Sergeant James Manson Bain
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name:
Bain,
James Manson
Date of birth: 1882-12-06
Place of birth: Wick Caithness Scotland
Next of kin: Ruth Anna Bain, wife. 139 15th Street, Brandon, Manitoba
Marital status: married
Occupation (attested): Section Foreman
Address:
139 15th Street, Brandon, Manitoba
Religion: Presbyterian
MILITARY INFORMATION
Regimental number: 231
Highest Rank:
Sergeant
Rank detail
Sergeant (Army).
Degree of service: Europe
Survived war: yes
Awards
Mentioned in Despatches 'A' List
Date of award: 1917-12-28
Source: London Gazette 30448
Distinguished Conduct Medal
Description: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in keeping his men steady and pushing on the work under heavy shell fire.
At all times he displayed great energy and courage.
Date of award: 1918-06-03
Source: London Gazette 30716
Military Medal
Date of award: 1918-06-27
Source: London Gazette 30768
RESEARCH INFORMATION
LAC ID:
20286
Service file: B0355-S035
Uploader's Notes:
Served 4 years 5th Seaforth
Uploader's Research notes: [Sergeant Army Canadian Railway Troops Railway Construction Company Mentioned in Despatches 'A' List Distinguished Conduct Medal For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in keeping his men steady and pushing on the work under heavy shell fire.
At all times he displayed great energy and courage. Military Medal ]
At all times he displayed great energy and courage. Military Medal ]
ARCHIVAL INFORMATION
Date added: 2006-08-08
Last modified: 2021-04-20