World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Winnipeg, Canada, he served as a Private in the 2/14th Battalion, London Regiment, British Army. On May 1, 1918 east of the Jordan River, Palestine, Private Cruickshank volunteered to take a message to company headquarters. His platoon was in the bottom of a wadi, with its officer and most of the men were casualties. He rushed up the slopes but was hit, tried again and was again wounded. After his wounds had been dressed, he tried yet again, but was so badly wounded that he could make no further attempt. He lay all day in a dangerous position, being sniped at and was wounded six more times where he laid. He still displayed great endurance and was intent on completing his mission. For gallantry in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Victoria Cross at Buckingham Palace on October 24, 1918. During World War II, he served as a Major in the British Home Guard. After the war, he served on several local organizations, committees and was also an active attendee at Regimental reunions. He died at age 73 Leicestershire, England.
World War I Victoria Cross Recipient. Born in Winnipeg, Canada, he served as a Private in the 2/14th Battalion, London Regiment, British Army. On May 1, 1918 east of the Jordan River, Palestine, Private Cruickshank volunteered to take a message to company headquarters. His platoon was in the bottom of a wadi, with its officer and most of the men were casualties. He rushed up the slopes but was hit, tried again and was again wounded. After his wounds had been dressed, he tried yet again, but was so badly wounded that he could make no further attempt. He lay all day in a dangerous position, being sniped at and was wounded six more times where he laid. He still displayed great endurance and was intent on completing his mission. For gallantry in the face of the enemy, he was awarded the Victoria Cross at Buckingham Palace on October 24, 1918. During World War II, he served as a Major in the British Home Guard. After the war, he served on several local organizations, committees and was also an active attendee at Regimental reunions. He died at age 73 Leicestershire, England.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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