Gazette Information: GAZETTE ISSUE 31108, VICTORIA CROSS,: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/31108/supplements/305. His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Victoria Cross to the undermentioned:- Temporary Captain John MacGregor, M.C., D.C.M., 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles Battalion, 1st Central Ontario Regiment. For most conspicuous bravery, leadership and self-sacrificing devotion to duty near Cambrai, France from 29th September to 3rd October 1918. He led his company under intense fire, and when the advance was checked by machine-guns, although wounded, pushed on and located the enemy guns. He then ran forward in broad daylight, in face of heavy fire from all directions, and, with rifle and bayonet, single-handed, put the enemy crews out of action, killing four and taking eight prisoners. His prompt action saved many casualties and enabled the advance to continue. After reorganising his command under heavy fire he rendered most useful support to neighbouring troops. When the enemy were showing stubborn resistance, he went along the line regardless of danger, organised the platoons, took command of the leading waves, and continued the advance. Later, after a personal daylight reconnaissance under heavy fire, he established his company in Neuville St Remy, thereby greatly assisting the advance into Tilloy. Throughout the operations Captain MacGregor displayed magnificent bravery and heroic leadership. MILITARY CROSS,: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/30555/supplements/2729. MILITARY CROSS BAR,: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/31266/supplements/4323.
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Gazette Information: GAZETTE ISSUE 31108, VICTORIA CROSS,: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/31108/supplements/305. His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Victoria Cross to the undermentioned:- Temporary Captain John MacGregor, M.C., D.C.M., 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles Battalion, 1st Central Ontario Regiment. For most conspicuous bravery, leadership and self-sacrificing devotion to duty near Cambrai, France from 29th September to 3rd October 1918. He led his company under intense fire, and when the advance was checked by machine-guns, although wounded, pushed on and located the enemy guns. He then ran forward in broad daylight, in face of heavy fire from all directions, and, with rifle and bayonet, single-handed, put the enemy crews out of action, killing four and taking eight prisoners. His prompt action saved many casualties and enabled the advance to continue. After reorganising his command under heavy fire he rendered most useful support to neighbouring troops. When the enemy were showing stubborn resistance, he went along the line regardless of danger, organised the platoons, took command of the leading waves, and continued the advance. Later, after a personal daylight reconnaissance under heavy fire, he established his company in Neuville St Remy, thereby greatly assisting the advance into Tilloy. Throughout the operations Captain MacGregor displayed magnificent bravery and heroic leadership. MILITARY CROSS,: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/30555/supplements/2729. MILITARY CROSS BAR,: http://www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/31266/supplements/4323.