Lieutenant Harold Richard Tanner
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name:
Tanner,
Harold Richard
Date of birth: 1893-09-09
Place of birth: Pictou Nova Scotia Canada
Next of kin: W. F. Tanner, Father, Pictou, Nova Scotia
Marital status: single
Occupation (attested): Bank Clerk
Religion: Church of England
MILITARY INFORMATION
Regimental number: NA
Highest Rank:
Lieutenant
(24th Battalion)
Rank detail
Lieutenant, 24th Battalion, Infantry (Army).
Degree of service: Europe
Survived war: yes
Awards
Mentioned in Despatches 'A' List
Date of award: 1918-05-28
Source: London Gazette
Military Cross (Arras)
Description: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer showed cool judgment and initiative when casualties were mounting up in an attack. He twice went back under heavy fire and brought up reinforcements from a support battalion. He was one of the three remaining officers at the end of the day. His energy and determination throughout had a far-reaching effect.
Date of award: 1919-01-11
Date of award: 1918-08-28
Source: LG CG 29 March 1919
RESEARCH INFORMATION
LAC ID:
267403
Service file: B9497-S015
Uploader's Research notes: [Lieutenant Army Canadian Infantry 24th Battalion Military Cross Arras For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer showed cool judgment and initiative when casualties were mounting up in an attack. He twice went back under heavy fire and brought up reinforcements from a support battalion. He was one of the three remaining officers at the end of the day. His energy and determination throughout had a far-reaching effect. Mentioned in Despatches ]
ARCHIVAL INFORMATION
Date added: 2007-11-23