Sergeant John Driscoll
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date of birth: 1888-04-12
Place of birth: Tunbridge Wells Kent England
Next of kin: Mary Ann Driscoll, wife. 138 Workman Street, Montreal, Quebec
Marital status: married
Occupation (attested): Steamfitter
Occupation (normalized): Other Machinery Fitters and Machine Assemblers
Address:
138 Workman Street, Montreal, Quebec
Religion: Church of England
MILITARY INFORMATION
Regimental number: 1054075
Highest Rank:
Sergeant
(14th Battalion)
Rank detail
- Sergeant, 14th Battalion, Infantry (Army).
- Private (Army).
Degree of service: Europe
Survived war: yes
Awards
Military Medal
Date of award: 1919-02-11
Source: London Gazette via Riddle & Mitchell.
Distinguished Conduct Medal (Sains lez Marquion)
Description: For most conspicuous gallantry and good work during an attack near Sains lez Marquion, on 27th September, 1918. He, when his officer became a casualty, assumed command and led his platoon forward to the attack. On crossing the canal he charged enemy machine-gun posts, personally killing seven of the enemy with his bayonet, capturing 24 and three machine guns. Although badly wounded, he remained at duty until consolidation was completed.
Date of award: 1919-12-02
Date of award: 1918-09-27
Source: London Gazette via Riddle & Mitchell.
RESEARCH INFORMATION
LAC ID:
367235
Service file: B2670-S017
Uploader's Notes: Had served with the 3rd Sussex, U.K. for two years.
Uploader's Research notes: [Private Army Canadian Infantry 244th Battalion Sergeant Army Canadian Infantry 14th Battalion Distinguished Conduct Medal Sains lez Marquion For most conspicuous gallantry and good work during an attack near Sains lez Marquion, on 27th September, 1918. He, when his officer became a casualty, assumed command and led his platoon forward to the attack. On crossing the canal he charged enemy machine-gun posts, personally killing seven of the enemy with his bayonet, capturing 24 and three machine guns. Although badly wounded, he remained at duty until consolidation was completed. Military Medal ]
ARCHIVAL INFORMATION
Date added: 2005-04-16
Last modified: 2021-05-23