In memory of
Lieutenant
 WALLACE LLOYD  ALGIE
who died on October 11, 1918

Military Service:

Service Number: 916711

Age: 27

Force: Army

Unit: Canadian Infantry (Central Ontario Regiment)

Division: 20th Battalion

Citation: Victoria Cross
An extract from 'The London Gazette', No. 31155, dated January 28, 1919, records the following:
For most conspicuous bravery and self-sacrifice on the 11th October, 1918, north-east of Cambrai, when with attacking troops which came under heavy enfilade machine-gun fire from a neighbouring village. Rushing forward with nine volunteers, he shot the crew of an enemy machine gun, and, turning it on the enemy, enabled his party to reach the village. He then rushed another machine gun, killed the crew, captured an officer and 10 enemy, and thereby cleared the end of the village. Lt. Algie, having established his party, went back for reinforcements, but was killed when leading them forward. His valour and personal initiative in the face of intense fire saved many lives and enabled the position to be held.

British War Medal and Victory Medal

Honours and Awards:  Victoria Cross

Additional Information:

Date of Birth: June 10, 1891

Son of Dr. James Algie, and Rachel Algie, of 1155 King St., Toronto, Ontario. Brother of Ada E. and Bessie Algie of Toronto, Ontario. Lieutenant Wallace Algie listed his civilian occupation as banker.

Commemorated on Page 358 of the First World War Book of Remembrance.
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WALLACE LLOYD ALGIE is a recipient of the Victoria Cross.

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Burial Information:

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