Private Charles Lewis Weaver

1. Private (Army). 1916-01-29 ?
2. Trooper (Army). 1915-01-12 to 1916-01-28

Military Medal (Vimy Ridge)
Description: During the assault of the 9th April on VIMY RIDGE, this Stretcher Bearer followed his Company over the top and immediately commenced dressing the wounded and dragging them to shelter despite the heavy shell fire, carrying on continuously until he reached his Company's objective "SWISCHEN STELLUNG": there he carried on with his work almost unceasingly, until the Battalion was relieved, at times going out under shell fire to dress and bring in wounded. This man has made a splendid record as a Stretcher Bearer during the past year, especially at the SOMME and has received no previous reward.
Date of award: 1917-05-18
Date of award: 1917-04-09
Source: R.O. 1823 Lipsett London Gazette 30172

Son of Arthur J. Weaver

Red Deer News, 11 July 1917, pg. 1:

Two Penhold boys, members of the 12th C.M.R., that have given such a splendid account of themselves on the fighting line, have been awarded the D.C.M., namely Sergt. Edmund Hives, twice reported wounded and staying on duty three days until compelled to go to hospital; and Pte. Charles Weaver for devotion to care of wounded while under fire. Both have been to the front a long time and have seen considerable service.