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Military Medals

Edmonton Bulletin

6 Nov 1918

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Western Men Win, D.C. Medals

London, Nov 4, 1918, Graphic vignettes of valor are furnished in the conferment of the distinguished Conduct Medal:

Pte.

E.V.

Cooke

Vancouver

Rushed a machine gun single-handed and killed the crew.

Sgt.-Major

D.

MacLeod

Calgary

Assumed command when his officer fell and pushed down a trench, bombing the enemy and securing prisoners.

Sgt.

F.

Griffin

Winnipeg

Reconnoitered with complete disregard of his own safety, securing most valuable information.

Sgt.

F.

Rodwell

Brandon

Climbed to the top of an enemy dugout and dropped a bomb in killing twelve. He subsequently bombed tow other dug outs. Killing eighteen.

Sgt.-Maj.

 

Standing

Cavalry, Vancouver

When both troop leaders were incapacitated took command and held the position till relieved.

 

E. Howard 2004/01/12