Volume 6 - Legion BC/Yukon Command Website

British ColumBia / Yukon CommandStone, Harry CliffordHarry was born in Bloomfield, ON on January 18, 1892. He worked as a labourer until heenlisted in the 10 th Battalion in Valcartier, QC on September 22, 1914. Sent to England inOctober 1914, he served in France and Belgium with the 2 nd Infantry Brigade, 1 st CanadianDivision. Harry received the Distinguished Conduct Medal, second only to the Victoria Crossas a bravery decoration. His citation reads “For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty.During three and a half years active service at the Front, this NCO (Harry was a Sergeant) hason many occasions displayed great gallantry and unremitting devotion to duty. Hisdetermination as a leader has been conspicuous in trying circumstances and under heavy fire.He has rendered most valuable service in evacuating wounded men from the forward areawithout casualties under hazardous conditions and this successful result has been due to hisjudgment and ability. His example of hard work both in and out of the trenches has beenworthy of the highest praise.” Harry’s Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, andAllied Victory Medal are displayed in Prince Edward Legion Branch #91 in Langford, BC.Stubbs, Frederick James (Fred)Fred was born in St. Helen’s, England on June 2, 1897. After coming toCanada, he served for eight months with the 72 nd Seaforth cadets beforeenlisting in the Army on September 11, 1915. He was sent to England inMay 1916 with the 16 th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, andserved in France from June to October 1916. Fred was wounded bymachinegun fire in a charge in Courcelette on October 10 1916 during theBattle of the Somme. His foot and leg were rendered useless and he washospitalized in England until he was shipped back to Victoria on January 19,1917. After surgery for nerve damage, he stayed in a convalescent hospitaluntil he was declared medically unfit for service in June 1918. Fred returnedto Vancouver where he married and worked as a supervisor in the VancouverPost Office. Fred died on January 7, 1985.Stuckenberg, Holger NilsHolger was born in Denmark in 1892. He served in the 16 th BattalionCanadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary’s) in France and Belgiumduring World War One. Holger was wounded at Ypres. He was a LifeMember of Legion Branch #10 in Nanaimo. Holger died in 1973.www.legionbcyukon.ca265