Tag: military medal
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Private Clifford Moss MM in the Great War
Private Clifford Moss MM 477609 was born in Yorkshire, England on 1 January 1894. His widowed mother is Mrs. Maud Ross, of 52 Lillian Street, Wolsely Road, Leeds, England. She is now living in Belwood, Ontario. His sister Mrs. W.G. Campbell also resides in Belwood. Clifford is a Farmer. Clifford enlists on 23 April 1915,…
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42nd Battalion (Royal Highlanders of Canada) in the Great War
42nd Battalion (Royal Highlanders of Canada) organize February 1915 initially under command of Lieutenant-Colonel George Stephen Cantlie DSO. Cantlie on special leave of absence to Canada, 14 December 1916. He would return to command the 20th Reserve Battalion. Major R.L.H. Ewing taking command in his absence. The 42nd Battalion (Royal Highlanders of Canada) mobilize at…
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Corporal Alexander McGregor McRae in the Great War
Corporal Alexander McGregor McRae 147847 was born 9 November 1895 in Neepawa, Manitoba. Son of John, and Elizabeth Cameron McRae, of Winnipeg. He was a clerk. Alexander’s widowed mother lives in Neepawa. He is currently in the militia, with 100th Winnipeg Grenadiers. He attests with the 78th Battalion (Winnipeg Grenadiers) on 17 July 1915, at…