Private Samuel Cahill
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date of birth: 1898-02-13
Place of birth: Avondale Newfoundland
Next of kin: Mrs Mary Cahill, Mother, 66 Farrview St., Sydney, Nova Scotia
Marital status: single
Occupation (attested): Labourer
Occupation (normalized): Labourer
Address:
Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
Religion: Roman Catholic
MILITARY INFORMATION
Regimental number: 877521
Highest Rank:
Private
(85th Battalion)
Rank detail
- Private, 85th Battalion, Infantry (Army).
- Private, 185th Battalion, Infantry (Army).
Degree of service: Europe
Survived war: yes
Awards
Military Medal
Date of award: 1919-05-14
Source: London Gazette, Canadian Gazette: June 21, 1919
Distinguished Conduct Medal
Date of award: 1920-01-10
Source: London Gazette, Canadian Gazette: February 14, 1920
RESEARCH INFORMATION
LAC ID:
81186
Service file: B1373-S002
Uploader's Research notes: [Private Army Canadian Infantry 85th Battalion Distinguished Conduct Medal Military Medal ]
ARCHIVAL INFORMATION
Date added: 2006-08-11
Last modified: 2009-08-25