Tuesday 12 June 2007

Private John Henry Bradley, MM

Born on 19 March 1897 in Almonte, Ontario - son of Annie Bradley, Ramsayville, Ontario - attestation form provides the following: trade as teamster, single, no current or previous military service, Church of England, height of 5 feet 5.5 inches, chest of 35 inches fully expanded, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair.

Joined the 38th Canadian Infantry Battalion in Barriefield, Ontario, on 27 May 1915 (number 410691) - served with the battalion during its period of garrison duty in Bermuda - landed in France with the battalion on 13 August 1916 - wounded on 9 April 1917 - rejoined the 38th Battalion on 30 April 1917 - struck off the strength of the 38th Battalion on 16 June 1919.

Awarded the Military Medal - no citation - unit recommendation dated 5 October 1918: "For Gallantry during the operations in the vicinity of Bourlon, 27th to 30th Sept 1918."

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