Notes

The Wiarton Echo Aug. 22, 1917 headline “Harvey Greig Does Brave Deed” cites his distinguished conduct as a bombing instructor. “[He] had a class out firing rifle grenades when one of the bombs struck the parapet and rolled back into the bay. There were seven men in the bay and they all stood waiting to be blown to kingdom come, except Sergt. Greig, who sprang forward, seized the bomb and threw it over. It had scarcely left his hand when it exploded, but it was over the parapet far enough to save the lives of all who were in the bay.” Harvey is buried in Detroit, MI.

Sources & Links

- James, F. Treve and Thomas Johnston, eds. “Bruce in Khaki containing a History of the 160th Overseas Bruce Battalion and Complete Nominal Roll of all Men who were at any Time on the Strength of the Battalion.” Chesley: James and Johnston, 1934. Print.
- Colter, Sharon. “A Historical Review of the Minute Books of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 202 Lion’s Head, (Swan Lake) Ontario, 1931-2016.” Lion’s Head, Ont.: The Bruce Peninsula Press, 2016. Print.
- Library & Archives Canada