Major Alfred Syer Trimmer
Military Cross
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Regiment: |
Canadian Infantry |
Unit: |
10th Battalion |
Enlistment Date: |
January 1, 1915 |
Date of Birth: |
December 2, 1883 |
Date of Death: |
April 28, 1917 |
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Citation: |
For conspicuous gallantry. He led a party of bombers through the enemy's wire and inflicted severe loss on the enemy. Although wounded, he remained behind till all his men had got away from the wire. |
Date of Citation: |
March 15, 1916 |
Citation Source: |
London Gazette, Issue 29508. |
Award exists: |
Unknown
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Soldier Notes: |
Son of Wilfred Henry and Emma Trimmer, of Huntsville, Ontario. Had been a provisional Lieutenant in the 101st Regiment, Canadian Militia. Had spent two years at Royal Military College in Kingston, Ontario. |
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