Samuel Victor Paterson D.C.M.

Rank:

Captain

Regimental number:

1506

Unit at enlistment:

P.P.C.L.I.

Force:

C.E.F.

Volunteered or conscripted:

Volunteered

Survived the war:

Yes

Awards or decorations:

Distinguished Conduct Medal

Birth country:

Canada

Birth county:

Elgin County

Birth city:

St. Thomas, Ontario

Next of kin address:

284 Holcomb Street, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A.

Trade or calling:

Book keeper

Religious denominations:

Baptist

Marital status:

Single

Age at enlistment:

Letters and documents

London Gazette: 29180
Date: June 1, 1915
Honour or Award: Distinguished Conduct Medal
Authority: R.O.:
Name: Paterson, Samuel Victor (1503)
Unit: – P.P.C.L.I.

Details: For conspicuous gallantry at St. Eloi on February 28th, 1915 when he commanded the leading platoon in the attack on the German trench with great ability and dash.

Also mentioned in despatches with referral to attack on Enemy Trenches on Feb. 15, 1915 [LG. 29128 13/4/15]

BX July 12, 1915

Sergeant Major S. Paterson Is Still Alive

The many Brantford friends of Sergt.-Major Paterson, of the Princess Patricia’s, whose brother, Fred Paterson, is also at the front, will be pleased to learn that he was not killed in action, as was previously reported, but that up to June 14 he was well. His sister, who resides in Detroit, received a reassuring letter on June 8 and a postcard on June 14 from Sergt.-Major Paterson. The report that he had been killed was started when one of the Princess Pats told Fred Paterson, who in turn forwarded the information to friends in Brantford, before first confirming the report at the war office. Sergeant Major Stewart Paterson was awarded the D.C.M. for his bravery in action.