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Sergeant William L’Hirondelle

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PERSONAL INFORMATION

Date of birth: 1894-11-15
Place of birth: Calgary Alberta Canada
Next of kin: Mary L’Hirondelle, Mother, Alix, Alberta
Marital status: single
Occupation (attested): Labourer
Occupation (normalized): Labourer
Address: 1420 2nd Ave. SW, Calgary, Alberta
Religion: Roman Catholic
Date of death: 1918-08-30

MILITARY INFORMATION

Regimental number: 808771
Highest Rank: Sergeant (10th Battalion)
Rank detail

Sergeant, 10th Battalion, Infantry (Army).

Degree of service: Europe
Survived war: no
Awards

Military Medal (Hill 70)
Description: From the Regimental Diaries:
On 15/8/17, on Hill 70, this soldier made several very dangerous and difficult reconnaissance’s, afterwards making clear and concise reports on what he had learned. He displayed the utmost courage and disregard for his personal safety.

Date of award: 1917-11-19
Date of award: 1917-08-15
Source: London Gazette

RESEARCH INFORMATION

CVWM ID: No CVWM ID in our database, but try this.
CWGC ID: 532713
LAC ID: 531129
Attestation record(s): image 1, image 2
Service file: B5635-S058
Uploader's Notes: Son of Mr. and Mrs. L. L'Hirondelle, of Alix, Alberta.
Uploader's Research notes: [Sergeant Army Canadian Infantry 10th Battalion Military Medal Hill 70 From the Regimental Diaries:
On 15/8/17, on Hill 70, this soldier made several very dangerous and difficult reconnaissance’s, afterwards making clear and concise reports on what he had learned. He displayed the utmost courage and disregard for his personal safety. ]

ARCHIVAL INFORMATION

Date added: 2004-09-04
Last modified: 2011-08-11