Sergeant George Hutton

1. Sergeant, 2nd Battalion, Infantry (Army).
2. Private, 54th Battalion, Infantry (Army).

Military Medal (Passchendaele)
Description: For gallant conduct and exceptional devotion to duty during the successful attack on PASSCHENDAELE Nov: 6th 1917. This N.C.O. after his platoon commander became a casualty assumed command of the platoon and led them straight to the three objectives. He was himself severely wounded, but refused to leave his men until all the objectives had been gained and the position consolidated. This N.C.O. showed bravery of a most exceptional nature and displayed leadership of a very high quality throughout the attack.
Date of award: 1917-12-23
Date of award: 1917-11-06
Source: R.O. 3671 Thacker LG 30573

Son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hutton, of Bellevue, Alberta.

George Hutton enlisted with the 54th Battalion in Fernie, BC on May 25th, 1915 and was "Taken on Strength" by the 2nd Battalion in France on June 19th 1916.

Date and Place of Enlistment: August 17, 1915 Vernon Camp, British Columbia, Canada

George Hutton was promoted to the rank of Corporal on November 4th, 1916 and was admitted to No. 20 General Hospital in Calais on Math 12th, 1917 with gun shot wounds to the head and shoulder. He was transferred to No. 7 Depot in Boulogne on June 15th, 1917 and rejoined his unit on July 17th, 1917. George Hutton was promoted to the rank of Sergeant on August 3rd, 1917.

Sergeant Hutton was reported to have been wounded and missing after action in the battle of Passchendale while serving with the 2nd Battalion (Eastern Ontario Regiment) in Belgium. Official records state "Missing in Action; presumed to have died on or since November 6th, 1917 at the age of 34."