Dean Milman Andrews MC

Rank:

Lieutenant

Unit at enlistment:

125th Battalion

Force:

C.E.F.

Volunteered or conscripted:

Volunteered

Survived the war:

Yes

Wounded:

Yes

Cemetery:

Farringdon Cemetery, Brantford, Ontario

Awards or decorations:

Military Cross

Commemorated at:

Grace Anglican Church

Birth country:

Canada

Birth county:

Elgin

Birth city:

St. Thomas, Ontario

Address at enlistment:

30 Nelson Street, Brantford, Ontario

Next of kin address:

30 Nelson Street, Brantford, Ontario

Trade or calling:

Law Student

Religious denominations:

Church of England

Marital status:

Single

Age at enlistment:

Gallantry medals:

Yes

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Letters and documents

London Gazette: 31043
Date: December 2, 1918
Honour or Award: Military Cross
Authority: 1st D.O. 5464, October 2, 1918
Name: Dean Milman Andrews (Lieutenant)
Unit: 4th Battalion

Details: For conspicuous gallantry and leadership in command of his platoon, and later of a company, in a series of attacks. He led his men through the barrage without a casualty, and when crossing an open space swept by machine-gun fire he was knocked over, but continued to advance. The next day, all the officers having become casualties, he maneuvered the company to its final objective. Although wounded himself, and his men very tired, he superintended the consolidation, encouraging them by his splendid example.

BX November 5, 1918

Lieutenant Dean Milman Andrews Wins Decoration – Military Cross Given by King for Distinguished Conduct in Field

Word was received yesterday that Lieut. Dean Andrews, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Norman Andrews of this city has been decorated by the King with the Military Cross. The decoration was for distinguished conduct in the field at the battle of Amiens on Aug/ 8 last. Lieut. Andrews was a member of one of the companies of the Mad Fourth Battalion, and all his fellow officers were put out of action early in the battle. He carried on and took command of the company and by his splendid initiative and bearing inspired all ranks with his leadership and when he reported to H.Q. it was to the effect that the company had reached its objective.

Lieut. Andrews was only a boy in his teens when he enlisted here in the 125th Battalion. There was a surplus of officers and three officers had to revert, or take a course at the C.O.T.C. with an opportunity of joining the Imperial service. Lieut. Andrews refused to leave the 125th men with whom he had been associated and went as a private. Sergeant stripes also offered to him before he went were also refused. He won his commission back again in England and went over to France as a commissioned officer. His gallant conduct in the field with the winning of the Military Cross has caused great satisfaction among his friends in this city and pride to his parents.

BX September 9, 1918

Captain W.N. Andrews this morning received official word that his son, Lieutenant Dean Milman Andrews who left here with the 125th and transferred to the “Mad Fourth,” has been wounded. No further details were given, save that the wounding occurred on Sept. 2. Lieut. Andrews was one of the most popular subalterns of the First Brant Battalion, and news of his wounding will be received with regret by his many friends.

BX September 12, 1929

Dean M. Andrews Was Called Today – Career of Brilliant Young Citizen is Closed – Fine War Record

A large circle of friends will sincerely regret to learn of the death this afternoon of Lieutenant Dean M. Andrews, eldest son of W. Norman Andrews and the late Mrs. Andrews. The deceased was a young man of exceptional attainments, a chartered accountant and on the threshold of a distinguished career with K.V. Bunnell and Co., when first seized with his fatal illness some time ago. At the period of the Great War he was an officer of the local militia and reverted to the ranks in order to go overseas with the 125th Battalion. In England he was again commissioned and transferred to the “Mad Fourth” with whom he rendered splendid service. He was wounded on September 2, 1918, and later was one of four officers of his battalion to remain wounded after an attack. For his work in carrying on after taking command of his company under heavy fire and thus helping to attain the objective he was awarded the Military Cross. It was at this period that he was one of the victims of an attack of mustard gas and it was from this cause that his demise was finally occasioned.

To mourn his loss he leaves a widow, formerly Miss Florence Leeming, likewise of this city, and a little son; also his father and one brother, Norman. His bright and cheery disposition made him a friend of all who came in contact.

BX September 12, 1929

Lieutenant Dean Milman Andrews MC

The funeral of Lieut. Dean Milman Andres, MC., C.A. took place on Sunday afternoon. A private service at the home, 186 Dufferin Avenue, was followed by a public service in Grace Church with full choir, which was very largely attended, the congregation including large representations from the Rotary Club, the Board of Trade, and officers and men of the former 125th and 4th Battalions in which Lieut. Andrews served during the war. Ven. Archdeacon J.B. Fotheringham, rector of Grace church, officiated at the services and the pallbearers were A.H. Boddy, Dr. E.R. Secord, Angus Werlich, Lieut. Col. M.E.B. Cutcliffe, K.V. Bunnell and Charles Eddis, Toronto. Interment took place in Farringdon Cemetery.