Major Arnott Grier Mordy

1. Major, 16th Battalion, Infantry (Army). 1917-09-15 to 1919-06-05
2. Captain, 16th Battalion, Infantry (Army). 1917-05-01 to 1917-09-15
3. Lieutenant, 16th Battalion, Infantry (Army). 1915-07-17 to 1917-05-01
4. Lieutenant, 43rd Battalion, Infantry (Army). 1914-12-18 to 1915-07-17

Distinguished Service Order (Cambrai)
Description: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has at all times carried out the duties assigned to him in a most efficient manner. During the course of operations at Cambrai, this officer led his Company in a most gallant fashion until he was severely wounded, and by his energy and resource, contributed materially to the success of these operations
Source: LG

Mentioned in Despatches 'A' List

Mentioned in Despatches 'A' List - 2nd Mention

From Letters from the Front, Imperial Bank of Canada

Born 8th May, 1886, at Almonte, Ontario, Canada. Father, James R. Mordy (retired).

Educated at Almonte and Pembroke High Schools. Entered the service of the Bank, 28th October, 1907. Enlisted, December, 1914, from Winnipeg branch, where he was Accountant, in 43rd Battalion (Cameron Highlanders of Canada), with the rank of Lieutenant. Transferred to 16th Battalion (Canadian Scottish), 17th July, 1915. Promoted Captain, 1st May, 1917; Major, 15th September, 1917. Principal actions: Ypres, 1916; Hill 70, Passchendaele, 1917; Amiens, Arras, Cambrai, 1918.

Appointed A Companion of THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER (1918)

"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has at all times carried out the duties assigned to him in a most efficient manner. During the course of operations at Cambrai, this officer led his Company in a most gallant fashion until he was severely wounded, and by his energy and resource, contributed materially to the success of these operations.

MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES (Twice) For Gallant and Distinguished Service in the Field.

Bullet wound in the right knee joint (severe), August, 1916; in the left shoulder (severe), October, 1918. Demobilized, 5th June, 1919.

Returned to duty with the Bank, 14th August, 1919. (Brother of A. A. Mordy.)

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has at all times carried out the duties assigned to him in a most efficient manner. During the course of operations at Cambrai, this officer led his Company in a most gallant fashion until he was severely wounded, and by his energy and resource, contributed materially to the success of these operations