Private James McDonald Buick
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name:
Buick,
James McDonald
Date of birth: 1888-01-07
Place of birth: Arbroath Forfarshire Scotland
Next of kin: Peter Buick, Father, Glenrose, Saskatchewan
Marital status: single
Occupation (attested): Farmer
Occupation (normalized): General Farmer
Address:
Glenrose, Saskatchewan
Religion: Presbyterian
MILITARY INFORMATION
Regimental number: 887010
Highest Rank:
Private
(13th Battalion)
Rank detail
- Private, 13th Battalion, Infantry (Army).
- Private (Army).
Degree of service: Europe
Survived war: yes
Awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal
Description: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in repeatedly carrying despatches through very heavy barrages and refusing to go back though wounded. In the enemy trench he encountered four of the enemy, who put up a strong fight, and killed them all single-handed.
Date of award: 1918-02-06
Source: London Gazette, Mitchell & Riddle
Military Medal
Date of award: 1918-11-11
Source: 13th Battalion War Diary of this date.
RESEARCH INFORMATION
LAC ID:
74320
Service file: B1249-S040
Uploader's Research notes: [Private Army Canadian Infantry 188th Battalion Private Army Canadian Infantry 13th Battalion Distinguished Conduct Medal For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in repeatedly carrying despatches through very heavy barrages and refusing to go back though wounded. In the enemy trench he encountered four of the enemy, who put up a strong fight, and killed them all single-handed. Military Medal ]
ARCHIVAL INFORMATION
Date added: 2004-11-29
Last modified: 2019-08-28