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102nd Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force

Recipients of Gallantry Awards

And Service Honours 1916 - 1919

102nd Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force

1916-1919

Summary of Gallantry and Service Honours

Decoration Number awarded

Victoria Cross 1

Companion of St. Michael and St. George 1

Distinguished Service Order 5

Military Cross 39

Bar to Military Cross 9

Distinguished Conduct Medal 19

Military Medal 167

Bar to Military Medal 8

Meritorious Service Medal 9

Mentioned in Despatches 30

Croix de Guerre (French) 1

Croix de Guerre (Belgian) 6

Medaille Militaire 1

Medaille d'Honneur avec Glaives en Bronze 1

Cross of St. George, 4th Class (Russian) 3

102 Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force

Published citations for gallantry award – Victoria Cross

Personal details are shown as they appeared in the referenced Gazette for each entry

Victoria Cross Instituted 1855

Victoria Cross One Victoria Cross was awarded to a member of the 102nd Battalion. Below is the published award citation as it appeared in the London Gazette. Lt. Graham Thomson Lyall, 102nd Bn., 2nd Central Ontario R. For most conspicuous bravery and skilful leading during the operations north of Cambrai. On September 27th, 1918, whilst leading his platoon against Bourlon Wood, he rendered invaluable support to the leading company which was held up by a strong point, which he captured, by a flank movement, together with thirteen prisoners, one field gun and four machine guns. Later, his platoon, now much weakened by casualties, was held up by machine guns at the southern end of Bourlon Wood. Collecting any men available, he led them towards the strong point, and1 springing forward alone, rushed the position single-handed and killed the officer in charge, subsequently capturing at this point forty-five prisoners .and five machine guns. Having made good his final objective, with a further capture of forty-seven prisoners, he consolidated his position and thus protected the remainder of the company. On October 1st, in the neighbourhood of Blecourt, when in command of a weak company, by skilful dispositions he captured a strongly defended position, which yielded eighty prisoners and seventeen machine guns. During two days of operations Lt. Lyall captured in -all 3 officers, 182 other ranks, 26 machine guns and one field gun, exclusive of heavy casualties inflicted. He showed throughout the utmost valour and high powers of command. Citation published in the London Gazette, number 31067, supplement dated 14 December 1918, page 14775.


Published details for service award – Order of Saint Michael and Saint George


Companiom of the Order of St. Michael and St. George One officer of the 102nd Battalion was made a Companion of the Order of St. Michael and St. George. Lt.-Col. Fred Lister, D.S.O., M.C., C. Ontario Regt. No citation for award of the this honour as published in the London Gazette, number 31370, supplement dated 30 May 1919, page 6793..

Companion of the Order of St Michael

and St George Instituted 1818


Published citations for gallantry award – Distinguished Service Order


Distinguished Service Order Instituted 1886

Distinguished Service Order A total of five Companions of the Distinguished Service Order were awarded to officers of the 102nd Battalion. Below are the known published award citations as they appeared in the London Gazette. Maj. Alfred Blake Carey, Infy. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion in an attack, when he commanded the battalion with the greatest bravery and skill, secured all his objectives, and consolidated his position. Later, to clear up the situation, he made a valuable reconnaissance. Citation published in the London Gazette, number 30234, supplement dated 16 August 1917, page 8353. Capt. (A./Maj.) Fred Lister, M.C., Infy. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in commanding his battalion for ten days in the trenches, during which they took part in five successful attacks on the enemy's lines, and resisted three vigorous counter-attacks. The success of the whole of this operation was due to his tireless supervision and the personal example which he set his men in preparing for the attacks, and consolidating the ground when it had been captured. He contributed largely to the capture of ground of the greatest tactical value, which had previously been unsuccessfully attacked. Citation published in the London Gazette, number 30287, supplement dated 17 September 1917, page 9559. Maj. Eduard John Wilson Ryan, 102nd Bn., Can. Inf., 2nd Cent. Ont. R. (No citation published) London Gazette, number 31183, supplement dated 14 February 1919, page 2365 Lt.-Col. John Weightman Warden, Infy. For conspicuous gallantry in action, led his battalion in the attack with conspicuous success under the most trying conditions. He set a fine example of good leadership throughout. Citation published in the London Gazette, number 29898, supplement dated 17 January1917, page 454. Maj. Charles Benson Worsnop, Can. Infy. For conspicuous gallantry in action. He led his battalion in a night attack with conspicuous success, gained his objective, captured thirty-two prisoners and two machine guns, and successfully consolidated the position. He set a fine example throughout. Citation published in the London Gazette, number 29898, supplement dated 17 January1917, page 454.


Published citations for gallantry award – Military Cross


Military Cross Instituted 1914

Bar to Military Cross

For second award

Military Cross and Bar for second award A total of thirty-nine Military Crosses and six Bars for second awards were awarded to officers of the 102nd Battalion CEF. Below are the known details and text of the published award citations as they appeared in the London Gazette for the Military Cross and the Bar to the Military Cross. Lt. Isaac Cubit Raymond Atkin, Infy. No citation for initial award of Military Cross as published in the London Gazette, number 30355, supplement dated 26 October 1917, page 11111.

Bar to the Military Cross Capt. Isaac Cubit Raymond Atkin, M.C., 102nd Bn., Can. Inf., 2nd Central Ontario R. “For conspicuous gallantry and good leadership. This officer in command of a company had to clear a wood very strongly held by machine-gun posts. Moving by section rushes, he got within 50 yards of the wood, and then himself led a charge, capturing many prisoners, four trench mortars and seven machine guns. The capture of the wood was the key of the attack, and it was due to his fine effort that the operation was successful. (M.C. gazetted 27th October, 1917.)” Citation for Bar to the Military Cross published in the London Gazette, number 31043, supplement dated 29 November 1918, page 14224. Lt. George Victor Atkins, 102nd Bn., Can. Inf., 2nd Cent. Ont. R. No citation for award of Military Cross as published in the London Gazette, number 31183, supplement dated 15 February 1919, page 2382. (Commissioned from the rank of Corporal 11 August, 1918. Wounded 6 November, 1918.) Lt. Harry Banks, 102nd Bn., Can. Inf., 2nd Cent. Ont. R. No citation for award of Military Cross as published in the London Gazette, number 31183, supplement dated 15 February 1919, page 2382. (Commissioned from the rank of Sergeant 6 June 1918. Died of wounds 17 October 1918; buried at Terlincthun British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France.)




Lieut (A./Capt.) Vyvyan Chard Brimacombe, 102nd Can. Bn., 2nd Cent. Ont. R. “For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. After reaching the first objective, this officer followed in support of companies which had passed through him until a strongly defended wood was reached. Here a gap was forced by the defence between the leading companies. This he promptly closed with his platoons, and, outflanking a machine-gun nest, enabled the right company to rush the wood. He showed initiative and total disregard of danger.” Citation published in the London Gazette, number 31043, supplement dated 29 November 1918, page 14272. Lt. Richard John Burde, Inf. For conspicuous gallantry in action. He maintained supplies throughout the action and cleared the battlefield, working continuously day and night and displaying great courage and determination. Citation published in the London Gazette, number 29589, supplement dated 8 December 1916, page 12109. Lt. Elmer Stanley Chagnon, 102nd Can. Bn., 2nd Cent. Ont. R. “For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer led his men forward to the attack under heavy machine-gun fire with the greatest determination. When badly wounded he refused to leave the field until the objective had been reached, or to have his wounds dressed until all the wounded near had received attention.” Citation published in the London Gazette, number 31043, supplement dated 29 November 1918, page 14272. Lt. Joseph Dakers, Inf. No citation for award of Military Cross as published in the London Gazette, number 30450, supplement dated 1 January 1918, page 52. (Wounded 15 September 1917) Lt. Henry George Dimsdale, Infy. No citation for award of Military Cross as published in the London Gazette, number 30111, supplement dated 1 June 1917, page 5486. Capt. Harry Dunlop, Can. A.M.C., attd. 102nd .Bn., 2nd Central Ontario R. “For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer followed close behind the attack, and attended to the wounded under heavy machine-gun fire. He was untiring, in his efforts to care for and evacuate the wounded, and undoubtedly saved many lives.” Citation published in the London Gazette, number 31043, supplement dated 29 November 1918, page 14273. (Battalion Medical Officer. Killed in action 2 November 1918)




Lt. William Waugh Dunlop, Inf. No citation for award of Military Cross as published in the London Gazette, number 30507, supplement dated 4 February 1918, page 1607.

Bar to the Military Cross Lt. William Waugh Dunlop, M.C., 102nd Can..Bn., 2nd Cent. Cnt. R. (M.C. gazetted 4th February, 1918.) No citation for award of a Bar to the Military Cross as published in the London Gazette, number 31183, supplement dated 15 February 1919, page 2370. Rev. Charles Augustine Fallen, Can. Chap. Serv., attd. 102nd Bn., Can. Inf., 2nd Cent. Ont. R. No citation for award of the Military Cross as published in the London Gazette, number 31183, supplement dated 15 February 1919, page 2382. (Captain Fallon was the Roman Catholic Chaplain for the Battalion.) Lt. John Patrick Flynn, Inf. “For conspicuous gallantry and devotion in operations. He led his platoon under heavy fire, to reinforce the depleted ranks of the attacking battalion, and with bombs and ammunition, and by his courage and skill, he rendered invaluable aid in consolidating the position gained.” Citation published in the London Gazette, number 30234, supplement dated 16 August 1917, page 8393. Lt. Hilary Joseph French, Central Ontario “During a raid he was the first to lead his men into the enemy trench, and he successfully accomplished the object of the enterprise, capturing prisoners and inflicting heavy casualties. He conducted the difficult withdrawal with great skill, evacuating all casualties and leaving no identification behind. Throughout the operation he displayed admirable courage and coolness.” Citation published in the London Gazette, number 30950, supplement dated 15 October 1918, page 12096. Lt. Reginald Leake Gale, Central Ontario “He rendered most valuable services as intelligence officer, previous to a raid, the success of which was largely due to his skilful and daring reconnaissances of the enemy's positions. On the morning of the raid he guided the parties to their different points of assembly, and then proceeded to take part in the attack, in which he displayed conspicuous gallantry.” Citation published in the London Gazette, number 30950, supplement dated 15 October 1918, page 12096. (Commissioned from the ranks 28 April 1917.)




Bar to the Military Cross Lt. Reginald Leake Gale, M.C., 102nd Bn. Can. Infy., 2nd Cent. Ont. R. (M.C. gazetted 15th October, 1918.) No citation for award of a Bar to the Military Cross published in the London Gazette, number 31266, supplement dated 2 April 1919, page 4323. Capt. (A./Maj.) Franklin Jude Gary, Infy. No citation for the Military Cross published in the London Gazette, number 30308, supplement dated 26 September 1917, page 9981.

Bar to the Military Cross Capt. (A./Maj.) Franklin Jude Gary, M.C.,Can. Infy. (M.C. gazetted 26th September, 1917.) “For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer carried out a very successful raid with his company, causing over fifty casualties to the enemy and capturing ten prisoners. He superintended the whole arrangements and accompanied the supporting platoon, remaining until every member of the party had returned. That the raid accomplished its object without serious casualties to our men was largely due to his handling and attention to detail.” Citation published in the London Gazette, number 30901, supplement dated 16 September 1918, page 10909. (Died of wounds 2 September 1918.) Lt. Hedley John Goodyear, 102nd Can. Bn., 2nd.Cent. Ont. R. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Totally regardless of danger, this officer led his platoon forward to the capture of -a wood, which was stubbornly defended by machine-gun posts. When the other platoon commanders had become casualties, lie reorganised their platoons and took charge of the skirmishing line, which he finally led in a charge, ensuring the success of the day's operation. He set a fine example of coolness and determination. Citation published in the London Gazette, number 31043, supplement dated 2 December 1918, page 14275. (Killed in action 22 August 1918.) Lt. Charles Stuart Griffin, Infy. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in personally leading his platoon against concrete machine gun emplacements and enemy trenches in spite of heavy rifle and machine gun fire. He was completely successful in obtaining all his objectives, capturing sixteen prisoners and two machine guns. During the day he repulsed three counter-attacks. He displayed the greatest coolness and gallantry during the action and afterwards, and the success was due to his personal efforts. Citation published in the London Gazette, number 30287, supplement dated 17 September 1917, page 9590. (Wounded 13 June 1917.)




Lt. Thomas Rees Griffith, Infy. No citation for award of Military Cross as published in the London Gazette, number 30450, supplement dated 1 January 1918, page 52. (Wounded 2 September 1918) Lt. (A./Capt.) Charles Ernest Henderson, 102nd Can. Inf., 2nd Cen. Ont. R. No citation for award of Military Cross as published in the London Gazette, number 31370, supplement dated 3 June 1919, page 6837. Lt. John Grant Knight, Infy. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in personally leading his platoon against concrete defences, three of which he captured in spite of very strong hostile opposition, also mopping up the enemy trenches and capturing fourteen prisoners. It was entirely owing to his leadership and dash that his objective was obtained, as his men had to climb over a steep embankment before they could commence the attack. Citation published in the London Gazette, number 30287, supplement dated 17 September 1917, page 9591.

Bar to the Military Cross Lt. (A./Capt.) John Grant Knight, M.C., 102nd Bn., Can. Infy., 2nd Cent. Ont. R. (M.C. gazetted 17th September, 1917.) For conspicuous courage and able leadership during the advance from Dury to the Canal du Nord 3rd-4th September. He led his company through heavy shell and machine-gun fire with very small casualties, and successfully reached his objectives. When information was required regarding the bridges over the Canal du Nord he went out with two scouts over open country commanded by enemy machine-gunners and snipers, and personally obtained valuable information. Citation for Bar to the Military Cross published in the London Gazette, number 31158, supplement dated 1 February 1919, page 1633. Lt. Stephen Forester Knight, Inf. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When all other officers had become casualties he took charge and displayed great courage and skill in dealing with a very difficult situation. Citation published in the London Gazette, number 30234, supplement dated 16 August 1917, page 8393. (Evacuated sick 13 April 1917.) Lt. .Fred Lister, Can. Inf. For conspicuous gallantry in action. He established an advanced post on the right flank. Later, he personally assisted in bombing up the enemy's trench and in establishing a block there. He set a splendid example throughout. Citation published in the London Gazette, number 29898, supplement dated 17 January 1917, page 465. (Later Lieutenant-Colonel and Commanding Officer of 102nd Battalion.)




Lieut. Arthur Temple Livingstone, 102nd Can. Bn., 2nd Cent. Ont. R. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. After the first objective had been gained his company passed through, but was held up by a system of trenches in the open. Handling the situation with coolness and daring, he succeeded in turning the left flank of the opposition. He was the first man over the top when the strong point was captured, and it was due to his leadership that the company got through with a minimum of casualties. Citation published in the London Gazette, number 31043, supplement dated 2 December 1918, page 14277. Lt. James Alexander Mann, 102nd Bn., Can. Infy., 2nd Cent. Ont. R. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations west of the Canal du Nord from 2nd to 5th September, 1918, especially on 3rd September, when his company was ordered to effect a hurried relief and to send out patrols to get in touch with the enemy. In the absence of his company commander he carried out this order most ably, and patrolled the whole battalion frontage and .advanced a mile, displaying such good leadership that his men passed through heavy fire with a minimum of casualties. Citation published in the London Gazette, number 31158, supplement dated 1 February 1919, page 1714. Lt. Robert Pope Matheson, Can. Inf. For conspicuous gallantry in action. He led his company in the attack with great courage and determination. Later, although wounded, he continued to remain at duty and to encourage his men. Citation published in the London Gazette, number 29898, supplement dated 17 January 1917, page 465. (Wounded 10 November 1916.) Lt. James Moncur Ogilvie, 102nd Bn., Can. Infy., 2nd C. Ont. E. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty south and east of Valenciennes, from 3rd to 6th November, 1918. He went out with one man to establish the exact location of the unit on the brigade right flank, which, at great personal risk, he succeeded in doing, thus rendering invaluable assistance in effecting the necessary connection. Later, he showed magnificent qualities of courage and leadership as platoon commander in action, when over forty prisoners and a large number of machine guns were captured, and very heavy casualties in killed and wounded inflicted on the enemy. Citation published in the London Gazette, number 31680, supplement dated 10 December 1919, page 1539. (Wounded 1 November 1917. Commissioned from the rank of Sergeant on 15 May 1917.) Capt. Stanley Holland Okell, Br. Columbia E. No citation for award of Military Cross as published in the London Gazette, number 30716, supplement dated 3 June 1918, page 6473. (Wounded 27 September 1918.) Capt. Thomas Patrick O'Kelly, Inf. No citation for award of Military Cross as published in the London Gazette, number 30450, supplement dated 1 January 1918, page 53.




Bar to the Military Cross Capt. Thomas Patrick O'Kelly, M.C., Infy. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as brigade transport officer during lengthy operations. He went forward every night under constant shell fire to ensure supplies getting through, and only his courage and resource enabled this to be successfully done, as casualties to men and animals were very heavy. His courage and determination "were the more conspicuous as, throughout the whole period, he was suffering from a broken shoulder, and, in spite of severe pain, refused to withdraw until the division was relieved. Citation for Bar to the Military Cross published in the London Gazette, number 30801, supplement dated 18 July 1918, page 8450. (Evacuated sick 19 November 1917.) Lt. (actg. Capt.) Frederick James O'Leary, Infy. No citation for award of Military Cross as published in the London Gazette, number 30111, supplement dated 1 June 1917, page 5486. Lt. Caleb Henry Packman, 102nd Bn., Can.Inf., 2nd Cent. Ont. R. No citation for award of the Military Cross as published in the London Gazette, number 31183, supplement dated 15 February 1919, page 2383. (Commissioned from the rank of Sergeant 15 May 1917.) Lt. (temp. Capt.) George Paterson, Inf. Bn.,Ord. Off., Inf. Bde., H.Qrs. No citation for award of Military Cross as published in the London Gazette, number 29886, supplement dated 1 January 1917, page 45. (Evacuated sick 30 March 1917.) Lt. Richard H. Perry, 102nd Bn., Can. Inf., 2nd Cent. Ont. R. No citation for award of the Military Cross as published in the London Gazette, number 31183, supplement dated 15 February 1919, page 2383. Lt. Joseph Sidney Rankin, 102nd Bn., Can. Inf. 2nd Cent. Ont. R No citation for award of the Military Cross as published in the London Gazette, number 31183, supplement dated 15 February 1919, page 2383. (Wounded 1 October 1918. Commissioned from the rank of Company Sergeant-Major 8 September 1918.) Lt. Alexander Gordon Scott, M.G. Corps. No citation for award of the Military Cross as published in the London Gazette, number 30340, supplement dated 18 October 1917, page 10713.




Lt. William Hugh Charles Stanley, 102nd Bn., Can. Infy.. 2nd C. Ont. R. No citation for award of Military Cross as published in the London Gazette, number 31266, supplement dated 2 April 1919, page 4336 (Wounded 6 November 1918.) Lt. Melville Fitzgerald Thomson, Inf. No citation for award of Military Cross as published in the London Gazette, number 30450, supplement dated 1 January 1918, page 53. Lt. George Henry Vancorbac, Infy. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer was in charge of the left platoon of a Company in a raid on the enemy's trenches. As soon as the barrage lifted he dashed forward with his men, personally inflicting several casualties, and heading off a party of ten, who were subsequently taken prisoner. On the recall signal he directed the retirement of his men with wounded and prisoners, being the last to- leave. Citation published in the London Gazette, number 30911, supplement dated 16 September 1918, page 11044. (Wounded 1 October 1918.) Capt. William McLean Walwyn, 102nd Bn., Can. Infy. No citation for award of Military Cross as published in the London Gazette, number 31092, supplement dated 1 January 1919, page 32. Lt. Joseph Ross Wilson, 102nd Bn., Can. Infy., 2nd Cent. Ont. R. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in command of a company on 3rd and 4th .September, 1918, during the advance from Bury to the Canal du Nord. He disposed his men with such skill, under heavy fire, that his company came through with a minimum of casualties, and he was enabled to establish an outpost line some 400 yards west of the canal. At dusk he accompanied a reconnoitring patrol, which came into contact with the enemy outside Lock Wood, and returned with valuable information. He showed great initiative, and set a fine example to his men. Citation published in the London Gazette, number 31158, supplement dated 1 February 1919, page 1722.


Published citations for gallantry award – Distinguished Conduct Medal


Distinguished Conduct Medal Instituted 1854

Distinguished Conduct Medal A total of nineteen Distinguished Conduct Medals were awarded to members of the 102nd Battalion. Below are the eight known published award citations as they appeared in the London Gazette. 703661 Sjt. (A./C.S M.) H. Alway, 102nd Bn., Can. Infy. For conspicuous gallantry during the attack near Beaucourt-en-Santerre, 8th August, 1918. After his platoon commander had become a casualty he took command, steadied the men, and led them in a charge against a strongly held position on the edge of Seaucourt Wood. On reaching the wood he rushed round the flank of an enemy section, and, by cutting off the retreat, forced twenty of the garrison to surrender, This he did single-handed. He set a fine example of fearlessness to his men. Citation published in the London Gazette, number 31128, supplement dated 16 January 1919, page 847 703567 Sjt. C. V. Brewer, M.M., Infy. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion, to duty. During an important raid on the enemy's trenches, when his officer had been wounded, Sjt. Brewer took com-mand of the platoon. Creeping forward, under heavy rifle and machine-gun fire, he cut a gap in some fresh wire put down by the enemy, through which he led his men, being the first man into the enemy's trench. Though wounded in five, different places, he fought with bomb and bayonet in most gallant fashion, inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy until, on the signal for recall, he collected his men and brought them back in good order with their casualties. In spite of his own injuries he carried out one wounded man himself, and after bestowing him in the hands of the stretcher bearers he went back and helped to carry out his officer. His behaviour throughout was an example of fine courage and devotion to duty. Citation published in the London Gazette, number 30879, supplement dated 3 September 1918, page 10364. (Wounded 10 April 1918. Awarded Military Medal in London Gazette, number 30340, supplement dated 16 October 1917, page 10731) 703085 Sjt. M. M. Brown, Infy. For conspicuous gallantry in action. Although severely wounded, he continued to fight his machine gun, displaying great courage and setting a splendid example. Citation published in the London Gazette, number 29837, supplement dated 25 November 1916, page 11562.




13091 Sjt. (A./C./S./M.) C. W. Copus, 102nd Bn., Can. Infy No citation for award of Distinguished Conduct Medal as published in the Edinburgh Gazette, number 13417, supplement dated 17 March 1919, page 1160. 931268 C./S./M. J. Dunn, 102nd Bn., Can. Infy. For conspicuous gallantry during the attack near Beaucourt-en-Santerre. His company was held up by a strongly held trench system in the open beyond Beaucourt Wood. At a critical moment a platoon commander became a casualty. This warrant officer at once dashed forward, under terrific fire, and took the officer's place, rallied the men, and, inspiring them by his example, captured the trench, killing many of the enemy and taking prisoners, three of whom he captured single-handed. His prompt action undoubtedly saved an awkward situation, and contributed largely to the success of our operation. Citation published in the London Gazette, number 31128, supplement dated 16 January 1919, page 851. 226478 Pte. A J. Gaudette, 102nd Bn., 2nd C.O.R. No citation for award of Distinguished Conduct Medal as published in the London Gazette, number 31370, supplement dated 30 May 1919, page 6861. 760755 Sjt. (A./C.S.M.) G. P. Hearnden, 102nd Bn., Can. Infy. No citation for award of Distinguished Conduct Medal as published in the London Gazette, number 31092, supplement dated 1 January 1919, page 47. 703901 Sjt. E. W. Holbrook, Can. Infy. For conspicuous gallantry in action. He attacked an enemy machine gun singlehanded, killed two*of the crew and captured the gun. He displayed great courage and determination throughout. Citation published in the London Gazette, number 29898, supplement dated 10 January 1917, page 470. 931156 Sjt. R. Kidd, C. Ontario R. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was in charge of a section of an important raiding party. He rallied his men when some confusion occurred in getting through the enemy wire, and led them on to the trenches, where he took prisoners and dispersed the enemy with many casualties. He was indefatigable in his efforts to bring in our wounded under heavy fire Throughout the operation he was conspicuous for his courage and devotion to duty. Citation published in the London Gazette, number 30983, supplement dated 30 October 1918, page 12896.




703313 Sjt. Z. Kirby, Infy. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He repeatedly led his company, in the face of heavy, machine gun and rifle fire, against enemy wire, taking the lead, himself in the endeavour to clear the way. He afterwards was of the greatest service to his Platoon Commander, taking charge when he became a casualty, and displaying splendid energy and resource in holding a difficult position. He held out until so exhausted that he had to be carried out to rest, having shown most indomitable spirit throughout the day. Citation published in the London Gazette, number 30287, supplement dated 17 September 1917, page 12896. 240319 Sjt. H. McD. Konkle, 102nd Bn., 2nd C.O.R. No citation for award of Distinguished Conduct Medal as published in the London Gazette, number 31370, supplement dated 30 May 1919, page 6862. 7041040 L./,Sjt. A. Linn, 102nd Bn., Can. Infy. No citation for award of Distinguished Conduct Medal as published in the London Gazette, number 31186, supplement dated 14 February 1919, page 2421. 1003044 Sjt. E. R. McIntyre, 102nd Bn., Can. Infy. No citation for award of Distinguished Conduct Medal as published in the Edinburgh Gazette, number 13436, supplement dated 22 April 1919, page 1533. 103244 Sjt. S. G. Moore, Inf. No citation for award of Distinguished Conduct Medal as published in the London Gazette, number 307136, supplement dated 31 May 1918, page 6484. (Commissioned as a Lieutenant 26 June 1918. Killed in action 27 September 1918.) 703105 Pte. F. Quinn, Inf. No citation for award of Distinguished Conduct Medal as published in the London Gazette, number 30389, supplement dated 19 November 1917, page 11958. 703453 C./S./M. J. Russell, Infy. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When all the officers had become casualties he took command, and although wounded, led the company to its objective. He pluckily carried on his duties until wounded a third time. Citation published in the London Gazette, number 30234, supplement dated 16 August 1917, page 8414.




703354 Cpl. S. Sarensan, Infy. No citation for award of Distinguished Conduct Medal as published in the London Gazette, number 30346, supplement dated 19 October 1917, page 10869. (Note: name in Gazette spelled incorrect; correct spelling is “Sorensen”.) 225281 Pte. E. D. Vanzile, 102nd Bn., Can. Infy. No citation for award of Distinguished Conduct Medal as published in the London Gazette, number 31299, supplement dated 17 April 1919, page 5015. 907181 Sjt. J. T. Warner, 102nd Bn., Can. Infy. No citation for award of Distinguished Conduct Medal as published in the London Gazette, number 31225, supplement dated 12 March 1919, page 3391.


Published details for gallantry award – Military Medal


Military Medal Instituted 1916

Military Medal and Bar for second award A total of 167 known Military Medals and 8 Bars for second award were awarded to members of the 102nd Battalion. Below are the known details and text of the awards as they appeared in the London Gazette for the Military Medal and the Bars. There were no published citations of these awards in the London Gazette. The nominal roll of the 102nd Battalion Book only lists 162 Military Medal recipients. 663545 Pte. Adair, J. W., 102nd Can. Inf. Bn. London Gazette, number 31227, supplement dated 11 March 1919, page 3443. 102740 Sjt. Ashton, H. O., 102nd Can. Inf. Bn. London Gazette, number 31227, supplement dated 11 March 1919, page 3443. (Wounded 6 June 1917 and 2 September 1918) 3108909 Pte. Barlow, J. W., 102nd Bn., 2nd C. Ontario R. London Gazette, number 31430, supplement dated 1 July 1919, page 8337. 760829 Pte. Barnett, J., 102nd Bn., 2nd C. Ont. R. London Gazette, number 31338, supplement dated 13 May 1919, page 6050. (Service number in London Gazette is incorrect; should read ”760892”) 541140 Pte. Beacock, E. R., 102nd Bn., 2nd C. Ont. R. London Gazette, number 31338, supplement dated 13 May 1919, page 6050. 144583 Pte. W. W. Bennett, Inf. London Gazette, number 30573, supplement dated 12 March 1918, page 3249.

Bar to Military Medal 144583 Pte. W. W. Bennett, M.M., 102nd Bn., 2nd C. Ontario R. London Gazette, number 31338, supplement dated 13 May 1919, page 6007. 763690 Cpl. (L./Sjt.) Berry, A. W., 102nd Bn., 2nd C. Ont. R. London Gazette, number 31338, supplement dated 13 May 1919, page 6050. 102337 Sjt. Bertucci, L., 102nd Bn., 2nd C. Ont. R. London Gazette, number 31338, supplement dated 13 May 1919, page 6050. (Evacuated sick 15 December 1918)

Bar to Military Medal

For second award




135977 L./C. Best, S., 102nd Bn., 2nd C. Ontario R. London Gazette, number 31430, supplement dated 1 July 1919, page 8337. (Also Mentioned in Despatches London Gazette 30448 supplement dated 25 December 1917, page 13592. Wounded 6 November 1918) 226025 Sjt. Brent, G. E., 102nd Bn., 2nd C.Ontario R. London Gazette, number 31142, supplement dated 21 January 1919, page 1238. (Wounded 17 November 1917) 703567 Cpl. C. V. Brewer, Inf. London Gazette, number 30340, supplement dated 16 October 1917, page 10731. (Wounded 10 April 1918. Awarded a Distinguished Conduct Medal in London Gazette, number 30879, supplement dated 3 September 1918, page 10364) 703719 Pte. S. Bromley, Inf. London Gazette, number 30172, supplement dated 9 July 1917, page 6840. 219931 Pte. E. C. Brown, Inf. London Gazette, number 30573, supplement dated 12 March 1918, page 3249. (Wounded 15 November 1917) 703991 Pte. Brown, G. A., 102nd Can. Inf. Bn. London Gazette, number 31227, supplement dated 11 March 1919, page 3444. (Wounded 13 May 1917) 540289 Pte. H. J. Brown, Inf. Bn. London Gazette, number 29953, supplement dated 19 February 1917, page 1756. 703727 Pte. G. Burrington, Inf. Bn. London Gazette, number 29912, supplement dated 19 January 1917, page 837. (Killed in action 21 November 1916) 703209 Pte. G. D. Calder, Inf. Bn. London Gazette, number 29953, supplement dated 19 February 1917, page 1756. 703449 Pte. Calland, A. A. F., 102nd Bn., 2nd C. Ontario R. London Gazette, number 31142, supplement dated 21 January 1919, page 1238.




102675 Pte. (A./Sjt.) Campbell, D., 102nd Bn., C. Ontario R. London Gazette, number 31173, supplement dated 7 February 1919, page 2128. 703739 Pte. N. J. Campbell, Inf. London Gazette, number 30573, supplement dated 12 March 1918, page 3250. (Wounded 1 October 1918) 703314 Cpl. J. Carmichael, Inf. London Gazette, number 30172, supplement dated 9 July 1917, page 6840. (Wounded 7 June 1917 and 8 August 1918) 291791 Pte. (A./L./C.) Carmody, C. M, 102nd Bn., 2nd C. Ontario R. London Gazette, number 31430, supplement dated 1 July 1919, page 8339. 519721 Pte. Case, H., 102nd Bn., 2nd C. Ont. R. London Gazette, number 31338, supplement dated 13 May 1919, page 6051. (Wounded 9 June 1917 and 5 September 1918) 703688 Cpl. A. Cassidy, Inf. London Gazette, number 30172, supplement dated 9 July 1917, page 6840. 706011 Sjt. Cassidy, J. F., 102nd Bn., 2nd C. Ontario R. London Gazette, number 31142, supplement dated 21 January 1919, page 1239. (Wounded 2 September 1918) 838039 Cpl. T. Chard, C. Ontario R. London Gazette, number 31007, supplement dated 12 November 1918, page 13400. (Wounded 4 April 1918) 838041 Sjt. Christie, J. M., 102nd Can. Inf. Bn. London Gazette, number 31227, supplement dated 11 March 1919, page 3444. 540551 Pte. (L./C.) Christie, K. S., 102nd Bn., 2nd C. Ontario R. London Gazette, number 31142, supplement dated 21 January 1919, page 1239. (Wounded 8 August 1918)




103047 Pte. (L./C.) Clarke, C. K. 102nd Bn., 2nd C. Ont. R. London Gazette, number 31338, supplement dated 13 May 1919, page 6051. (Wounded 11 June 1917 and 30 September 1918) 102741 Sjt. Cothran, G. E., 102nd Bn., 2nd C. Ont. R. London Gazette, number 31338, supplement dated 13 May 1919, page 6051. 540507 Cpl. G. A. Craig, Inf. Bn. London Gazette, number 29912, supplement dated 19 January 1917, page 837. (Killed in action 9 April 1917) 703698 Pte. Crouse, W., 102nd Bn., 2nd C. Ontario R. London Gazette, number 31430, supplement dated 1 July 1919, page 8340. 760929 Pte. Daem, L., 102nd Can. Inf. Bn. London Gazette, number 31227, supplement dated 11 March 1919, page 3445. 1003493 Sjt. Daimpre, A. D., 102nd Bn., 2nd C. Ont. R. London Gazette, number 31338, supplement dated 13 May 1919, page 6051. 161266 Pte. Deschene, E. A., Gen. Depot, 102nd Can. Inf. Bn. London Gazette, number 31227, supplement dated 11 March 1919, page 3445. (Wounded 19 February 1917) 703025 L./C. J. Dick, Inf. Bn. London Gazette, number 29953, supplement dated 19 February 1917, page 1757. 102233 Sjt. Dick, R. P., 102nd Bn., 2nd C. Ontario R. London Gazette, number 31142, supplement dated 21 January 1919, page 1240. 703315 Pte. E. Dolby, Inf. London Gazette, number 30540, supplement dated 22 February 1918, page 2436. (Wounded 15 November 1917) 703305 Cpl. Douglas, A., 102nd Can. Inf. Bn. London Gazette, number 31227, supplement dated 11 March 1919, page 3445.




704099 Pte. C. Doyle, Inf. Bn. London Gazette, number 30064, supplement dated 11 May 1917, page 4601. (Wounded 15 August 1917) 703402 Pte. Duguid, G., 102nd Bn., 2nd C. Ontario R. London Gazette, number 31142, supplement dated 21 January 1919, page 1240. (Killed in action 3 October 1918) 703586 Pte. F. Duncan, Inf. London Gazette, number 30172, supplement dated 9 July 1917, page 6841. 703214 Cpl. Duncan, R. G., 102nd Can. Inf. Bn. London Gazette, number 31227, supplement dated 11 March 1919, page 3445. (Died of wounds 28 September 1918) 103362 Pte. A. Edwards, Inf London Gazette, number 30259, supplement dated 28 August 1917, page 9001. (Killed in Action 6 September 1917) 102595 Pte. (L./Sjt.) Evanson, S., 102nd Bn., 2nd C. Ontario R. London Gazette, number 31142, supplement dated 21 January 1919, page 1240. (Wounded 17 August 1917) 931804 Pte. W. J. Farrar, Inf. London Gazette, number 30389, supplement dated 16 November 1917, page 11976. (Evacuated sick 19 September 1917) 703627 Sjt. Farris, H. A., 102nd Bn., 2nd C. Ontario R London Gazette, number 31142, supplement dated 21 January 1919, page 1240. (Wounded 12 June 1917) 757058 Pte. Fenton, E. W., 102nd Can. Inf. Bn. London Gazette, number 31227, supplement dated 11 March 1919, page 3445. (Wounded 2 September 1918) 135476 Pte. (L./C.) Foley, F. G., 102nd Bn., 2nd C. Ont. R. London Gazette, number 31338, supplement dated 13 May 1919, page 6051. (Wounded 6 November 1918)




908196 Pte. J. Foster, Inf. London Gazette, number 30424, supplement dated 11 December 1917, page 13027. (Wounded 18 February 1917, 25 June 1917 and 30 September 1918) 77006 Sjt. J. J. Fyles, Inf. London Gazette, number 12997, supplement dated 13 October 1916, page 1844. (Wounded 15 May 1917. Later commissioned and promoted to the rank of Lieutenant; dates not known. Evacuated sick 2 June 1917) 850578 Sjt. Gardiner, H. J., 102nd Bn., 2nd C. Ontario R. London Gazette, number 31430, supplement dated 1 July 1919, page 8342. 2528469 Cpl. Garlough, E., 102nd Bn., 2nd C. Ont. R. London Gazette, number 31338, supplement dated 13 May 1919, page 6051. 703965 Pte. (actg. Cpl.) H. B. Gates, Inf. London Gazette, number 30259, supplement dated 28 August 1917, page 9001. 703260 Cpl. D. W. Georgeson, Inf. Bn. London Gazette, number 29912, supplement dated 19 January 1917, page 837.

Bar to Military Medal 703260 Sjt. D. W. Georgeson. Can. Inf. London Gazette, number 30172, supplement dated 6 July 1917, page 6825. 225350 Pte. Gilbert, L. A., 102nd Bn., 2nd C. Ontario R. London Gazette, number 31430, supplement dated 1 July 1919, page 8342. (Wounded 1 November 1917 and 6 November 1918) 703996 Pte. J. J. Gillis, Inf. London Gazette, number 30573, supplement dated 12 March 1918, page 3251. (Wounded 19 May 1917, 23 July 1918 and 2 October 1918) 225268 Pte. Gionet, E., 102nd Bn., 2nd C. Ontario R. London Gazette, number 31430, supplement dated 1 July 1919, page 8342.




199199 Pte. T. Godchere, Inf. London Gazette, number 30172, supplement dated 9 July 1917, page 6841. (Killed in action 9 April 1917) 703043 Sjt. A. F. Gothard, Inf. London Gazette, number 30340, supplement dated 16 October 1917, page 10731. (Wounded 16 November 1917) 102049 Pte. (L./C.) Haggerty, W. J., 102nd Bn., 2nd C. Ont. R. London Gazette, number 31338, supplement dated 13 May 1919, page 6051. (Surname in London Gazette is incorrect; should read ”Haggarty”) 1253029 Pte. E. Haggis, Inf. London Gazette, number 30340, supplement dated 16 October 1917, page 10731. (Wounded 17 August 1917) 101167 Pte. J. A. Hall, Inf. London Gazette, number 30172, supplement dated 9 July 1917, page 6841. 225429 Pte. Hamburg, A. W., 102nd Bn., 2nd C. Ontario B. London Gazette, number 31430, supplement dated 1 July 1919, page 8343. (Wounded 27 September 1918) 907685 Pte. W. H. Haug, Inf. London Gazette, number 30540, supplement dated 22 February 1918, page 2436. (Wounded 25 March 1917 and 4 September 1918) 703246 C./Q.M.S. H. Hayens, Inf. London Gazette, number 30540, supplement dated 22 February 1918, page 2436. 703871 L./C. A. G. Heaven, Inf. Bn. London Gazette, number 29912, supplement dated 19 January 1917, page 837. (Wounded 9 April 1917 and died April 1917) 908153 L./C. G. M. Henderson, C. Ontario R. London Gazette, number 30830, supplement dated 2 August 1918, page 9254. (Wounded 17 May 1917 and 27 September 1918)




838985 Pte. Henry, G. E., 102nd Can. Inf. Bn. London Gazette, number 31227, supplement dated 11 March 1919, page 3446. 102705 Pte. D. Hinksman, Inf. London Gazette, number 30340, supplement dated 16 October 1917, page 10731.

Bar to Military Medal 102705 Pte. D. Hinksman, M.M., 102nd Can. Inf. Bn. London Gazette, number 31227, supplement dated 11 March 1919, page 3413. (Wounded 13 June 1917 and 1 October 1918) 703080 Pte. H. Holland Inf. London Gazette, number 30540, supplement dated 22 February 1918, page 2436. 250085 Pte. Honsinger, E. J., 102nd Can. Inf. Bn. London Gazette, number 31227, supplement dated 11 March 1919, page 3446. (Wounded 16 March 1918) 703938 Sjt. Houston, E., 102nd Bn., 2nd C. Ontario R. London Gazette, number 31142, supplement dated 21 January 1919, page 1242. (Died of wounds 4 September 1918) 704002 Pte. (L./C.) Howitt, M. H., 102nd Bn., 2nd C. Ont. R. London Gazette, number 31338, supplement dated 13 May 1919, page 6052. (Evacuated sick 16 January 1919) 703280 Pte. E. E. Hudson, Inf. London Gazette, number 29873, supplement dated 21 December 1916, page 12448. (Evacuated sick 5 February, 1917) 703587 Pte. D. Jamieson, Inf. London Gazette, number 30540, supplement dated 22 February 1918, page 2437. 220270 Pte. G. H. Johnson, Inf. London Gazette, number 30573, supplement dated 12 March 1918, page 3251.




1003740 Pte. Kennedy, D., 102nd Bn., 2nd C. Ontario R. London Gazette, number 31430, supplement dated 1 July 1919, page 8345. (Wounded 31 October 1918) 703403 Pte. Kinnear, A. R., 102nd Bn., 2nd C. Ont.,R. London Gazette, number 31338, supplement dated 13 May 1919, page 6052. (Wounded 21 October 1916) 225956 Cpl. Kinnear, J. W., 102nd Can. Inf. Bn. London Gazette, number 31227, supplement dated 11 March 1919, page 3447. (Wounded 2 November 1918) 703215 Pte. R. Lasser, Inf. London Gazette, number 30172, supplement dated 9 July 1917, page 6842. (Wounded 22 October 1916 and 9 April 1917, evacuated sick 13 May 1917) 704160 Pte. (A./Cpl.) Latimer, G. B., 102nd. Can. Inf. Bn. London Gazette, number 31227, supplement dated 11 March 1919, page 3447. 727318 Pte. Latter, E. A. R., 102nd Bn., 2nd C. Ont. R. London Gazette, number 31338, supplement dated 13 May 1919, page 6052. (Evacuated sick 25 January 1919) 161143 Sjt. A. Law, Inf. London Gazette, number 30172, supplement dated 9 July 1917, page 6842.

Bar to Military Medal 161143 Sjt. A. Law, Can. Inf. London Gazette, number 30243, supplement dated 21 August 1917, page 8641. (Wounded 17 November 1917, died of sickness 25 October 1918) 703510 Pte. Lawler, J., 102nd Bn., 2nd C. Ont. R. London Gazette, number 31338, supplement dated 13 May 1919, page 6052. 103195 Pte. G. H. Lock, Inf. London Gazette, number 30573, supplement dated 12 March 1918, page 3251.




Bar to Military Medal 103195 Pte. G. H. Lock, M.M., 102nd Bn. 2nd C. Ontario R. London Gazette, number 31338, supplement dated 13 May 1919, page 6007. (Wounded 1 October 1918) 761010 Pte. J. A. Madigan, C. Ontario R. London Gazette, number 30830, supplement dated 2 August 1918, page 9254. (Wounded 9 April 1917)

Bar to Military Medal 761010 Pte. J. A. Madigan, M.M., 102nd Bn., 2nd C. Ontario R. London Gazette, number 31338, supplement dated 13 May 1919, page 6008. 703495 Pte. a. Mair, C. Ontario R. London Gazette, number 30830, supplement dated 2 August 1918, page 9254. (Wounded 19 August 1918) 703041 Sjt. T. R. Maitland, Inf. London Gazette, number 30498, supplement dated 25 January 1918, page 11977. 703146 Sjt. W. Mason, Inf. London Gazette, number 30172, supplement dated 9 July 1917, page 6842. (Evacuated sick 12 July 1917) 102334 Sjt. O. Massey, Inf. London Gazette, number 30259, supplement dated 28 August 1917, page 9001. (Wounded 8 June 1917. Later commissioned and promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 27 April 1918. Wounded 27 September 1918 and transferred to England) 703556 Sjt. W. Massie, Inf. London Gazette, number 30172, supplement dated 9 July 1917, page 6842. (Wounded 9 April 1917) 703602 Cpl. G. G. McAfee, C. Ontario R. London Gazette, number 30830, supplement dated 2 August 1918, page 9254. (Wounded 10 April 1918)




102767 Cpl. McArdle, M., 102nd Bn., 2nd C. Ont. R. London Gazette, number 31338, supplement dated 13 May 1919, page 6052. 907440 Pte. K. McBean, Inf. London Gazette, number 30540, supplement dated 22 February 1918, page 2437. (Wounded 2 August 1917) 703021 Pte. A. C. McCallum, Inf. London Gazette, number 30540, supplement dated 22 February 1918, page 2437. (Died of wounds 27 September 1918) 183321 Pte. C. J. McCurrach, Inf. London Gazette, number 30340, supplement dated 16 October 1917, page 10731. (Wounded 27 September 1918) 706715 Sjt. H. C. MacDonald. C. Ontario R. London Gazette, number 31007, supplement dated 12 November 1918, page 13400. (Wounded 27 July 1918) 761004 Pte. (Cpl.) S. P. McGuigan, Inf. London Gazette, number 30389, supplement dated 16 November 1917, page 11977. 703807 Pte. J. J. McHugh, Inf. London Gazette, number 29873, supplement dated 21 December 1916, page 12448. (Died of wounds 10 June 1917) 839046 Pte. Mclnnes, J. A., 102nd Can. Inf. Bn. London Gazette, number 31227, supplement dated 11 March 1919, page 3448. (Wounded and missing after action 1 October 1918. Surname in London Gazette is incorrect; should read ”McInnis”) 73108 Sjt. D. McKay, Inf. Bn. London Gazette, number 29912, supplement dated 19 January 1917, page 837. (Wounded 22 November 1916. Service number in London Gazette is incorrect; should read ”703108”) 161273 Pte. H. McKenzie, Inf. Bn. London Gazette, number 29953, supplement dated 19 February 1917, page 1757.




104440 Sjt. J. McLeod, Inf. London Gazette, number 30172, supplement dated 9 July 1917, page 6842. (Died of wounds 17 May 1917) 703579 Pte. C. Mills, Inf. London Gazette, number 29873, supplement dated 21 December 1916, page 12448. 102066 L./C. W. J. Mitchell, C. Ontario R. London Gazette, number 30830, supplement dated 2 August 1918, page 9254. (Wounded 16 November 1917; died of wounds 28 September 1918) 703679 Pte. Moore, J. W., 102nd Bn., 2nd C. Ont. R. London Gazette, number 31338, supplement dated 13 May 1919, page 6053. 907563 Pte. A. H. Morley, Inf. London Gazette, number 30172, supplement dated 9 July 1917, page 6843. 103317 Cpl. Niven, J., 102nd Can. Inf. Bn. London Gazette, number 31227, supplement dated 11 March 1919, page 3448. (Evacuated sick 17 January 1919) 226873 Pte. (L./C.) Nixon, W. J., 102nd Can. Inf. Bn. London Gazette, number 31227, supplement dated 11 March 1919, page 3448. 240723 Pte. Oldland, W. H., 102nd Bn., 2nd C. Ontario R. London Gazette, number 31430, supplement dated 1 July 1919, page 8349. 225348 Pte. Ollen-Bittle, W. A., 102nd Bn., 2nd O. Ontario R. London Gazette, number 31430, supplement dated 1 July 1919, page 8349. 703373 Pte. A. J. Ovesen, Inf. London Gazette, number 29873, supplement dated 21 December 1916, page 12448. (Evacuated sick 17 November 1918) 703138 Actg. Coy. S./M. J. A. Parsons, Inf. Bn. London Gazette, number 29912, supplement dated 19 January 1917, page 837. (Wounded 20 November 1916)




200172 Sjt. Pearsall, L. W., 102nd, 2nd- C. Ontario R. London Gazette, number 31142, supplement dated 21 January 1919, page 1246. (Wounded 1 September 1917 and 27 September 1918) 703915 Pte. D. A. Peters, Inf. London Gazette, number 30540, supplement dated 22 February 1918, page 2438. (Wounded 6 November 1918) 1009858 Pte. S. Pullman, Inf. London Gazette, number 30340, supplement dated 16 October 1917, page 10731. (Wounded 1 November and 23 July 1918 ) 703530 Cpl. Purvis, A. P., 102nd Can. Inf. Bn. London Gazette, number 31227, supplement dated 11 March 1919, page 3449. 103667 Pte. (L./C.) Pyman, S., 102nd Bn., 2nd C. Ontario R. London Gazette, number 31142, supplement dated 21 January 1919, page 1246. 252386 Pte. (L./C.) Pyne, J. W. P., 102nd Bn., 2nd C. Ont. R. London Gazette, number 31338, supplement dated 13 May 1919, page 6053. (Wounded 12 June 1917) 703244 Pte. T. E. Quilty, Inf. London Gazette, number 30573, supplement dated 12 March 1918, page 3252. 225739 L./C. Radcliffe, H. M., 102nd Bn., 2nd C. Ontario R. London Gazette, number 31430, supplement dated 1 July 1919, page 8350. (Wounded 8 August 1918) 703966 Pte. L. Raymond, Inf. Bn. London Gazette, number 29953, supplement dated 19 February 1917, page 1757. (Also Mentioned in Despatches London Gazette 31448 supplement dated 8 July 1919, page 8820. 258486 Sjt. Rayner, R. W., 102nd Bn., 2nd C. Ont. R. London Gazette, number 31338, supplement dated 13 May 1919, page 6053.




249189 Sjt. Reeks, F. G., 102nd Bn., 2nd C. Ont. R. London Gazette, number 31338, supplement dated 13 May 1919, page 6054. 907202 Coy./S.M. Ridge. F , 102nd Bn., 2nd C. Ontario R. London Gazette, number 31142, supplement dated 21 January 1919, page 1247. (Wounded 2 September 1918) 648759 Cpl. Rivers, T., 102nd Bn., 2nd C. Ontario R. London Gazette, number 31142, supplement dated 21 January 1919, page 1247. 249143 Pte. Roberts, W. F., 102nd Can. Inf. Bn. London Gazette, number 31227, supplement dated 11 March 1919, page 3449. 135830 Pte. Rodden, V. W., 102nd Bn., 2nd C. Ont. R. London Gazette, number 31338, supplement dated 13 May 1919, page 6054. (Evacuated sick 4 February 1919) 70346 Sjt. G. I. Salway, Inf. London Gazette, number 29873, supplement dated 21 December 1916, page 12448. (Service number in London Gazette is incorrect; should read ”703046”. Evacuated sick 19 October, 1917) 703045 Sjt. R. Sangstad, Inf. London Gazette, number 30172, supplement dated 9 July 1917, page 6843. (Name in London Gazette spelled incorrect; should read “Saugstad”. Wounded 9 April 1917 and 13 May 1917) 931428 Pte. (A./Cpl.) W. J. Saunders, Inf. London Gazette, number 30540, supplement dated 22 February 1918, page 2438. (Killed in action 16 November 1917) 908134 Pte. N. W. Scott, Inf. London Gazette, number 30540, supplement dated 22 February 1918, page 2438. (Wounded 17 November 1917) 703287 Pte. H. Selby-Hele, Inf. Bn. London Gazette, number 29912, supplement dated 19 January 1917, page 837. (Wounded 9 April 1917. Later earned a Bar to the Military Medal while serving in the 29th Battalion)




102998 Cpl. Seward, W. E., 102nd Can. Inf. Bn. London Gazette, number 31227, supplement dated 11 March 1919, page 3449. 252702 Pte. J. S. Shaw, Inf. London Gazette, number 30540, supplement dated 22 February 1918, page 2439. (Wounded 13 May 1917)

Bar to Military Medal 252702 Pte. J. S. Shaw, M.M., 102nd Can. Inf. Bn. London Gazette, number 31142, supplement dated 21 January 1919, page 1207. (Killed in action 3 September 1918) 161251 Pte. Shred, A., 102nd Bn., 2nd C. Ont. R. London Gazette, number 31338, supplement dated 13 May 1919, page 6054. (Wounded 27 September 1918) 253064 Pte. Simison, C., 102nd Bn., 2nd C. Ontario B. London Gazette, number 31430, supplement dated 1 July 1919, page 8352. (Wounded 1 November 1917) 703670 Cpl. (L./Sjt.) A. E. Slocomb, Inf. London Gazette, number 30172, supplement dated 9 July 1917, page 6843. (Evacuated sick 10 May 1917) 441344 Pte. Smith, F., 102nd Can. Inf. Bn. London Gazette, number 31227, supplement dated 11 March 1919, page 3449. (Wounded 18 August 1917; evacuated sick 9 December 1918) 703218 Sjt. Smith, F. E. W., 102nd Can. Inf. Bn. London Gazette, number 31227, supplement dated 11 March 1919, page 3449. 760195 Sjt. F. H. Smith, Inf. London Gazette, number 30573, supplement dated 12 March 1918, page 3253. 2529415 Pte. Smith, G. H., 102nd Can. Inf. Bn. London Gazette, number 31227, supplement dated 11 March 1919, page 3449. (Evacuated sick 12 February 1919)




703432 Sjt. B. P. Squires. Inf. Bn. London Gazette, number 29953, supplement dated 19 February 1917, page 1757. (Later commissioned and promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 7 May 1917. Also Mentioned in Despatches London Gazette number 30706 supplement dated 24 May 1919, page 6198.) 703407 Cpl. Stiles, E. N., 102nd Can. Inf. Bn. London Gazette, number 31227, supplement dated 11 March 1919, page 3450. (Wounded 14 October 1916 and 30 September 1918) 703406 Pte. W. T. Stiles, Inf. London Gazette, number 30573, supplement dated 12 March 1918, page 3253. (Wounded 27 September 1918) 703409 L./C. R. Swanson, Inf. Bn. London Gazette, number 29912, supplement dated 19 January 1917, page 837. (Wounded 25 September 1916; killed in action 11 May 1917) 402518 Pte. Taylor, H. G., 102nd Can. Inf. Bn. London Gazette, number 31227, supplement dated 11 March 1919, page 3450. (Service number in London Gazette is incorrect; should read ”402158”) 704109 L./C. P. Thibault, Inf. Bn. London Gazette, number 30340, supplement dated 16 October 1917, page 10731. (Wounded 16 August 1917 and 1 November 1917) 2528333 Pte. Thurlow, W., 102nd Bn., 2nd C. Ont. R. London Gazette, number 31338, supplement dated 13 May 1919, page 6054. 102200 Cpl. N. S. Todd, Inf. London Gazette, number 30573, supplement dated 12 March 1918, page 3253.

Bar to Military Medal 102200 Sjt. N. S. Todd, M.M., 102nd-Can. Inf. Bn. London Gazette, number 31227, supplement dated 11 March 1919, page 3413. 648892 Sjt. Tolmic, R. T., 102nd Bn., 2nd C. Ontario R. London Gazette, number 31142, supplement dated 21 January 1919, page 1248. (Surname in London Gazette is incorrect; should read ”Tolmie”)




1003217 Pte. (L./C.) Tooke, L., 102nd Bn., C. Ont. R. London Gazette, number 31338, supplement dated 13 May 1919, page 6054. 911765 Sjt. C. W. Traves, Inf. London Gazette, number 30540, supplement dated 22 February 1918, page 2439. (Later commissioned and promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 4 June 1918) 1045759 Pte. G. N. Twell, C. Ontario R. London Gazette, number 31007, supplement dated 12 November 1918, page 13401. (Wounded 4 September 1918) 703503 Pte. Urseth, I., 102nd Can. Inf. Bn. London Gazette, number 31227, supplement dated 11 March 1919, page 3450. (Wounded 6 September 1916) 200208 Pte. Walton, W. C., 102nd Bn., 2nd C. Ont. R. London Gazette, number 31338, supplement dated 13 May 1919, page 6054. 102714 Cpl. Watts, A., 102nd Bn., 2nd C. Ontario B. London Gazette, number 31430, supplement dated 1 July 1919, page 8354. (Wounded 11 May 1917 and 4 September 1918) 907548 Cpl. Webb, W. H., 102nd Bn., 2nd C. Ontario R. London Gazette, number 31142, supplement dated 21 January 1919, page 1249. (Wounded 23 January 1917; killed in action 1 October 1918) 761158 Cpl. H. White, Inf. London Gazette, number 30540, supplement dated 22 February 1918, page 2439. (Killed in Action 16 November 1917) 703617 Pte. W. Whyte, Inf. London Gazette, number 30172, supplement dated 9 July 1917, page 6844. 907090 Sjt. J. F. Wilkinson, Inf. London Gazette, number 30172, supplement dated 9 July 1917, page 6844. (Wounded 9 June 1917)




703899 Pte. Wolversen, S. G., 102nd Bn., 2nd C. Ontario R. London Gazette, number 31430, supplement dated 1 July 1919, page 8355. (Wounded 21 October 1916) 160842 Pte. J. Woodworth, Inf. London Gazette, number 30172, supplement dated 9 July 1917, page 6844. (Wounded 9 April 1917) 706384 Pte. E. E. Wren, C. Ontario B. London Gazette, number 31007, supplement dated 12 November 1918, page 13401. (Wounded 23 July 1918 and 30 September 1918; evacuated sick 20 February 1919) 907985 L./C. (Cpl.) J. R. Wylie, Inf. London Gazette, number 30573, supplement dated 12 March 1918, page 3254. (Later commissioned and promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 17 September 1918. Also Mentioned in Despatches London Gazette number 31448 supplement dated 8 July 1919, page 8819.) 706491 Pte. Youngs, F., 102nd Bn., 2nd C. Ontario R. London Gazette, number 31142, supplement dated 21 January 1919, page 1250. (Wounded 12 April 1917 and 22 August 1918)


Published citations for service award – Meritorious Service Medal


Meritorious Service Medal A total of nine Meritorious Service Medals were awarded to members of the 102nd Battalion. None of the London Gazette entries for these honours had any published citation details. 907494 Cpl. Chapin, C. H., 102nd Bn. 2nd C. Ontario R. London Gazette, number 31370, supplement dated 30 May 1919, page 6913. 703008 Sjt. Gould, L. McL., 102nd Bn. 2nd C. Ontario R. London Gazette, number 31370, supplement dated 30 May 1919, page 6913. 703803 Coy. Q.M. Sjt. (A./Bde. Q.M. Sjt.) F. Hallas, Inf. London Gazette, number 30750, supplement dated 14 June 1918, page 7176. 703027 Sjt. Kirby, C. B., 102nd Bn., B Columbia R. London Gazette, number 31132, supplement dated 17 January 1919, page 1018. 703014 Sjt. Manning, W. H., 102nd Bn.. B. Columbia R. London Gazette, number 31370, supplement dated 30 May 1919, page 6914. 102252 Coy. S. /M. A. J. Mirams, Inf. London Gazette, number 30750, supplement dated 14 June 1918, page 7177. 706940 Sjt. Monk, H. N., 102nd Bn. 2nd C. Ontario R. London Gazette, number 31370, supplement dated 30 May 1919, page 6914. 103293 Coy./Q.M.S. Pringle, J., 102nd Bn., 2nd B.C.R. London Gazette, number 31132, supplement dated 17 January 1919, page 1019. 703368 Coy./Q.M.-Sjt. Rolph, N., 102nd Bn., B.C.R. London Gazette, number 31132, supplement dated 17 January 1919, page 1019.

Meritorious Service Medal Instituted 1845


Published citations for gallantry award – Mention In Despatches


Mention In Despatches A total of thirty members of the 102nd Battalion were Mentioned in Despatches. None of the London Gazette entries for this honour had any published citation details. Bechtel, 703761 Cpl. W. W. London Gazette, number 31448, supplement dated 11 July 1919, page 8820. Best, No. 135977 Pte. S. London Gazette, number 30448, supplement dated 28 December 1917, page 13572. (Wounded 6 November 1918) Brydon, Lt.- R. G. H. London Gazette, number 30107, supplement dated 1 June 1917, page 5428. (Killed in action 9 April 1917) Carey, Maj. A. B. London Gazette, number 29890 , supplement dated 4 January 1917, page 260. Carey, Lt.-Col. A. B., D.S.O., British Columbia Regt. London Gazette, number 30448, supplement dated 28 December 1917, page 13572. Crook, 703637 Cpl. F. J., attd. 102nd Inf. Bn. London Gazette, number 31089, supplement dated 31 December 1918, page 15224. Elliott, 102805 L./C. G. B. London Gazette, number 31448, supplement dated 11 July 1919, page 8820. (Wounded 30 September 1918) 102nd Battalion. Fitzmaurice, Capt. R. London Gazette, number 31089, supplement dated 31 December 1918, page 15221. Gosse, No. 703519 Serjt.-Maj. W. G. London Gazette, number 30448, supplement dated 28 December 1917, page 13572.

Mention In Despatches oak leaves emblem.

Instituted 1920 For the

1914-1918 War to be worn on

the ribbon of the Victory Medal.




Hutchings, No. 703038 Bn. Qrmr.-Serjt. G. S. London Gazette, number 30448, supplement dated 28 December 1917, page 13572. Kerridge, 116766 Pte. A. E. London Gazette, number 30706, supplement dated 28 May 1919, page 6198. Lister, Capt. (actg. Maj.) F., D.S.O., M.C., British Columbia Regt. London Gazette, number 30448, supplement dated 28 December 1917, page 13572. Lister, Lt.-Col. F., D.S.O., M.C. London Gazette, number 31448, supplement dated 11 July 1919, page 8819. Manwood, 103152 L./O. H. London Gazette, number 31448, supplement dated 11 July 1919, page 8820. (Wounded 6 November 1918) Marks, No. 703975 Pte. T. London Gazette, number 30107, supplement dated 1 June 1917, page 5428 (Wounded 20 November 1916; evacuated sick 11 May 1917) Marrin, No. 703608 Pte. P. London Gazette, number 30107, supplement dated 1 June 1917, page 5428 (Evacuated sick 23 May 1917) Matheson, Lt. K. P., M.C., Gen. List. London Gazette, number 30107, supplement dated 1 June 1917, page 5428 Morrison, Lt. R., attd. H.Q., Can. Div. Wimg. London Gazette, number 31448, supplement dated 11 July 1919, page 8819. O'Leary, Capt. F. J. London Gazette, number 29890 , supplement dated 4 January 1917, page 260. Raymond, 703966 Cpl. (A./Sjt.) L., M.M. London Gazette, number 31448, supplement dated 11 July 1919, page 8820.




Ryan, Maj. E. J. W. London Gazette, number 30706, supplement dated 28 May 1919, page 6198. Ryan, Maj. E. J. W., D.S.O. London Gazette, number 31448, supplement dated 11 July 1919, page 8819. Rye, 703131 C.Q.M.S. R. M. S. London Gazette, number 31448, supplement dated 11 July 1919, page 8820. Squires, Lt. B. P., M.M. London Gazette, number 30706, supplement dated 28 May 1919, page 6198. (Awarded a Military Medal as a Sergeant, London Gazette, number 29953, supplement dated 19 February 1917, page 1757.) Stead, Qrmr. and Hon. Capt. F., British Columbia Regt. London Gazette, number 30448, supplement dated 28 December 1917, page 13572. Thomson, Lt. M. F., M.C. London Gazette, number 30706, supplement dated 28 May 1919, page 6198. (Awarded a Military Cross as published in the London Gazette, number 30450, supplement dated 1 January 1918, page 53.) Todd, No. 703834 Serjt. C. F. London Gazette, number 30448, supplement dated 28 December 1917, page 13572. Warden, Lt.-Col. J. W., D.S.O. London Gazette, number 30107, supplement dated 1 June 1917, page 5428 Williams, Lt. F. S., British Columbia Regt. London Gazette, number 30448, supplement dated 28 December 1917, page 13572. Wylie, L. J. R., M.M. London Gazette, number 31448, supplement dated 11 July 1919, page 8820. (Commissioned as Lieutenant 17 September 1918. Awarded a Military Medal in London Gazette, number 30573, supplement dated 12 March 1918, page 3254.)


Published details for foreign gallantry awards


Croix de Guerre (France) One Croix de Guerre (France) was awarded to a member of the 102nd Battalion: 703278 Serjeant Frederick Walter Hambleton, Canadian Infantry. London Gazette, number 30184, supplement dated 14 July 1917, page 7096. Croix de Guerre (Belgium) Six Croix de Guerre (Belgium) awarded to members of the 102nd Battalion: Major Stuart Douglas Armour, Infantry. London Gazette, number 30792, supplement dated 12 July 1918, page 8186. 703008 Corporal (acting Serjeant) Leonard McLeod Gould, Infantry. London Gazette, number 30792, supplement dated 12 July 1918, page 8187. 703391 Private James Leatherdale, 102nd Battalion, British Columbia Regiment. London Gazette, number 31275, supplement dated 5 April 1919, page 4523. Lieutenant James Alexander Mann, 102nd Battalion, 2nd Central Ontario Regiment. London Gazette, number 31275, supplement dated 5 April 1919, page 4522. 703685 Private William Edmund Murphy, 102nd Battalion, British Columbia Regiment. London Gazette, number 31275, supplement dated 5 April 1919, page 4524. 703834 Serjeant Charles Frederick Todd, Infantry. London Gazette, number 30792, supplement dated 12 July 1918, page 8188.

Croix de Guerre (France)

Croix de Guerre (Belgium)




Medaille Militaire (France) One Medaille Militaire (France) was awarded to a member of the 102nd Battalion: 703730 Lance-Serjeant Lucius Albion Gibson, Canadian Force. London Gazette, number 30945, supplement dated 10 October 1918, page 11947. Medaille d’Honneur avec Gliaves en Bronze (France) One Medaille d’Honneur avec Gliaves en Bronze (France) was awarded to a member of the 102nd Battalion: 116766 Private Arthur Edwin Kerridge, 102nd Canadian Infantry Battalion, attached 1lth Canadian Infantry Battalion (2nd Central Ontario Regiment). Edinburgh Gazette, number 13395, supplement dated 31 January 1919, page 568. (Unit in Gazette entry should read “attached 11th Canadian Infantry Brigade”.)

Medaille d’Honneur avec Gliaves en Bronze

(France)

Medaille Militaire (France)




Cross of Saint George 4th Class (Russia) Three Cross of Saint George 4th Class (Russia) were awarded to members of the 102nd Battalion: 102962 Private Alfred Dyson, Canadian Inf. London Gazette, number 30476, supplement dated 14 January 1918, page 829. (Wounded 6 May 1917) 252492 Private Kosmix Kowalske, Canadian Inf. London Gazette, number 30476, supplement dated 14 January 1918, page 829. Wounded 9 April 1917, evacuated sick 13 October 1917) 907792 Private John Popowycz, Canadian Inf. London Gazette, number 30476, supplement dated 14 January 1918, page 830. (Wounded 9 April 1917)

Cross of Saint George 4th Class

(Russia)




List compiled by: Lieutenant-Commander Steve Cowan, C.D., U.E., L.R.H.S.C. (Retired) Naval and Military History Director Comox Archives and Museum Society Comox BC 23 December 2015 Subject to possible change as more records are verified. Reference material: From BC To Baisieux by L. McLeod Gould, M.S.M., B.A. (Cantab), 1919 Reference websites: www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/military-heritage/first-world-war/first-world-war-1914-1918-cef/Pages/search.aspx (Database of CEF members); www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/military-heritage/military-medals-1812-1969/Pages/search.aspx (Database of Canadian military medals, honours and awards); www.thegazette.co.uk/awards-and-accreditation/ww1 (London Gazette for the various World War One notices shown for each entry)

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