Sergeant James Feeny
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date of birth: 1892-04-18
Place of birth: Huntingdon Quebec Canada
Next of kin: John Feeny, 498 St. Emile, Montreal,Quebec
Marital status: no data
Religion: Roman Catholic
MILITARY INFORMATION
Regimental number: 61827
Highest Rank:
Sergeant
(22nd Battalion)
Rank detail
Sergeant, 22nd Battalion, Infantry (Army).
Degree of service: Europe
Survived war: yes
Awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal
Description: For conspicuous gallantry in action. Although wounded in the right arm, he led his platoon with great courage and determination, himself throwing bombs with his left hand. Later, although again severly wounded, he remained at his post, rallying his men and directing the consolidation of the position.
Date of award: 1916-11-25
Source: LG 25/11/16
CG 13/1/17
RESEARCH INFORMATION
LAC ID:
381578
Service file: B3025-S029
Uploader's Notes: Listed in Huntingdon Gleaner as having won the "Medal of Honour", actually Distinguished Conduct Medal.
Uploader's Research notes: [Sergeant Army Canadian Infantry 22nd Battalion Distinguished Conduct Medal For conspicuous gallantry in action. Although wounded in the right arm, he led his platoon with great courage and determination, himself throwing bombs with his left hand. Later, although again severly wounded, he remained at his post, rallying his men and directing the consolidation of the position.
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ARCHIVAL INFORMATION
Date added: 2005-08-27
Last modified: 2005-10-30