MacGREGOR, John- Colonel, 1st Central Regiment, Canadian Expeditionary Force.  During the period of 29 September/ 03 October 1918 near Cambrai, France;  Captain MacGregor acted with the most conspicuous bravery and leadership.  He led his company under intense fire, and although wounded, he located and put out of action enemy machine-guns which were checking progress.  Killing four and taking eight prisoners, he then reorganized his command under heavy fire and in the face of stubborn resistance continued the advance.

Later, after a personal daylight reconnaissance under heavy fire, he established his company in Neuville Saint Remy, thereby greatly assisting the advance into Tilloy. He later assumed the rank of full Colonel.  The Scottish-born John MacGregor had served in the Canadian Army in both the First and Second World Wars.  In WWI he was awarded the Victoria Cross, and three other decorations for bravery. He is the most decorated soldier in the Canadian Army, and perhaps within the clan.  He is buried at Cranberry Lake Cemetery, Powell River, B.C.