Captain John MacGregor

1. Captain (Army).
2. Trooper (Army).
3. Sergeant (Army).

Distinguished Conduct Medal (Vimy Ridge)
Description: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He single-handed captured an enemy machine gun and shot the crew, thereby undoubtedly saving his company from many casualties.
Date of award: 1917-07-26
Date of award: 1917-04-09
Source: London Gazette 30204

Military Cross (Raid)
Description: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty.  Whilst he was assembling his men prior to a raid, the enemy bombed the trench. He, however, changing his point of attack, led his men over the wire into the enemy's trench, and successfully dealt with the garrison of the trench and three concrete dug-outs, himself capturing one prisoner.  He then withdrew his party and his prisoner successfully to our trenches.  Before the raid he, together with a sergeant, had made several skilful and daring reconnaissances along the enemy wire, which materially assisted in the success of the enterprise.
Date of award: 1918-08-16
Date of award: 1918-01-09
Source: London Gazette 30845

Victoria Cross (Cambrai)
Description: T. Capt. John MacGregor, M.C., D.C.M., 2nd C.M.R. Bn. 1st Central Ontario R. for most conspicuous bravery, leadership, and self-sacrificing devotion to duty near Cambrai from 29th September to 3rd October 1918.He led his company under intense fire, and when the advance was checked by machine guns, although wounded, pushed on and located the enemy guns. He then ran forward in broad daylight, in face of heavy fire from all directions, and, with rifle and bayonet, single-handed, put the enemy crews out of action, killing four and taking eight prisoners.  His prompt action saved many casualties and enabled the advance to continue.After reorganizing his command under heavy fire he rendered most useful support to neighbouring troops. When the enemy were showing stubborn resistance, he went along the line regardless of danger, organised the platoons, took commond of the leading waves, and continued the advance. Later, after a personal daylight reconnaissance under heavy fire, he established his company in Neuville St. Remy, thereby greatly assisting the advance into Tilloy. Throughout the operations Capt. MacGregor displayed magnificent bravery and heroic leadership.
Date of award: 1919-02-26
Date of award: 1918-10-29
Source: Court Circular, Buckingham Palace
Notes: Canadian War Museum, Ottawa, Ontario

Military Cross First Bar (Quievrain and Quievrechain)
Description: For conspicuous gallantry and leadership from 5th to 8th November, 1918, at Quievrain and Quievrechain. Through his initiative the bridges over the Honnelle River were secured. His personal reconnaissances and the information he derived from them were of great use to his commanding officer. His prompt action in seizing the crossings over the river did much towards the final rout of the enemy.
Date of award: 1919-10-12
Date of award: 1918-11-05
Source: 01/17/20 P2177

Prior military service 3 years with Garrison Artillery, Nairn, Scotland. Enlisted as 116301 into 11th CMR. His younger brother, James, was Killed in Action on April 18, 1918 serving with the BEF.

T. Capt. John MacGregor, M.C., D.C.M., 2nd C.M.R. Bn. 1st Central Ontario R. for most conspicuous bravery, leadership, and self-sacrificing devotion to duty near Cambrai from 29th September to 3rd October 1918.

He led his company under intense fire, and when the advance was checked by machine guns, although wounded, pushed on and located the enemy guns. He then ran forward in broad daylight, in face of heavy fire from all directions, and, with rifle and bayonet, single-handed, put the enemy crews out of action, killing four and taking eight prisoners. His prompt action saved many casualties and enabled the advance to continue.

After reorganizing his command under heavy fire he rendered most useful support to neighbouring troops. When the enemy were showing stubborn resistance, he went along the line regardless of danger, organised the platoons, took commond of the leading waves, and continued the advance. Later, after a personal daylight reconnaissance under heavy fire, he established his company in Neuville St. Remy, thereby greatly assisting the advance into Tilloy. Throughout the operations Capt. MacGregor displayed magnificent bravery and heroic leadership.