Added Corporal Robert Lloyd Seaman DCM to the nominal roll. He enroled in the 26th Battery, 7th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery, Canadian Expeditionary Force on 25 March 1915. He was transferred to 68th Battery 16th Brigade Canadian Field Artillery, North Russia Expeditionary Force on 21 August 1918. His citation for the Distinguished Conduct Medal reads:
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was in charge of the forward signallers and advanced with the infantry engaged in the attack on KODISH, December 30th. he was responsible for communication with front line and company headquarters, and several times went forward in front of infantry under heavy fire to establish his line. It was due to his untiring energy and splendid example that communication was kept up. Throughout the operation he behaved admirably. (His actual age should have been 75) |
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