Private Alfred Frank Daum
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name:
Daum,
Alfred Frank
Date of birth: 1892-07-16
Place of birth: Portsmouth Ohio U.S.A.
Next of kin: 1016 Offnere St., Portsmouth, Ohio
Marital status: single
Occupation (attested): CPR Trainman
Address:
Swift Current, Saskatchawan
Religion: Presbyterian
MILITARY INFORMATION
Regimental number: 252909
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:
During the period 15/8/17 to 18/8/17, on Hill 70 near LOOS, this man did exceptional work as a company runner, making innumerable trips under shell and machine gun fire. On night 17-18/8/17, during the heavy gas bombardment, he conducted the relieving company into position without a casualty.
Date of award: 1918-03-13
Date of award: 1917-08-15
Source: London Gazette
RESEARCH INFORMATION
LAC ID:
347184
Service file: B2304-S011
Uploader's Research notes: [Private Army Canadian Infantry 10th Battalion Military Medal Hill 70 From the regimental Diaries:
During the period 15/8/17 to 18/8/17, on Hill 70 near LOOS, this man did exceptional work as a company runner, making innumerable trips under shell and machine gun fire. On night 17-18/8/17, during the heavy gas bombardment, he conducted the relieving company into position without a casualty. ]
During the period 15/8/17 to 18/8/17, on Hill 70 near LOOS, this man did exceptional work as a company runner, making innumerable trips under shell and machine gun fire. On night 17-18/8/17, during the heavy gas bombardment, he conducted the relieving company into position without a casualty. ]
ARCHIVAL INFORMATION
Date added: 2005-03-17