The First World War
Officers of The Royal Canadian Regiment
Capt. Harold Buck, M.C.
Medical Officer
Soldiers of the First World War database entry - H. Buck
Service:
- Joined C.A.M.C. March 1913
- Attached No. 10 Field Ambulance
- Reserve of Officers from June 1914 until Dec 1914
- Attested for overseas service 17 Dec 1914, attached 5th Field Ambulance, C.E.F.
- Arrived France 16 Sep 1915
- Attached to The R.C.R. 20 Feb 1916
- SUPPLEMENT TO THELONDON GAZETTE, 28 APRIL, 1917; Can. A.M.C. - Temp. Capt. H. Buck to be actg. Maj. 26 Dec. 1916.
- Awarded the Military Cross, Gazetted Jul 1917
- Struck off strength on appointment as Officer Commanding No. 10 Field Ambulance, 27 Dec 1916
M.C. Citation
SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE, 26 JULY, 1917.
Capt. (actg. Maj.) Harold Buck, A.M.C. - For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his bearers with great gallantry, and was responsible for the evacuation of a large number of wounded men. He set a fine example to all ranks.
Date of Birth - 14 Jan 1889.
Married - 5 Sep 1898, to Helen Elsie Passavant.
Date of Death - 18 Mar 1950, at St. Thomas, Ontario.
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