Source: Per Jim Sommerdyk via 18th Battalion Facebook Group post per medals.
London Advertiser. December 27, 1915. Page 5.
London Advertiser. February 2, 1916. Page 10.
Hirst, Stanley: Service no. 53183
War Diary of the 18th Battalion CEF
Articles, war diaries, and recognition to the Men of the "Fighting 18th"
