Decorated
for Valor
Edmonton
Bulletin
27 Jan 1917
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Decorated
for Valor
Awards for
Bravery Are announced in Current Issue of Canada Gazette
The current
issue of the Canada gazette contains the announcement that a number of Edmonton
men have been awarded decorations for bravery on the field. It is a gratifying
fact that Edmonton is represented in nearly every list of the kind published in
the Gazette. The latest List is as follows.
|
Military
Medal |
Pte. |
R.T. |
Anderson |
2067 |
Of the
Canadian cavalry, who before enlistment was a member of the Edmonton fire
brigade. He is known as the Edmonton poet, a number of his contributions
having appeared in the columns of the Bulletin. |
|
Military
Medal |
Pte. |
R.H. |
Carson |
436329 |
Of the 51st
battalion. His next-of-kin is Hamilton Carson, of Toronto. He enlisted in
Edmonton on Jan 11, 1915 |
|
Military
Medal |
Pte. |
J.M. |
Gunn |
437561 |
Of the 51st
Battalion. His next-of-kin is Hughina M. Gunn, of Milnerton, Alberta. He
enlisted in Edmonton on august 16, 1915 |
|
Military
Medal |
Sgt. |
W. |
Hunter |
432173 |
Of the 49th
battalion, who was promoted from the rank of corporal after leaving Edmonton.
His next-of-kin is Mrs. Kato Hunter, of 119 1st street, Edmonton.
He enlisted in Edmonton on Jan 4, 1915 |
|
Military
Medal |
Pte. |
W.P. |
Martin |
436582 |
Of the 51st
battalion, formerly of the Royal Navy, who enlisted at Camrose on Jan 22,
1915 |
|
Military
Medal |
Cpl. |
R.W. |
Patterson |
432402 |
Of the 49th
Battalion, whose next of kin is Mrs. Jane Patterson, 9415 98th street,
south side. He enlisted in Edmonton on Jan 6, 1915 |
|
Military
Medal |
Cpl. |
G. |
Souther |
432737 |
Of the 49th
Battalion, whose next of kin is Mrs. Jessie Souter, Rothis Morayshire,
Scotland. He enlisted in Edmonton on Jan 12, 1915. |
|
Distinguished
Conduct Medal |
Pte. |
C.J. |
Stevens |
437613 |
Of the 51st
Battalion whose next of kin is Flora Isabel Stevens, of Woodbend, Alberta. He
enlisted in Edmonton on august 20, 1915. the decoration is “For conspicuous
gallantry in action.” There being added. “Although twice wounded he remained
at his post, Later he carried a message to battalion headquarters under heavy
fire, and himself captured two unwounded enemy prisoners.” He gets the
distinguished conduct Medal.” |
E. Howard
2004-02-01