Lance Corporal Ewart Wilkinson Bateman
PERSONAL INFORMATION
MILITARY INFORMATION
- Lance Corporal, 10th Battalion, Infantry (Army).
- Corporal (Army).
Military Medal (Hill 70)
Description: From the Regimental Diaries:
On 15/8/17 this man was No. 1 of a LEWIS GUN section. He, along with the No. 2, after the capture of the final objective of the Battalion, on their own initiative, pushed the gun forward and selected and consolidated the best possible position, remaining there until relieved. On 16/8/17 in the attack on the CHALK PIT, this man and the No. 2 were selected to cover the left flank of the attack. They rushed the gun forward so quickly that they were able to open up on the retreating enemy, he using the gun while No. 2, acted as a tripod, and causing the enemy many casualties.
Date of award: 1917-11-19
Date of award: 1917-08-15
Source: London Gazette
British War Medal
Victory Medal
RESEARCH INFORMATION
Brother of Edward Bateman of Tupperville, Ontario
Residence - Looby's Block at 10336 Jasper Avenue had 3 commercial bays and 6 apartments on the second floor and was constructed by local contractors Simpson & Company in 1909-1910 at a cost of $15,000.
From the Regimental Diaries:
On 15/8/17 this man was No. 1 of a LEWIS GUN section. He, along with the No. 2, after the capture of the final objective of the Battalion, on their own initiative, pushed the gun forward and selected and consolidated the best possible position, remaining there until relieved.
On 16/8/17 in the attack on the CHALK PIT, this man and the No. 2 were selected to cover the left flank of the attack. They rushed the gun forward so quickly that they were able to open up on the retreating enemy, he using the gun while No. 2, acted as a tripod, and causing the enemy many casualties.
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