Plucky Trooper Wins B.E.M for Saving Wounded Comrades
Entry/Object ID
2019x.15.16
Secondary Title
Hospitalized Here; Tpr. John B. Hancock, R.M.R., Loses Leg in Heavily Mined Area in Germany.
Description
A newspaper clipping covering the story of Trooper John B. Hancock from The Royal Montreal Regiment injured in Germany. He was awarded the British Empire Medal for risking his life rescuing a wounded comrade.
Taking a chance to rescue his injured staff sergeant, he and his team ventured in a heavily mined field. As it was getting darker, Trooper Hancock put his hand on a land mine. He quickly warned those behind him but lost his leg in the process.
