Date of birth: 1887-10-25
Place of birth: Douglas Isle of Man
Next of kin: Eleanor Clague, mother. Wynton Villa, Laureston Road, Douglas, Isle of Man
Marital status: single
Occupation (attested): Bookkeeper
Occupation (normalized): Bookkeeper, General
Religion: Wesleyan
Regimental number: 428143
Rank detail- Sergeant, 52nd Battalion, Infantry (Army).
- Private, 47th Battalion, Infantry (Army).
Degree of service: Europe
Survived war: yes
AwardsDistinguished Conduct Medal (Damery)
Description: During the attack on Damery on 15th August, 1918, when the enemy were counter-attacking, he was with a party that went to the assistance of a hard-pressed company. Taking charge of all men he met he led them forward, assisting in the capture of many prisoners and personally accounting for a large number of the enemy. Later, when most of the N.C.O.'s were out of action, he took the duties of CSM upon himself and rendered valuable help in reorganizing the company against a further counter-attack. Throughout the day he displayed the utmost skill and courage.
Date of award: 1919-01-16
Date of award: 1918-08-15
Source: London Gazette, Canadian Gazette: April 12, 1919
Military Medal
Date of award: 1919-07-03
Source: London Gazette, Canadian Gazette: August 30, 1919
Service file: B1716-S009
Uploader's Notes: Prior military service with 6th Regiment, Duke of Connaught's Own Rifles. Married Olive Sarah Jane Grimmer at Victoria, British Columbia December 20, 1920. Died at Ganges, British Columbia May 15, 1930.
Uploader's Research notes: [Private Army Canadian Infantry 47th Battalion 3rd Reinforcing Draft Sergeant Army Canadian Infantry 52nd Battalion Distinguished Conduct Medal Damery During the attack on Damery on 15th August, 1918, when the enemy were counter-attacking, he was with a party that went to the assistance of a hard-pressed company. Taking charge of all men he met he led them forward, assisting in the capture of many prisoners and personally accounting for a large number of the enemy. Later, when most of the N.C.O.'s were out of action, he took the duties of CSM upon himself and rendered valuable help in reorganizing the company against a further counter-attack. Throughout the day he displayed the utmost skill and courage. Military Medal ]
Date added: 2006-08-11
Last modified: 2022-03-25
