Great War Memorial Cross and Memorial Plaque Pair awarded to Acting-Sergeant Fred Herman Emo M.M., 42nd (Royal Highlanders of Canada) Battalion, C.E.F., who was killed in action on 6 October, 1916, comprising: Canadian Memorial Cross (418743 A/Sgt. F. H. Emo. M.M.), contemporary suspension bar above with brooch for wear, named in contemporary capitals, in old case; Memorial Plaque (Fred Herman Emo);
The Memorial Plaque with taped note to reverse and some traces of adhesive, toned, Extremely fine
Sergeant Fred Herman Emo of Montreal, Canada, served with the 42nd Battalion, C.E.F., and was awarded the M.M. ‘for bravery in the field’ see citation below (London Gazette 23.08.1916), with the specific date given as 22 July 1916 in his service papers. He was later killed in action on 6 October 1916, and was buried at the Ovillers Military Cemetery, France. His Military Medal and other remaining entitlement are displayed at Black Watch N.C.O.s Mess in Montreal.
His Citation reads : "This N.C.O. displayed daring skill in conducting reconnaissance during the action before Ypres 2nd to 6th June 1916, when he accompanied Lieut, S.J. Mathewson to within a few yards of the enemy's lines and obtained important information." Authorized by General Byng 22-7-16.
