Sergeant Albert Edward Chatwin
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name:
Chatwin,
Albert Edward
Date of birth: 1888-04-13
Place of birth: Baginton Warwickshire England
Next of kin: Mrs. A. Chatwin, wife. Richmond, Quebec
Marital status: married
Occupation (attested): Boilermaker
Occupation (normalized): Boilersmith
Address:
Richmond, Quebec
Religion: Church of England
MILITARY INFORMATION
Regimental number: 748421
Highest Rank:
Sergeant
Rank detail
- Sergeant (Army).
- Private (Army).
Degree of service: Europe
Survived war: yes
Awards
Military Medal
Date of award: 1918-03-13
Source: London Gazette via Riddle & Mitchell
Distinguished Conduct Medal
Description: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a raid. He bombed a hostile machine-gun for fifteen mintues and then rushed through the trench, personally accounting for four of the enemy. His splendid courage and resourcefulness set an example of the highest order to all ranks.
Date of award: 1918-09-03
Source: London Gazette via Riddle & Mitchell.
RESEARCH INFORMATION
LAC ID:
97994
Service file: B1658-S028
Uploader's Research notes: [Private Army Canadian Infantry 117th Battalion Sergeant Army Canadian Infantry 5th Regiment Canadian Mounted Rifles Distinguished Conduct Medal For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a raid. He bombed a hostile machine-gun for fifteen mintues and then rushed through the trench, personally accounting for four of the enemy. His splendid courage and resourcefulness set an example of the highest order to all ranks. Military Medal ]
ARCHIVAL INFORMATION
Date added: 2005-03-26
Last modified: 2021-04-14