Notes

Although a newspaper article refers to Morrison receiving the Distinguished Conduct Medal, a review of military records could not confirm that award. Additional details of his military service include: - May 1, 1915, he enlisted in Montreal P. Q. in the 42nd Battalion as a Private. - December 25, 1915, he was promoted to Lance Corporal in France. - October 9,1916 he was awarded the Military Medal for his actions at the Battle of Courcellette on September 15/16, 1916. - October 15, 1916, he was promoted to Corporal. - October 15, 1916, he was promoted to Lance Sergeant. - November 1, 1916, he was promoted to Sergeant. - On July 9, 1917, it was reported in the London Gazette that he had been awarded a Bar to be added to his Military Medal for the significant role he played on April 9, 1917, in the Battle of Vimy Ridge. . - September 17, 1917, he was confirmed as Company Sergeant Major. - October 3, 1917, to be Warrant Officer Class. - January 26, 1918, Appointed to Commission Rank of Lieutenant in the 1st Quebec Regiment. - April 10, 1918, he was hospitalized with influenza, was sent to England, and was diagnosed with Pharyngitis which affects the throat and larynx and lasts many weeks. - He remained hospitalized in England with eventual duties at the Bramshott CEF Base Camp until after the war ended. - His mother had left Southampton after he enlisted and had moved to Sault Ste. Marie. He joined her in Sault Ste. Marie on his return from war. He died on October 22, 1962, in the Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto.

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