Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

The Royal Hamilton Light Infantry (Wentworth Regiment), 4th Canadian Infantry Brigade, 2nd Canadian Infantry Division, British Army

Awarded on:

February 9th, 1946

Awarded for:

Operation Jubilee

Citation:
"Captain Clare served as Medical Officer to the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry at Dieppe, 19 August 1942.
Throughout the operation Captain Clare carried on his work without regard to his own safety, under heavy enemy fire. The rate at which casualties had to be treated on that day used up all the medical supplies available in a short time and Captain Clare was forced to improvise.
At all times this gallant officer gave unstintingly of his efforts, far beyond the ordinary duties of a Medical Officer, while working under the most hazardous conditions.
At the conclusion of the action Captain Clare refused to take his place on the last available landing craft leaving the beach because he believed that he was the only Medical Officer in the area and many men still needed professional care if their lives were to be saved."