Sergeant David Simard
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date of birth: 1894-04-25
Place of birth: Montmagny Quebec Canada
Next of kin: Alex Simard, Uncle, Montmagny, Quebec
Marital status: single
Occupation (attested): Lumberman
Occupation (normalized): Logger (General)
Religion: Roman Catholic
MILITARY INFORMATION
Regimental number: 416766
Highest Rank:
Sergeant
(13th Battalion)
Rank detail
- Sergeant, 13th Battalion, Infantry (Army).
- Private (Army).
Degree of service: Europe
Survived war: yes
Awards
Military Medal
Date of award: 1918-11-11
Source: 13th Battalion War Diary of that date.
Distinguished Conduct Medal
Description: For conspicuous gallantry during an attack. Single-handed he captured a machine-gun and killed the crew. Throughout he set a splendid example of courage and initiative to younger soldiers.
Date of award: 1918-11-15
Source: London Gazette, Riddle & Mitchell
RESEARCH INFORMATION
LAC ID:
229140
Service file: B8906-S092
Uploader's Notes: previous service 3 years in the militia
Uploader's Research notes: [Not specified Army Canadian Infantry 41st Battalion Sergeant Army Canadian Infantry 13th Battalion Distinguished Conduct Medal For conspicuous gallantry during an attack. Single-handed he captured a machine-gun and killed the crew. Throughout he set a splendid example of courage and initiative to younger soldiers. Military Medal ]
ARCHIVAL INFORMATION
Date added: 2004-11-29
Last modified: 2008-08-11