Awards for Heroic Deeds
Edmonton Bulletin
3 May 1918
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D.C.M. Awarded For Heroic Deeds On West Front
London – May 3, 1918
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Sgt. |
R.W. |
Fenton |
Rushed at emplacement, after bombing it with grenades, and captured a gun with crew of seven. |
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Sgt. |
G. |
Giles |
Rushed pill box with small party, capturing it with 18 prisoners and four machine guns |
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Sgt. |
J.A. |
Hagland |
Took command of machine guns after the officer was killed, handling them with great skill and determination. |
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Sgt. |
L. |
Harding |
When the officer of the platoon was killed he took charge, leading the men to the objective despite heavy resistance. |
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Sgt. |
F. |
Hart |
Brought machine gun into action time after time on the enemy’s flank, showing courage and initiative. |
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Cpl. |
J.A. |
Hainstock |
Organized a sniping defense, which he maintained for two days, inflicting heavy casualties. |
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Cpl. |
T. |
Hampston |
Took charge of machine guns accompanying infantry after officer was killed and 40 per cent of the crew casualties |
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220090 |
Pte. |
J.H. |
Hanna |
When his company commander was wounded by snipers he crept forward, located the snipers, shooting the foremost and capturing four others. |
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432957 |
Pte. |
J.D. |
Harrison |
Went forward with the medical officer to establish advanced aid posts, carrying supplies through heavy fire. |
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267123 |
Pte. |
A. |
Hoadley |
Crawled out in broad daylight under heavy fire and recovered two wounded. |
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188223 |
Pte |
J. |
Ferguson |
When all the stretcher bearers had become casualties he took over their duties, attending wounded under heavy fire. |
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875201 |
Pte. |
G.G. |
French |
Organized a party which captured tow hostile guns. His devotion arousing the admiration of his comrades. |
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727269 |
Pte. |
W.E. |
Game |
Held an advanced post with a wounded comrade for seven hours under heavy fire. |
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628954 |
Cpl. |
C. |
Gibson |
Traveled nearly a mile over unknown country, under heavy fire and brought back most valuable information. |
E. Howard 2003-01-22