The First World War
Officers of The Royal Canadian Regiment
Lieut. James Thomas Probert, M.C.
Soldiers of the First World War database entry - J.T. Probert
Service:
- Prior service:
- 6 years, 63rd Regiment, Halifax Rifles
- 10 mnths, H.Q., Military District No. 6 (8 mos. Staff Segeant, 2 mos. Lieut.)
- 7 months, 76th Regiment, Colchester County (at time of attestation on 12 Jul 1916)
- C.E.F., as Assistant Adjutant, 16 Mar 1916
- Commissioned 28 Jan 1917
- 11 weeks Pirbright England, on General Course
- Joined The R.C.R., 1 May 1917
- 10 days leave to England, 21 Oct 1917
- 14 days leave to Naples, 13 Feb 1918
- Wounded in action, at duty, 19 Apr 1918
- Awarded the Military Cross, 17 May 1918
- Kiled in action, 30 Sep 1918
- Buried at Crest Cemetery
Lieut. Probert is buried in the Crest Cemetery; Nord, France.
Canadian Virtual War Memorial: J.T. Probert
M.C. Citation
SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE, 16 SEPTEMBER, 1918; 13 September 1918, Issue number: 30901
Lt. James Thomas Probert, Nova Scotia Regt. - For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer led a raiding party against an enemy post. In the first attempt he was wounded, and all the bombs were expended; but after fetching up more the post was reached and the garrison driven into a dug-out in rear, a machine gun and other materiel being captured. He was wounded a second time, but persisted until his objective was gained.
Date of Birth - 22 Aug 1892
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