Lieutenant Wallace Lloyd Algie

Lieutenant, 20th Battalion, Infantry (Army).

Victoria Cross (Cambrai)
Description: For most conspicuous bravery and self-sacrifice on the 11th October, 1918, north-east of Cambrai, when with attacking troops which came under heavy enfilade machine-gun fire from a neighbouring village. Rushing forward with nine volunteers, he shot the crew of an enemy machine gun, and, turning it on the enemy, enabled his party to reach the village. He then rushed another machine gun, killed the crew, captured an officer and 10 enemy, and thereby cleared the end of the village. Lt. Algie, having established his party, went back for reinforcements, but was killed when leading them forward. His valour and personal initiative in the face of intense fire saved many lives and enabled the position to be held.
Date of award: 1919-01-28
Date of award: 1918-10-11
Source: "The London Gazette" No. 31155

Son of Dr. James Algie, and Rachel Algie, of 1155 King St., Toronto, Ontario. Brother of Ada E. and Bessie Algie of Toronto, Ontario. Lieutenant Wallace Algie listed his civilian occupation as banker.

This man had previously served in the Queens Own Rifles for 2 months and was currently serving as lieutenant in the 40th Regiment at the time of enlistment.