Private Harry Earl Drope
PERSONAL INFORMATION
MILITARY INFORMATION
Private, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, Infantry (Army).
Military Medal
Description: His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the undermentioned rewards in recognition of gallant conduct and determination displayed in escaping or attempting to escape from captivity, which services have been brought to notice in accordance with the terms of Army Order 193 of 1919. To be dated 5th May, 1919 - the MILITARY MEDAL.
Date of award: 1920-01-30
Source: London Gazette Issue 31759
Member of the Order of the British Empire
RESEARCH INFORMATION
Original overseas unit 3rd University Company. Joined the P.P.C.L.I. in the field December 6, 1915. Captured at Sanctuary Wood, June 2, 1916
36 months at Heilsberg, East Prussia, escaped through Russia in mid-1918. (See narrative) .
Awarded the Military Medal. London Gazette #31759 Pg.#1233. ** POW- Escapee **
Medal card of Drope, H E. Awarded the MBE
[Private Army Canadian Infantry Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Member of the Order of the British Empire Military Medal His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the undermentioned rewards in recognition of gallant conduct and determination displayed in escaping or attempting to escape from captivity, which services have been brought to notice in accordance with the terms of Army Order 193 of 1919. To be dated 5th May, 1919 - the MILITARY MEDAL. ]