Private Percy Buchan Stewart
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name:
Stewart,
Percy Buchan
Date of birth: 1887-08-28
Place of birth: Lachute Quebec Canada
Next of kin: John Stewart, Father, Lachute, Quebec
Marital status: single
Occupation (attested): Farmer
Occupation (normalized): General Farmer
Religion: Baptist
MILITARY INFORMATION
Regimental number: 183823
Highest Rank:
Private
(10th Battalion)
Rank detail
Private, 10th Battalion, Infantry (Army).
Degree of service: Europe
Survived war: yes
Awards
Military Medal (Hill 70)
Description: On 16/8/17 on Hill 70, in the CHALK PIT, this man was knocked down and his left knee badly twisted by an enemy shell. He was sent out by his company commander to the Dressing station, but insisted on going as a walking case, and volunteered to deliver the duplicate of an urgent message, which he did in quick time. His pluck and determination were of the highest order.
Date of award: 1917-11-19
Date of award: 1917-08-16
Source: London Gazette
RESEARCH INFORMATION
LAC ID:
252919
Service file: B9321-S007
Uploader's Research notes: [Private Army Canadian Infantry 10th Battalion Military Medal Hill 70 On 16/8/17 on Hill 70, in the CHALK PIT, this man was knocked down and his left knee badly twisted by an enemy shell. He was sent out by his company commander to the Dressing station, but insisted on going as a walking case, and volunteered to deliver the duplicate of an urgent message, which he did in quick time. His pluck and determination were of the highest order. ]
ARCHIVAL INFORMATION
Date added: 2005-03-17