Private Charles John Cracknell
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name:
Cracknell,
Charles John
Date of birth: 1896-10-24
Place of birth: Cornwall England
Next of kin: Evelyln Cracknell, mother. Lakeport, Ontario
Marital status: single
Occupation (attested): Bank Clerk
Address:
Mundare, Alberta
Religion: Church of England
MILITARY INFORMATION
Regimental number: 231413
Highest Rank:
Private
(10th Battalion)
Rank detail
- Private, 10th Battalion, Infantry (Army).
- Private, 202nd Battalion, Infantry (Army). 1916-04-17 ?
Degree of service: Europe
Survived war: yes
Battle wounded/killed: Wounded at Hill 70
Awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (Hill 70)
Description: From the Regmental Diary:
On 16/8/17, on Hill 70, this soldier was wounded in the wrist but carried on, collecting bombs, S.A.A. etc. from dead and wounded men, filled Lewis Gun magazines and carried messages. On one occasion an enemy counter attack was observed forming up in front of the right flank of the position, and the barrage being too long, this man was sent to headquarters with the message to the effect that the barrage be shortened and the counter attack broken up. Private Cracknell was sent to the Dressing Station and evacuated from there.
Date of award: 1917-08-16
RESEARCH INFORMATION
LAC ID:
123009
Service file: B2094-S040
Uploader's Research notes: [Private Army Canadian Infantry 202nd Battalion Private Army Canadian Infantry 10th Battalion Distinguished Conduct Medal Hill 70 From the Regmental Diary:
On 16/8/17, on Hill 70, this soldier was wounded in the wrist but carried on, collecting bombs, S.A.A. etc. from dead and wounded men, filled Lewis Gun magazines and carried messages. On one occasion an enemy counter attack was observed forming up in front of the right flank of the position, and the barrage being too long, this man was sent to headquarters with the message to the effect that the barrage be shortened and the counter attack broken up. Private Cracknell was sent to the Dressing Station and evacuated from there. ]
On 16/8/17, on Hill 70, this soldier was wounded in the wrist but carried on, collecting bombs, S.A.A. etc. from dead and wounded men, filled Lewis Gun magazines and carried messages. On one occasion an enemy counter attack was observed forming up in front of the right flank of the position, and the barrage being too long, this man was sent to headquarters with the message to the effect that the barrage be shortened and the counter attack broken up. Private Cracknell was sent to the Dressing Station and evacuated from there. ]
ARCHIVAL INFORMATION
Date added: 2005-03-16
Last modified: 2022-03-10