Corporal Frederick Middleton Abbott

1. Corporal, 85th Battalion, Infantry (Army). 1917-10-30 ?
2. Lance Corporal, 85th Battalion, Infantry (Army). 1917-10-06 to 1917-10-30
3. Private, 85th Battalion, Infantry (Army). 1915-09-30 to 1917-10-06

Arras

Military Medal (SCARPE Operation September 1,1918)
Description:

223140 Corporal ABBOTT, Frederick Middleton,85th Canadian Infantry BattalionRECOMMENDED FORFor conspicuous gallantry in action. On the night of 1st September 1918, when two Section Commanders had become casualties and the Sections disorganized owing to casualties, he took charge and reorganized them. He then placed them in the outpost line and within 80 yards of the enemy in such a position that when the attack commenced he was able to rush two machine guns and put them and their crews out of action before they could fire a shot. This was of very material assistance as it allowed a flank attack to be made on other posts on the flanks and allow the advance to proceed on time. His work throughout was of the highest order. (Sgd) J.L. Ralston Lieut. Colonel Commanding 85th Canadian Infantry BattalionNova Scotia Highlanders

Son of George Abbott and Margaret Abbott Wolfville, King's County, Nova Scotia

85th Battalion Nominal Roll [Private Army Canadian Infantry 85th Battalion Lance-Corporal Army Canadian Infantry 85th Battalion Corporal Army Canadian Infantry 85th Battalion Military Medal SCARPE Operation September 1,1918 223140 Corporal ABBOTT, Frederick Middleton,85th Canadian Infantry BattalionRECOMMENDED FORFor conspicuous gallantry in action. On the night of 1st September 1918, when two Section Commanders had become casualties and the Sections disorganized owing to casualties, he took charge and reorganized them. He then placed them in the outpost line and within 80 yards of the enemy in such a position that when the attack commenced he was able to rush two machine guns and put them and their crews out of action before they could fire a shot. This was of very material assistance as it allowed a flank attack to be made on other posts on the flanks and allow the advance to proceed on time. His work throughout was of the highest order. (Sgd) J.L. Ralston Lieut. Colonel Commanding 85th Canadian Infantry BattalionNova Scotia Highlanders ]