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Kentuckian in Canadian Grenadiers Wounded Awarded Conduct Medal
A young Kentuckian in the 7th Battalion Canadian Grenadier Guards, Alexander McClintock, was severely wounded in World War I and awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for gallantry during a trench raid. He describes hospital life in Britain, the care by nurses and surgeons, and a personal audience with King George V who expressed deep gratitude for his service.
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Canadian Grenadier Guards
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Union Castle Line
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Gertrude Eliott
Maxine Elliott
George Robie
London
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