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:
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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