GLEDHILL Asa Verne Russell, DCM: The Relatives of Frederick Lionel WALTER

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GLEDHILL Asa Verne Russell, DCM was born 9 Aug 1896, Benmiller, Huron ONT; died 30 Mar 1979, CAN; was buried Cal Apr 1979, Colborne Cemetery, Colborne, Huron ONT.

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Occupation: Machinist
Military: Between 22 Sep 1914 and 15 Jul 1919, Canada, England and the Western Front; Served during WWI as No. 6920, Private, 1st. and 9th. Battalions, Canadian Infantry, CEF. Lest We Forget.
Military Award: 26 Jul 1915, Givenchy FRA; Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
Military Award: 14 Sep 1917, The Western Front; Good Conduct Medal (GCM)

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Military Award:
Date of Action: 15 Jun 1915.
For gallantry and devotion to duty. For conspicuous bravery on 15/6/1915 at Givenchy. Finding himself alone in a captured German trench he was attacked by an enemy bombing party where he continued firing until his rifle was destoyed by a bomb. In withdrawing he found a man with both legs broken. He bandaged his legs and carried him into safety under heavy rifle and machine gun fire. His display of bravery and devotion to duty was most marked.

Asa — NEVINS Williamine. Williamine was born 8 Sep 1893, Goderich, Huron ONT; died 15 Mar 1984, Goderich, Huron ONT; was buried Mar 1984, Colborne Cemetery, Colborne, Huron ONT. [Group Sheet]