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Johnston, Alexander Pelan
UK, Soldiers Awards from the London Gazette, 1898-1944
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Full Name
Johnston, Alexander Pelan
Rank Name
Lieutenant
Gazette Info
Gazette issue 31043. M.C. His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to approve of the following award in recognition of conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the Field. Prior to an attack he made a valuable reconnaissance under shell fire, and during the operation as scout officer he directed the progress of troops through the heavy mist, enabling them to keep on their objective. He was wounded, but continued to carry on for a considerable length of time. Awarded the Military Cross.
Gazette Date
29 Nov 1918
Gazette Page
14277
Service
Canadian Army
Regiment
Central Ontario Regiment
Battalion
1st Battalion
Conflict Period
World War I
Served For
United Kingdom
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UK Military Cross (MC)
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Publication Title
UK, Soldiers Awards from the London Gazette, 1898-1944
Content Source
London Gazette
Last Updated
29 Oct 2023
Description
The London Gazette is one of the official journals of record of the British government, and the most important among such official journals in the United Kingdom, in which certain statutory notices are required to be published.
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