The Intelligencer October 5, 1917 (page 2)
“Awarded Military Medal. Wm. Frederich Bedell, son of Mr. C. Bedell of Rawdon township, who was engaged with the Canadian troops in the recent fighting at Lens, has been awarded the Military Medal for conspicuous bravery on the field.”
The Intelligencer October 5, 1917 (page 2)
“Awarded Military Cross. Lieut. J. A. McCamus has been awarded the Military Cross for conspicuous bravery on the field. He is the son of Rev. John A. McCamus, formerly of Belleville, and is with the machine gun corps in France.”
The Intelligencer October 5, 1917 (page 2)
“Arrived Safely Home. Gunner Alfred Wallace, who left Belleville with the 34th Battalion, returned home this morning. He was in active service at the front for some time, having left Canada with the first contingent. Flight Cadet Wallace, a brother, was some months ago, accidentally killed by the fall of his machine. Gunner Wallace is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Wallace, residing on South John street.”
The Intelligencer October 5, 1917 (page 5)
“Medical Boards Are Ready! Medical Boards are now ready to examine all men who apply as to their physical fitness for military service. These boards are established throughout this district.
Men between the ages of 20 to 34 inclusive, who were unmarried or widowers without children on July 6th, 1917, are strongly advised to report before a Medical Board at once. This is the quickest and surest way for them to find out their status under the Act.
Issued by The Military Service Council.”
The Intelligencer October 5, 1917 (page 7)
“Sympathy of the Minister of Militia. Mrs. R. Prest, 78 St. James street, whose husband, Pte. Harold Prest was recently killed in action, has received the following letter of sympathy from Sir A. E. Kemp, Minister of Militia and Defence for Canada:
Minister’s Office, Ottawa, Oct. 1, 1917. Dear Mrs. Prest:—I desire to express to you my very sincere sympathy in the recent decease of your husband.
No. 455098, Pte. Harold Prest, who in sacrificing his life at the front in action with the enemy, has rendered the highest services of a worthy citizen.
The heavy loss which you and the nation have sustained would indeed be depressing were it not redeemed by the knowledge that the brave comrade for whom we mourn performed his duties fearlessly and well as became a soldier, and gave his life for the great cause of human liberty and the defence of the Empire.
Again extending to you in your bereavement my condolence and heartfelt sympathy. I am, Yours faithfully, (Signed) A. E. Kemp, Minister of Militia and Defence for Canada.”
First World War Belleville 