Bentley Historical Library

Polar Bear Roster

Soldier Summary

Herbert L. Collison

Military History

Rank: Captain

Unit: British Army

Medals Awarded
  • Distinguished Service Cross (D.S.C.)[1]
Events
EventDatePlaceDetails
ResidenceEngland
Distinguished Service Court for action: artillery observer in an advance against the enemy, over several hours under very heavy artillery and machine-gun fire. Returned through the enemy barrage and taking a position in the open and under fire signaled a [1]10/16/1918Obozerskaya (Russia)
Sources

[1]Military Times Hall of Valor