Fred Hara McDougald MM

Rank:

Lance Corporal

Regimental number:

772575

Unit at enlistment:

125th Battalion

Force:

C.E.F.

Volunteered or conscripted:

Volunteered

Survived the war:

Yes

Cemetery:

Body donated for medical science - Unknown Cemetery

Awards or decorations:

Military Medal

Birth country:

Canada

Birth county:

Niagara Region

Birth city:

St. Catharines, Ontario

Address at enlistment:

186 Brant Avenue, Brantford, Ontario

Next of kin address:

186 Brant Avenue, Brantford, Ontario

Trade or calling:

Clerk

Religious denominations:

Roman Catholic

Marital status:

Single

Age at enlistment:

Gallantry medals:

Yes

Letters and documents

London Gazette: 31338
Date: May 5, 1919
Honour or Award: Military Medal
Authority: C.O. 1989, December 4, 1918
Name: Fred Hara McDougald (772575)
Unit: 54th Battalion

BX November 7, 1918

Recommended for the Military Medal

Many friends of the star little rugby player, Fred Hara McDougald, who played on the champion collegiate team in 1914 and 1915, will be pleased to learn that the brave young signaler has been recommended for the Military Medal. In a letter to his father, Mr. J.D. McDougald, the sturdy little chap says that his work in keeping communication lines up under heavy fire merited his special mention. During a strong attack the shells were constantly cutting the wires to shreds.

BX October 17, 1919

Decorations to be Presented by the Prince – Local Officers and men Will be Invested During Visit of Heir to the Throne – Royal Standard

City Clerk Leonard is a very busy man these days. Almost the entire program from the reception of the Prince of Wales is in his hands, and he is busy even to the point of looking after the decorations at the armories. This morning he received a letter from the secretary of Colonel Henderson, congratulating him on the complete arrangements made in this city, which have been approved by Col. Henderson, who is the military secretary to the Prince.

The address from the city to His Royal Highness is now being engrossed by Mr. David Husband. There will be only one address presented, as far as the city is concerned, the I.O.D.E., making a presentation to the Prince at the Bell Memorial.

Veterans Investiture

The following are those who will receive decorations from His Royal Highness:

Military Cross –Lieut. Charles Denton Smith; Lieut. Howard Kenneth Wood; Lieut. Morley F. Verity.

Distinguished Flying Cross – Captain Harold Albert White

Military Medal – Pte. William Bowden, Pte. Richard George Chinery; Gnr. Vernon Arthur Curtis, Sergt. William John Davey, Corp. Fred Hara McDougald, Pte. Ernest Baden Powell Davies (Deceased), to be presented to Mrs. L. Davies.

The Royal Standard

The Royal Standard of the Prince of Wales has been received by Lieut.-Col. F.A. Howard, commanding the Dufferin Rifles. This flag will be flown from the armories during the Prince’s stay in the city on Monday next. The flag will be unfurled as the prince arrives at 1.30 and will be lowered again on his departure. The flag is 6 x 12 feet, and is the first one to be flown here.

An appeal was made by the civic authorities today for wheel traffic to refrain from using the streets on the route of march, and to refrain from parking on those streets and also that citizens keep to the curb while the procession is passing.

BX June 6, 1979

MCDOUGALD – At the Brantford General Hospital on Tuesday, June 5, 1979, Fred H. McDougald in his 88th year; beloved husband of Annie Card; also survived by several nieces and nephews. Mr. McDougald and his brother, Donald operated McDougald Brothers’ Meat Market on Murray Street for over 40 years. A veteran of the First World War, a member of the Brantford Ex-Imperial Club, a life member of Branch 90, Royal Canadian Legion and a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Mr. McDougald donated his body to medical science. Memorial service Tuesday, June 12 at 3 p.m. at St. Basil’s Church. Contributions to the Heart Fund would be appreciated.