Lieutenant George Rufane Talbot Mayne

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PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name: Mayne, George Rufane Talbot

Date of birth: 1880-07-09

Place of birth: Longford Ireland Ireland

Next of kin: Gertrude Mayne, Wife, 36 1/2 Moscow Ave., Toronto, Ontario

Marital status: married

Occupation (attested): Driller

Occupation (normalized): Drilling-Machine Setter-Operator

Religion: Church of England

Date of death: 1918-11-10

Cause of death: Died of wounds

MILITARY INFORMATION

Regimental number: 194

Highest Rank: Lieutenant

Rank detail

Lieutenant (Army).

Survived war: no

Awards

Military Cross
Description: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer was in charge of a convoy, which was heavily shelled as it left camp. He remained at the head, directing the movements in twos and threes until he was severely wounded, when he refused all assistance and handed over to the senior non-commissioned officer. Thanks to his presence of mind, the convoy was extricated with a minimum of casualties.
Date of award: 1919-01-10
Source: London Gazette 31119 Page 47
Comment: Not listed in Riddle

Notes: In possession of family

RESEARCH INFORMATION

CVWM ID: No CVWM ID in our database, but try this.

CWGC ID: 663074

LAC ID: 192732

Attestation record(s): image 1, image 2

Service file: B6078-S021

Uploader's Notes:

Alternate regimental number 35498

Attached to the 56th Divisional train during the action that resulted in his being awarded the Military Cross.

Previously served with the Canadian Scouts in South Africa (Attested 1901)

Uploader's Research notes: [Lieutenant Army Royal Army Service Corps Military Cross For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer was in charge of a convoy, which was heavily shelled as it left camp. He remained at the head, directing the movements in twos and threes until he was severely wounded, when he refused all assistance and handed over to the senior non-commissioned officer. Thanks to his presence of mind, the convoy was extricated with a minimum of casualties. Not listed in Riddle
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Date added: 2004-09-04

Last modified: 2011-12-01