Gazette Information: GAZETTE ISSUE 30122, VICTORIA CROSS,: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issues/30122/supplement/5702. His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Victoria Cross to the undermentioned:- Captain Thain Wendell MacDowell, D.S.O., Canadian Infantry Battalion. For most conspicuous bravery and indomitable resolution, during the period 9th – 13th April 1917 at Vimy Ridge, France, in face of heavy machine-gun and shell fire. By his initiative and courage this officer, with the assistance of two runners, was enabled, in the face of great difficulties, to capture two machine-guns, besides two officers and seventy-five men. Although wounded in the hand, he continued for five days to hold the position gained, in spite of heavy shell fire, until eventually relieved by his battalion. By his bravery and prompt action he undoubtedly succeeded in rounding up a very strong enemy machine post. DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER,: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issues/29898/pages/454. MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES,: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issues/30107/supplement/5427. GAZETTE ISSUE 30107, MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES, Deserving of special mention as submitted by Sir Douglas Haig.
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Gazette Information: GAZETTE ISSUE 30122, VICTORIA CROSS,: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issues/30122/supplement/5702. His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Victoria Cross to the undermentioned:- Captain Thain Wendell MacDowell, D.S.O., Canadian Infantry Battalion. For most conspicuous bravery and indomitable resolution, during the period 9th – 13th April 1917 at Vimy Ridge, France, in face of heavy machine-gun and shell fire. By his initiative and courage this officer, with the assistance of two runners, was enabled, in the face of great difficulties, to capture two machine-guns, besides two officers and seventy-five men. Although wounded in the hand, he continued for five days to hold the position gained, in spite of heavy shell fire, until eventually relieved by his battalion. By his bravery and prompt action he undoubtedly succeeded in rounding up a very strong enemy machine post. DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER,: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issues/29898/pages/454. MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES,: https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issues/30107/supplement/5427. GAZETTE ISSUE 30107, MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES, Deserving of special mention as submitted by Sir Douglas Haig.