Private William Edmond Moore
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name:
Moore,
William Edmond
Date of birth: 1889-06-19
Place of birth: Toronto Ontario Canada
Next of kin: ?? Moore, 430 11 st. Medicine Hat, Alberta
Marital status: single
Occupation (attested): Clerk
Religion: Wesleyan
MILITARY INFORMATION
Regimental number: 160671
Highest Rank:
Private
(10th Battalion)
Rank detail
Private, 10th Battalion, Infantry (Army).
Degree of service: Europe
Survived war: yes
Awards
Military Medal (Hill 70)
Description: From the regimental Diaries:
On 16/8/17, on Hill 70, this soldier was in charge of a LEWIS GUN section. He was wounded in five places but stuck to his gun until relieved. He was cool and fearless up to the time he became unconscious.
Date of award: 1917-11-19
Date of award: 1917-08-16
Source: London Gazette
RESEARCH INFORMATION
LAC ID:
182312
Service file: B6340-S051
Uploader's Research notes: [Private Army Canadian Infantry 10th Battalion Military Medal Hill 70 From the regimental Diaries:
On 16/8/17, on Hill 70, this soldier was in charge of a LEWIS GUN section. He was wounded in five places but stuck to his gun until relieved. He was cool and fearless up to the time he became unconscious. ]
On 16/8/17, on Hill 70, this soldier was in charge of a LEWIS GUN section. He was wounded in five places but stuck to his gun until relieved. He was cool and fearless up to the time he became unconscious. ]
ARCHIVAL INFORMATION
Date added: 2005-03-17