Military Medal

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A total of 191 Military Medals, 21 bar to MM and one second bar to MM were awarded to members of the 52nd Battalion for actions while serving with the unit.

Ahier, Vernon Podest Helier, Pte, 457102
Listed in London Gazette 31227/p3443, 11 Mar 1919
Alcock, William Henry, Pte, 198267
Listed in London Gazette 30573/p3249, 12 Mar 1918

"From November 11th to 14th, 1917 this private was with A Company occupying a shell hole position in the front line. The only means of communication was by verbal message and throughout, this private distinguished himself alike by his courage and judgement in keeping up communications, time and time again passing through an area over which an incessant artillery and machine gun barrage was maintained. During the afternoon of November 13th, 1917 when the enemy threatened an attack and their artillery and gas bombardment was at its worst, this runner again volunteered to take messages when others had become casualties, and successfully delivered despatches of the utmost value to Headquarters" (52nd Bn War Diary, December 1917, Appendix 7).

Pte Alcock won his MM for work at Passchendaele.
Allen, Nels, Pte, 234966
Listed in London Gazette 30424/p13027, 11 December 1917

"Took part in raid on German positions near Lens on the night of September 3rd/4th, 1917. During the attack he accompanied an officer and two O.R.s in an attack on an enemy strong point, which they captured kill six of the garrison and putting the rest to flight and capturing a machine gun, which had been inflicting casualties on our men" (52nd Bn War Diary, September 1917, Appendix 1).

Pte Allen won his MM for work during a raid at Lens shortly after the battle for Hill 70.
Angood, Ernest F, A/Sgt, 439269
Listed in London Gazette 30172/p6839, 06 Jul 1917

Sgt Angood won his MM for work at Vimy Ridge.
Ashcroft, Robert Henry, Pte, 438252
Listed in London Gazette 30172/p6839, 06 Jul 1917

Pte Ashcroft won his MM for work at Vimy Ridge.
Aubin, T, LCpl, 439154
Listed in London Gazette 30287/p9614, 14 Sep 1917
Aubrey, John Henry, Pte, 234825
Listed in London Gazette 30424/p13027, 11 December 1917

"Took part as a stretcher bearer in the raid on the German positions near Lens on night of September 3rd/4th, 1917. Made several trips, under heavy fire, to assist the wounded back to dressing station, and after casualties had been evacuated voluntarily remained on duty attending to his comrades" (52nd Bn War Diary, September 1917, Appendix 1).

Pte Aubrey won his MM for work during a raid at Lens shortly after the battle for Hill 70.
Bailey, G A, Sgt, 438326
Listed in London Gazette 30287/p9614, 14 Sep 1917
Beauregard, Oscar, Pte, 439556
Listed in London Gazette 29893/p349, 05 Jan 1917
Belanger, Augustin, Pte, 439699
Listed in London Gazette 29719/p8365, 22 Aug 1916
Bell, George Thompson, Pte, 234421
Listed in London Gazette 31173/p2127, 07 Feb 1919
Bernhardt, C, A/CSM, 105925
Listed in London Gazette 31430/p8337, 01 Jul 1919
Blyth, William Ross, Pte, 439738
Listed in London Gazette 30652/p5037, 23 Apr 1918
Boler, Charles Edward, Sgt, 439504
Listed in London Gazette 30424/p13027, 11 December 1917

"Was in charge of a platoon in the raid on German positions near Lens, night of September 3rd/4th, 1917, and greatly distinguished himself by courageous devotion to duty. After objectives had been attained Sgt. Boler was in charge of the evacuation of the wounded and successfully performed this duty over an area swept by a very heavy hostile fire, in a skillful and fearless manner" (52nd Bn War Diary, September 1917, Appendix 1).

Sgt Boler won his MM for work during a raid at Lens shortly after the battle for Hill 70.
Bookman, Walter Harold, Pte, 755021
Listed in London Gazette 31512/p10582, 19 Aug 1919
Bottrell, H V, LCpl, 657054
Listed in London Gazette 30743/p7017, 11 Jun 1918
Brown, Gibson (Gilbert) Bonny, LCpl, 152263
Listed in London Gazette 30424/p13027, 11 December 1917

"Was in charge of a bombing section during the attack on enemy positions near Lens, on night of September 2rd/4th, 1917. Though badly wounded captured a portion of the enemy position, directed the building of a block and then remained at the block under heavy fire covering the operation of one of his company's machine guns until operations had been completed according to plan." (52nd Bn War Diary, September 1917, Appendix 1).

LCpl Brown won his MM for work during a raid at Lens shortly after the battle of Hill 70.
Brown, John, Pte, 439144
Listed in London Gazette 31227/p3444, 11 Mar 1919
Burnside, David, Sgt, 438161
Listed in London Gazette 30897/p10777, 10 Sep 1918

(52nd Bn War Diary, May 1918, page 21).
Butler, Arthur Edward, Pte, 438166
Listed in London Gazette 30573/p3250, 12 Mar 1918

"On November 12th, 1917 during the 52nd Canadian Infantry Battalion's last tour in the trenches on PASSCHENDAELE RIDGE when consolidating the line after the attack of the 1st Canadian Division, this man displayed great gallantry in dressing and succouring the wounded under the heaviest of shell fire. During the Battalion's three days in the line it was subjected to a number of heavy bombardments. During all these, this stretcherbearer moved about our positions, regardless of his own personal safety, giving valuable aid to the wounded, whilst during the hostile attack November 13th, 1917, he freely exposed himself in order to bring in wounded without delay. This man also did galland work during our attack on October 28th, 1917. He has previously been twice recommended at the Somme and Lens for similar conduct, but has received no previous award" (52nd Bn War Diary, December 1917, Appendix 7).

Pte Butler won his MM for work Passchendaele.
Campbell, George Archibald, Sgt, 234864
Listed in London Gazette 31173/p2128, 07 Feb 1919
Campbell, Wilbert John, LCpl, 754184
Listed in London Gazette 31430/p8339, 01 Jul 1919
Cattanach, J S, Sgt
Chevrette, C, Pte
Listed in LG 30743/p7017, 11 Jun 1918
Chisholm, A, Sgt
Clague, J M, Sgt
Coombs, C J, CQMS
Coones, R L, Sgt, 195767
Listed in LG 30287/p60, 14 Sep 1917
Crichton, A G, Cpl, 690042
Listed in LG 31173/p2129, 07 Feb 1919
Cridge, Alfred John, L/Sgt, 439160
Listed in LG 30172/p6840, 06 Jul 1917

L/Sgt Cridge won his MM for work at Vimy Ridge.
Crolly, Howard Frederick, Pte, 690044
Listed in LG 31227/p3444, 11 Mar 1919
Curnow, William, Pte, 622280
Listed in LG 31173/p50, 07 Feb 1919

"On the 15th August, 1918 at DAMERY this man displayed great courage in pushing forward and silencing an enemy machine gun on the left flank, while under heavy machine gun fire, which was holding up the advance of his company. His action went a long way to securing their ultimate success" (52nd Bn War Diary, September 1918, page 15).

Bar to MM
Listed in LG 31338/p8, 13 May 1919
Listed in LG 31512/p33, 19 Aug 1919
Curry, J, Cpl,
Darby, Arthur Thorne, Pte, 690352
Listed in London Gazette 30652/p5037, 23 Apr 1918

"Accompanied Pte Blythe on his daylight reconnaissance and subsequent capture of light machine gun" (52nd Bn War Diary, March 1918, page 12).

Bar to MM

"He took part in the raid by 3 Officers and 22 O.R.s against Neuville Vitasse, and showed great pluck and initiative. The enemy vacated their front line posts, thus rendering the original objective of the raid valueless. Pte Darby volunteered to follow in to their second line to obtain the needed identification. With an officer and six others he went several hundred yards into the enemy lines over unknown ground to a point where they lay in ambush at the junction of the main road and a communication trench. After waiting three quarters of an hour, a hostile party appeared. Private Darby worked round in rear to prevent their escape whilst the remainder engaged them and secured the needed identification. During the withdrawal he again displayed courage and resource in taking out a wounded comrade under heavy rifle and machine gun fire" (52nd Bn War Diary, August 1918, page 15).
David, A, Pte
Davies, David John, Sgt (A/CSM), 830534
Listed in London Gazette 30652/p5037, 23 Apr 1918
Dayton, Samuel M, Pte, 1263585
Listed in LG 31430/p8340, 01 Jul 1919
Delaronde, Joseph, Pte, 439776
Listed in LG 29893/p7, 05 Jan 1917
Dinsdale, J T, Pte
Dorsey, Richard Elmer, Sgt, 438517
Listed in London Gazette 30424/p13027, 11 December 1917

"Commanded a platoon in one of three companies which raided German positions near Lens. Later in the attack owing to officer casualties took charge of half a company and assisted in carrying out the operation as planned to complete success, including the capture of four enemy machine guns, the infliction of heavy casualties, capture of prisoners and destruction of hostile strong [points and dugouts, to which success his courage and determination contributed" (52nd Bn War Diary, September 1917, Appendix 1).

Sgt Dorsey won his MM for work during a raid at Lens shortly after the battle for Hill 70.
Duck, G C, Pte
Ede, W E F, Pte, 439698
Eyre (Eyrl), Victor, LCpl, 18421
Listed in London Gazette 29953/p1757, 16 February 1917

"Though severely wounded when coming in he managed to crawl about 50 yards to a shell hole, dragging his Lewis Gun with him where he remained for two hours until brought in" (52nd Bn War Diary, December 1916, Appendix 3).

LCpl Eyre won his MM for work during a large raid on 05 Dec 1916 in the Thelus Sector.
Faulkner, Vincent H, Pte, 439564
Listed in LG 29893/p349, 05 Jan 1917
Finch, Walter, Pte, 105406
Listed in London Gazette 30573/p3250, 12 Mar 1918

"During the bombardment of Virtue Farm November 13th, 1917 prior to a hostile attack, this private had charge of a Lewis Gun. The line was heavily shelled and trice the shell-hole from which he was working was hit, burying himself and gun and causing casualties. Each time he immediately chose another location, recovered his gun and got it into action, and as soon as the attack was disposed of, was conspicuous by his devotion to his wounded comrades, in dressing wounds and assisting in their evacuation" (52nd Bn War Diary, December 1917, page 19).

Pte Finch won his MM for work at Passchendaele.
Fitzgerald, J, Pte
Flood, Basil, Pte, 425653
Listed in LG 31227/p3445, 11 Mar 1919
Forest, E, Pte
Fraser, Andrew Cain, Pte (LCpl), 739534
Listed in London Gazette 30424/p13027, 11 December 1917

"Took part as a bomber in the raid on German positions near Lens on the night of September 3rd/4th, 1917. During the attack displayed great courage and initiative, and after the new positions had been consolidated, he advanced to the German positions under heavy fire to bring in a wounded comrade" (52nd Bn War Diary, September 1917, Appendix 1).

Pte Fraser won his MM for work during a raid at Lens shortly after the battle for Hill 70.
Fricker, James, Pte, 820907
Listed in LG 31227/p3445, 11 Mar 1919
Gagnon, C J, Pte, 439535
Listed in LG 30287/p60, 14 Sep 1917

Galloway, Andrew, Cpl, 439319
Listed in London Gazette 31227/p3446, 11 Mar 1919
Galloway, Earl, Pte, 150339
Listed in London Gazette 30652/p5037, 23 Apr 1918
Gatchell, Russell Frederick, Pte, 648346
Listed in London Gazette 30540/p2436, 22 February 1918

"On October 26th, 1917 this Battalion Runner accompanied his Commanding Officer in the attack upon Bellevue Spur and throughout showed great daring and courage. After the whole objective had been attained he accompanied another officer back through and intense barrage to Headquarters with despatches giving the report and then volunteered to take orders to another company who were being advanced up to support. Accomplishing this, upon his own initiative he again left Headquarters and returned through the barrage to rejoin his O.C. His behaviour throughout showed exemplary courage and devotion to duty" (52nd Bn War Diary, November 1917, Appendix 6).

Pte Gatchell won his MM for work at Passchendaele.
Gibson, Stewart, Pte, 830447
Listed in LG 31173/p51, 07 Feb 1919
Gillespie, A M, Sgt
Girden, Robert Allen, Sgt, 105683
Listed in London Gazette 30540/p2436, 22 February 1918

"This N.C.O. commanded a platoon during the attack upon Bellevue Spur October 26th, 1917. He handled his men with great courage ans skill, taking charge of the consolidation of the left flank, and handling it during the enemy counter-attack, which largely owing to the skillful placing of machine guns was completely broken up. During the night he was visiting his outposts when three enemy scouts were observed. He immediately went out with two O.R.s, killed one and captured two. He then noticed a strong enemy patrol of one officer and ten O.R.s of the enemy with a light machine gun. This patrol was also captured by Sgt Girden and his party. His courage ans skill was a great feature in these operation." (52nd Bn War Diary, November 1917, Appendix 6).

Sgt Girden won his MM for work at Passchendaele.
Godfrey, W E, Cpl
Graham, Daniel McCallum, Pte, 104258
Graves, James W D, Cpl, 438519
Listed in London Gazette 30540/p2436, 22 February 1918

"During the attack on enemy pill boxes at Bellevue Spur on the 26th of October, 1917, this N.C.O. displayed remarkable courage and devotion to duty during the whole operation. His platoon officer being wounded, he took charge of his platoon and directed the consolidation and saw that his men were dug in in such a manner as to save a large number of lives during the enemy bombardments which followed the capture of the Spur. Besides displaying remarkable ability in handling his men under heavy fire, this N.C.O. personally carried to a place of safety several wounded men who were lying exposed to fire" (52nd Bn War Diary, November 1917, Appendix 6).

Cpl Graves won his MM for work at Passchendaele.
Griffin, William, Pte, 730301

Pte Griffin won his MM for work at Passchendaele (52nd Bn War Diary, December 1917, Appendix 2).
Griffith, B J, Pte, 438506
Listed in LG 31173/p52, 07 Feb 1919
Gurney, William Charles, Pte, 227083
Listed in LG 31227/p3446, 11 Mar 1919
Hadfield, Joseph, Pte, 439508
Listed in LG 29893/p7, 05 Jan 1917
Hamilton, Alexander Henry, Pte, 234034
Listed in LG 31227/p3446, 11 Mar 1919
Hamm, P, LCpl
Hammond, Charles, Pte, 754419
Listed in LG 31173/p52, 07 Feb 1919²
Hapa, Herbert, Pte, 234520
Listed in LG 31173/p52, 07 Feb 1919
Hart, Walter, Sgt, 439486
Listed in London Gazette 30424/p13027, 11 December 1917

"Commanded a platoon in the raid of September 3rd/4th, 1917. Personally blew up with a mobile charge a dugout from which the enemy was endeavouring to obstruct the advance. Afterwards showed great courage in the evacuation of the wounded under heavy fire" (52nd Bn War Diary, September 1917, Appendix 1).

Sgt Hart won his MM for work during a raid at Lens shortly after the battle for Hill 70.
Huard, John Baptiste, Pte, 648434
Listed in LG 31227/p3446, 11 Mar 1919
Hurley, Arthur Wilbert, Pte, 754374
Listed in London Gazette 30424/p13027, 11 December 1917

"Led a section of bombers in the attack on German positions near Lens, night of September 3rd/4th, 1917, attacking and capturing an enemy strong point. Later carried an important message under heavy fire and successfully delivered it. The evening after the raid Pte. Hurley volunteered to accompany an officer to recover the body of his company commander, which owing to casualties had not been brought in, and with the officer after two unsuccessful attempts, under heavy fire, found and brought in the body" (52nd Bn War Diary, September 1917, Appendix 1).

Pte Hurley won his MM for work during a raid at Lens shortly after the battle for Hill 70.

Bar to MM
Listed in London Gazette 30540/p2413, 22 February 1918

"Showed great coolness and gallantry throughout the operations against Bellevue Spur, October 26th, 1917. Observing an enemy patrol on no man's land he located their position, went forward with a small party, opened fire on them inflecting casualties and captured the remainder of the party" (52nd Bn War Diary, November 1917, Appendix 6).

Pte Hurley won his Bar to MM for work at Passchendaele.
James, G H, Cpl, 439262
"This NCO was in charge of a party of Rifle Grenadiers detailed to annihilate an enemy post which would otherwise have interfered with the raid. He led his party with great initiative and determination and in order to make certain that their work was accomplished properly, worked his way along the sap to a point where he could overlook the Enemy position and from there under heavy fire, directed his party, as a result of which the hostile post was destroyed. His courage and determination was undoubtedly a great factor in securing the success of the raid." (52nd Bn War Diary, August 1918, page 15).
Jewell, Walter Ernest, Pte, 439639
Listed in LG 30172/p6841, 06 Jul 1917

Pte Jewell won his MM for work at Vimy Ridge.
Johnston, J A, Sgt
Kamakura, Y, Pte, 228118
Listed in LG 30287/p60, 14 Sep 1917
Kelly, George, Cpl, 135760
Listed in LG 31227/p3447, 11 Mar 09
Kennedy, John, Pte, 127520

Bar to MM
Listed in London Gazette 30540/p2413, 22 February 1918

"Was one of three survivors of a platoon that held the line when the first attack on Bellevue Spur had failed, October 26th, 1917. When the second attack commenced this private with two others and their N.C.O. advanced against an enemy pill box which had caused us heavy casualties in first attack. They worked up to the rear of the pill box all the time using their rifles to such advantage as to cause heavy casualties to the enemy, and when they saw an opportunity they rushed the pill box from the rear taking with it a large number of prisoners, wounded and unwounded, and four machine guns" (52nd Bn War Diary, November 1917, Appendix 6).

Pte Kennedy won his Bar to MM for work at Passchendaele.
King, Charles Fairfax, Pte, 136567
Listed in London Gazette 30573/p3251, 12 Mar 1918

"During the attack on BELLEVUE SPUR, October 26th, 1917, acting as a stretcherbearer, this private showed the greatest courage and coolness. Despite the heavy casualties from M.G.s and snipers, he continually went out, freely exposed to both in order to succor wounded comrades and was eventually wounded himself. His conduct throughout the day was very fine indeed" (52nd Bn War Diary, December 1917, Appendix 7).

Pte King won his MM for work at Passchendaele.
King, G F, Pte
Larwood, G, Pte
Leathwood, C, S, Pte, 829282²
Listed in LG 31227/p3447, 11 Mar 1919
Leeds, John, Cpl (Sgt), 439749
Listed in London Gazette 30540/p2437, 22 February 1918

"Prior to the second assault upon Bellevue Spur, October 26th, 1917, this N.C.O. was with the Company holding the line in the right flank. Owing to casualties he was the only N.C.O. left in his half company, and in order to attack, he rallied the available men, organized a platoon and led it forward, all under heavy fire, with such ardour that this platoon completely destroyed the enemy in front of them and attained their objective" (52nd Bn War Diary, November 1917, Appendix 6).

Cpl Leeds won his MM for work at Passchendaele.
Lemieux, Joseph Herve, Pte, 754504
Listed in London Gazette 30573/p3251, 12 Mar 1918

"This Battaltion runner displayed great courage during the operations of capturing BELLEVUE SPUR, October 26th, 1917. Owing to the lack of all communication except by runners, he repeatedly volunteered to carry messages and passed through hostile barrages and heavy machine gun and rifle fire in order to deliver important dispositions, showing absolute devotion to duty and complete disregard for his own personal safety throughout the fighting. Owing to this intrepid behaviour, despite all difficulties, communication was maintained throughout the day" (52nd Bn War Diary, December 1917, Appendix 7).

Pte Lemieux won his MM for work at Passchendaele.
Le Roy, Charles Arthur, Pte, 136356
Listed in LG 31430/p8351, 01 Jul 1919
Leslie, Walter C, Pte, 2115396
Listed in LG 31227/p3447, 11 Mar 1919
Lines, Herbert, Pte, 114837
Listed in LG 31430/p8346, 01 Jul 1919
Lutes, Bliss, Pte, 198035
Listed in London Gazette 30573/p3252, 12 Mar 1918

"This private had charge of a Lewis Gun during the period November 11th to 14th, 1917. On November 13th the enemy put a heavy bombardment prior to an attack and with the exception of Private Lutes, all in the shell-hole occupies by him were killed, and the gun buried. He at once dug his gun out and got it into position ahead of his original location, doing magnificant work with it. When the attack was over he at once organised a party to collect wounded, and when those of his own battalion were clear, he carried in several for the Imperial Battalion on the left flank. This man has been twice recommended for his courage and skill but has not received an previous award" (52nd Bn War Diary, December 1917, Appendix 7).

Pte Lutes won his MM for work at Passchendaele.
Lynden, Albert Victor, Pte, 690301
Listed in LG 30962/p12420, 18 Oct 1918
Mack, Stanley, Cpl (L/Sgt), 198360
Listed in London Gazette 30540/p2437, 22 February 1918

"During the attack against enemy pill-boxes on the Bellevue Spur, 26th October, 1917, he displayed great courage and devotion to duty. He led his section forward under heavy fire and rushed the hostile positions with great gallantry. Later during the enemy bombardment he moved amongst his section encouraging them, and when the enemy attempted a counter attack, took the offensive against them and broke up the attack" (52nd Bn War Diary, November 1917, Appendix 6).

Cpl Mack won his MM for work at Passchendaele.
MacKenzie, Murdo, Pte, 441887
Listed in London Gazette 30172/p6842, 06 Jul 1917

Pte MacKenzie won his MM for work at Vimy Ridge.
Madigan, Cornelius, Pte, 754660
Listed in LG 31227/p3447, 11 Mar 1919
Matthew, George Milne, Cpl, 105106
Listed in LG 30897/p10777, 10 Sep 1918

(52nd Bn War Diary, March 1918, page 12).
Maynard, Frederick John, Pte, 730007
Listed in London Gazette 30540/p2437, 22 Feb 1918

"Going into action October 26th, 1917 this stretcher bearer was wounded. He insisted, however, upon remaining with his company and whilst they held the line prior to the second attack on Bellevue Spur, he rendered invaluable aid to the casualties. Later on when his company attacked, he accompanied them and throughout the day tended wounded although exposed to heavy fire, and being the only stretcher bearer left, still refused to go out and have his own wounds attended to. His conduct was of the finest order " (52nd Bn War Diary, November 1917, Appendix 6).

Pte Maynard won his MM for work at Passchendaele.
McCulloch, William, Pte, 441555
Listed in London Gazette 30573/p3252, 12 Mar 1918

"During the operations against enemy pillboxes at the BELLEVUE SPUR on 26th October, 1917, this private as No. 1 of the Lewis Gun section, handled his section and gun magnificently throughout the attack. Later when the enemy put down a heavy barrage and attempted a counterattack, he handled his gun, whilst under heavy fire, with great courage and skill, causing the enemy heavy casualties and materially assisted in his coplete defeat. While operating his gun this man was hit in the shoulder by a sniper's bullet" (52nd Bn War Diary, December 1917, Appendix 7).

Pte McCulloch won his MM for work at Passchendaele.
McDonald ?
McIntosh, William, Pte, 440028
Listed in London Gazette 30424/p13027, 11 December 1917

"Was in charge of a Lewis gun during the raid on German positions near Lens on the night of September 3rd/4th, 1917. His skillful work in attack on the enemy and courageous conduct contributed to the success of the operations" (52nd Bn War Diary, September 1917, Appendix 1).

Pte McIntosh won his MM during a raid at Lens shortly after the battle for Hill 70.
McIlwain, Samuel, Pte, 439303
Listed in London Gazette 30540/p2437, 22 February 1918

"Whilst acting as a stretcher-bearer during the operations which led to the capture of Bellevue Spur, he showed great courage and devotion to duty in attending to wounded whilst exposed to heavy shelling and machine gun fire. His conduct throughout the whole operation showed an absolute disregard for his own safety, and he was subsequently wounded whilst in the execution of his duty" (52nd Bn War Diary, November 1917, Appendix 6).

Pte McIlwain won his MM for work at Passchendaele.
McIntosh, Gordon Fraser, Sgt, 441608
Listed in LG 30172/p6842, 06 Jul 1917

Sgt McIntosh won his MM for work at Vimy Ridge.
McKinney, James Henry, Pte, 438284
Listed in London Gazette 30573/p3252, 12 Mar 1918

"When BELLEVUE SPUR was captured, this signaler volunteered to maintain communication between the crest of the hill and WATERLOO. The heavy shelling constantly breaking the line he laid, he made seven trips between these two points with important despatches in each case being under heavy rifle and machine gun fire as well as passing through the hostile barrage. His actions showed courage and devotion to duty of the highest order" (52nd Bn War Diary, December 1917, Appendix 7).

Pte McKinney won his MM for work at Passchendaele.
McLeod, Donald, Pte, 439408
Listed in LG 31227/p3447, 11 Mar 1919
McLeod, Norman, Pte, 820542
Listed in LG 31227/p3448, 11 Mar 1919
McMahon, James William, Pte, 2334408
Listed in LG 31430/p8347, 01 Jul 1919
McMaster, H J, Pte
McNab, D D, Cpl
McNab, D B, Cpl
McQueen, R, LCpl

Bar to MM
"This NCO did splendid work during the attack on the BOIS DE VERT (France Sheet 51,b., C,9.) both in assisting his Officer and controlling his platoon and showed a courageous example in pressing forward. He volunteered to carry an important message back, but before he had gone far, he was wounded in the hip. Realizing the importance of the message, he crawled to our original front line and he had the message relayed, before having his wound dressed" (52nd Bn War Diary, October 1918, Appendix 2).
McSherry, Drew Andrew, Pte, 104433
Listed in LG 31430/p8347, 01 Jul 1919
McVicar, Peter, Cpl, 438285
Listed in LG 30172/p6842, 06 Jul 1917

Cpl McVicar won his MM for work at Vimy Ridge.

Bar to MM
McVicar, Sgt
Milk, Archibald Payne, Sgt, 439457
Listed in London Gazette 30424/p13027, 11 December 1917

"This N.C.O. commanded a platoon in the 3 company raid by the Battalion upon enemy positions near Lens. He carried out the pan for his company according to the pre-arranged scheme with great courage and initiative. After complete success had been attained Sgt Milk with one or two O.R.s returned to the enemy positions under very heavy fire and searched for and brought back men who had been wounded and were missing on return to our position" (52nd Bn War Diary, October 1917, Appendix 2).

Sgt Milk won his MM for work during a raid at Lens shortly after the batle for Hill 70.
Miller, Robert Tait, Pte, 234763
Listed in London Gazette 30652/p5037, 23 Apr 1918
Moore, Claude William, Pte, 151064

Bar to MM
Listed in London Gazette 30424/p13005, 11 December 1917

"Took part in raid on German positions near Lens, night of September 3rd/4th, 1917. With another bomber captured a bombing and machine gun post of the enemy killing several of the enemy, putting the remainder of the garrison to flight and capturing also their machine gun" (52nd Bn War Diary, September 1917, Appendix 1).

Pte Moore won his Bar to MM for work during a raid at Lens shortly after the battle for Hill 70.

2nd Bar to MM
Listed in LG 31173/p1, 07 Feb 1919
Morehouse, R, Pte, 439685,

Bar to MM
Listed in LG 31338/p8, 13 May 1919
Morgan, Edgar John, Sgt, 438395
Listed in LG 31430/p8348, 01 Jul 1919
Moroney, Timothy, Pte, 2173478
Listed in LG 31430/p8348, 01 Jul 1919
Murphy, Edward, Pte, 754650
Listed in London Gazette 30540/p2438, 22 February 1918

"This private volunteered to carry messages during the attack upon Bellevue Spur, October 26th, 1917. He repeatedly passed through the hostile barrage and across an area swept by hostile machine gun and rifle fire, and his unremitting and gallant effort to maintain communications was of supreme importance to the success of the operation. Throughout the day his courage and coolness under the most trying conditions was exemplary" (52nd Bn War Diary, November 1917, Appendix 6).

Pte Murphy won his MM for work at Passchendaele.
Murray, Dougald, Sgt, 438736
Listed in LG 31430/p8349, 01 Jul 1919
Nelson, Arthur Edward, Pte, 440285
Listed in LG 31430/p8349, 01 Jul 1919
Neven, Elphege, Pte, 150518
Listed in LG 31227/p3448, 11 Mar 1919

Olmstead, Pte,
O'Neill, John Joseph, 439696
Listed in LG 31173/p58, 07 Feb 1919

Bar to MM,
Onions, John, Pte, 622681
Listed in LG 30172/p6843, 06 Jul 1917

Pte Onions won his MM for work at Vimy Ridge

Paquette, Dwight, Pte, 754769
Listed in LG 31227/p3448, 11 Mar 1919

Parks, John Henry, Pte, 754737
Listed in London Gazette 30540/p2438

"After the capture of Bellevue Spur October 26th, 1917 this private was on outpost duty, when a German scout party was noticed. He went out with Sgt Girden and Cpl Bussineau and one of the scouts was killed and two captured. An enemy patrol of an officer and ten men with a machine gun was then noticed. The three men moved forward out-flanked this patrol and captured it" (52nd Bn War Diary, November 1917, Appendix 6).

Pte Parks won his MM for work at Passchendaele.
Patvin, John Baptiste, Pte, 439576
Listed in London Gazette 30540/p2438, 22 February 1918

"Was one of three survivors of a platoon that held the line when the first attack upon Bellevue Spur had failed, October 26th, 1917. When the second attack commenced this private and two others and their N.C.O. advanced in a most gallant fashion against the enemy "pill box" which had caused such heavy casualties early in the day. Pte. Patvin's initiative as a scout was invaluable to the party, which worked around until they flanked the pillbox and finally got behind it, all the time using their rifles to such advantage that the enemy suffered heavy casualties, and when they saw the opportunity, this party of four rushed the pill box, taking a large number of unwounded as well as wounded prisoners together with four machine guns" (52nd Bn War Diary, November 1917, Appendix 6).

Pte Patvin won his MM for work at Passchendaele.
Perkins, A R, Cpl, 622599
Listed in LG 31227/p3449, 11 Mar 1919

Pickard, Gordon Amos, Pte, 754766
Listed in London Gazette 30424/p13027, 11 December 1917

"Took part in raid on German positions near Lens on the night of Spetember 3rd/4th, 1917. During the raid a Lewis gun crew became casualties. Pte. Pickard picked up the gun which he kept in action and inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy, thus contributing to the success of the entire operation" (52nd Bn War Diary, September 1917, Appendix 1).

Pte Pickard won his MM for work during a raid at Lens shortly after the Battle for Hill 70.
Prowse, Kenneth, A/Cpl, 438554
Listed in London Gazette 30172/p6843, 06 Jul 1917

A/Cpl Prowse won his MM for work at Vimy Ridge
Pyatt, Percy, Pte, 439832
Listed in London Gazette 30540/p2438, 22 Feb 1918

"During operations against enemy pill boxes on Bellevue Spur, 26th October, 1917, he displayed great gallantry and devotion to duty. Working ahead of his section and firing from an exposed position he killed a German who was operating a machine gun against his platoon and captured the gun. After the attack he helped to carry several wounded to a place of safety and while doing this he had continually to pass through the enemy barrage, and expose himself to fire from their machine guns and snipers" (52nd Bn War Diary, November 1917, Appendix 6).

Pte Pyatt won his MM for work at Passchendaele.
Price, Walter Henry, Pte, 622708
Listed in London Gazette 30540/p2438, 22 February 1918

"This O.R. was one of three survivors of a platoon that held the line when the first assault upon Bellevue Spur, OCtober 26th, 1917, had failed. When the second attack commenced, this private with two others and their N.C.O. advanced in a most gallant manner against the enemy pill box which had caused us heavy casualties earlier in the day. This man was wounded but stayed with the party which worked round behind the pillbox inflicting casualties upon the garrison with rifle fire, and finally when they saw an opportunity, these four men rushed the pillbox from the rear and captured it with a number of unwounded as well as wounded prisoners and four machine guns" (52nd Bn War Diary, November 1917, Appendix 6).

Pte Price won his MM for work at Passchendaele.
Ramsay, J, Pte
Rea, J, Cpl
Reid, William Thomas, Pte, 198638
Listed in London Gazette 31173/p59, 07 Feb 1919

Bar to MM
Listed in London Gazette 31338/p8, 13 May 1919
Robinson, Sidney, Cpl, 163426

Bar to MM
Listed in London Gazette 30424/p13005, 11 December 1917

"Took part in raid on German positions near Lens night of September 3rd/4th, 1917. After two unsuccessful attempts Lieut. Raymond, Cpl Robinson and two bombers captured captured an enemy strong point and machine gun, killed six of the garrison and put the rest to flight" (52nd Bn War Diary, September 1917, Appendix 1).

Cpl Robinson won his Bar to MM for work during a raid at Lens shortly after the battle for Hil 70.
Rollins, Samuel Harmon, Pte, 181184
Listed in London Gazette 30897/p10777, 10 Sep 1918

(52nd Bn War Diary, March 1918, page 12).

Bar to MM
Listed in London Gazette 31007/p13394, 12 Nov 1918
Rumohr, Ashley B, Cpl, 922659
Listed in LG 31227/p3449, 11 Mar 1919

Russell, William, Pte, 195193
Listed in London Gazette 30540/p2438, 22 February 1918

"During the operations against enemy "pill boxes" at Bellevue Spur on 26th October, 1917 as N.C.O. of a Lewis Gun section he displayed great courage and skill in developing harassing fire against the enemy. Although most of his section because casualties he continued to keep his gun in action and when later he was buried up with his gun, he extricated himself, cleaned up his gun and again went into action, in time to operate against the hostile troops massing for a counter-attack, and his action in so doing undoubtedly helped materially in the complete repulse of the counter-attack" (52nd Bn War Diary, November 1917, Appendix 6).

Pte Russell won his MM for work at Passchendaele.
Saskowich, J, Pte, 439403
Listed in London Gazette 29953/p1757, 16 Feb 1917

"His cool and efficient work facilitated the turning over of three prisoners to an officer. His excellent bombing was largely responsible for our immunity from casualties while in the trench" (52nd Bn War Diary, December 1916, page 19).
Savage, B C E, Pte, 767211
Listed in LG 31227/p3449, 11 Mar 1919

Scheidegger, Walter Godfrey, Pte, 624795
Listed in LG 31512/p10584, 19 Aug 1919
Sherlock, F A, Cpl

Bar to MM
Shewechuk, Louis, Pte, 234315
Listed in LG 30424/p13027, 11 Dec 1917
Sievers, Frederick Thomas, Pte, 439477
Listed in LG 31173/p2140, 07 Feb 1919
Simpson, T A, Pte
Sinclair, Frank Joseph, Pte, 754872
Listed in London Gazette 30424/p13027, 11 December 1917

"This man led a bombing section in the raid on German positions near Lens, night of September 3rd/4th, 1917. In the attack on a hostile bombing post Pte. Sinclair ran along the top of the parapet and threw bombs into the post. He then jumped down into the post and killed the two remaining members of the garrison" (52nd Bn War Diary, September 1917, Appendix 1).

Pte Sinclair won his MM for work during a raid at Lens shortly after the battle for Hill 70.
Sinclair, George Martin, Pte, 198210

Bar to MM
Listed in London Gazette 30424/p13005, 11 December 1917

"Had charge of a section in the raid on the German positions near Lens, night of September 3rd/4th, 1917. His party captured an enemy strong point. After the retirement of the raiding party took place (in accordance with plan) Pte. Sinclair assisted in covering the retreat" (52nd Bn War Diary, September 1917, Appendix 1).

Pte Sinclair won his Bar to MM for work during a raid shortly after the battle for Hill 70.
Sisson, Lawerence Leslie, Cpl, 235206
Listed in London Gazette 31430/p8352, 01 Jul 1919
Skorrey, Alexander, Pte, 690383
Listed in London Gazette 30573/p3253, 12 Mar 1918

"During the operations against the enemy at BELLEVUE SPUR on the 26th October, 1917, he displayed great courage and devotion to duty. On a detached post, he observed two enemy scouts endeavouring to reconnoitre our position. With remarkable daring and cunning he worked around to a flank, opened fire on the enemy and alone captured them. Later when an opportunity offered to go to the rear with prisoners, he, although much exhausted, elected to stay in the line, pointing out that there were only two men left at this post" (52nd Bn War Diary, December 1917, Appendix 7).

Pte Skorrey won his MM for work at Passchendaele.
Smith, Peter, Pte, 234462
Listed in London Gazette 30424/p13027, 11 December 1917

"Took part in raid on German position near Lens on night of September 3rd/4th, 1917. During the attack he accompanied an officer and two O.R.s in an attack on an enemy strong point. This they captured killing six of the garrison and the rest being compelled to run away. The enemy left behind them a machine gun which had been inflicting casualties on our men" (52nd Bn War Diary, September 1917, Appendix 1).

Pte Smith won his MM for work during a raid at Lens shortly after the battle for Hill 70.
Smith, R H, Pte
Spurles, G, Pte
Stanley, Muret F, Pte, 2356487
Listed in LG 31430/p8352, 01 Jul 1919
Stanzell, Daniel Young, Pte, 438599
Listed in London Gazette 30540/2439, 22 February 1918

"During operations against enemy pill boxes on Bellevue Spur, October 26th, 1917, while acting as a company runner, this private displayed great courage and devotion to duty. Messengers were the only means of communication with the rear, and by getting through this runner rendered valuable assistance to the success of the operation. He repeatedly volunteered to carry dispatches through the barrage when getting through seemed impossible" (52nd Bn War Diary, November 1917, Appendix 6).

Pte Stanzell won his MM for work at Passchendaele.
Steed, J F, Pte, 690434
Listed in LG 31227/p3450, 11 Mar 1919

Stevens, S, Pte, 754893
Listed in LG 31227/p3450, 11 Mar 1919

Stewart, William, L/Cpl, 5055
Listed in LG 31430/p8352, 01 Jul 1919
Strong, John William, Sgt, 439424
Sutherland, John Hamilton, Pte, 907581
Listed in London Gazette 30424/p13027, 11 December 1917

"Took part as a bomber in attack on German positions near Lens on the night of September 3rd/4th, 1917 and displayed conspicuous courage in the attack. By his fine example he contributed largely to the success of the operations" (52nd Bn War Diary, September 1917, Appendix 1).

Pte Sutherland won his MM for work during a raid at Lens shortly after the battle for Hill 70.

Bar to MM,
Listed in London Gazette 30540/p2413, 22 February, 1918

"During the attack on enemy positions at Bellevue Spur, October 26th, 1917, he showed great courage and initiative in rushing forward and bombing a party of the enemy who had taken up a position in a shell hole and were inflecting casualties upon our advance with a machine gun, this timely act putting the machine gun out of action. Throughout the whole action this man was utterly regardless of his own safety, and by his cheerful spirits under the most trying circumstances, helped tp maintain the moral of all with whom he came in contact" (52nd Bn War Diary, November 1917, Appendix 6).

Pte Sutherland won his Bar to MM for work at Passchendaele.
Taylor, J, Sgt,
Taylor, L J, Pte

Pte Taylor won his MM for work at Vimy Ridge.
Taylor, Wesley Melburn, Pte, 754898
Listed in London Gazette 30540/p2439, 22 February 1918

"During the operation against Bellevue Spur on October 26th, 1917, he showed remarkable courage and initiative. When volunteers were called for to rush and bomb a pill box, he went forward accompanied by another main, and working up close to the enemy positions, threw bombs at the enemy, which caused a diversion until under cover of it the position was rushed and taken together with three machine guns and many prisoners" (52nd Bn War Diary, November 1917, Appendix 6).

Pte Taylor won his MM for work at Passchendaele.
Thornton, A, Pte
Thrower, Leonard, Cpl, 438296
Listed in LG 29893/p350, 05 Jan 1917
Tobin, Elmer Percival Francis, Pte, 841551
Listed in LG 31173/p2141, 07 Feb 1919
Tosse, Frank, LCpl, 755175
Listed in LG 31173/p2141, 07 Feb 1919
Wadsworth, G A, LCpl, 438248
Listed in LG 30287/p9614, 14 Sep 1917
Walker, Aaron, Pte, 754969
Listed in LG 31173/p2142, 07 Feb 1919
Webster, R C, Pte, 754946
Listed in LG 30743/p7017, 11 Jun 1918
Westover, R A, Pte, 439368
Listed in London Gazette 30135/p6027, 15 Jun 1917

Bar to MM
Listed in London Gazette 30424/p13005, 11 December 1917

"Accompanied his company commander as runner during the raid upon the German position near Lens, night of September 3rd/4th, 1917. When his company commander was severely wounded entering the enemy trench, Pte Westover protected him against a number of the enemy, killing several of them, and undoubtedly saved his company commander's life. Afterwards he assisted in the removal of wounded under fire, and finally assisted his commander back to the company position" (52nd Bn War Diary, September 1917, Appendix 1).

Pte Westover won his Bar to MM for work during a raid at Lens shortly after the battle for Hill 70.
Willock, David Edward, Sgt, 622590
Listed in London Gazette 31173/p2142, 07 Feb 1919

Bar to MM
Listed in London Gazette 31338/p6010, 13 May 1919
White, Harry Norman, Pte, 892500
Listed in London Gazette 31430/p8355, 01 Jul 1919
Windsor, Percy Daniel, Pte, 195569
Listed in London Gazette 30573/p3254, 12 March 1918

"During the operations at BELLEVUE SPUR on October 26th, 1917, displayed great courage and devotion to duty as No.2 of a machine gun section. In the course of the action all the gun crew with the exception of the No.1 and himself became casualties, but he continued to feed the gun until it was put temporarily out of action through being buried. At great risk he crossed a shell-stricken area to obtain necessities to get the gun in working order, and afterwards made another trip to obtain assistance. It was only by this man's unselfish devotion to duty that his gun was ready to operate against troops massing for a counter attack. This counter-attack was broken up by machine gun fire and the survivors surrendered" (52nd Bn War Diary, December 1917, Appendix 7).

Pte Windsor won his MM for work at Passchendaele.

²Not listed by Stanley.

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