Basic Details Surname Macdowell Forenames Thain Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Not Stated on Memorial Honours VC Notes Date of action for which VC awarded: 9-13 April 1917 Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) Eastern Ontario Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Captain Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Canadian Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Canadian Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Captain