Looking into 62nd Field Battery and I came up with the award of the Military Cross to one of it's members after being transferred to the 58th Battery. Lieutenant Joseph Badenoch Clearihue, MC attested into the 62nd Battery, 15th Brigade Canadian Field Artillery in 1916. He transferred to the 51st (Howitzer) Battery, 13th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery in 1917. It was during his service with this unit that he was awarded the Military Cross. His citation reads:
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Valenciennes on 1st Nov 1918, as liaison officer with the attacking battalion. Throughout the operation and the succeeding days he directed the firing on many strong points and machine gun posts, which were holding up the infantry, sent back reports of great tactical value, and although frequently under very heavy fire, showed the greatest courage and determination in carrying out his duties. |
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