLS rushed out and started to try to put it out. Most of the water had to be carried through shelling for about 200 yards. The cartridges were on fire, 2. Boxes of S.A.A. were exploding and several shrapnel shells went off. After working for some time L\/Bdr WELLS was buried by the burst of a shell, but pluckily continued on until 5 p.m. when the fire was put out.
\nDriver Reginald Joseph Welsby MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Clyde Arthur West MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. On March 28th during the bombardment which proceeded the enemy\u2019s attack. All communication was cut. Gnr West volunteered to mend the line about one mile in length. He had to wear his gas mask for about three quarters of the way. Wire entanglements had been put up over the line since it was laid. In spite of the gas and H.E. barrage and the wire entanglements he was successful in mending the line and establishing communication.
\nSergeant J B West MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Willard Earl West MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at FARBUS om May 2nd. During an intense enemy bombardment the headquarters, 5th Brigade, C.F.A. were blown in. On hearing calls for help, Gnr. WEST, with two other Gunners immediately got shovels, and were successful in freeing three Officers who were alive and Lieut-Colonel BRITTON and Major RIPLEY, who were found to be dead. This work took fifteen minutes to effect during which time the shelling was intense. Gnr. WEST being wounded, but they continued digging until the officers were released. By their courageous action they undoubtedly saved the lives of the three officers.
\nGunner William Wetmore MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Daniel C Whalen MM<\/strong>
\nOn the 9th of Nov: when in action near ST. JULIEN their battery was under heavy shell fire during the time allotted for registration. All the personnel had been cleared from the position when this man volunteered to man the gun, and under most trying circumstances passed from gun to gun until registration was completed. His great disregard for personal danger and devotion to duty enable the battery to be registered in time for out attack on the 10th Nov:
\nGunner Alfred Wheat MM with bar<\/strong>
\nAt St Eloi April 4th<\/sup> to May 1st<\/sup> 1916, Remarkable devotion to duty and courage in patrolling and maintaining telephone lines showing great ingenuity and resource in establishing auxiliary lines and loops through the heavy hostile barrages. His cool headedness and resourcefulness had a very great effect on the other linesmen of the Battery.
\nBar to Military Medal<\/em> \u2013 For gallantry and conspicuous devotion to duty near Courcelette during the operations of Oct; 21st<\/sup> 1916. Gnr Wheat and Gnr Chivas were linesmen between the Battery and Forwrd observing stations. Gnr Chivas was wounded early in the day and Gnr Wheat continued to mend the line which was being continually cut, under the most heavy hostile fire. During a lull in the operations Gnr Wheat carried Gnr Chivas to a place of safety, and carried on his work unaided throught the day. Though the line was continuously being cut at no time was the F.O.O. out of communication more than 10 minutes and valuable information was sent through Gnr Wheat\u2019s untiring efforts.
\nBombardier Percy William Wheeler MM with bar<\/strong>
\nMilitary Medal<\/em> – Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBar to Military Medal<\/em> – Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBattery Quarter Master Sergeant Henry Richard Whewell MM<\/strong>
\nA hostile shell detenated ammunition some of which was in buildings which collapsed, 18 men were killed and 10 wounded by the explosion. This man showed great courage in entering a building in which cordite was burning fiercely and fuzes and tubes exploding and succeeded in extricating several men from the debris thereby saving their lives.
\nBombardier James Whitaker MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous devotion to duty near Courcelette, October 12th 1916 when N.C.O. in charge of ammunition proceeding for forward positions, an enemy barrage turned on to the road, which was very crowded with traffic; 8 horses of wagons were killed and wounded and a dangerous block appeared imminent. This N.C.O. displayed great resource and cool headedness in disentangling the horses and wagons and by his quick action prevented a blockade, which would have resulted in heavy casualties.
\nSergeant George Richard Whitby MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Clarence Russell White MM with bar<\/strong>
\nMilitary Medal<\/em> – Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBar to Military Medal<\/em> – Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal Fred White MM<\/strong>
\nFor constant good service in the field from February 1915, to the present time. He has carried out his duties as a linesman with the greatest bravery in all actions in which his battery has been engaged.
\nSergeant Jack White MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Robert Bruce White MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This man was part of a party of ten signallers who went forward directly behind the Infantry, and established and kept up communication between observation station and cable head. Despite the heavy Artillery and machine gun fire, he repeatedly repaired the line, and when the shelling became so intense as to make telephonic communication an impossibility. This man acted as runner, and got many messages through the barrage, which enabled the Artillery to deal effectively with attempted counter-attacks. This man displayed great coolness, courage and determination.
\nGunner Gordon Henry Whitlock MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Albert Charles Whittall MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Frank Barr Whyte MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Theodore Frederick Wiese MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier John Ridley Wightman MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Harry Wilcockson MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nDriver Arthur Edward Wilde MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Thomas Wilding MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Frederick Edmund Wilkes MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Allan Wilkinson MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nLance Corporal Frederick Hugh Wilkinson MM<\/strong>
\nFrom March 27th to April 1st. For continuous good work night and day through this period on the maintenance of lines. He went out voluntarily on several occasions to repair lines under heavy shell fire. His absolute disregard of danger and coolness under very trying conditions were a large factor in the maintenance of communications across this area.
\nBar to Military Medal<\/em>
\nIn front of VIS-on-ARTOIS on the night of 1st\/2nd September 1918. He was N.C.O. in charge of a section of four men, and responsible for communication from Brigade Headquarters, to a forward report centre. He was continually out between these points repairing broken lines, and at all times showed the greatest bravery and devotion to duty. He set a splendid example to his section and it was largely through his efforts that a communication was maintained through a heavily shelled area, thereby enabling the final assembly to be successfully completed.
\n2nd Bar to Military Medal<\/em>
\nNear INCHY-en-ARTOIS Sept. 27th 1918. For outstanding example and devotion to duty. This N.C.O. was in charge of a party of Brigade linesmen responsible for communication to Brigade Headquarters. During the assembly previous to the attack the lines were frequently cut, but realizing the most urgent need of maintaining communication and though exposed to heavy enemy shell fire, by his example and inspiration to the men of his command breaks were rapidly repaired and communication maintained. In the subsequent advance he was repeatedly exposed to heavy enemy machine gun fire and shell fire., but worked throughout two days and nights without sleep until wounded on the night of 28th Sept. The efforts of this N.C.O. contributed in a large degree to the successful maintenance of signal communication at a time when it was most important.
\nDriver Midy Willette MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Arthur Williams MM<\/strong>
\nOn the night 13th\/14th when hostile shells penetrated the cellars of the Brewery in PASSCHENDAELE VILLAGE wounding 10, he with tenderness and skill dressed 25 wounds and by his speedy recognition of duty did much for the comfort and well being of his fallen comrades.
\nBombardier Clarence Williams MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Issac Charles Williams MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Ward Bryan Williams MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal Oswald Harry Willison MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Francis Willman MM<\/strong>
\nHe was one of the Observing Party in charge of an Officer, that went forward on the morning of November 6th, 1917, during the operations against PASSCHENDAELE. This Officer was severely wounded, one other signaller killed, and the signalling lamp destroyed in the enemy\u2019s barrage. He dressed the Officer\u2019s wounds and remained with him, during very severe shell fire for most of that period. He then carried him to a Dressing Station and returned to his work on the communication lines.
\nSergeant Arthur Frederick Wilsher MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal Arthur Milton Wilson MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nDriver Charles Arthur Wilson MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Cyril Stafford Wilson MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant George Wilson MM<\/strong>
\nAt VIMY on March 29th 1917 this N.C.O. left the forward O.P. and went back to the gun positions through a heavy barrage. Finding part of the crew buried in a disused dugout, he assisted to dig the men out, took full charge of the situation and by his splendid example of coolness and resource, inspired the men with fresh confidence and under his guidance they dug out the guns and got them into action, showing great gallantry and devotion to duty.
\nSergeant John Matheson Wilson MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Thomas Harold Wilson MM<\/strong>
\nFor most conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty from 16th October to 10th November 1917 near ZONNEBEKE, BELGIUM. This N.C.O. has been constantly called upon to take charge of ammunition convoys. He has repeatedly delivered ammunition to the guns His utter disregard of danger together with his great strength of character has done much to keep up to the mark the green reinforcements with whom he had to work during this trying period. He is a tower of strength in this respect ans has proved to be a very valuable N.C.O.
\nBattery Sergeant Major Timothy Wilson MM with bar MSM<\/strong>
\nFor gallant conduct near Pozieres on September 30th 1916. The battery position was being heavily shelled. Sgt Wilson who was acting as battery Sgt Major at once ran into the gun pit to ascertain the damage and then cleared all men not on duty to a flank. He then continued to carry out his duties as B.S.M. without seeking protection passing orders and encouraging the men on the three other guns. His coolness and example steadied the gunners during a trying time and enabled the battery to continue firing. Again on Oct; 12th 1916, when the battery position was being shelled and a gun pit was struck killing two men and wounding another he showed the same bravery and devotion to duty applying first aid to the wounded man and voluntarily remaining on duty at the telephone while the remainder of the men were cleared to a place of safety.
\nBar to Military Medal<\/em> – Circumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nDriver Howard Wingrove MM<\/strong>
\nFor gallant and meritorious service. This man was one of the two who accompanied Lieut Scott<\/span> (since killed.) with the first waves of the Infantry attack at VIMY<\/span> April 8th 1917. In spite of great difficulties he succeeded in establishing telephone communication with the Group Headquarters from a forward O.P. on the far slope of the RIDGE<\/span>. The information he thus made it possible to send back as to the disposition of our own and the enemy troops was of the greatest value. Throughout the day under heavy shell fire Signaller WINGROVE<\/span> steadily patrolled the line, repairing many breaks and succeeded in maintaining constant communication with Group Headquarters.
\nGunner Kenneth Wilfred Wishart MM<\/strong>
\nGunner Kenneth Wilfred Wishart, \u201cD\u201d Battery, the Second Regiment, the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, is a Driver Operator for a Forward Observation Officer. As such, his duties required that he drive a jeep carrying the vital communication link with which his officer is able to order and control the artillery in support of the forward infantry. In addition, he is responsible for operating two wireless sets, one forward to his officer who advances on foot with the leading companies, and one rearward to the gun position. Often under enemy mortar, artillery and small arms fire, Gunner Wishart carries out these important duties with calm, cool efficiency and with a complete disregard for his personal safety and comfort.
\nOn 30 May 1951, Gunner Wishart accompanied his officer who was advancing with a Company of the Second Battalion, the Royal Canadian Regiment. After several hours of duty, in exposed positions under sporadic small arms and mortar fire, transmitting fire orders from his officer to the gun position, Gunner Wishart=s officer was ordered to proceed to \u201cA\u201d Company in Chail-Li, since this company was being counter-attacked and required artillery support. He was offered a relief but refused in order to accompany his officer on this vital mission.
\nOn arrival at the forward position, Gunner Wishart immediately realized that upon him depended the lives of his infantry comrades since the orders for the artillery support, which would break up the counter-attack and cover the withdrawal of the company, must be transmitted by him. Despite heavy small arms, mortar and machine gun fire, Gunner Wishart stood coolly by his vehicle with the headsets of his wireless sets in his hands and carefully and clearly transmitted the fire orders to the guns.
\nThe enemy fire increased, and enemy soldiers started towards the position, but this gallant driver operator stood his ground, taking what little cover a jeep will afford, and conspicuous with his wireless sets and aerials, until the artillery fire orders which he was transmitting stopped the enemy causing heavy casualties. Eventually he was able to pass the fire orders to cover the withdrawal and our infantry was extricated with relatively few casualties.
\nThe courage and devotion to duty, under heavy fire, of Gunner Wishart, made possible the artillery support which broke up a menacing enemy counter-attack and enabled our troops to withdraw. His actions were an inspiration to all.
\nCorporal Herbert Jack Withers MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on Nov.3rd 1917, during operations preceding the taking of PASSCHENDAELE. While firing on S.O.S. call this N.C.O\u2019s gun was put out of action by a 5.9\u201d shell which killed one and gassed and wounded the other of the crew. Despite heavy shelling this N.C.O. got a breech and spare parts from a bogged gun 500 yards away put his gun in action again and continued firing alone until S.O.S. was finished, when he collapsed. The great gallantry and determination and skill displayed by this N.C.O. set a splendid example to his comrades.
\nGunner Tom Vallantine Withington MM<\/strong>
\nOn the morning 6th November during the operations against PASSCHENDAELE when wounded at his lamp station, remained at his post for five hours before his relief was made. His courage and devotion to duty resulted in much useful information being sent back to Brigade Headquarters.
\nGunner Stanley Robert Witt MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Austen Wolven MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Arthur Wood MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Herbert Woodall MM<\/strong>
\nOn Nov: 7th the enemy were shelling heavily A direct hit was obtained on a dugout, killing five outright and severely wounding five others Sgt Woodall observing this from his own gun some distance away, collected a few men and at great personal risk ran to the shelled area, extricated the wounded from the debris, rendered first aid and got all five to the dressing station on stretchers with minimum delay. He conduct throughout was exemplary and his prompt action was instrumental in saving several lives.
\nGunner James Benjamin Woodin MM<\/strong>
\nFor marked gallantry and devotion to duty in many times repairing telephone lines under fire from 28th March to 4th April 1918., between Battery Position Bde Hqrs and O.P\u2019s. The position was frequently and heavily shelled during the period. Owing to shortage of signallers Gnr. WOODIN had to work single handed.
\nSergeant Peter Woods MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner William Moore Woodward MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Henry Wooldridge MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nDriver George Worthington MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Charles Frederick Wray MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Donald Charles Wright MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nGunner Guy Wilton Wright MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Harry Thorn Wright MM<\/strong>
\nFor bravery and exemplary devotion to duty near Courcelette 15th-16th September. Bdr Wright and Gunr Scott were continually employed in maintaining telephone cable across the heavily shelled area between the Courcelette Sugar Factory and our former front line. The wires were being continually cut by shell fire but these two men worked in the most devote manner for over thirty hours regardless of danger or fatigue and did all that was humanly possible to keep their line intact.
\nSergeant Joseph Ernest Wright MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant Percy Ellis Wright MM<\/strong>
\nFor distinguished conduct and devotion to duty. On Oct\/23rd 1917, on his own initiative and under heavy shell fire this N.C.O. took charge of the road traffic which was very congested, and directee vehicles and pack animals around the shelled area, thereby saving the lives of many men and animals.
\nGunner Percy Frederick Wright MM<\/strong>
\nThis man was acting as linesman to Lieut. NAISMITH, liaison Officer to R,C,R.\u2019s, 7th Canadian Infantry brigade during their attack on the VIMY RIDGE on 9th April 1917. He did excellent work, keeping up the communication between Battalion H.Q. and the cables through the tunnel. He repaired the lines many times under very heavy shell fire and also repaired the Infantry Line and ran a line for them to Company H.Q. on the night of April 10th This assistance to the Infantry was absolutely necessary owing to the large number of casualties amongst the Infantry Linesmen.
\nGunner Sydney Thomas Wyatt MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nSergeant George Wyld MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nCorporal Hugh Kennedy Wyman MM<\/strong>
\nFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This N.C.O. was in charge of the telephone communications, and although the line was continually being broken, this N.C.O., despite the exceptionally heavy shell-fire, immediately went out and repaired the breaks. During the day, it was necessary to lay four complete lines. When the fire became so intense that it was impossible to maintain the lines, this N.C.O. several times carried messages through the enemy barrages, and the great courage, coolness, and devotion to duty displayed by him, set an excellent example to the men under him.
\nSergeant Frank Wynn MM MSM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.
\nBombardier Frederick Lewis Yeomans MM<\/strong>
\nContinuous good work as Signaller and linesman from March 1915 to present time.
\nCorporal Alexander Yorkston MM<\/strong>
\nGunner James Young MM<\/strong>
\nCircumstances for this award are yet to be discovered.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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