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72nd BATTALION CEF, SH of C
72e BATAILLON CEF, SH de C
Capt. Richard Arthur Simmons MC, MiD, 72nd Bn CEF
Capt. Richard Arthur Simmons MC, MiD studio photo with blue/white enameled Association pin pinned through photograph. Manila envelope (containing brief biography and copy of Officer's Certificate of Service) is attached to back of frame.
Lt. (later Captain) R.A. Simmons, MC joined the 72nd Battalion, CEF on 13 August, 1916 in France. At one time he commanded 6 Platoon, C Company. He was awarded the MC for actions in the Amiens "L.C. Operation" in August, 1918. He was wounded on 20 August, 1918, possibly for the actions in which he was awarded the Military Cross. He was also awarded a Mentioned in Despatches.
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