Private Charles Gigerd Foss
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name:
Foss,
Charles Gigerd
Date of birth: 1895-01-29
Place of birth: Duluth Minnesota U.S.A.
Next of kin: Mary Foss, Box 209, Proctor, Minnesota
Marital status: single
Occupation (attested): Riveter
Occupation (normalized): Hand Riveter
Address:
Ramsey P.O., Alberta
Religion: Methodist
MILITARY INFORMATION
Regimental number: 808398
Highest Rank:
Private
(10th Battalion)
Rank detail
Private, 10th Battalion, Infantry (Army).
Degree of service: Europe
Survived war: yes
Battle wounded/killed: Hill 70
Awards
Military Medal (Hill 70)
Description: From the Regimental Diaries:
On 15/8/17, on Hill 70, this soldier went into the attack as a No. 2 of a LEWIS GUN section and when the No. 1 and three of the crew became casualties, he took command and carried the gun to the final objective. On 16/8/17, he was in charge of the section in the attack on the CHALK PIT, and before reaching the objective he was severely wounded but handed over his gun in good order, giving clear instructions to man taking over the gun. His courage and cheerfulness inspired his men greatly.
Date of award: 1917-11-19
Date of award: 1917-08-15
Source: London Gazette
RESEARCH INFORMATION
LAC ID:
398298
Service file: B3224-S009
Uploader's Research notes: [Private Army Canadian Infantry 10th Battalion Military Medal Hill 70 From the Regimental Diaries:
On 15/8/17, on Hill 70, this soldier went into the attack as a No. 2 of a LEWIS GUN section and when the No. 1 and three of the crew became casualties, he took command and carried the gun to the final objective. On 16/8/17, he was in charge of the section in the attack on the CHALK PIT, and before reaching the objective he was severely wounded but handed over his gun in good order, giving clear instructions to man taking over the gun. His courage and cheerfulness inspired his men greatly. ]
On 15/8/17, on Hill 70, this soldier went into the attack as a No. 2 of a LEWIS GUN section and when the No. 1 and three of the crew became casualties, he took command and carried the gun to the final objective. On 16/8/17, he was in charge of the section in the attack on the CHALK PIT, and before reaching the objective he was severely wounded but handed over his gun in good order, giving clear instructions to man taking over the gun. His courage and cheerfulness inspired his men greatly. ]
ARCHIVAL INFORMATION
Date added: 2005-03-17