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Sergeant Edward Staves, 160640, 50th Canadian Battalion was awarded the Military Medal for his conduct in the attack on the Pimple, Vimy Ridge on April 12th 1917. He showed great bravery and devotion to duty during the attack. Although he was seriously injured in the face during the advance he persisted to the final objective and would have remained there had he not be ordered back. His report to Headquarters on the way to the dressing station was clear and accurate and of great value in reinforcing the line. No doubt his action was partially responsible for successfully repelling the counter attack which developed soon after on this part of the line.