Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Pair: Captain J. B. McGregor, M.C., Canadian Army Medical Corps, Medical Officer to Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry

British War and Victory Medals (Capt. J. B. Mc Gregor.) nearly extremely fine (2) £120-£160

M.C. London Gazette 19 August 1916:

‘For gallantry and devotion to duty during a period of great stress. Under great difficulties he cleared all his casualties and on occasions carried out his duties under very heavy fire quite regardless of personal danger.’

The P.P.C.L.I. War Diary for 12-22 July 1916 (Ypres) states:

‘Following wire was received. “General Officer Commanding division wishes to congratulate PPCLI on their successful operations on the night of 17/18 July. The affair showed a good spirit of offensive enterprise on the part of the battalion. The Brigadier has great pleasure in forwarding the above.”
In Routine Orders by Corps Commander of this date #708. The following list of decorations for members of this battalion were announced - Capt. H. W. Niven D.S.O.; Capt. A. G. Martin Military Cross and also Lieuts. G. S. Currie and Philip Mackenzie. Capt. J. B. Mc Gregor of CAMC and MO of the battalion also received the Military Cross’.