Miltary Cross Award to John MacMorran Anderson
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- Item Type
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- Description
- Award of the military cross to Honorary Captain John MacMorran Anderson, Canadian Chaplain Services
- Notes
- Known as "Padre Jock," John MacMorran Anderson was chaplain to the Highland Light Infantry of Canada. Landed at Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Received two Military Crosses for courage and initiative in evacuating casualites under heavy enemy fire. Jock and his wife moved to Oakville in 1963.
- Inscriptions
- AWARD OF THE MILITARY CROSS TO HONORARY CAPTAIN JOHN MACMORRAN ANDERSON
CANADIAN CHAPLAIN SERVICES
During the attack on Buron on 8 July, 1944, Honorary Captain Anderson directed the evacuation of the wounded from the front to the unit regimental aid post. He personally drove a jeep through the most intense mortar fire, shelling, and machine-gun fire. He moved right up to the forward troops in the midst of the battle and carried wounded men back. Without his calm and steadfast gallantry, the wounded could not have got back and his cheeful courage was an inspiration to all ranks. He saved the lives of many men by repeated trips throughout heavy fire.
- Date of Original
- c. 1944
- Date Of Event
- 1939-1945
- Subject(s)
- Collection
- Shadows of War
- Language of Item
- English
- Copyright Statement
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