Sergeant John Oscar Wennevold

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PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name: Wennevold, John Oscar

Date of birth: 1885-06-29

Place of birth: Kenyon Minnesota U.S.A.

Next of kin: Berit L. Wennevold, of Kenyon, Minnesota, U.S.A.

Marital status: single

Occupation (attested): Carpenter

Occupation (normalized): Carpenter, General

Religion: Presbyterian

Date of death: 1918-09-28

Cause of death: Died in war, unknown cause

Buried: Naves Communal Cemetery Extension, I. E. 10.

MILITARY INFORMATION

Regimental number: 19791

Highest Rank: Sergeant (10th Battalion)

Rank detail

Sergeant, 10th Battalion, Infantry (Army).

Degree of service: Europe

Survived war: no

Battle wounded/killed: 2nd Ypres, Hill 70

Awards

Distinguished Conduct Medal (Hill 70)
Description: From the Regimental Diaries:
On 15/8/17, on Hill 70, as a platoon sergeant, this N.C.O. displayed great gallantry and coolness in establishing the forward posts. After his Company Objective had been secured, he did most efficient work in dressing and evacuating wounded and disposal of prisoners-of war.
On 16/8/17, in the attack on the CHALK PIT, he was placed in command of the extreme right flank post of the Battalion, at the most advanced point of the whole attack, this post was counter attacked no less than 4 times, the enemy massing for attacks on other occasions, and on one occasion actually getting behind his post, but due to the splendid leadership of this N.C.O. the post held its position and inflicted heavy losses on the enemy. His control of Lewis Gun and rifle fire at this post was all that could be desired. The holding of this post undoubtedly saved the situation, and also saved the battalion many casualties.
Date of award: 1917-08-15

RESEARCH INFORMATION

CVWM ID: No CVWM ID in our database, but try this.

CWGC ID: 1577185

LAC ID: 308633

Attestation record(s): image 1, image 2

Service file: B10232-S017

Uploader's Notes: Son of Lars Nelson Wennevold and Berit L. Wennevold, of Kenyon, Minnesota, U.S.A. Wounded at 2nd Ypres 1915. Recovered and returned to battalion

Uploader's Research notes: [Sergeant Army Canadian Infantry 10th Battalion Distinguished Conduct Medal Hill 70 From the Regimental Diaries:
On 15/8/17, on Hill 70, as a platoon sergeant, this N.C.O. displayed great gallantry and coolness in establishing the forward posts. After his Company Objective had been secured, he did most efficient work in dressing and evacuating wounded and disposal of prisoners-of war.
On 16/8/17, in the attack on the CHALK PIT, he was placed in command of the extreme right flank post of the Battalion, at the most advanced point of the whole attack, this post was counter attacked no less than 4 times, the enemy massing for attacks on other occasions, and on one occasion actually getting behind his post, but due to the splendid leadership of this N.C.O. the post held its position and inflicted heavy losses on the enemy. His control of Lewis Gun and rifle fire at this post was all that could be desired. The holding of this post undoubtedly saved the situation, and also saved the battalion many casualties. ]

ARCHIVAL INFORMATION

Date added: 2004-09-04

Last modified: 2013-07-20