Sergeant Philip Boy
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date of birth: 1892-09-19
Place of birth: Scotstown Quebec Canada
Next of kin: Philbert Boy (Father), Scotstown, Quebec
Marital status: single
Occupation (attested): Farmer
Occupation (normalized): General Farmer
Address:
Scotstown, Quebec
Religion: Adventist
MILITARY INFORMATION
Regimental number: 748065
Highest Rank:
Sergeant
Rank detail
- Private (Army).
- Sergeant (Army).
Degree of service: Europe
Survived war: yes
Commemoration location: Scotstown, Quebec
Awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (Monchy)
Description: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations near Monchy, on 26th August, 1918. He led his section in the attack with skill and dash; on one occasion, with three men, he rushed a machine-gun nest, killing the crews and capturing four machine guns. His work was marked by coolness and initiative.
Date of award: 1920-01-10
Date of award: 1918-08-26
Source: London Gazette/Canada Gazette
Comment: Was Acting Serjeant at the time.
Notes: Unknown
RESEARCH INFORMATION
LAC ID:
58185
Service file: B0967-S039
Uploader's Notes:
Previous military experience with the 7th Hussars (Eastern Townships). Awarded DCM.
Returned to Canada on the S.S. Adriatic, 20 April, 1919.
Uploader's Research notes: [Private Army Canadian Infantry 117th Battalion Sergeant Army Canadian Infantry 5th Canadian Mounted Rifles Distinguished Conduct Medal Monchy For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations near Monchy, on 26th August, 1918. He led his section in the attack with skill and dash; on one occasion, with three men, he rushed a machine-gun nest, killing the crews and capturing four machine guns. His work was marked by coolness and initiative. Was Acting Serjeant at the time. ]
ARCHIVAL INFORMATION
Date added: 2004-10-05
Last modified: 2020-10-09