Sergeant Edward Arnold
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date of birth: 1890-01-06
Place of birth: Bradford Yorkshire England
Next of kin: John Arnold, father. 1010 Garnet Street, Regina, Saskatchawan
Marital status: single
Occupation (attested): Tinsmith
Occupation (normalized): Tinsmith
Address:
1010 Garnet Street, Regina, Saskatchewan
Religion: Church of England
Date of death:
1931-04-07
Buried:
Regina Cemetery
MILITARY INFORMATION
Regimental number: 21331
Highest Rank:
Sergeant
(10th Battalion)
Rank detail
Sergeant, 10th Battalion, Infantry (Army).
Degree of service: Europe
Survived war: yes
Awards
Military Medal (Hill 70)
Description: From the Regimental Diaries:
On night 15-16/8/17 on Hill 70, this N.C.O. was in command of a platoon. The Battalion was relieving the 7th Canadian Infantry Battalion in the Front Line. This N.C.O. displayed extraordinary courage and energy under very trying circumstances, and not only got his platoon into position but assisted two other platoons.
His cheerfulness and coolness set a splendid example to his men.
Date of award: 1917-11-19
Date of award: 1917-08-15
Source: London Gazette
RESEARCH INFORMATION
LAC ID:
13689
Service file: B0242-S027
Uploader's Research notes:
On night 15-16/8/17 on Hill 70, this N.C.O. was in command of a platoon. The Battalion was relieving the 7th Canadian Infantry Battalion in the Front Line. This N.C.O. displayed extraordinary courage and energy under very trying circumstances, and not only got his platoon into position but assisted two other platoons.
His cheerfulness and coolness set a splendid example to his men. ]
Updated by S V Pearson, Stettler, Alberta, November 11, 2015.
Source: Military Old Cemetery, Regina, Sask., grave marker.
[Sergeant Army Canadian Infantry 10th Battalion Military Medal Hill 70 From the Regimental Diaries:On night 15-16/8/17 on Hill 70, this N.C.O. was in command of a platoon. The Battalion was relieving the 7th Canadian Infantry Battalion in the Front Line. This N.C.O. displayed extraordinary courage and energy under very trying circumstances, and not only got his platoon into position but assisted two other platoons.
His cheerfulness and coolness set a splendid example to his men. ]
ARCHIVAL INFORMATION
Date added: 2005-03-17
Last modified: 2021-07-09