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Lieutenant Guy Stuart McLennan

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PERSONAL INFORMATION

Date of birth: 1894-01-27
Place of birth: Canada
Next of kin: Duncan McLennan, father. “Ridgewood”, Lancaster, Ontario
Marital status: single

MILITARY INFORMATION

Regimental number: NA
Highest Rank: Lieutenant (73rd Battalion)
Rank detail

Lieutenant, 73rd Battalion, Infantry (Army).

Degree of service: Europe
Survived war: yes
Awards

Military Cross
Description: For conspicuous gallantry during a raid on the enemy's trenches. Although twice wounded, he continued to lead his men forward, and inspired them by his fine personal example.  He was largely responsible for the success of the operation.
Date of award: 1917-05-11
Source: London Gazette No. 30064, pg. 4594

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Note: Guy Stewart McLennan is also mentioned in Gazettes as both Stewart and Stuart.

RESEARCH INFORMATION

LAC ID: 163121
Service file: B7067-S033
Uploader's Notes:

Wounded at Vimy Ridge

See 73rd BTTN war diaries for 1 Mar 1917

Also, 1901 Census for Lancaster, Ontario

Uploader's Research notes: 73rd Battalion Nominal Roll [Lieutenant Army Canadian Infantry 73rd Battalion "D" Company Military Cross For conspicuous gallantry during a raid on the enemy's trenches. Although twice wounded, he continued to lead his men forward, and inspired them by his fine personal example. He was largely responsible for the success of the operation. ]

ARCHIVAL INFORMATION

Date added: 2008-01-15
Last modified: 2013-10-14