Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Lieutenant

Awarded on:

February 18th, 1919

"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the attack on Pontruet on September 24th, 1918. He rallied several scattered bodies of men, took up a position on east edge of village, and held it throughout the day. It was this post which kept the enemy from obtaining a footing in the east end of Pontruet. During the subsequent evacuation of the village he acted as rearguard and covered the withdrawal of the battalion."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)