1917 - WWI Canadian Corps Snipers Honours List featuring 87th Battalion member Lieutenant (Late Lieutenant-Colonel Commanding) Alfred Cowie, MC, ED
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1917 - WWI Canadian Corps Snipers Honours List featuring 87th Battalion member Lieutenant (Late Lieutenant-Colonel Commanding) Alfred Cowie, MC, ED
ABOUT THE CGG OFFICER
Lieutenant-Colonel Alfred Henry Cowie, MC & Bar, ED
Lieutenant (Late LCol) Alfred Henry Cowie, MC was a very highly decorated CGG member who was promoted through the ranks to Sergeant before earning a commission and rejoining the 87th Battalion in 1917. He was recognized at Canadian CEF Corps level as one of the top Snipers of 1917 and won two Military Crosses for his gallantry.
- SERVED 23 YEARS WITH CGG – LT.-COL COMMANDING CGG REGIMENT (1928-1931)
- Lt.-COL COMMANDING 2nd RESERVE BN CGG (1931-1936)
- ONE OF 29 OFFICERS STILL ON STRENGTH WITH 87th BN ON RETURN HOME TO MONTREAL
- ONE OF TOP CEF SNIPERS (1916-1917)
