Lieutenant Guy Stuart McLennan
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PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name:
McLennan,
Guy Stuart
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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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