Smallpiece, Victor Norman: Lieutenant (Military Cross, Mention In Destpatches, Warrant Officer Communique)

Digitized Service Record

Joined the 35th Battalion originally. Nominal roll here.

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Family Search: When Captain Victor Norman Smallpeice was born on 25 July 1882, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, his father, William Robert Smallpiece, was 31 and his mother, Amelia Marriott, was 33. He lived in Ontario, Canada in 1882 and Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada in 1949. He registered for military service in 1915. In 1915, at the age of 33, his occupation is listed as manufacturers agent, w. r. smallpeice in Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada. He died on 25 August 1949, at the age of 67, and was buried in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Military Cross, Mention In Despatches, Warrant Officer Comminique

Medal Citation

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SUPPLEMENT to the EDINBURGH GAZETTE, DECEMBER 4, 1918 – Mention in Dispatches.

Capt. Victor Norman Smallpiece, 18th Can. Bn., Western Ontario R.

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer personally supervised, during heavy shelling, the evacuation of wounded and the forwarding of supplies. During the whole period of the operations he was untiring and unselfish, and his work contributed in a large measure to the success of the Brigade and the safety and welfare of the men.

Military Cross Citation

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