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out the operation. On one occasion, when fired on by a 5.9 hoiwitzer, he single-handed captured the gun and killed the crew. His <courage and conspicuous gallantry were a fine -example to his comrades. 436202 Sjt. T. Rea, 46th Bn., Can. Infy. Before' Cambrai, 27th-28th September, 1918, for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Under intense machine-gun fire he picked up a Lewis gun and engaged the enemy machine guns, with the result that the enemy were driven out and the advance enabled to continue. Later he organised a .gun crew from a few stragglers and took this party forward doing excellent worka Througho'Ut, by his fearless leadership and initiative, he rendered valuable service. 71425 C./S./M. A. A. Rogers, M.M., 27th n., Can. Inf. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty north-east of Cambrai on 9th October, 1918. When the unit on the left were somewhat disorganised through intense enemy barrage, he, by his fine behaviour and example assisted materially in reorganising them and quickly getting them into their proper position, enabling the advance to be continued. 681857 Cpl. H. C. Russell, 58th Bn., Can. Inf. Near Cambrai, for marked.gallantry and able leadership during the attack on the Marcoing Line on 29th September, 1918, and on the Pont d'Aire on 1st October, 1918. When his officer had become a casualty he took command of the platoon .and, himself leading, attacked a strong force of the enemy who were outflanking the leading company. He killed several and drove the remainder back, going on to his objective and consolidating. Later, on 1st OctoTer, he, in command of a platoon, again did fine work. <643969 Sjt. T. Sansom, 116th Bn., Can. Inf. For marked courage and initiative. Dur ing the operations in front of Tilloy, on 1st 'October, 1918, Be was detailed to act as a guide for the leading company of the battalion. When they were held up by machine-gun fire and a battery of artillery firing at 'them with open sights, he crept forward, kill. ing the officer directing the fire of the battery and also a number of the crew, and capturing the battery, thus allowing his comrades to advance. Throughout the operation he did fine work. 766483 Sjt. A. McL. Scott, M.M., 3rd Bn., Can. Inf. For fine courage and leadership during the Bourlon Wood operations on 27th September, 1918. He was acting as C.S.M. during the attack, and when one of the platoon officers had become a casualty he took charge of the platoon and carried on with the advance against an enemy machine-gun nest that was being attacked, finally forcing it to withdraw. In the course of this advance he ran into a concealed enemy .77 mm. gun, with crew. He immediately jumped into the gunpit with fixed bayonet and took the crew -prisoners. He did splendid work throughout. 106546 Cpl. G. Shanks, 1st Can. Mtd. Rif. At Sauchy Cauehy, for conspicuous gallantry on the 14th/15th September, 1918. He carried out a reconnaissance of Brick Kiln, which was then occupied by the enemy, and brought back information of the greatest value. Afterwards he led a raiding party in to Brick Kiln, showing great dash and initiative, capturing a light machine gun and securing identification, lie later led another raiding party, bombing enemy dugouts and capturing a prisoner. He rendered excellent service.
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477830 Sjt. N.- Shaw, R. Can. R.. For marked gallantry and ability during the operations near Cambrai from 27th September to let October, 1918. As acting C.S.M. of a company he performed services of the greatest assistance to the success of the battalions attacked. On one occasion when his company was held up he went out in the open under heavy machine-gun fire, and, working to the flank, established a post with a captured enemy gun, and, inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy, enabled his compa.ny to advance. On another occasion he stayed behind, with one man and a Lewis gun to cover a withdrawal. Throughout his conduct was of the highest order.

633339 Sjt. H. C. Smith, M.M., 58th Bn., Can. Inf. Near Cambrai, for gallantry and devotion to duty during the nighb attack of 28th September, 1918, on the Marooing Line and the attack on Pont d'Aire on 1st October, 1918. With a mere handful of men, he pushed on and captured the Marcoing support line on 28th September in the face of heavy opposition. His courage and example enabled his men-to hold on, he himself patrolling alone to connect up his flanks. On 1st October he continued in command after being wounded. 811768 Cpl. W. H. Smith, 50th Bn., Can. Inf. For great gallantry and devotion to duty in front of Raillencourt, September, 1918. When the battalion was attacking the Marcoing Line, and were up against heavy uncut wire and several machine guns, Cpl. Smith located an enemy machine gun and crew, inflicting casualties in the battalion. He voluntarily went forward alone and rushed the position, whereupon the enemy surrendered. He captured the gun and 20 of the enemy. His gallantry and marked courage were worthy of the highest praise. 109616 Sjt. E. E. 'Snelgar, 3rd Div. Sig. Coy., Can. Engrs., attd., 8th Can. Inf. Bde. Near Cambrai, for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the attack on 'Cambrai on the 1st October, 1918, a forward observation post was established near the outpost line. He undertook the work of communication with brigade headquarters, and the success obtained was due only to his untiring energy and disregard for personal safety. During the morning, under - very heavy shell fire, he repaired upwards of thirty breaks in the line, and brigade headquarters were never out of touch with brigade outposts.