William Morris MM

Rank:

Lance Corporal

Regimental number:

772187

Unit at enlistment:

125th Battalion

Force:

C.E.F.

Volunteered or conscripted:

Volunteered

Survived the war:

Yes

Awards or decorations:

Military Medal

Birth country:

Ireland

Birth county:

Dublin

Birth city:

Kingstown

Address at enlistment:

Paris, Ontario

Next of kin address:

Botanic Avenue, Glasnevin, Dublin

Trade or calling:

Farm hand

Religious denominations:

Church of England

Marital status:

Single

Age at enlistment:

Gallantry medals:

Yes

Letters and documents

Awards and decorations

London Gazette: 31430
Date: July 3, 1919
Honour or Award: Military Medal
Authority: C.O. 1886, November 19, 1918
Name: William Morris (772187)
Unit: 2nd Battalion Canadian Machine Gun Corps

Details: Operations at Canal de L’Escaut and near Cambrai Oct. 9th/15th, 1918. Lance Cpl. Morris was in charge of linesmen repairing lines between Battery H.Q. and forward Guns. He repaired lines continuously under heavy fire and maintained communication with Guns at all times during operations. The above information was taken from the original recommendation and was not promulgated in the London Gazette.