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We remember Charles Smith Rutherford
We remember Charles Smith Rutherford
Timeline
Timeline
1892
birth
Near Colbourne, Haldimand County, Ontario
Canada
Source:6131894
Source:6975770
9th January 1892
1916
dates
Age 24
Source:6975637
2nd March 1916
1916
employment
Farmer
Colborne, Ontario
Canada
Source:6975637
2nd March 1916
1916
enlistment
Toronto
Canada
Source:6975637
2nd March 1916
1916
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
83rd Overseas Battalion
Source:6975770
2nd March 1916
1917
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6976255
1917
1918
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6976255
26th August 1918
1918
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Lieutenant
Québec Regiment
5th Canadian Mounted Rifles
Source:6975770
26th August 1918
1918
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Lieutenant
172458
2nd Quebec Regiment
5th Canadian Mounted Rifles
Source:6976255
26th August 1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6976255
26th August 1918
1918
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6976255
7th October 1918
1918
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Sergeant
172458
2nd Quebec Regiment
5th Canadian Mounted Rifles
Source:6976255
7th October 1918
1921
marriage
Helen Margaret Haig
Source:6976319
12th March 1921
1921
employment
Dairy Farmer
Vernonville, near Colborne
Canada
Source:8577988
1921
1939
employment
Postmaster
Colborne
Canada
Source:8577988
1939
1942
employment
Veteran Home Guard
Bahamas
Source:8577988
1942 - 1943
1955
employment
Ran a store with his brother
Self -employed
Keswick, Ontario
Canada
Source:8577988
1955
1989
death
Not War Related
Rideau Veteran's Home, Ottawa, Ontario
Canada
Source:6975703
Source:6975770
11th June 1989
burial
Colbourne, Haldimand County, Ontario
Canada
Source:6975770
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles Smith |
| Initials | CS |
| Last Name | Rutherford |
| Source | 8543791 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | Québec Regiment | 5th Canadian Mounted Rifles | Lieutenant | ||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 83rd Overseas Battalion | ||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 172458 | 2nd Quebec Regiment | 5th Canadian Mounted Rifles | Sergeant | |
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 172458 | 2nd Quebec Regiment | 5th Canadian Mounted Rifles | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| VC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabelle Rutherford nee Kellie | mother | ||
| John Rutherford | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Margaret Haig | wife | 12th March 1921 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruddy | Blue | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-03-02 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-03-02 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Canadian Recipients of the Victoria CrossMore about Canadian Recipients of the Victoria Cross
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| Victoria Cross Recipients 1854-2006 Transcription | Trevor321 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Attestation Paper Canadian Over-seas Expeditionary Force | Janice2668 | |
| Canada, Find A Grave | Janice2668 | |
| UK, Victoria Cross Medals, 1857-2007 | Janice2668 | |
| Canada, Military Honours and Awards Citation Cards 1900-1961 | Janice2668 | |
| Ontario, Canada, Marriages, 1801-1928 | Janice2668 | |
| Tribute To Captain Rutherford | Janice2668 | |
| Obituary from The Cobourg Daily Star | Janice2668 | |
| Out of the Shadows | Lizbet72994 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Smith Rutherford | Myko59 |
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