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Private 472605 Harold ROBERTS MM - 46th Battalion Canadian Infantry
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| Military History |
Theatre
France & Flanders
Medals
Military Medal, British War and Victory Medals
Medal Citation (if app)
On Vimy Ridge between the dates April 9th and 11th, acted as runner carrying messages through very heavy fire to all parts of the 46th line, guided parties and did consistently fine work. London Gazette 31072.
Enlisted Date/Place
12 Nov 1915 at Saskatoon
Commonwealth War Graves Page
SWFHS War Memorial(s)
Other War Memorial(s)
Previous Regiments/Units
Circumstances Leading to Death (Normally from War Diary)
On 26 October 1917 the 46th Battalion took part in the Second Battle of Passchendaele. They advanced north of the Ypres Roulers Railway. The jumping off line was situated in the line Heine House, Hillside Farm and Ypres Roulers Railway. They consolidated most of their objective under heavy enemy shelling. ‘A’ Company’ under command of Lt. Leslie had to clear Decline Copse. The 46th Battalion encountered heavy German resistance. When the attack was checked the South Saskatchewans was driven back by German counterattacks. .
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| Passchendaele Street Map | Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial |
| Personal & Family History |
Birth Date & Place
28 May 1896 in Claverdon
Baptism Date & Place
Parents
George & Elizabeth of Claverdon
Wife & Marriage
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Children
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Address History
- 1901 - Ivy Cottages, Claverdon
- 1911 - Ivy Cottages, Claverdon
- 1915 - Ruddell, Saskatchewan, Canada
Occupation(s)
- 1911 - Butchers Boy
- 1913 - Butcher
- 1915 - Farmer
