William Hew Clark-Kennedy Military person

William Hew Clark-Kennedy VC CMG DSO (3 March 1879 – 25 October 1961), was a Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.He was 39 years old, and a lieutenant colonel in the 24th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, during the First World War when the following deed took place for which he was awarded the VC.On 27/28 August 1918 on the Fresnes-Rouvroy line, France, the brigade of which Lieutenant Colonel Clark-Kennedy's battalion was a central unit suffered heavy casualties. At this juncture the colonel encouraged his men and led them forward, then by controlling the direction of neighbouring units and collecting stragglers he enabled the whole brigade front to advance. Next day he was severely wounded, but despite intense pain and loss of blood, he refused to be evacuated until he had gained a position from which the advance could be resumed.Clark-Kennedy is buried at Mount Royal Cemetery, Montreal, Quebec, Canada (Pine Hill Section, Reford Family Plot, Lot 258).

Personal facts

Birth date	March 03, 1879
Birth place	Scotland
Date of death	October 25, 1961
Place of death	Canada , Montreal , Quebec
Resting place	Mount Royal Cemetery , Montreal

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allegiance	20px Canada
award	Croix de guerre Victoria Cross Distinguished Service Order Order of St Michael and St George
military operations	Second Boer War World War I
military branch	Canadian Expeditionary Force
military unit	Imperial Yeomanry Victoria Rifles of Canada