Sergeant Leonard Harding
PERSONAL INFORMATION
MILITARY INFORMATION
- Sergeant (Army).
- Lance Corporal (Army).
- Corporal (Army).
- Trooper (Army). 1914-11-28 to 1916-01-01
- Trooper (Army). ? to 1914-11-28
Distinguished Conduct Medal
Description: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in an attack. When his Officer was killed early in the attack he took charge of his platoon and led them to their objective in spite of severe resistance. His flank became exposed, and he had to withdraw; he skilfully conducted the operation and established a defensive line in touch with the unit on his flank. He assisted in breaking up an enemy counter-attack, and at once led a patrol into "No Man's Land" and captured two prisoners. He set a splendid example of courage and devotion to duty.
Date of award: 1917-11-28
Source: R.O 2553 Lipsett 29-11-17 London Gazette 30601 28-3-18
RESEARCH INFORMATION
Source: The 4th Canadian Mounted Rifles, 1914 - 1919 (1926, Captain S.G.Bennett)http://contentdm.ucalgary.ca/u?/cmh,39960
http://www.4cmr.com/index.htm War Diaries
http://www.cefresearch.com/matrix/index.html Nominal Rolls
[Trooper Army Canadian Cavalry Canadian Cavalry Brigade Trooper Army Canadian Infantry 4th Regiment Canadian Mounted Rifles Lance Corporal Army Canadian Infantry 4th Regiment Canadian Mounted Rifles Corporal Army Canadian Infantry 4th Regiment Canadian Mounted Rifles Sergeant Army Canadian Infantry 4th Regiment Canadian Mounted Rifles Distinguished Conduct Medal For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in an attack. When his Officer was killed early in the attack he took charge of his platoon and led them to their objective in spite of severe resistance. His flank became exposed, and he had to withdraw; he skilfully conducted the operation and established a defensive line in touch with the unit on his flank. He assisted in breaking up an enemy counter-attack, and at once led a patrol into "No Man's Land" and captured two prisoners. He set a splendid example of courage and devotion to duty. ]