John Alexander McNaughton MM

Rank:

Lieutenant

Regimental number:

772226

Unit at enlistment:

125th Battalion

Force:

C.E.F.

Volunteered or conscripted:

Volunteered

Survived the war:

Yes

Cemetery:

Greenwood Cemetery, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.A.

Awards or decorations:

Military Medal

Commemorated at:

Alexandra Presbyterian Church

Birth country:

Canada

Birth county:

Middlesex

Birth city:

Granton, Ontario

Address at enlistment:

40 Cayuga Street, Brantford, Ontario

Next of kin address:

40 Cayuga Street, Brantford, Ontario

Trade or calling:

Clerk

Religious denominations:

Presbyterian

Marital status:

Single

Age at enlistment:

Gallantry medals:

Yes

Letters and documents

London Gazette: 31846
Date: April 1, 1920
Honour or Award: Military Medal
Authority: C.O. 1886, September 2, 1918
Name: McNaughton, John Alexander (772226)
Unit: 4th Battalion

Details: On August 9th, 1918 in an attack on Ronssoy this N.C.O., owing to his officer and sergeant becoming casualties, took charge of the platoon and handled it with great skill. By crawling forward he located the enemy machine guns and by skilful employment of Lewis gun fire put them out of action.

BX April 28, 1920

Notified of Issue of Military Medal

Some wag among the war veterans recently made the remark that his grandchildren would probably have bestowed on them the medals he won in the Great War of 1914-1918. Others have predicted that the last medal will be issued in 1950. Lieut. Jack McNaughton, Cayuga Street, apparently is having more luck. At Ronssoy, August, 1918 his platoon commander, (for Mr. McNaughton was then a doughty private in the ranks), was knocked out, also the sergeant, and he took hold of the platoon, wormed his way up to a Hun nest, and with a Lewis gun, dispersed the enemy and consolidated the gains for the day. He has just been notified of the issue of the Military Medal to him for his work.

BX November 12, 1962

Jack A. McNaughton

Jack A. McNaughton, 73 of Phoenix, Arizona, died Saturday, at his residence. Born in Granton, Ontario, he was the only son of the late James and Janet McNaughton. Mr. McNaughton was a member of the Masonic Order, Mount Horeb Chapter, and Doric Lodge, Brantford. He was a veteran of the First World War, Having left Canada with the 125th Battalion and later transferring to the 4th Battalion. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 90. He was employed at the Ford Company in Detroit for 30 years, and retired eight years ago when he moved to Arizona. Surviving besides his wife Ione Martin are cousins in Cooksville and London. Mr. McNaughton is at Mercer Funeral Home, Phoenix, for service Tuesday. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery Phoenix.