Captain Eric Reginald Dennis
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name:
Dennis,
Eric Reginald
Date of birth: 1895-07-19
Place of birth: Halifax Nova Scotia Canada
Next of kin: William Dennis (father), 45 Cobourg Rd., Halifax, Nova Scotia
Marital status: single
Occupation (attested): clerk
Religion: Presbyterian
Date of death:
1917-04-05
Cause of death:
Killed in action
Buried:
Ecoivres Military Cemetery, V. B. 6.
MILITARY INFORMATION
Regimental number: NA
Highest Rank:
Captain
(2nd Battalion)
Rank detail
- Captain, 2nd Battalion, Infantry (Army).
- Captain (Army).
Degree of service: Europe
Survived war: no
Battle wounded/killed: Vimy Ridge
Commemoration location: Military Cross
Awards
Military Cross (Pozieres, Somme)
Description: For conspicuous gallantry in action. He commanded and handled his battalion under very trying circumstances with the greatest courage and ability. He has previously done very fine work.
Date of award: 1916-11-24
Date of award: 1916-10-09
Source: London Gazette issue 29837
RESEARCH INFORMATION
CVWM ID: No CVWM ID in our database, but try
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CWGC ID: 65099
LAC ID:
349156
Service file: B2442-S018
Uploader's Notes:
Son of the Hon. Wm. and Agnes Dennis. Born at Halifax, Nova Scotia. Enlisted in 40th Battalion. C.E.F., transferred to 2nd Battalion. 2nd July, 1916, and served in it until death, April,
Listed on the Nominal Roll of the 40th Battalion.
Uploader's Research notes: [Captain Army Canadian Infantry 40th Battalion Captain Army Canadian Infantry 2nd Battalion Military Cross Pozieres, Somme For conspicuous gallantry in action. He commanded and handled his battalion under very trying circumstances with the greatest courage and ability. He has previously done very fine work. ]
ARCHIVAL INFORMATION
Date added: 2004-09-04
Last modified: 2013-07-20