Lance Corporal Robert Gerald Foulkes
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PERSONAL INFORMATION
MILITARY INFORMATION
- Sergeant, 5th Battalion, Infantry (Army). 1916-05-26 ?
- Captain, 5th Battalion, Infantry (Army). 1917-10-13 ?
- Lance Corporal, 5th Battalion, Infantry (Army).
- Lieutenant, 5th Battalion, Infantry (Army). 1917-01-04 ?
- Corporal, 5th Battalion, Infantry (Army). 1915-02-08 ?
Military Cross
Description: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in leading a bombing party across the open into an enemy trench, which he cleared of the enemy, enabling his platoon to continue its advance.
Date of award: 1917-07-26
Military Cross First Bar
Description: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. After capturing his objective, he again went forward and personally led a bombing attack, which resulted in the capture of the second line. He and his party held this line against three counter-attacks, accounting for many of the enemy, until at last their 'ammunition ran out and they were forced to retire. He then manned a machine-gun and covered the retirement of his men, refusing to leave until all were clear. Throughout the operation his gallantry and personal example were most inspiring to his men.
Date of award: 1918-03-05
RESEARCH INFORMATION
JUNE 1915 C.E.F.Casualty List
[Lieutenant Army Canadian Infantry 5th Battalion Corporal Army Canadian Infantry 5th Battalion Sergeant Army Canadian Infantry 5th Battalion Captain Army Canadian Infantry 5th Battalion Lance Corporal Army Canadian Infantry 5th Battalion Military Cross For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in leading a bombing party across the open into an enemy trench, which he cleared of the enemy, enabling his platoon to continue its advance.Military Cross First Bar For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. After capturing his objective, he again went forward and personally led a bombing attack, which resulted in the capture of the second line. He and his party held this line against three counter-attacks, accounting for many of the enemy, until at last their 'ammunition ran out and they were forced to retire. He then manned a machine-gun and covered the retirement of his men, refusing to leave until all were clear. Throughout the operation his gallantry and personal example were most inspiring to his men. ]