Tuesday 5 February 2013

Sergeant Roscoe Josiah Wilder, MM and Bar

Born on 11 October 1885 in Rising Sun, Wisconsin - husband of Elizabeth Wilder, Melville, Saskatchewan - at the time of his enlistment in 1916: present address in Melville, Saskatchewan; trade as farmer; married; no current or previous military service; Presbyterian; height of 5 feet 7.75 inches; chest of 37.5 inches fully expanded; ruddy complexion; gray eyes; dark hair.

Joined the 212th Battalion, CEF, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on 25 April 1916 (number 261253) - taken on the strength of the 38th Battalion, CEF, on 16 or 17 February 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Awarded the Military Medal (as a corporal) - no official citation - unit recommendation dated 15 August 1918: "For bravery and determination during operations between Lihon and Chilly 11th Aug. 1918."

Awarded the Bar to the Military Medal (as a corporal) - no official citation - unit recommendation dated November 1918: "For gallantry during operation in around [sic] Valenciennes from Nov. 1 to 5/18."

(sources: Library and Archives Canada (www.collectionscanada.gc.ca), online attestation papers; Canadian War Museum, 19740281-001, Manu 58F 2 3, 207th Canadian Infantry Battalion and 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Nominal Roll; The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa Regimental Museum, A400-0007, Master Personnel List for the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force; Canadian War Museum, 19680229-001, Manu 58C 1 2.18, Honours and Awards, 38th Battalion (Records of recommendations for honours and awards and mentioned in dispatches 19161121 19190117))

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