Date of birth: 1890-01-19
Place of birth: Trenton Ontario Canada
Next of kin: Father: J.F. Weir, Ashcroft, British Columbia
Marital status: single
Occupation (attested): Structural Steelworker
Occupation (normalized): Metal Processor, Specialisation Unknown
Address:
Nelson, British Columbia
Religion: Presbyterian
Regimental number: 429729
Rank detail- Lance Corporal, 7th Battalion, Infantry (Army).
- Private, 47th Battalion, Infantry (Army).
Degree of service: Europe
Survived war: no
Battle wounded/killed: St. Eloi
Commemoration location: Nelson, BC Cenotaph
AwardsDistinguished Conduct Medal (Messines)
Description: For conspicuous gallantry and resource near Messines on the night of 16th/17th November, 1915. Corporals Babcock, Odlum and Weir and Lance-Corporal Berry worked for 4 hours on a bright moonlight night cutting wire close to a heavily manned German trench. They also assisted in placing a bridge over the Douve River about 16 yards from the German parapet and guided bombing parties through the lanes they had cut. It was largely due to their coolness and resource that the attack was a success.
Date of award: 1916-01-22
Date of award: 1915-11-16
Source: London Gazette
Military Medal (la Petite Douve)
Description: For gallantry near la Petite Douve on the night of January 30th, 1916 when, although wounded, he voluntarily returned to the front trenches to rescue his leader Lieutenant Owen. His record has been that of consistent courage and devotion to duty extending over months. A.F.W. 3121
Date of award: 1916-01-30
Source: London Gazette issue 29608
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Service file: B10206-S042
Uploader's Notes: Prior service with 11th Regiment, Irish Fusiliers of Canada. Awarded Distinguished Conduct Medal and Military Medal.
Uploader's Research notes: Follow the link to the A/P for the digitized service file online at LAC. [Private Army Canadian Infantry 47th Battalion 1st Reinforcing Draft Lance Corporal Army Canadian Infantry 7th Battalion Military Medal la Petite Douve For gallantry near la Petite Douve on the night of January 30th, 1916 when, although wounded, he voluntarily returned to the front trenches to rescue his leader Lieutenant Owen. His record has been that of consistent courage and devotion to duty extending over months. A.F.W. 3121 Distinguished Conduct Medal Messines For conspicuous gallantry and resource near Messines on the night of 16th/17th November, 1915. Corporals Babcock, Odlum and Weir and Lance-Corporal Berry worked for 4 hours on a bright moonlight night cutting wire close to a heavily manned German trench. They also assisted in placing a bridge over the Douve River about 16 yards from the German parapet and guided bombing parties through the lanes they had cut. It was largely due to their coolness and resource that the attack was a success. ]
Date added: 2004-09-04
Last modified: 2011-03-16
