Captain Arthur Cecil Ross
PERSONAL INFORMATION
MILITARY INFORMATION
- Captain, 5th Battalion, Infantry (Army).
- Gunner (Army).
- Second Lieutenant, 5th Battalion, Infantry (Army).
- Lieutenant, 5th Battalion, Infantry (Army).
Military Cross (Hill 70)
Description: Lt. Arthur Cecil Ross, Infy. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in evacuating wounded from the battle-field. His party consisted of fifty-two men, and he continually led them over exposed, ground to rescue the wounded under heavy shell and machine-gun fire. On three occasions he crawled out in front of our advanced posts under heavy fire and dressed and brought in wounded men. He also led up reinforcements and ammunition and supply parties, and it is sufficient tribute to his courage and fearlessness to add that when he and his gallant band were relieved after sixty hours' continuous duty there were only twelve men remaining out of the original fifty-two.
Date of award: 1918-03-05
Date of award: 1917-08-17
Source: London Gazette, Issue 30561 published on the 5 March 1918. Page 58 of 60
Military Cross First Bar (Amiens)
Description: Capt. Arthur Cecil Ross, M.C.
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack. He led his company magnificently, and after the battalion had reached the final objective he reconnoitred forward to locate enemy machine guns which were harassing consolidation, successfully locating two. He displayed great skill and judgment, and greatly inspired his men by his courage and determination.
(M.C. gazetted 18th October, 1917.)
Date of award: 1918-11-07
Date of award: 1918-08-10
Source: London Gazette, Issue 30997 published on the 5 November 1918. Page 13 of 54
RESEARCH INFORMATION
Attestation Paper for enlistment information. Date of birth on Attestation Paper is incorrect.
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[Gunner Army Royal Canadian Horse Artillery Royal Canadian Horse Artillery Brigade A Battery 2nd Lieutenant Army Canadian Infantry 5th Battalion Lieutenant Army Canadian Infantry 5th Battalion Captain Army Canadian Infantry 5th Battalion Military Cross First Bar Amiens Capt. Arthur Cecil Ross, M.C.For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack. He led his company magnificently, and after the battalion had reached the final objective he reconnoitred forward to locate enemy machine guns which were harassing consolidation, successfully locating two. He displayed great skill and judgment, and greatly inspired his men by his courage and determination.
(M.C. gazetted 18th October, 1917.) Military Cross Hill 70 Lt. Arthur Cecil Ross, Infy. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in evacuating wounded from the battle-field. His party consisted of fifty-two men, and he continually led them over exposed, ground to rescue the wounded under heavy shell and machine-gun fire. On three occasions he crawled out in front of our advanced posts under heavy fire and dressed and brought in wounded men. He also led up reinforcements and ammunition and supply parties, and it is sufficient tribute to his courage and fearlessness to add that when he and his gallant band were relieved after sixty hours' continuous duty there were only twelve men remaining out of the original fifty-two. ]