Victoria Cross, medal set
Report a Mistake- Object Number 19970040-001
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Event
1914-1919 First World War
HINDENBURG LINE - Affiliation --
- Artist / Maker / Manufacturer Hancocks & Co. (Jewellers) Ltd.
- Date Made 1856-1945
- Place of Use Continent - North America, Country - Canada
- Category Communication artifacts
- Sub-category Personal symbol
- Department Arms and Technology
- Museum CWM
- Earliest 1856/02/05
- Latest 1945/12/31
- Inscription (VC/CV): T/CAPT.J.MACGREGOR.M.C.,D.C.M. 2ND C.M.R.BN.1ST CENTL ONTARIO R.; 29 SEPT. TO 3 OCT. 1918; (DCM): 116031 SJT:J.MACGREGOR.2/CAN:MTD:RIF:; (Star/Étoile): 116031 PTE J.MACGREGOR. 2/CAN:MTD:RIF:; (BWM & VM/MGB & MV): CAPT.J.MACGREGOR; (ED): LT.COL.J.MACGREGOR V.C. M.C . D.C.M.
- Support bar
- Materials Silver, Silkworm silk, Bronze, Copper
- Service Component Canadian Expeditionary ForceCanadian Army
- Unit Canadian Mounted RiflesThe Canadian Scottish Regiment
- Person / Institution Associated Military Personnel, MacGregor , V.C., M.C.*, D.C.M., E.D., Lieutenant-Colonel John
- Measurements Length 9.5 cm, Width 24.0 cm, Thickness 0.3 cm
- Caption John MacGREGOR, VC, MC*, DCM, ED
- Additional Information MacGregor won the Victoria Cross. His citation reads: "For most conspicuous bravery, leadership and self-sacrificing devotion to duty near Cambrai from 29th September to 3rd October, 1918. He (Captain MacGregor) led his company under intense fire, and when the advance was checked by machine-guns, although wounded, pushed on and located the enemy guns. He then ran forward in broad daylight, in face of heavy fire from all directions, and, with rifle and bayonet, single-handed, put the enemy crews out of action, killing four and taking eight prisoners. His prompt action saved many casualties and enabled the advance to continue. After reorganizing his command under heavy fire, he rendered most useful support to neighboring troops. When the enemy were showing stubborn resistance, he went along the line regardless of danger, organized the platoons, took command of the leading waves, and continued the advance. Later, after a personal daylight reconnaissance under heavy fire, he established his company in Neuville St. Remy, thereby greatly assisting the advance into Tilloy. Throughout the operations, Capt. MacGregor displayed magnificent bravery and heroic leadership."