Private Grant Knapp
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date of birth: 1886-06-27
Place of birth: Plum Hollow Leeds County Ontario Canada
Next of kin: Joseph E. Knapp; father; 15 Boyle Street, Edmonton, Alberta
Marital status: single
Occupation (attested): Cheese Maker
Occupation (normalized): Cheese Maker
Address:
15 Boyle Street, Edmonton, Alberta
Religion: Presbyterian
MILITARY INFORMATION
Regimental number: 904306
Highest Rank:
Private
(10th Battalion)
Rank detail
- Private, 10th Battalion, Infantry (Army).
- Private (Army).
Degree of service: Europe
Survived war: yes
Awards
Military Medal (Hill 70)
Description: From the Regimental Diaries:
On 17/8/17, on Hill 70, this soldier was detailed to clear the battle field of the wounded. The forward area about the CHALK PIT was under continuous artillery, machine gun and rifle fire, so it was deemed unwise to attempt to evacuate any wounded during daylight. This man made two trips of over one mile each with water for the severely wounded men. He also reconnoitered the forward area by daylight locating wounded who were in shell holes and trenches, although repeatedly sniped at and continued to work regardless of his personal safety.
Date of award: 1917-11-19
Date of award: 1917-08-17
Source: London Gazette
RESEARCH INFORMATION
LAC ID:
502352
Service file: B5219-S037
Uploader's Research notes: [Private Army Canadian Infantry 194th Battalion Private Army Canadian Infantry 10th Battalion Military Medal Hill 70 From the Regimental Diaries:
On 17/8/17, on Hill 70, this soldier was detailed to clear the battle field of the wounded. The forward area about the CHALK PIT was under continuous artillery, machine gun and rifle fire, so it was deemed unwise to attempt to evacuate any wounded during daylight. This man made two trips of over one mile each with water for the severely wounded men. He also reconnoitered the forward area by daylight locating wounded who were in shell holes and trenches, although repeatedly sniped at and continued to work regardless of his personal safety. ]
On 17/8/17, on Hill 70, this soldier was detailed to clear the battle field of the wounded. The forward area about the CHALK PIT was under continuous artillery, machine gun and rifle fire, so it was deemed unwise to attempt to evacuate any wounded during daylight. This man made two trips of over one mile each with water for the severely wounded men. He also reconnoitered the forward area by daylight locating wounded who were in shell holes and trenches, although repeatedly sniped at and continued to work regardless of his personal safety. ]
ARCHIVAL INFORMATION
Date added: 2005-03-17
Last modified: 2013-12-23