{"title":"North America-Canada-Campaign Medals- Pairs- \u0026 Groups-First World War 1914-18-Medal Pairs \u0026 Groups","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"canada-a-first-war-medal-pair-badge-to-the-forestry-corps-c2343","title":"Canada. A First War Medal Pair \u0026 Badge To The Forestry Corps","description":"A First War Medal Pair \u0026amp; Badge to the Canadian Forestry Corps - British War Medal (666423 PTE. P.J.GIONET. C.F.C), Victory Medal (666423 PTE. P.J.GIONET. C.F.C), War Service C28924, naming is impressed, toned, extremely fine. Footnote: Patrick James Gionet was born in Glou. County New Brunswick in 1897 and was working as a Farmer until he enlisted in the CEF in March 1916. ","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46108609085717,"sku":"C2343","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_04_0b617d0c-e3a9-4b69-86a4-eaf535cadfa8.jpg?v=1692837731"},{"product_id":"a-first-second-war-efficiency-medal-group-to-the-midland-regt-c3037","title":"A First \u0026 Second War Efficiency Medal Group To The Midland Regt.","description":"A First \u0026amp; Second War Efficiency Medal Group to the Midland Regiment - British War Medal (725166 PTE. G.W. FREDERICK. C.F.C.); Victory Medal (725166 PTE. G.W. FREDERICK. C.F.C.); and Efficiency Medal with CANADA Bar (BDSM. G.W. FREDERICK MID. R.). Naming is officially impressed. Un-mounted, original ribbons, light contact, near extremely fine.\nFootnote: George Wellington Frederick was born on June 12, 1883 in Campbellford, Ontario. He was a resident of Trenton, Ontario, when he signed his Attestation Paper as a Private with the 109th Infantry Battalion, on January 15, 1916, in Lindsay, Ontario, at the age of 32, naming his next-of-kin as his wife, Margaret Frederick of Trenton, stating the he has twelve years' previous service with the 40th Regiment, that he was married and that his trade was that of Machine Hand. The Battalion was raised in the Victoria and Haliburton Counties of Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Lindsay under the authority of G.O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed July 24, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel J.J.H. Fee with a strength of 35 officers and 775 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was broken up and absorbed into the 20th, 21st, 38th and 124th Battalions. Frederick was later transferred to the Canadian Forestry Corps and for his First World War service, he was awarded the British War Medal and the Victory Medal. After the war, Frederick served with the Midland Regiment and was awarded the Efficiency Medal.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46108772303125,"sku":"C3037","price":370.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_02_de354db0-9b42-48c3-83ee-a7f68ef930b2.jpg?v=1692838185"},{"product_id":"a-first-war-canadian-group-to-the-14th-infantry-battalion-c2924","title":"A First War Canadian Group To The 14Th Infantry Battalion","description":"A First War Canadian Group to the 14th Infantry Battalion - 1914-15 Star (404453 Pte W. SHAW. 14\/CAN:INF:); British War Medal (404453 PTE. W. SHAW. 14-CAN.INF.); and Victory Medal (404453 PTE. W. SHAW. 14-CAN.INF.). Naming is officially impressed. Un-mounted, original ribbons, dark patina on the BWM, surface wear on the Star, gilt wear on the VM, light contact, very fine. Accompanied by copies of his Index Cards, Attestation Paper, Service Records, Medical Records, Discharge Certificates and Department of Veterans Affairs Record of Service in the Canadian Armed Forces.\n\nFootnote: Walter Shaw was born on July 10, 1896 in Stainland, Yorkshire, England. He was a resident of Toronto, Ontario when he signed his Attestation Paper as a Private (404453) with the 35th Infantry Battalion, on April 12, 1915 in Toronto, Ontario, at the age of 18, naming his next-of-kin as his mother, Mrs. W.H. Shaw, stating that he belonged to an active militia, that he was not married and that his trade was that of Woolen Finisher. He was an unusually tall recruit, at six feet, one and a half inches. The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Toronto under the authority of G.O. 86, July 1, 1915. Once in England, Shaw was taken on strength of the 23rd Reserve Battalion at Shorncliffe on August 26, 1915, then struck off strength to the 14th Infantry Battalion at West Sandling before proceeding to France for service, departing for the French theatre on October 27th, then taken on strength of the 14th Infantry Battalion at the Canadian Base Depot on November 3rd. He proceeded to his unit in the field on November 6th, arriving with his new unit on the 8th. Five months later, Shaw was wounded while in action at the Somme, on April 7, 1916. Two days later, he was admitted to No. 3 Canadian Field Ambulance on the 9th, continuing to experience \"shock\" and exhibiting a slight gun shot wound (shrapnel) to his right thigh. After eight days treatment at No. 3 CFA, he was discharged and rejoined his unit on the 17th. It would prove to be one of a series of hospitalizations that he would endure during the war. Shaw was wounded again five months later, in the Fall of 1916, suffering a gun shot wound to his chest and left thigh. He was admitted to No. 4 General Hospital at Camiers on September 24th, where his condition was initially treated. Two weeks later he was stabilized and invalided to England aboard the Hospital Ship Laufranc and upon arrival in England, transferred to the Canadian Casualty Assembly Centre at Folkestone on October 7th, then hospitalized at 1st Western General Hospital in Fazakerley at Liverpool on October 8th. This time, the wounding forced a longer stay in hospital, totalling eight weeks, before he was discharged on December 4th. He followed his stay at 1st WGH with a two month admission to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital at Epsom onDecember 13th, before returning to the 23rd Reserve Battalion for duty, at Hastings on February 6, 1917. Shaw was attached to the Assistant Provost Marshal at the Quebec Regimental Depot, from March 29 to October 22, 1917. He was attached to the Quebec Regimental Depot, when he was admitted to the Canadian Special Hospital at Witley Camp on October 31, 1917, with a case of Gonorrhea. Three and a half weeks later, he was struck off strength to the Canadian Army Medical Corps Depot onNovember 24th, but soon found himself at the Canadian Special Hospital at Witley on December 3rd, where he was hospitalized for another sixteen days, before being discharged from hospital on December 19th. The Gonorrhea came to the fore a third time, forcing his admission to the Canadian Special Hospital at Witley Camp on January 17, 1918. The case was a severe one and combined with the issues to his leg, established him as a patient for the next sixteen weeks, before being discharged on May 8, 1918. During this time, he was posted to the Canadian Army Medical Corps Depot on February 6, 1918. In his Medical Report, dated April 30, 1918 at Witley Camp, it was noted that his left thigh was heavily scarred, that there was \"some enlargement of the leg\" and that Shaw \"says it interferes with his walking and is unable to do any work that requires walking or standing long\". The attending doctor declared that Shaw was \"fit for base duty\" but that his condition would be permanent in nature. Shaw was struck off strength to \"H\" Wing for return to Canada on April 24, 1919, was to be Acting Corporal effective April 28, 1919, and later, named Sergeant, before returning to Canada. His return to Canada was delayed by another stay in hospital, this time for eighteen days, at the Canadian Special Hospital at Witley Camp, from June 6, 1918 to June 24, 1919. He was attached to the Canadian Discharge Depot at Buxton, Derbyshire for return to Canada on July 31, 1919, leaving for Canada on August 13th aboard H.M.T. Baltic, arriving in Halifax, Nova Scotia on the 21st. Sergeant Walter Shaw was discharged upon demobilization on August 25, 1919, at Halifax Depot, Clearing Services Command in Halifax, credited with having served in Canada, England and France and entitled to wear the War Service Badge, Class \"A\", number 255900. For his First World War service, he was awarded the 1914-15 Star, the British War Medal and the Victory Medal. He died on December 13, 1943.\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46108864119061,"sku":"C2924","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_04_6930ed07-fe01-4a52-808f-8dd06559404d.jpg?v=1692838434"},{"product_id":"a-medal-pair-to-ltsoubly-who-was-wounded-at-frezenberg-c2837","title":"A Medal Pair To Lt.soubly Who Was Wounded At Frezenberg","description":"A Medal Pair to Lt.Soubly who was Wounded at Frezenberg - British War Medal (LIEUT E. SOULBY.); and Victory Medal (LIEUT. E. SOULBY.). Naming is officially impressed. Plated, BWM experiencing plating wear, contact marks, better than very fine. Accompanied by a CD containing twenty-three pages with copies of his Index Cards, Attestation Paper, Service Records, Medical Records, Discharge Certificate and Certificate of Service.  Footnote: Edwin Soulby was born on August 24, 1890 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He originally attested with the 34th Fort Garry Horse on November 9, 1914 and was stuck off strength on the 30th. He re-attested the following month, this time signing his Attestation Paper on December 24, 1914 at Winnipeg, Manitoba with the 32nd Battalion \"Manitoba and Saskatchewan Regiment\", naming his next-of-kin as his mother, Mrs. E. Soulby of Folkestone (later Liverpool), that he had no previous military service, that he was not married and that his trade was that of Advertising Solicitor. He was later to marry Doris Marjorie Soulby, of Folkestone, Kent on December 15, 1915, while in England. After attesting, he was posted to the 500 Draft, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Reinforcements at Winnipeg and assigned 51445. He embarked for England on January 20, 1915 and was posted to Tidworth. He entered the French theatre on February 23rd, joining the PPCLI Battalion in the field on March 1st. Soulby was wounded in action on the first day of the Battle of Frezenberg on May 8, 1915, with shrapnel in the left shoulder. The Battle of Frezenberg was part of the Second Battle of Ypres. The Germans had moved their artillery forward and put three Army corps opposite the 27th and 28th divisions on the Frezenberg ridge. The battle began on May 8th with a bombardment that disrupted the 83rd Brigade holding trenches on the forward side of the ridge but the first and second assaults by German infantry were repelled by the survivors. The third German assault of the morning pushed the defenders back. While the neighbouring 80th Brigade stopped the advance, the 84th Brigade was broken giving a two mile gap in the line. A further advance was stopped through counterattacks and a night move by the 10th Brigade. To make matters worse, while lying in a trench near Bellewaarde Lake, Soulby had a tree fall on his back. He was invalided to England and admitted to Weir Red Cross Hospital at Balham, London S.W. on May 13th, and taken on strength of the Canadian Casualty Assembly Centre the next day. He was transferred to the 3rd London General Hospital at Wandsworth on May 26th, remaining there until he was discharged to furlough on June 5th. The hospital noted in their records that although he had experienced a \"Shrapnel wound of (the) left shoulder. Later a tree fell across his back rendering him unconscious.\", that his \"Wound healed. (with) No permanent disability.\" After recovering from his wounds, Soulby served in reinforcement organization in England, with a number of Battalions. He was on command at the Canadian Convalescent Depot and attached for duty at Bath on February 17, 1916, appointed Acting Sergeant while at the Depot in Bath on March 11th, before being transferred to the Canadian Casualty Assembly Centre at Folkestone on July 23rd, where he was part of the Administration Staff. He was subsequently commissioned as a Lieutenant, CEF on August 15th and posted to the General List for employment under D. of R. \u0026amp; O. On October 7, 1916. He ceased to be attached to the D. of R. \u0026amp; O. and was transferred to the 2nd Command Depot for the next four months, before being transferred to the 11th Reserve Battalion on January 31, 1917. He served as a Lieutenant in the 11th Reserve Battalion until March 14th, when he was taken on strength of the 22nd Reserve Battalion at Shoreham, then later transferred to the 23rd Reserve Battalion on May 11th. In his Proceedings of a Medical Board, dated August 4, 1917 at Shoreham, the Deputy Assistant Director Medical Services for Canadians noted that Soulby had recovered from his shoulder wound but that he \"complains of shortness of breath upon least exertion; Dizziness and fainting spells.\" and that \"Examination reveals a very rapid, irregular heart; very excitable, but no murmurs detected. He is very nervous.\" Five days later, he was transferred to the 1st Quebec Regimental Depot at Shoreham on August 9th, then shifted from the 1st QRD to the 23rd Reserve Battalion, before returning to the 1st QRD. He was struck off strength of the Overseas Military Forces of Canada at the 1st QRD, upon returning to Canada in early 1918. In his Medical History of an Invalid, dated April 12, 1918 at Winnipeg, the examiner noted his overall medical condition as \"Moderate anaemic. Has headaches. Has occasional pain in back. Vision in both eyes 20\/20. Can walk one mile slowly. Other systems normal.\", that although he \"Was wounded in (his) left shoulder, and crushed by a tree. No disability (was) due to above wound.\" He estimated that the duration of disability was a \"minimum period of 6 months\", declared Soulby Category \"E\" (unfit for service in Categories A (general service), B (service abroad, not general service) and C (home service (Canada only)) and certified that this Officer \"does not require treatment\" and \"should pass under his own control\". He was struck off strength as being \"medically unfit\" and discharged at Winnipeg on April 24, 1918, retiring his commission. He was credited with having served in Canada, England and France with the PPCLI, 11th, 22nd, and 23rd Reserve Battalions and the 1st Quebec Regimental Depot, with three years overseas service, of which three months were in France and Belgium before he was wounded. Eighteen months later, in the Fall of 1919, Soulby was examined for a pension, as he claimed he could no longer do his civilian job due to insomnia and other stress brought about from his war experiences. He was admitted to the Manitoba Military Hospital on September 24, 1919 for a full evaluation. It was noted on October 11th, that he was experiencing \"Neurasthenia\" (a mechanical weakness of the actual nerves). He claimed to be suffering from insomnia, an inability to concentrate, playing out readily on mental or physical activity and Dyspnea (shortness of breath) and palpitation on slight exertion. His records indicate his \"hands (were) cold and clammy, face is flushed, pupils are small, his general physical condition is not good, muscles are soft and flabby. Skin shows \"hyperhidrosis\" (abnormally increased sweating\/perspiration) and dermatographia\" (in which the skin becomes raised and inflamed when stroked, scratched, rubbed, and sometimes even slapped). The examiner when on to state that \"It would appear that this condition has prevailed with very little change since his return from France.\", that the Neurasthenia was \"originally produced by emotional trauma in France, and now being kept up by domestic and business worries.\" An additional observation dated on October 15th, noted that \"This officer has been carrying on some work in the Gym., but has not co-operated in treatment as he should. He has been drinking a great deal more than is good for him, and has done so since I told him a short time ago that he had better leave alcohol entirely alone. I have never seen evidence of his worries sitting very heavily on him, and it is my opinion that he would be much better off working for his living than doing next to nothing around hospital. He is therefore to be discharged from hospital.\", signed by the Captain of the Canadian Army Medical Corps at Winnipeg. In his handwritten Will, dated February 1, 1916, he stated \"In the Event of my death I give the whole of my property \u0026amp; effects to my wife Doris Marjorie Soulby. Edwin Soulby 51445 P.P.C.L.I.\" Soulby died March 15, 1928 in Winnipeg, at the age of 37.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46108882534677,"sku":"C2837","price":440.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_04_48238a5d-298c-4441-aa66-6a6e1e0163a9.jpg?v=1692838477"},{"product_id":"an-mm-group-to-the-new-brunswick-regiment-c1062","title":"An Mm Group To The New Brunswick Regiment","description":"An MM Group to the New Brunswick Regiment - Military Medal (709025 Sjt J. McH. STRACHAN. 26\/N. BRUNS:R.); British War Medal (709025 A. SJT. J.M. STRACHAN. 26-CAN.INF.); Victory Medal (709025 A. SJT. J.M. STRACHAN. 26-CAN.INF.); Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal (C.S.M. (W.O. CL. II.) J.M. STRACHAN M.M. ST. JOHN. FUS.); and French Croix de Guerre (bronze, unnamed, bronze star on the ribbon). Naming is officially impressed. Very crisp detail, cleaned, court-mounted with posts and nuts on the reverse for display mounting, light contact overall, better than very fine. Accompanied by a CD containing twenty-three pages with copies of his Index Cards, Attestation Paper, Service Records, Medical Records and Discharge Certificates.\nFootnote: James McHardy Strachan was born on August 11, 1894 in Scotland. He signed his Attestation Paper with the 104th Infantry Battalion on October 13, 1915 in Sussex, New Brunswick, naming his mother, Mrs. George Warden as his next-of-kin, stating that he he had previous milita service, possibly with the Saint John Fusiliers, that he was not married and that his trade was that of Chauffeur. Strachan was appointed Assistant Instructor at Provincial School Instruction, St. John, New Brunswick on April 24, 1916, attached to them on May 6th and continued with them through the month of June. The Battalion was raised in New Brunswick with mobilization headquarters at Sussex under the authority of G.O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed June 28, 1919 from Halifax, Nova Scotia aboard the S.S. Olympic, under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel G.W. Fowler with a strength of 42 officers and 1,084 other ranks, arriving in Liverpool, England on July 6th. Upon arrival, Strachan was appointed Acting Sergeant at Caesar's Camp, Shorncliffe. On March 1, 1918, he reverted to the rank of Private on transfer from the 109th Infantry Battalion to the 13th Reserve Battalion at Seaford, joining them on the 3rd. He saw additional advancements in rank, as he was appointed Acting Lance Sergeant on March 6th, then Acting Sergeant on March 8th. Strachan was struck off strength of the 13th Reserve Battalion to the 26th Infantry Battalion, via the Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp on the 11th. One month later, he reverted to the rank of Private on proceeding overseas to France, at his own request on April 10, 1918, later joining the 26th Battlaion in the field on July 1st. He continued to advance in rank, when he was appointed Acting Lance Corporal on August 9, 1918, due to the wounding of 451879 Lance Corporal Robert D. Lyon. Two months later, he was confirmed in the rank of Sergeant on October 10, 1918. Illiness did not elude Strachan, as he was admitted to No. 44 Casualty Clearing Station with \"chest pain\" on November 27, 1918, with the diagnosis of P.U.O. (Pyrexia of Unknown Origin = fever). On December 11th, he was transferred to No. 24 General Hospital Etaples with a \"headache, cold in (the) head\", reassessed and it was determined he was suffering from a bout of Influenza. He was returned to England and admitted to the Central Military Hospital at Chatham on December 22nd and posted \"sick\" to the New Brunswick Regimental Depot. He was again transferred, this time to No.15 Canadian General at Taplan with \"debility\" (a temperature of 104 degrees) on January 4, 1919, continuing the recovery process until he was fully recovered and discharged to duty on January 28th. Strachan was then taken on strength by the 13th Reserve Battalion on posting from the New Brunswick Regimental Depot the next day. He continued with the 13th Reserve Battalion, until he was struck off strength on posting to M.D.C. Wing No. 7, on proceeding to the Canadian Concentration Camp on March 19th. He was then attached to the Canadian Corps Camp Kinmel Park awaiting return to Canada, soon embarking Liverpool on March 29, 1919, aboard the S.S. Caronia, arriving in Halifax on April 5th. Strachan was discharged upon demobilization on April 7, 1919 at Dispersal Station \"C\", Military District No. 7, in Saint John, New Brunswick. He was awarded the Military Medal in the field, as cited on July 3, 1919 in the London Gazette 31430, along with the Croix de Guerre with bronze star from the French Government in the field, as cited on June 7, 1919 in the London Gazette 31393 (Canadian Records Office letter RL.70-11 over RIF 26219, February 26, 1919). In addition to his MM, BWM, VM and the French Croix de Guerre, he was later awarded the Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal. He is credited with having served in Canada, England, France and Belgium and was entitled to wear the War Service Badge, Class \"A\", number 264181. It is also noted in his records that a Mrs. Mary Strachan of St John, New Brunswick was receiving his pay, so it appears that he married sometime after he enlisted.\n ","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46108929622293,"sku":"C1062","price":2100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/50_9dd37c16-99eb-4a2b-9a7c-eaecc32827c1.jpg?v=1692838594"},{"product_id":"canada-cef-a-first-war-medal-pair-to-major-edwin-warner-camc-c2501","title":"Canada, CEF. A First War Medal Pair to Major Edwin Warner, C.A.M.C","description":"\u003cp\u003eBritish War Medal (MAJOR E.L. WARNER.); and Victory Medal (MAJOR E.L. WARNER.). Naming is officially impressed. Un-mounted, dark patina edge nick and original ribbon on the BWM, light contact on both, better than very fine. Accompanied by assorted research papers.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFootnote: Edwin Lloyd Warner was born on January 3, 1891 in South Qu'Appelle, Saskatchewan. He graduated in Medicine from the University of Manitoba and served for one year as House Surgeon at Winnipeg General Hospital before joining the Canadian Expeditionary Force for overseas service. He signed his Attestation Paper on June 21, 1915 at Valcartier Camp, at the age of 24, naming his next-of-kin as E.W. Warner of Winnipeg, Manitoba, stating that he had previous military service with the 16th Cavalry Field Ambulance, that he was not married and that his trade was that of Surgeon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In 1916, Captain Warner, Canadian Army Medical Corps was in command of the King's Canadian Convalescent Hospital at Bushey Park in London. He was one of a group of Canadian Army Medical Officers that had been brought to the notice of the Secretary of State for War in 1917, for valuable services rendered in connection with the war. As a Temporary Captain in 1918, he relinquished his appointment as Deputy Assistant Director of Medical Services. Warner, along with the rest of the Canadian Army Medical Corps was with the Canadian Corps during the last one hundred days of the war. Now in the rank of Major, Warner returned to Canada in 1919 and was detailed to perform the duties of Assistant Director of Medical Services, at Military District No. 10, in Winnipeg. In the 1920s, he was named Lieutenant-Colonel in the CAMC, followed by a move to England in 1938 and his retirement in 1962.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109034414357,"sku":"C2501","price":435.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC8977_141a56f2-a067-4d75-bc01-373f1397b4d9.jpg?v=1761308019"},{"product_id":"canada-commonwealth-a-wwi-pair-royal-canadian-artillery-c1013","title":"Canada, Commonwealth. A WWI Pair - Royal Canadian Artillery","description":"British War Medal (3056551 GNR. H.R. MAY. C.G.A.); and Victory Medal (3056551 GNR. H.R. MAY. C.G.A.). Naming is officially impressed. Very dark patina on the BWM, light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: Hedley Randall May was born on April 6, 1884 in Langham, Norfolk, England. He signed his Particulars of Recruit Drafted Under Mlitary Service Act 1917 Paper on February 6, 1918 in Kingston, Ontario, naming is next-of-kin as his wife, Graham May, stating that he had no previous military service, that he was married and that his trade was that of Manufactures Agent.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109096608021,"sku":"C1013","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/wwi_pair___royal_51604f950c27a.jpg?v=1748290320"},{"product_id":"a-medal-pair-to-the-ppcli-who-was-killed-at-sanctuary-wood-c2839","title":"A Medal Pair To The Ppcli Who Was Killed At  Sanctuary Wood","description":"A First War Pair to the PPCLI - KIA Sanctuary Wood - British War Medal (475874 PTE. C.S. HASKELL. P.P.C.L.I.); and Victory Medal (475874 PTE. C.S. HASKELL. P.P.C.L.I.). Naming is officially impressed. Unmounted, cleaned, light contact, near extremely fine. Accompanied by a CD containing twelve pages with copies of his Index Cards, Attestation Paper, Service Records, Medical Records and War Office Missing Man (Acceptance of Death for Official Purposes) Report, along with a photograph from the Menin Gate Wall of Remembrance\nFootnote: Charles Stanley Haskell was born on November 27, 1890 in Smiths Falls, Ontario, the son of Sidney and Elizabeth Haskell. He signed his Attestation Paper on July 24, 1915 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan with the 3rd University Company Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Reinforcements, naming his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Haskell of North Saskatoon (later of Swift Current, SK and Brandon, MB), as his next-of-kin, stating that he had no previous military service, that he was married and that his trade was that of Clerk. He left for overseas service from Montreal, Quebec aboard the S.S. Missanabie on September 4, 1915, arriving in England on the 14th and posted to the 11th Reserve Battalion. Two months later, he proceeded to the French theatre from Canadian Base Depot on November 24th, arriving in France on November 27th and joining the PPCLI Battalion in the field on December 5th. The following Spring, Haskell was admitted to No. 1 Casualty Clearing Station, suffered a sprained left foot on April 15, 1916, then discharged to duty on the 20th. Almost three weeks later, he was wounded on May 8th at Sanctuary Wood, treated and returned to duty, joining his unit in the field on May 16th. Between April and August 1916, the Canadian Corps were defending the southern stretches of the Ypres Salient, including actions in battle at the St. Eloi Craters, Hill 62, Mount Sorrel and Sanctuary Wood. These battles marked the first occasion in which Canadian divisions engaged in planned offensive operations during Word War I. In those actions the Canadians reconquered vital high-ground positions that denied the Germans a commanding view of the town of Ypres itself. Haskell did not live to see these actions fulfilled, as he was wounded in action on June 2, 1916, again at Sanctuary Wood. He was previously reported wounded and missing, then, \"for official purposes, presumed to have died on or since June 2nd 1916\", declared Killed in Action at the age 25. He has no known grave and is remembered with honour at Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109128196373,"sku":"C2839","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_03_25e1ec4a-d8e2-453e-a65e-aebe8dfa7365.jpg?v=1692839173"},{"product_id":"a-first-war-pair-to-the-canadian-artillery-c0936","title":"A First War Pair To The Canadian Artillery","description":"A First War Pair to the Canadian Artillery - British War Medal (349013 GNR. C.W. LANKIN. C.F.A.); and Victory Medal (349013 GNR. C.W. LANKIN. C.F.A.). Naming is officially impressed. Unmounted, very crisp detail, polished, light contact, better than very fine. Accompanied by a CD containing eighteen pages with copies of his IndexCards, Attestation Paper, Service Records, Medical Records, Discharge Certificates and Department of Veteran Affairs, Canadian Armed Forces Record of Service (dated and stamped May 11, 1959). Footnote: Charles Wesley Lankin was born on October 27, 1895 in Vaughan, Ontario, the son of Albert and Jane Lankin. He signed his Attestation Paper on April 17, 1916 in Kingston, Ontario, enlisting as a Gunner with \"C\" Battery, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, stating that he had no previous military service, that he was not married and that his trade was that of Student. He embarked Halifax, Nova Scotia aboard the S.S. Savonia on October 4, 1916, arriving in Liverpool, England on October 13th, although it also states in another one of his records that it was aboard the S.S. Missanabie. He was taken on strength at CADC Sutcliffe upon arrival, then transferred to ADDS at Witley on January 8, 1917. He was then posted to the 52nd Battery, Canadian Field Artillery at Milford Camp at Witley on January 15th and placed with the 13th Brigade. After seven months training, he proceeding overseas to France on August 21st. He remained with the 13th Brigade for the duration of his war service. He did take a fourteen day leave in the United Kingdom on October 6, 1918, rejoining his unit in the field on the 24th. He was with his unit until January 28, 1919, when he was evacuated to No. 8 General Hospital at Boulogne, France with a case of Scabbies. He was transferred on February 7th to No. 25 General Hardelot, then again transferred on February 14th to No. 16 Canadian General at Ospington, where he was to remain until he was discharged on March 4th. Upon his leave from hospital, Lankin was attached to Canadian Corps Company at Kinmel Park Camp for his return to Canada on March 29th. He was struck off strength to Canada, embarking Liverpool aboard the S.S. Lapland on April 3, 1919, disembarking in Halifax on April 10th. He was discharged upon demobilization at No. 2 District Depot in Toronto, Ontario on April 12th. Lankin was credited with having served in Canada, England and France, earning a War Service Badge Class \"A\", number 280400. It is noted in his records that he was issued a second War Service Badge, numbered 290672, in 1959.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109251895573,"sku":"C0936","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/a_first_war_pair_5124e731b4bb3.jpg?v=1748289960"},{"product_id":"a-first-war-medal-to-the-canadian-tank-corps-c2991","title":"A First War Medal To The Canadian Tank Corps","description":"(342681 PTE. F.W. BENNETT. CAN. TANK. CORPS.). Naming is officially impressed. Original ribbon, dark patina, light contact, near extremely fine.\nFootnote: Frederick Wilfred Bennett was born on July 23, 1888 in Toronto, Ontario. He was a resident of Orangeville, Ontario when he signed his Particulars of Recruit Drafted Under Military Service Act 1917, as a Private, on June 8, 1918 with the 71st Battery Depot, Canadian Field Artillery, No. 2 Depot Artillery Brigade, in Toronto, at the age of 29, naming his next-of-kin as his mother, Mrs. Victoria Bennett of Orangeville, stating that he had no previous military service, that he was Single and that his trade was that of Jeweller (his number 848190 under the Military Service Act). He survived the war.\n ","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109405577493,"sku":"C2991","price":270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_03_8c775a20-eac4-4c06-a7bb-194468f22ce7.jpg?v=1692839836"},{"product_id":"wwi-canadian-motor-machine-gun-brigade-pair-c1474","title":"Wwi Canadian Motor Machine Gun Brigade Pair","description":"Canadian Motor Machine Gun Bde. WWI Group - British War Medal \u0026amp; Victory Medal (3310563 PTE. C.L.YOUNG. C.M.M.G. B.D.E.) Naming is officially impressed, extremely fine. 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Accompanied by his CEF For Service at the Front Badge (bronze and enamels, numbered \"230709\" on the reverse, 22.3 mm, screwback); a Handmade Sweetheart Pin (sterling silver, hallmarked and marked \"STERLING\" on the reserve, illustrating three maple leaves with engraved veins, the larger centre one engraved \"BETTY\", 23.6 mm x 40.5 mm, horizontal pinback), a Minister of National Defence Medal Award Slip (red and black ink on white paper, 80 mm x 127 mm, fold marks), in a Walters' \"Palm\" Toffee Edward VIII Coronation Souvenir Tin (tin with a five-colour exterior, illustrating Edward VIII with Windsor Castle in the background, inscribed \"Walters' \"Palm\" Toffee SOUVENIR TIN.\" on one side and \"KING EDWARD VIII ASCENDED THE THRONE 1936 - CORONATION 1937.\" on the other, 84.5 mm x 150 mm x 32 mm, scuffed).\n \nFootnote: Roy Atkinson Walton was born on February 2, 1896 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He signed his Attestation Paper with the 4th Overseas Universities Company CEF on October 9, 1915 in Montreal, Quebec, at the age of 19, naming his next-of-kin as his father, Roland Walton of Red Deer, Alberta, stating that he had no previous military service, that he was not married and that his trade was that of Medical Student. In England, he was transferred to the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109498933525,"sku":"C2474","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_04_f845371f-db31-484d-83ff-7b8a1abe234b.jpg?v=1692840051"},{"product_id":"first-war-group-to-the-ppcli-twice-wounded-c1273","title":"First War Group To The Ppcli - Twice Wounded","description":"First War Group to the PPCLI - Twice Wounded - 1914-15 Star (51227 Pte F.O. HAMILTON. 16\/CAN:INF:); British War Medal (51227 PTE. F.O. HAMILTON. 16-CAN.INF.); and Victory Medal (51227 PTE. F.O. HAMILTON. 16\/CAN.INF.). Naming is officially impressed. Unmounted, cleaned, light contact, court mounted, better than very fine. Accompanied by a CD containing twenty-one pages with copies of his Index Cards, Attestation Paper, Service Records, Medical Records and Discharge Certificates. \nFootnote: Frederick Ord Hamilton was born on February 15, 1880 in Feering, Essex, England. His pre-war service was in the Militia at Victoria, British Columbia with the 5th BC Regiment, Canadian Garrison Artillery and the 88th Victoria Fusiliers (No. 952). He originally enlisted with the Victoria Fusiliers on September 23, 1914, then attested for service in the CEF, first in November 1914 and was assigned to the 500 Draft Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Reinforcements (but does not appear on the PPCLI rolls), later posted to the 16th Infantry Battalion on November 6th. He signed his Attestation Paper with the 16th Infantry Battalion \"Canadian Scottish\" on February 9, 1915, at Tidworth, England, naming his next-of-kin as his father, Captain Andrew Hamilton of Hove, Sussex, England, stating that he has five years' service with the Canadian Garrison Artillery, that he was not married and that his trade was that of Farmer. He left Halifax for England on January 20, 1915, arriving on February 2nd and was posted to the 7th Reserve Battalion on February 8th, where he re-attested at Tidworth the next day and was later transferred to the 16th Infantry Battalion at Rouen, France. He was wounded in action on May 1, 1915, suffering a gun shot wound (shrapnel) in the back and left auxilla (armpit). He was admitted to No. 8 General Hospital on May 2nd, then invalided to England at York Military Hospital on May 7th, where he was to spend the next four months. He was transferred on September 7th to the Duchess of Connaught's Canadian Red Cross Hospital at Taplow, documented with a \"Bullet Wound\" to his left chest. He was again transferred, this time to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital at Bromley on September 20th for an additional 16 days recuperation, returning to duty with the 43rd Infantry Battalion on October 6th. In the new year, he was transferred to the 17th Reserve Battalion at Sandling on January 28, 1916, then on command to OTC at London on February 25th and on command to the 2nd Brigade HQSS on June 15th. While with the 17th Reserve Battalion, he became \"seriously ill\" on September 25, 1916 with a bout of \"Pneumonia\" and admitted to Moore Barracks Hospital at Shorncliffe. He was struck off strength of the 17th Reserve Battalion on October 4th. However, his condition worsened, as documented in his medical examination on October 10, 1916, noting that \"on (the) left side of (his) chest, severe pain present on coughing. Quite marked friction rub heard. Painted with iodine.\" By the 29th, the \"friction\" was gone and he was transferred to Hastings Convalescent Hospital on November 8th. After a short stay, he was released but took sick again on November 16th, admitted to the Canadian Division Convalescent Hospital at Epsom with \"Influenza\". After five weeks convalescence, he was discharged December 18th. Hamilton was re-posted to the 17th Reserve Battalion, Canadian Casualty Assembly Centre at East Sandling on December 26th. The new year saw a transfer to the 14th Reserve Battalion at the Manitoba Regimental Depot at Dibgate on January 31, 1917, where he was granted One Good Conduct Badge on February 9th. After three months with the 14th Reserve Battalion, he was taken on strength of the 16th Infantry Battalion at Dibgate on April 25th, returning to France for a second time. Sickness hit Hamilton once again, as he incurred another bout of Influenza on October 24, 1917. He was admitted to No. 22 Casualty Clearing Station, then invalided to England and sent to the Norfolk War Hospital, Thorpe, Norwich. He was subsequently transferred to the Military Convalescent Hospital at Woodcote Park, Epsom on November 17th, where it was noted that he \"had dysentery, blood in stools for a few days when first sick\" but was showing \"steady improvement under graduated exercises and gradual physical training.\" He was discharged on January 1, 1918 and taken on strength at the Manitoba Regimental Depot at Shorncliffe. He was then transferred to the 11th Reserve Battalion on January 18th and returned to France with the 16th Infantry Battalion on April 7th. He was wounded in action for the second time, on August 16, 1918, suffering a gun shot wound to the neck and leg, in addition to enduring burns. He was admitted to No. 6 General Hospital at Rouen on August 18th, then transferred to No. 42 General Hospital at Trouville the next day. He was later transferred to No. 5 Convalescent Depot at Trouville on September 1st, to recover from his injuries, before being discharged to the base depot at Etaples on September 21st and designated Class \"A\" on September 27th. On October 2, 1918, he made his way to the Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp before joining the 16th Infantry Battalion in the field for another foray into the French theatre on October 6th. Upon the ceasing of hostilities, he proceeded to England on March 26, 1919 and was taken on strength at \"D\" Wing, Canadian Corps Camp at Bramshott on the 27th. Hamilton proceeded to Canada from the Dispersal Station, aboard the H.M.T.S. Empress of Britain on April 26th and later discharged upon demobilization at Dispersal Station \"M\", Military District No. 10, in Winnipeg, Manitoba on May 7, 1919, entitled to wear the War Service Badge, Class \"A\", Number 188765. He died on February 16, 1959 at Saanich, British Columbia, at the age of 79.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109522362645,"sku":"C1273","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/19_8b14306c-5598-46de-a058-ceb80ab3e33e.jpg?v=1692840100"},{"product_id":"wwi-canadian-trio-to-the-5th-field-ambulance-c1450","title":"Wwi Canadian Trio To The 5Th Field Ambulance","description":"WWI Canadian Trio to the 5th Field Ambulance - 1914-15 Star (1632 Pte A.W. GAMMON. CAN:A.M.C.); British War Medal (1632 A. SJT. A.W. GAMMON. C.A.M.C.); and Victory Medal (1632 A. SJT. A.W. GAMMON. C.A.M.C.). Un-mounted, cleaned, edge wear on the BWM and VM, residue in the recessed areas from polishing, original ribbons, near very fine.  Footnote: Arthur William Gammon was born on April 14, 1888 in Maidstone, Kent, England. He signed his Attestation Paper with the 5th Field Ambulance on February 9, 1915 in Toronto, Ontario, naming his next-of-kin as his mother, Edith Minnie Gammon of Maidstone, stating that he had three weeks previous military service with the 11th Field Ambulance and four years with the Territorials, that he was not married and that his trade was that of Florist.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109571940629,"sku":"C1450","price":265.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_0522_copy.jpg?v=1692840197"},{"product_id":"wwi-group-to-the-cfa-shell-shock-at-ypres-c1309","title":"Wwi Group To The Cfa - Shell Shock At Ypres","description":"WWI Group to the CFA - Shell Shock at Ypres - 1914-15 Star (41466 GNR: B. BENNETT. CAN:FD:ART:); British War Medal (41466 DVR. B. BENNETT. C.F.A.); and Victory Medal (41466 DVR. B. BENNETT. C.F.A.). Naming is officially impressed. Very crisp detail, original ribbons with individual pinbacks, as worn by the veteran, contact marks, better than very fine. Accompanied by a CD containing twenty-one pages with copies of his Index Cards, Attestation Paper, Service Records, Medical Records and Discharge Certificate.\nFootnote: Blanchard Bennett was born on October 1, 1893 in Albert, Albert County, New Brunswick. He enlisted with the 8th Battery, 19th Canadian Field Artillery in Moncton, New Brunswick on August 25, 1914. He signed his Attestation Paper on September 22, 1914 at Quebec City, Quebec (Valcartier), naming his next-of-kin as his mother, Annie Bennett of Cambridge, Massachusetts, stating that he had two years' previous military service, that he was not married and that his trade was that of Chauffeur. Upon arrival in England, he was transferred to No. 2 Depot Battery at Lavington on February 9, 1915. Four months later, he was drafted for service in the French theatre on May 13, 1915, taken on strength of the Divisional Ammunition Company. Once in France, he was taken on strength of the 3rd Artillery Brigade on May 22nd, transferred to the 1st Battery on August 12th, then transferred again, to the 4th Battery on August 22nd. Bennett was briefly attached to the Royal Naval Kite Balloon Section on September 25, 1915. He was admitted to No. 3 Canadian Field Ambulance on December 21, 1915 with Chronic Appendicitis, treated, then discharged on the 28th. He was out of hospital a week when he was admitted to No. 1 Canadian Field Ambulance on January 3, 1916, suffering from diarrhea, enteritis and laryngitis, then transferred to Mont-des-Chats, where he would spend the next three weeks before being discharged on January 24th. Bennett was one year in the French theatre, when he was buried by a shell explosion during the Second Battle of Ypres. He was admitted to No. 2 Canadian Field Ambulance on May 7, 1916 and discharged eight days later on the 15th, rejoining his rejoining unit on the 25th. He was again confronted with sickness six weeks later, admitted to No. 3 Canadian Stationary Hospital with Influenza on June 20, 1916, then transferred to No. 1 Convalescent Depot at Boulogne on the 23rd. The decision was made at Boulogne to invalid him to England, as his Influenza wasn't the only malady affecting him, as noted by the medical personnel. His encounter at Ypres the month before had produced a case of \"Shell Shock\", the official diagnosis listed as \"Neurasthenia\" (a mechanical weakness of the actual nerves). He was transported by the Hospital Ship St. Denis and admitted to the Military Hospital, Trent Bridge at Nottingham on June 26th, attached to the Canadian Casualty Assembly Centre at Folkestone, where he was tor remain for the next month, before being discharged on July 25th. He remained in England, documented as having been with the Artillery at Hastings in March 1917, after having been discharged from the 3rd Canadian Convalescent Depot. He was taken on strength of the Canadian Reserve Artillery Brigade at Shorncliffe on April 27th. While at Shorncliffe, he was granted permission to wear a Good Conduct Badge on May 14, 1917. He was struck off strength to the No. 1 Reserve Artillery on June 22nd and posted to the Regimental Depot on the 28th. However, the severity of Bennett's Neurasthenia came to a head in the summer of 1917, as he was admitted to Moore Barracks, Shorncliffe on June 12th. In his Medical History of an Invalid, dated June 15, 1917 at Moore Barracks, Canadian Hospital, Shorncliffe, it noted his condition, as it was now thirteen months after his experience at Ypres: \"This man was 15 months (personal recollection) in France, previous to May 1916 when he was blown up by a shell in Ypres. He was returned to England June 1916 to a Hospital at Nottingham, thence to C.C.A.C. Folkestone, and to F.T. Group for nine months, during which time he did not work. Then sent to his reserve, where he has been for two months at light duties. He is able to do duty for a day or two, then becomes very nervous and shaky. His memory is poor and he does not sleep well.\" His circumstances were listed as \"Shell shock and illness, contracted on active service\", with \"trembling effects (in) his speech. He does not sleep well and has night tremors\". It was \"Impossible to state\" if the disability would be permanent but he was declared not even fit for light duty. Bennett was struck off strength and invalided to Canada for further medical treatment, sailing from Liverpool, England aboard the Hospital Ship Letitia on July 21, 1917. He continued his treatment for Neurasthenia at MHCC Halifax from August 3, 1917 to September 28, 1917, before being transferred to MHCC Saint John. In his Medical History of an Invalid, dated December 13, 1917 at Saint John, New Brunswick, it describes Bennett's condition, now that he was back on Canadian soil: \"At present patient looks and feels well. Is still nervous and has a tremor of hands. Reflexes still somewhat exaggerated. His speech is yet stuttering and slow. Sleeps fairly well now. Heart action is somewhat rapid, 96 (beats) per minute, at rest. In May 1916 was buried by shell explosion. Cannot remember occurrence. Lost memory for long while after. Had terrifying dreams; some degree of tremor. Emotional disturbance. Loss of speech and later stuttering.\" The medical authorities estimated that he was to have a 35% reduction in his capacity to earn a livelihood in the untrained labour market and that he would not be able to resume his former trade of Chauffeur. They recommended that the \"patient will improve better under his own control\", that additional treatment was not required and that he be placed in Category \"E\" (unfit for service in Categories A (general service), B (service abroad, not general service) and C (home service (Canada only)). He was transferred to MHCC Fredericton on December 22, 1917 and put on outpatient status. He was discharged in consequence of \"being no longer physically fit for War Service\", his military character noted as \"Very Good\". Bennett died on August 6, 1958, at the age of 64.\n ","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109606707477,"sku":"C1309","price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/85_7bcdb3a2-f143-4323-b81b-90e17f4724cf.jpg?v=1692840277"},{"product_id":"a-first-war-canadian-medal-pair-to-the-31st-infantry-battalion-c2182","title":"A First War Canadian Medal Pair To The 31St Infantry Battalion","description":" A First War Canadian Medal Pair to the 31st Infantry Battalion - British War Medal (424740 PTE. C.C. REEVES. 31-CAN.INF.); and Victory Medal (424740 PTE. C.C. REEVES. 31-CAN.INF.). Naming is officially impressed. Un-mounted, original ribbons, dark patina on the BWM, surface wear on the VM, very fine.\n \nFootnote: Clifford Clemoh Reeves was born on October 10, 1896 in Lindsay, Ontario. He signed his Attestation Paper under the alias of Clifford Reeves Dickerson on June 19, 1915 with the 31st Infantry Battalion \"Alberta Regiment\" at Sewell Camp, west of Carberry, Manitoba, at the age of 18, naming his next-of-kin as his mother, Mrs. E.G. Dickerson of Dauphin, Manitoba, stating that he had no previous military service, that he was not married and that his trade was that of Type Setter. He later signed a second Attestation Paper after the war, on June 9, 1919, under his real name, Clifford Clemoh Reeves, adjusting his birth year to 1898, which would have made him 16 when he originally signed with the 31st Infantry Battalion, naming his next-of-kin as his mother, Mrs. Daisy Dickerson of Lindsay, stating that he had three years and five months' previous service in the Canadian Expeditionary Force, that he was not married and that his trade was that of Railroad Car Checker.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109642948885,"sku":"C2182","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_02_e532bdec-90e4-4829-8ebf-35ce15618a53.jpg?v=1692840343"},{"product_id":"a-first-war-medal-pair-to-the-canadian-railway-troops-cef-c2185","title":"A First War Medal Pair To The Canadian Railway Troops Cef","description":"A First War Medal Pair to the Canadian Railway Troops CEF- British War Medal (207647 SPR. W.E. ARMER. C.R.T.); and Victory Medal (207647 SPR. W.E. ARMER. C.R.T.). Naming is officially impressed. Mounted to a suspension with swing bar pinback, as worn by the veteran, original ribbons, bruising on the VM, light contact, cleaned, better than very fine. Accompanied by their 12 mm x 67.5 mm ribbon bar with pinback and a copy of his Attestation Paper.\n \nFootnote: William Edward Armer was born on December 5, 1889 in Dublin, Ireland. He signed his Attestation Paper with the 97th Infantry Battalion on January 18, 1916 in Calgary, Alberta, naming his next-of-kin as Robert Armer of Dublin, stating that he had previous military service with the 44th of the County of Wellington, Ontario Regiment, that he was not married and that his trade was that of Cow Puncher. He was later transferred to the Pioneer Battalion and afterwards, the Canadian Railway Troops. ","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109654778133,"sku":"C2185","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_03_25b4c627-aaa5-456f-a3f9-a246b05972c6.jpg?v=1692840396"},{"product_id":"a-16th-battalion-group-wounded-on-the-somme-c1093","title":"A 16Th Battalion Group - Wounded On The Somme","description":"1914-15 Star (77963 Pte T.A. DARKE. 16\/CAN:INF:); British War Medal (77963 CPL. T.A. DARKE. 15-CAN.INF.); and Victory Medal (77963 CPL. T.A. DARKE. 15-CAN.INF.). Naming is officially impressed. Unmounted, dark patina and edge nicks on the BWM, original ribbons, near extremely fine. Accompanied by a CD containing twenty-five pages with copies of his Index Cards, Attestation Paper, Service Records, Medical Records, Discharge Certificates and Medical History of an Invalid (2).\n \nFootnote: Thomas Anthony Darke was born on September 3, 1880 in Newbury, Berkshire, England. He was with the 88th Regiment, Victoria Fusiliers when he was transferred to the 30th Infantry Battalion \"British Columbia Regiment\" on February 12, 1915. It was here he enlisted the same day at Victoria, British Columbia, naming his next-of-kin as Mrs. C. Carnes of Marsden Hall, South Shields, England, stating that he had six months previous service aboard HMCS Rainbow at Esquimalt, that he was with an Active Militia (Victoria Fusiliers), that he was not married and that his trade was that of Real Estate. The Battalion was raised in British Columbia with mobilization headquarters at Victoria under the authority of G.O. 36, March 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed from Halifax, Nova Scotia aboard the S.S. Vaderland on February 23, 1915, with a strength of 35 officers and 980 other ranks, including Private Darke, under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel J.A. Hall. In England, the 30th Infantry Battalion became the 30th Reserve Battalion. Two months later, on May 2, 1915, he was transferred to the 16th Battalion, arriving in France on the 3rd. He soon saw action and suffered a gun shot wound by shrapnel to his right hand, ending up with a fracture. He was admitted to No. 1 Casualty Clearing Station on June 18, 1915, then transferred to No. 4 General Hospital at St. Omer and was officially diagnosed with a dislocated right thumb. He remained there until June 21st, when he was given the okay to return to duty on the 26th. The following summer, he saw a promotion to Acting Corporal on May 1, 1916, then Corporal on May 7th. He was again in battle the following October, when he suffered a gun shot wound to his right knee and thigh, extending up into his lower back. He was admitted to No. 3 Canadian General Hospital at Boulogne for treatment, spending two and a half weeks there (October 10 to 27, 1916), transferred to No. 7 Convalescent Depot for two days (October 27 to 29), then discharged to No. 3 Large Rest Camp for another ten days treatment (October 29 to November 8, 1916). He was declared ready for duty and returned to the 16th Battalion on the 10th. After suffering two woundings, he was granted ten days leave on December 24, 1916. Upon his return to the 16th Battalion in January, things became worse for Darke. By mid-January, he had been sick for a number of days, when he was admitted to No. 20 General Hospital at Camiers on January 21, 1917 and diagnosed with Bronchitis and Asthma. After a week and half's treatment, he was discharged to England on January 30th, to the Military Hospital Trent Bridge at Nottingham, because the conditions in France were noted as \"moist climate unsuitable\" for his treatment. He was taken on strength at the Canadian Division Convalescent Hospital at Epsom on March 3rd to seek further treatment for both ailments, then transferred to the Manitoba Regimental Depot on March 10th. Later, after a short term at the Convalescent Hospital at Woodcote Park, Epsom, he was declared \"Fit for Duty\" and returned to duty on April 6th. In his Medical Report of an Invalid at the Manitoba Regimental Depot, Shorncliffe, dated May 10, 1917, it was noted that he had had Asthma as a child and suffered with it until he went to Vancouver Island at the age of 28, where he became \"free of it\". He had served in France for almost two years and everything was fine, until the attack of January 1917, where both the Asthma and Bronchitis exhibited themselves, involving both lungs. He was placed on command to 1st Canadian Discharge Depot at Buxton on May 23rd. After six weeks, he was struck off strength on having been discharged to Canada, embarking on July 10, 1917, as he had been invalided to Canada on account of his Asthma. After arriving at No. 5 District Depot, Quebec City, Quebec on August 1, 1917, he later made his way to No. 11 Special Service Company at Vancouver, British Columbia. He was then transferred to the 11th Battalion, Canadian Garrison Regiment on May 1st. He services were still considered useful, as the decision was made to send Darke to California, to the British Canadian Recruiting Mission, where he recruited men in the United States for the European campaign. His stay there aided his health, as it was noted that the \"attacks were not so frequent\". He returned to Canada in October 1918, to Staff Headquarters Staff at Belmont House. The following Spring, his Asthma was reassessed. In his second Medical History of an Invalid, at No. 11 Detachment Canadian Garrison Regiment, dated March 1, 1919, it was noted that Drake was \"A well nourished man of poor color - some cyanosis of (the) lips and hands. Complains of shortness of breath and difficulty in breathing. His breathing is laboured and audible, asthmatic attacks are intermittent coming on two or three times a month lasting a couple of days.\" In regards to the thumb he injured in June 1915, it was noted that there was an \"enlargement of metacarpo-phalangeal joint of right thumb. Extension normal, can touch tips of all fingers with thumb. States he finds some difficulty in using a pen. Power of thumb 75% of normal.\" The final verdict: Darke \"Is fit for 8 hours light duty daily between asthmatic attacks, during attacks, he is not fit for any duty.\" and was declared \"Category E\" (unfit for service in Categories A (general service), B (service abroad, not general service) and C (home service (Canada only)). He was discharged from the Canadian Garrison Regiment on March 4, 1919 at Vancouver, British Columbia as being \"Medically Unfit\" at No. 11 Battalion, Canadian Garrison Regiment (R.O. 1328, sub para 7, dated 18-11-18), with his conduct noted as \"Exemplary\" and special qualifications for employment in civil life noted as \"Real Estate\". He is credited with having served in Canada (February 9 to 28, 1915), England (February 28 to April 15, 1915), France (April 15, 1915 to January 17, 1917), England (January 17, 1917 to March 4, 1919). Darke had his Trio of medals shipped to his brother, Robert H. Darke of Edmonton, Alberta.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109655957781,"sku":"C1093","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/a_16th_battalion_51a8a66cddd7d.jpg?v=1692840396"},{"product_id":"canada-a-first-war-meritorious-service-medal-group-c2834","title":"Canada. A First War Meritorious Service Medal Group","description":"A First War Canadian Meritorious Service Medal Group - British War Medal (34818 W.O. CL.1 F.J. WADDELL. C.O.C.); Army Meritorious Service Medal (34818 A. CONDR: F.J. WADDELL. CAN:A.O.C.); and Permanent Forces of the Empire Beyond the Seas Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (S. Sgt. F.J. WADDELL. R.C.O.C.). Naming is officially impressed. Unmounted, light contact, near extremely fine. Accompanied by a CD containing thirty-four pages with copies of his Index Cards, Attestation Paper, Re-Engagement Papers, Service Records, Medical Records, Discharge Certificates and British Death Certificate.\nFootnote: Francis John Waddell was born on May 1, 1882 in Chatham, Kent, England. He signed his Attestation Paper on July 19, 1912 with the Canadian Ordnance Corps at Halifax, Nova Scotia, naming his next-of-kin as his mother, Winifred Waddell of Chatham, England, stating that he had 8 years' previous military service with the Army Ordnance Corps (May 11, 1903 to May 10, 1911, the date of his transfer to the Reserve), that he was not married and that his trade was that of Soldier. He was appointed Lance Corporal on October 1, 1914, leaving for service in England shortly thereafter and was taken on strength from Canada at Ashford, Kent, England on February 1, 1915. Eighteen days later, he signed his CEF Attestation Paper with the Canadian Ordnance Corps on February 19, 1915 at Salisbury, England, naming his next-of-kin as his mother, Winifred Waddell, stating that he belonged to an active militia (Canadian Ordnance Corps), that he had 2 years and 9 months previous military service with the Canadian Ordnance Corps and 8 years with the Army Ordnance Corps, that he was not married and that his trade was that of Soldier. Waddell was to see a promotion the following month, to Corporal on March 1st and re-engaged for a further period of three years' general service with the Canadian Ordnance Corps at Ashford, Kent on July 19, 1915. He was to see additional rank appointments, to Staff Sergeant on October 1, 1915, to Staff Sergeant on February 2, 1916, Sergeant on April 1, 1916 and to Squadron Quartermaster Sergeant on June 1, 1916. He proceeded to Liphook on command for temporary duty on July 20, 1916, later on command at Crowborough from November 15 to 17, 1916, then proceeded to Pluckley on command from January 19 to 29, 1917, before returning to No. 1 Detachment Canadian Ordnance Corps at Ashford. Waddell was granted permission to marry Edith Randall on April 25, 1917 at Ashford and married the next day, alter having two children: Francis William who was born on May 15, 1918 while at Ashford, the other is unnamed in his records. He was to be Acting Sub Conductor (Warrant Officer, Class I) with pay and allowances on February 4, 1918 and signed his Re-Engagement Paper on July 22, 1918, re-engaging for three years' service at Ashford, Kent, later being named Acting Conductor on August 1st. He was transferred from No. 1 Detachment at Ashford and was placed on command to No. 2 Detachment at Ashford on May 21, 1919. Waddell was awarded his Meritorious Service Medal, in recognition of valuable service rendered in connection with the war (C.R.O. 5641) on June 13, 1919. He ceased to be on command at No. 2 Detachment on rejoining No. 1 Detachment Canadian Ordnance Corps at Liphook on June 18th. He was then placed on command to No. 7 Detachment COC at Witley on June 23rd, saw a promotion to Staff Sergeant on August 18th, then struck off strength of No. 7 Detachment to No. 2 Canadian Ordnance Corps at Liphook on December 31st. Waddell was struck off strength to No. 1 Detachment Canadian Ordnance Corps at London on February 1, 1920 and by the end of the month, was struck off strength of No. 1 COC on transfer to Canada and attached to the CEF in England on February 29th. The following day, he was taken on strength from the Overseas Military Forces of Canada at London on March 1st to overseas detachment. He was to remain in England for next six months, before being struck off strength of the overseas detachment to Canada for further duty, embarking on the S.S. Grampian and arriving in Canada on September 29, 1920. Two days later, he was discharged from his overseas service on return to Ottawa (general) service on October 1st, stating his proposed residence as Halifax, Nova, Scotia. He signed his Permanent Force of Canada Attestation Paper with the 6th Detachment of the Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps at Halifax on October 15, 1920, naming his next-of-kin as his wife, Mr. J.E. Waddell of Halifax, stating that he married to Edith Randall on April 26, 1917 and that his trade was with the COC in regards to Vehicles for Water, Transportation and Ship Builders. He was listed as Category A (General Service). He saw a provisional promotion to Squadron Quartermaster Sergeant at Halifax on November 20th, then reverted to the rank of Staff Sergeant on August 1, 1921. He was discharged on July 18, 1922 as a Staff Sergeant at Halifax, \"In consequence of his service being no longer required (Owing to reduction in Establishment)\", with his conduct noted as \"Exemplary\". Waddell's service with the Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps included: Canada (July 19, 1912 to February 19, 1915), England (February 19, 1915 to October 15, 1920) and Canada (October 15, 1920 to July 18, 1922). He is credited with overseas service in England only, as he was never in France during the war. For his long service, Waddell was awarded the Permanent Forces of the Empire Beyond the Seas Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. He and his wife later moved back to England, settling in Ashford. Waddell died on January 26, 1979, at Ashford, County Kent, at the age of 96, his death attributed to a combination of cardiac failure in conjunction with myocardial degeneration, along with carcinoma of his bladder. He had also been diagnosed with senility and dementia. ","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109678633237,"sku":"C2834","price":675.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/a_first_war_cana_5489e96562a13.jpg?v=1692840439"},{"product_id":"a-wwi-group-to-the-royal-montreal-regiment-doi-c1102","title":"A Wwi Group To The Royal Montreal Regiment Doi","description":"A WWI Group to the Royal Montreal Regiment CEF - 1914-15 Star (26162 AR:Cpl C.J. ARNOLD. 14\/CAN:INF:); British War Medal (26162 S-SJT. C.J. ARNOLD. 14-CAN.INF.); and Victory Medal (26162 S.SJT. C.J. ARNOLD. 14-CAN.INF.). Naming is officially impressed. Unmounted, cleaned, contact marks, better than very fine. Accompanied by a CD containing twenty-four pages with copies of his Index Cards, Attestation Papers, Service Records and Medical Records.\nFootnote: Christopher John Arnold was born on December 29, 1888 in Wolverton, Buckinghamshire, England. He was with the 3rd Regiment, Victoria Rifles when he was mobilized for WWI active service. He signed his Attestation Paper on September 21, 1914 at Camp Valcartier, Quebec with the 14th Infantry Battalion \"Royal Montreal Battalion\", naming his next-of-kin as his mother, Mrs. Louisa Arnold of Wolverton, stating that he had four years' service with an Active Militia as a member of the Victoria Rifles, that he was not married and that his trade was that of Pattern Maker. The Battalion was raised under the authority of P.C.O., August 6, 1914 and sailed on October 3, 1914 aboard the S.S. Andania, with a strength of 46 officers and 1, 097 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel F.J. Meighen. The beginning of the new year saw an appointment for Arnold to the rank of Arm. Staff Corporal on January 1, 1915. He left for the French theatre on August 1, 1915, joining the 14th Battalion in the field on the 4th. The following month, he was appointed Arm. Corporal on September 25, 1915. Arnold returned to the Canadian Base Depot on October 23rd, remaining there until November 20th, then rejoined the 14th Battalion. After serving with the 14th Battalion for five months, he was stuck off strength on transfer to the Canadian Ordnance Corps on April 30, 1916 and promoted to Arm. Sergeant the next day. Arnold was to experience a series of hospitalizations while overseas. He reported \"sick\" two days after his transfer, to No. 14 Stationary Hospital at Wimereux with a suspected Entensic Fever on May 2nd. After three weeks, he was invalided and transferred \"sick\" to England, his condition stated as \"Paratyphoid Slight\" (Paratyphoid fevers are a group of enteric illnesses caused by serotypic strains of the Salmonella genus of bacteria. They are transmitted by means of contaminated water or food. The paratyphoid bears similarities with typhoid fever, and the two are referred to by the common name Enteric Fever. The course of paratyphoid is more benign). He soon found himself at the University War Hospital at Southampton on the 27th and diagnosed Paratyphoid \"A\". After ten days and no improvement in his condition, he was transferred to Ardington Park at West Croydon on June 6th and diagnosed Paratyphoid \"B\". He was treated at Ardington Park for a little over three weeks, when he was transferred again, this time to Wear Bay Typhoid Convalescent Hospital on June 30, where he was to spend the next two months, to August 29, 1916, then transferred to the Military Hospital at Shorncliffe on the 30th and subsequently discharged, after four months hospitalization. He required an additional three weeks at the Canadian Casualty Depot Monks Horton before he was struck off strength to the Canadian Ordnance Corps at Ashford on September 20, 1916. He was later posted to the 13th Infantry Battalion for a short time. The new year didn't see him fare better health wise, as Arnold contracted German Measles at the age of 29 years and was admitted to \"Isolation\" at  Moore Barracks Hospital at Shorncliffe on January 18, 1917. A little over two weeks later, on February 6th, he was transferred to the Westcliffe Eye and Ear Hospital at Folkestone, diagnosed with Otitis Media (middle ear infection) and discharged two weeks later on the 22nd. He soon saw a transfer from the Canadian Casualty Assembly Centre to the Canadian Ordnance Corps. He is documented as being \"on command\" at the Ordnance College in Woolwich on October 1, 1917, remaining there until February 8, 1918. He was stuck off strength and proceeded overseas on February 28, 1918, taken on strength by the Canadian Ordnance Corps at Ashford on March 1st. One week later, he was transferred to the 1st Canadian Infantry Battalion in Western Europe on March 8th. He soon saw another appointment, this time to Acting Arm. Staff Sergeant with pay on April 1st. He was admitted to No. 3 Canadian Field Ambulance on June 5, 1918 and diagnosed \"P.U.O.\" (Pyrexia of Unknown Origin = fever) and discharged the same day. Arnold was confirmed in the rank of Arm. Staff Sergeant in the field on July 1, 1918 while with the Canadian Ordnance Corps. Three months later, he was transferred to the 19th Infantry Battalion at Witley on October 10th and returned to the Canadian Ordnance Corps on October 26th. He was taken on strength at the Canadian Base Depot for disposal on October 29th before being transferred to England and posted to the General Depot at Witley on November 1st, whereupon he was taken on strength at the General Depot from the Canadian Ordnance Corps on November 4th. Illness continued to plague Arnold, as he was admitted to No. 11 Canadian General Hospital at Shorncliffe on November 6th with Chronic Bronchitis. In his medical records, it was noted that he was \"seriously ill\" and re-diagnosed with \"Subacute, Malignant Endocarditis\" (endocarditis = bacterial or fungal infection of the endocardium = inner lining of the heart, that can be either acute or subacute). He had acquired a \"cough\" that lasted \"most, all of the time\", combined with a shortness of breath, loss of weight and night sweats. His condition worsened over the next two weeks, to the point where he passed away on November 19, 1918. His mother, Mrs. Louisa Arnold of Wolverton, received his Trio.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109703635221,"sku":"C1102","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/19_5c82d7b9-07b1-4af0-884d-ce2d5c42697c.jpg?v=1692840502"},{"product_id":"group-of-six-major-hh-burnham-c0062","title":"Group Of Six, Major H.h. Burnham","description":"Swing mounted, comprising: 1914-15 Star (erased); British War Medal, impressed: MAJOR H.H. BURNHAM; Victory Medal with MID, impressed: MAJOR H.H. BURNHAM; CVSM; War Medal 1939-45; Italy, Al Valore Militare, silver (L.G. 30096, 26-3-1917). Last three un named as issued. In generally very fine condition. Dr. Howard Hampden Burnham was born in Toronto. He obtained his medical degree at U of T in 1914 after attending Model Scholl and Upper Canada College. He enlisted in the Canadian Medical Corps the year he graduated, as a lieutenant. He proceeded to England with the 2nd. Brigade Canadian Field Artillery, C.E.F. on the 3d October 1914. Served in France from the 9th February 1915 to the 8th of February 1917, when he was returned to England. He was mentioned in dispatches and recommended for D.S.O. while serving in the second Battle of Ypres (M.I.D. March 1915), the Battle of Festubert and the Battle of Givenchy. He was a Captain during the battles of Sanctuary Wood and the Somme in 1916. Promoted to rank of Major on the 10th November 1917, and returned to Canada and struck of strength 31st March 1919. Dr. Burnham was senior medical reserve army colonel in the Toronto district in World War Two. His only brother, Major Sydney Burnham D.S.O., was killed in action in August 1918. Italian Al Valore Militare confirmed, very rare award to a Canadian. Sold with copies of service records.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109715038485,"sku":"C0062","price":1300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c3540002.jpg?v=1692840506"},{"product_id":"pair-private-er-lovett-canadian-siberian-c0115","title":"Pair, Private E.r. Lovett, Canadian Siberian","description":"Expeditionary Force: British War and Victory Medals (3213427 Pte. .C.S.E.F.), good very fine. Member of Alberta Contingent, born in Vancouver, B.C.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109720543509,"sku":"C0115","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c4520001.jpg?v=1692840527"},{"product_id":"a-rare-canadian-1914-star-trio-c0130","title":"A Rare Canadian 1914 Star Trio,","description":"1914 Star, British War and Victory Medals, all impressed (34274 PTE. J.A. CHAMBERS, C.A.M.C.), good fine. John Angus Chambers was born on 28th July 1892 in Ingersoll, Ontario and joined the CEF on 23rd September 1914, and had 4 years previous service in RAMC. He died of wounds at age 24 on 16th September 1916. MIC confirms issue of 1914 Star with 2nd Canadian Hospital. Only 160 - 1914 Stars awarded to a single Canadian unit (2nd. Canadian Stationary Hospital members).Sold with copies of service records.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109721526549,"sku":"C0130","price":2800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c4760002.jpg?v=1692840551"},{"product_id":"1914-15-star-trio-1st-canadian-inf-battalion-c0214","title":"1914-15 Star Trio, 1St Canadian Inf. Battalion","description":"1914-15 Star. (PTE.G.L.STILLWELL 654170 1ST CANADIAN I.N.F. BATT. C.E.F.) British War and Victory Medals. (654170 PTE. G.L. STILLWELL. 1-CAN.INF.) all three officially impressed, very fine condition.Footnote: George Leonard Stillwell, born May 18th 1894 in Peterfield, Hampshire, England, worked as a farmer in Ontario. With 2 years military experience with the Queen?s Sussex, he enlisted with the CEF on January 1st 1915.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109728768277,"sku":"C0214","price":420.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c5610001.jpg?v=1692840591"},{"product_id":"efficiency-medal-group-c0237","title":"Efficiency Medal Group","description":"British War and Victory Medals. (679038 PTE. W. BROWN. CAN. LABR. BN) Naming is officially impressed, polished, yet remains in extremely fine condition. Territorial Force Efficiency Medal, Edward VII. (68 B.Q.M. SJT:W. BROWN. 1\/E.A.B. R.F.A.) Naming is officially impressed in small capitals, polished, and stands in very fine condition. All are board mounted. Private William Brown, born in Moreton, Cheshire on February 4th 1871, worked in advertising before enlisting with the CEF on January 26th 1916.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109728997653,"sku":"C0237","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c5880001.jpg?v=1692840587"},{"product_id":"a-allen-1st-canadian-inf-group-c0240","title":"A. Allen – 1St Canadian Inf. Group","description":"1914-15 Star. (406242 PTE. A. ALLEN 1-CAN INF) Naming is British Army impressed, on period ribbon, very fine condition. British War Medal 1914-20 and Victory Medal 1914-19. (406242 PTE. A.ALLEN. 1-CAN. INF) Naming is British Army impressed, light patina, contact marks, very fine condition. 1939-45 Canadian War Medal and the Canadian Voluntary Service Medal. (un-named). Both remain in very fine condition. General Service Pin. (618329) Good condition. Veterans Guard ring - size 12, good condition. This lot is also accompanied by a 30 page service record which includes extensive medical documentation. Alfred Allen, born in Port-a-Down, Northern Ireland, on September 22 1878 first enlisted with the Royal Canadian Regiment at Quebec in 1907 for a term of 3 years. After being discharged in 1909 and working as a teamster in Toronto, Allen re-enlisted with the Canadian Expeditionary Force on April 16th 1915 at Hamilton. Allens time spent overseas with the CEF can be summarized by periods of disobedience, illness, and finally, disability. First, Allen was reprimanded on several occasions in 1917 due to absenteeism and his tendency to disobey orders. For example, Allen was sentenced to FP #1 for 21 days as well as forfeited field allowances for 35 days. However, on May 22nd 1916, Allen was severely wounded on his right hand, and right abdomen. Allen appears never to have mentally recovered from this particular incident. Even though he recovered physically, Allen appears to have complained of extreme nervousness and continuous trembling during subsequent battles. As a result, there is significant medical documentation that accompanies this lot. Following May 1916, Allen was in and out of hospitals in France as well as England. Drunkenness and further absenteeism followed. In 1918, Allen was transferred to the Canadian Labour Pool and the Canadian Veterinary Hospital to aid in field support. Allen embarked for Canada on May 14th 1919.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109729325333,"sku":"C0240","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c5870002.jpg?v=1692840601"},{"product_id":"trio-to-the-3rd-canadian-infantry-battalion-c0244","title":"Trio To The 3Rd Canadian Infantry Battalion","description":"1914-15 Star (404442 PTE. G. 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Naming is officially impressed. All three medals are polished, featuring crisp detail and are professionally mounted. Also included and mounted is one cap badge and two collar tabs, in browning copper, of the Canadian Machine Gun Corps, with the intact slider of the cap badge and lugs of the collar tabs exposed on the reverse. Below these is a reproduced newspaper headshot photo of Lieutnant Essex in dress uniform. A printed plate below states \"404331 Lieutenant HARRY HAMPTON ESSEX, 3rd Canadian Infantry Battalion - Toronto Regiment, 1st Canadian Machine Gun Battalion\". All three medals, along with the cap badge and collar tabs are in very fine condition. Footnote: Harry Hampton Essex was born January 18, 1896 in Toronto, Ontario. He signed his Attestation Paper on May 21, 1915, listed his trade as Clerk and that he had previous military experience as a Sargeant with the Upper Canada College Cadets.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109729390869,"sku":"C0245","price":590.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c5930002.jpg?v=1692840598"},{"product_id":"wwi-3rd-canadian-infantry-kia-c0246","title":"Wwi 3Rd Canadian Infantry – Kia","description":"1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal. (9240 A.C.Q.M. SJT. E.A. ROGERS. 3 - CAN. INF.) Naming is officially impressed. All three medals are polished, featuring crisp detail and are professionally mounted. Also included and mounted is the bronze Memorial Plaque (Death Penny), which has been plated, named EDWIN A. ROGERS, still featuring equally crisp detail. A printed plate below states \"9240 Company Quartermaster Sargeant, EDWIN ARTHUR ROGERS, 3rd Canadian Infantry Battalion, Toronto Regiment, Died of Wounds - October 5th, 1923, Buried in Prospect Cemetery - Toronto\". All three medals and the plaque have beautiful patinas, in extremely fine condition. Footnote: Edwin Arthur Rogers was born in July 1894 in Briston, England. He signed his Attestation Paper on September 22, 1914, listed his trade as Clerk and that he had twelve months previous military experience.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109729521941,"sku":"C0246","price":680.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c5940002.jpg?v=1692840611"},{"product_id":"first-day-vimy-kia-13th-infantry-c0308","title":"First Day Vimy Kia - 13Th Infantry","description":"British War and Victory Medals (204616 PTE. F. MAYS. 13 - CAN. INF.). Naming is officially impressed. Crisp detail, nice dark patina on BWM, extremely fine. Confirmed killed in action (CWG) 09\/04\/1917. First day of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Footnote: Frank Mays was born on February 6, 1891 in Long Clawson, Leicester, England. He signed his Attestation Paper in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, on March 30, 1916 and stated his trade as Teamster. Private Mays participated as a member of 13th Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, Canadian Infantry, C.E.F.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109732471061,"sku":"C0308","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c657a.jpg?v=1692840643"},{"product_id":"first-day-vimy-kia-18th-infantry-c0309","title":"First Day Vimy Kia- 18Th Infantry","description":"British War and Victory Medals (401335 A. CPL. B. PANTALL. 18 - CAN.INF.). Naming is officially impressed. Crisp detail, extremely fine. Confirmed killed in action (CWG) 09\/04\/1917. First day of the Battle of Vimy Ridge.Footnote: Bernard Pantall completed his Attestation Paper under the name of George Symonds, on August 4, 1915, in London, Ontario. He stated his date of birth as June 18, 1894 in Birmingham, England and listed his trade as Labourer. The notes on the reverse of his attestation indicate that he had an appendicitis scar and two tattoos, one of an eagle on his right arm and one that read \"Friendship\" on his left arm. Not only did he have an alias, it would have been difficult to deny his original identity, if questioned.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109732602133,"sku":"C0309","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c658a.jpg?v=1692840644"},{"product_id":"wwi-group-lieutenant-s-graham-c0310","title":"Wwi Group - Lieutenant S. Graham","description":"1914-15 Star (110200 PTE. S. GRAHAM. CAN. M. RIF.); British War and Victory Medal with oakleaves (LIEUT. S. GRAHAM. R.A.F.); and Queen Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee Medal, Canada. Naming is officially impressed on the three WWI medals. Unmounted, crisp detail, extremely fine. Footnote: Stuart Graham was born in Newton Center, Massachusetts on September 2, 1893. He listed his place of residence as Wolfville, Nova Scotia when he signed his Attestion Paper in Montreal, on April 19, 1915 and stated his trade as Switchboard Operator.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109734338837,"sku":"C0310","price":660.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c659.jpg?v=1692840648"},{"product_id":"wwi-trio-danish-canadian-1st-division-cef-c0316","title":"Wwi Trio - Danish Canadian - 1St Division Cef","description":"1914-15 Star (18513 PTE. S JENSEN 2\/CAN:INF:); British War and Victory Medals (18513 S. JENSEN. 2-CAN.INF.). Naming is officially impressed on all three. Crisp detail, nice patinas, very fine. Accompanied by copies of his Attestation Paper, Medical Records, Casulty Form, Discharge Certificate, Will, Death Certificate and other research papers. Footnote: Silius Jensen was born on June 3, 1884 in Lemwig, Denmark. He emigrated to Canada and farmed in the Wanekville, Alberta area. When war was declared, he immediately enlisted into the CEF at Edmonton, Alberta, on August 19, 1914. He was transferred and signed his Attestation Paper on September 16, 1914 at Valcartier, Quebec and stated his trade as Labourer. As a member of the 9th Battalion CEF, he sailed for England on October 3, 1914. The following spring, on April 26, 1915, he was transferred to 2nd Battalion 1st Infantry Brigade, 1st Canadian Division, who served in the thick of the fighting at Ypres, Festuburt, Givenchy, Plustrout, Messines and Hill 60. On June 12, 1916 in the Ypres, Private Jensen was struck by a bullet in the right arm causing a serious wound. He was treated at the 10th CCS and No. 2 Canadian Hospital before being evacuated to the hospital ship Cambria, then to the 1st Scottish Hospital in Aberdeen. Upon recovery, he was found fit and returned to the field with the 2nd Battalion on October 16, 1916. Private Jensen was granted permission to marry Catherine Sarah Harlow of Stainport, Doncaster, Yorkshire on November 12, 1917. He returned to England in February 1919 and was repatriated to Canada in June 1919. He was deemed \"medically unfit for further service\" and was discharged on July 2, 1919. He and his new wife returned to Alberta to farm in the Edmonton area. He died December 29, 1971 at the age of 87.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109734732053,"sku":"C0316","price":475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c665.jpg?v=1692840652"},{"product_id":"wwi-pair-dvr-james-c-hutchens-cfa-c0331","title":"Wwi Pair, Dvr. James C. Hutchens. Cfa","description":"British war and Victory Medals (340308 DVR. J.C. HUTCHENS. C.F.A.). Naming is officially impressed. Crisp detail, nice dark patinas. Accompaniied by a BWM\/VM Ribbon Bar and a C.E.F. For Service At The Front pin, brass and enamels, 22mm, numbered 212290 on reverse, very fine. Footnote: James Charles Hutchens was born in Toronto, Ontario on March 7, 1896. He signed his Attestion Paper on May 25, 1917 in Toronto, Ontario and listed his trade as Electrician.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109735158037,"sku":"C0331","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c680c.jpg?v=1692840655"},{"product_id":"canada-commonwealth-a-wwi-pair-to-private-roy-megill-15th-infantry-c0330","title":"Canada, Commonwealth. A WWI Pair to Private Roy Megill - 15th Infantry","description":"British War and Victory Medals (3031633 PTE. R. MEGILL. 15-CAN.INF.). Naming is officially impressed. Crisp detail, nice patinas, very fine. Footnote: Roy Megill was born in Clear Lake, Ontario on May 19, 1896. He was drafted under the Military Service Act of 1917 and signed his declaration on January 3, 1918 in Toronto, Ontario and listed his trade as Salesman.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109735223573,"sku":"C0330","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c681.jpg?v=1748287976"},{"product_id":"wwi-pair-a-cpl-john-auld-cmc-brigade-c0332","title":"Wwi Pair. A. Cpl. John Auld - Cmc Brigade","description":"British War and Victory Medals (404570 A. CPL. J. AULD. C.M.G. BDE.). Naming is officially impressed. Crisp detail, nice dark patinas, on suspension bar ready for wearing, very fine. Footnote: John Auld was born in Antrim, Ireland on June 13, 1896. He signed his Attestation Paper on April 19, 1915 in Toronto, Ontario and listed his trade as Steward.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109735682325,"sku":"C0332","price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c681d.jpg?v=1692840662"},{"product_id":"the-awards-of-sgthaines-3rd-canadian-infantry-c0397","title":"The Awards Of Sgt.haines - 3Rd Canadian Infantry","description":"1914-15 Star (9978 CPL. F.J. HAINES. 3\/CAN.INF.); British War and Victory Medals (9978 SJT. F.J. HAINES. 3-CAN.INF.); Efficiency Medal with CANADA scroll (SGT. F.J. HAINES TOR. REGT.); and Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal (SGT. F.J. HAINES TOR. REGT.), Naming is officially impressed on all five. A well and fine executed clear coat on all three, better than very fine. Accompanied by two Toronto Regiment cap badges (one bronze, maker marked JR GAUNT LONDON, 43 mm x 51.5 mm; the other brass, maker marked W. SCULLY MONTREAL, 42.5 mm x 57 mm); one Royal Grenadiers cap badge (brass, maker marked ELLIS BROS, 37.5 mm x 43 mm); one Toronto Regiment button; one Royal Grenadiers button; one CEF For Service At The Front badge (numbered \"280510\"); one Canadian Corps 1934 Reunion pin; one Canadian Corps 1938 Reunion pin; five photographs; plus copies of his Attestation Paper, Service Records, Medical Records and Discharge Certiifcate. Footnote: Frederick James Haines was born in Dublin, Ireland on June 7, 1876. He signed his Attestation Paper on September 23, 1914 in Valcartier, Quebec, at the age of 38. He stated that he had had nine and a half years previous military experience with the 10th Regiment Royal Grenadiers, that he was not married and that his trade was that of Cement Finisher. The 3rd Infantry Battalion sailed October 3, 1914 under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel R. Rennie with a strength of 45 officers and 1,101 other ranks and served in France and Belgium with the 1st Infantry Brigade. 1st Canadian Division. Haines was reported wounded at the base on April 29, 1915. After recovering from his injuries, he was promoted to Sergeant on July 7, 1915, reverting to the rank of Corporal, 3rd Battalion Canadian Infantry, upon arrival in France, June 14, 1916. He was wounded on June 22, 1916 and sent to England for medical treatment, later spending much of his time at headquarters in England, working in various capacities. He returned to Canada and upon demobilization, Haines was discharged from service in Toronto, Ontario, on July 26, 1919 and finished his military career with the Toronto Regiment, from 1920-1936. He died in 1951","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109744234773,"sku":"C0397","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c745a.jpg?v=1692840706"},{"product_id":"missing-at-ypres-ptestringer-3rd-can-infantry-c0398","title":"Missing At Ypres - Pte.stringer, 3Rd Can Infantry","description":"1914-15 Star (10073 PTE. C.R. STRINGER. 3\/CAN:INF:); British War and Victory Medals (10073 L. CPL. C.R. STRINGER. 3-CAN.INF.). Naming is officially impressed on the trio. A well executed and thin clear coat on all three, better than very fine. Accompanied by the Memorial Plaque (CHARLES RICHARD STRINGER) with previous mounting marks on the reverse, plus copies of his Attestation Paper, Service Records and Medical Records. Footnote: Charles Richard Stringer was born on July 31, 1890 in Toronto, Ontario. He signed his Attestation Paper on September 22, 1914 in Valcartier, Quebec, stating that he was not married, that he had no previous military and that his trade was that of Electrotyper. Stringer was serving with the 3rd Canadian Infantry Battalion, Central Ontario Regiment, in France and Belgium, when he went missing and was presumed dead, April 24, 1915, during the Second Battle of Ypres, at the age of 24. He is commemorated on the Menin Gate (Ypres) Memorial, Belgium. His brother, John, was the recipient of his medal group, along with the Memorial Cross and Plaque, as their mother had already passed. The Cross is not included here, as it has been lost to time.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109744496917,"sku":"C0398","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c746a.jpg?v=1692840719"},{"product_id":"a-first-war-medal-pair-to-pte-francis-ranger-aka-francis-keilty-c2896","title":"A First War Medal Pair To Pte. Francis Ranger Aka Francis Keilty","description":"A First War Medal Pair to Pte. Francis Ranger AKA Francis Keilty - British War Medal (512505 PTE. F.L. RANGER. C.A.S.C.); and Victory Medal (512505 PTE. F.L. RANGER. C.A.S.C.). Naming is officially impressed. Un-mounted, scratch on the reverse and scattered gilt wear evident overall on the VM, cleaned, light contact, better than very fine. Accompanied by a Canadian Army Service Corps Cap Badge (browning copper, maker marked \"CARON BROS. 1915 MONTREAL\" on the reverse, 42 mm x 42.2 mm, intact lugs and pin) and two Canada General Service Uniform Buttons (brass, unmarked, magnetic metal backs, 20.5 mm, intact loops). \n\nFootnote: Francis Leo Ranger (AKA Francis Leo Keilty) was born on July 12, 1888 in Brockville, Ontario. He was a resident of Toronto when he signed his Attestation Paper as a Private (512505) under the name Francis Leo Keilty, with the Divisional Supply Column in Toronto, Ontario, on March 20, 1916, at the age of 27, naming his next-of-kin as his wife, Katherine Keilty of Toronto, stating that he had three months previous military service with the 41st Queen's Own Rifles, that he was married and that his trade was that of Motorman. He was declared \"Medically Fit\" the following day, even though his records indicate that he had a previous \"Fractured Skull\". There are two Attestation Papers on file for him: the first is stamped \"ORIGINAL\" with the aforementioned information, while the second is identical to the first one, other than the fact that it is stamped \"TRIPLICATE\" instead of \"ORIGINAL\" at the top of the paper and anywhere that his name appears as \"Keilty\", the notation \"alias RANGER\" has been added afterwards.\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109744627989,"sku":"C2896","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/a_first_war_meda_54aac2beed415.jpg?v=1724337229"},{"product_id":"a-first-war-pair-simcoe-foresters-c0768","title":"A First War Pair - Simcoe Foresters","description":"British War Medal (643283 A. SJT. P.W. MAC LELLAND. 125-CAN. INF.); and Victory Medal (643283 A. SJT. P.W. MAC LELLAND. 125-CAN. INF.). Naming is officially impressed. Unmounted, very crisp detail, dark patina on BWM, light contact, near extremely fine. Accompanied by a DVD containing copies of his Index Cards, Attestation Paper, Service Records, Medical Records and Discharge Certificates. Footnote: Patrick William MacLelland was born on June 23, 1896 in Oro Station, Ontario. He signed his Attestation Paper with the 157th Overseas Battalion, \"Simcoe Foresters\", on January 31, 1916 in Barrie, Ontario, stating that he was a member of an active militia, the E. Co. 35th Regiment, that he was not married and that his trade was that of Farmer. The Battalion was raised in Simcoe County, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Barrie, under the authority of G.O. 151, December 22, 1915. He was later promoted to Sergeant on March 15, 1916. That fall, he was treated for influenza from September 20th to 25th at Camp Borden. The Battalion sailed October 17, 1916 aboard the S.S. Cameronia, under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel D.H. MacLaren with a strength of 32 officers, including MacLelland, and 966 other ranks. Upon arrival in England on October 28th, the Battalion was broken up and absorbed into the 19th, 116th and 125th Infantry Battalions and the 8th Reserve Battalion. He received an order to revert to the ranks on proceeeding overseas but the order was cancelled the same day, November 27, 1916. MacLelland was transferred from the 157th and taken on strength by the 125th Battalion on December 8, 1916. By May 18, 1917, he reverts to Per Grade on his own request and was transferred to and proceeded overseas for service with the 75th Battalion on May 23rd. His health concerns followed him throughout his stay in Europe. The next month, June, he was treated for eczema and impetigo (skin infection), then left for the 4th Eut. Battalion in the field on the 24th. He was despatched to his unit at the Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp on October 15, 1917 but soon found himself evacuated sick, on October 31, 1917 and diagnosed with an abscess in his wrist. MacLelland was injured on November 29, 1917 during a game of handball. In his \"Report on Accidental of Self Inflicted Injuries\", it ws noted that he sprained his right ankle \"while playing handball (organized game), he jumped for the ball and his foot gave way when he landed on the ground.\" Two weeks later, in mid-December 1917 through January 1918, he sought medical treatment agian, this time for scabbies. He was struck of strength of the Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp on January 15, 1918. MacLelland was transferred to the Royal Canadian Dragoons on April 11, 1918, joining the unit on the 14th. On October 25, 1918, he was again treated for influenza, being discharged on December 7th. Three days later, on the 19th, he was taken on strength at the Canadian Base Depot, then transferred to England and posted to Canadian Corps Depot on the 30th. MacLelland was struck off strength to Canada on March 10, 1919, embarking Liverpool aboard H.M.T. Celtic, arriving in Halifax, Nova Scotia on the 18th. He was discharged from active service upon demobilzation on March 21st at No. 2 District Depot in Toronto, Ontario, having served his country in both France and Belgium.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109749182741,"sku":"C0768","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/a_first_war_pair_50a65da0e3dab.jpg?v=1692840744"},{"product_id":"a-first-war-medal-group-to-the-1st-canadian-mounted-rifles-c2445","title":"A First War Medal Group To The 1St Canadian Mounted Rifles","description":"A First War Medal Group to the 5st Canadian Mounted Rifles - 1914-15 Star (A-24247 Pte J.A. WHITE. 5\/CAN:INF:); British War Medal (424247 L. CPL. J.A. WHITE. 5-CAN.INF.); and Victory Medal (424247 L. CPL. J.A. WHITE 5-CAN.INF.). Naming is officially impressed. Un-mounted, contact marks and surface wear, very fine. \nFootnote: There is no Attestation Paper on record on the Library and Archives Canada website for John Albert White (424247).","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109754294549,"sku":"C2445","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/s0480146.jpg?v=1692840819"},{"product_id":"pair-to-the-75th-infantry-shell-shock-at-vimy-c1303","title":"Pair To The 75Th Infantry - Shell Shock At Vimy","description":"WWI Pair to the 75th Infantry - Shell Shock at Vimy - British War Medal (787632 A.C.S. MJR. W.C. MC DIARMID. 75-CAN.INF.); and Victory Medal (787632 A.C.S. MJR. W.C. MC DIARMID. 75-CAN.INF.). Naming is officially impressed. Unmounted, dark patina on the BWM, light contact, near extremely fine. Accompanied by his Identification Tag (bakelite, stamped \"787632  P  MCDIARMID W C\" on the obverse and \"75 BN CEF\" on the reverse, 34.5 mm); For Service At The Front Badge (bronze and enamels, numbered \"130209\" on the reverse, 22.5 mm, screwback); General Service Badge wwi(sterling silver, numbered \"541810\" on the reverse, 14.7 mm x 22.3 mm, screwback); Canadian Corps Reunion Toronto 1938 Badge (bronze and enamels, maker marked \"C.E. CLENDENNING TORONTO\" on the reverse, 21.8 mm x 22.3 mm, screwback; and a CD containing twenty-two pages with copies of his Index Cards, Attestation Paper, Service Records, Medical Records and Discharge Certificates.\nFootnote: William Clyde McDiarmid was born on November 17, 1883 in Carleton Place, Ontario, the son of J. Robert McDiarmid and Helen McDiarmid. He signed his Attestation Paper with the 130th Battalion \"Lanark and Renfrew Battalion\" on December 13, 1915 at Carleton Place, naming his next-of-kin as his wife, Hilda Beatrice McDiarmid, and had one young daughter, Helen Francis McDiarmid, stating that he had no previous military service, that he was married and that his trade was that of Civil Engineer. The Battalion was raised in the Counties of Lanark and Renfrew with mobilization headquarters at Perth, Ontario under the authority of G.O. 151, December 22, 1915. While in Canada, he was promoted to Acting Sergeant in April 1916, then to Sergeant on May 24th. The Battalion sailed from Halifax, Nova Scotia, on September 23, 1916 aboard the S.S. Lapland, under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel J.F. de Hertel with a strength of 25 officers and 573 other ranks, arriving in Liverpool, England on October 6th. Upon arrival, he was stuck off strength to the 12th Reserve Battalion at West Sandling the same day, joining them on the 9th and designated to be Acting Company Sergeant Major. He reverted to the rank of Sergeant at his own request on October 15th. He was named Acting Corporal on January 14, 1917 and is documented as being on command at a Drill \u0026amp; General Course on March 5th. He reverted to a permanent grade on April 2, 1917, for being absent without leave, escaping custody, thereby being absent without leave for a total of 98 hours. Three weeks later, he was struck off strength to the 75th Infantry Battalion for service in the French theatre, on April 21st, joining his unit in the field on the 25th. His first brush with death came on June 8, 1917, as he was walking down a trench and a shell fell nearby, thrusting him into a funk hole and waking up disoriented, with deafness in his left ear. His second brush with death came ten days later at Vimy, when he with another soldier and had a shell expoded next to them during a German bombardment, the other soldier dying and McDiarmid buried and unconscious for eight hours. He was admitted to No. 4 Stationary Hospital at Arques on June 21, 1917, his condition listed as \"N.Y.D.\" (not yet determined) but later ascertained to be Shell Shock. He was transferred to No. 32 Stationary Hospital at Wimereux on July 30th, then invalided to England. He was admitted to 4th London General Hospital CAMC, Denmark Hill S.E. on August 3rd with the \"Usual symptoms, (and) treated in (the) neurological section\", in addition to being posted to the 1st Central Ontario Regimental Depot. After eight weeks at the 4th London General, he was transferred to the Military Convalescent Hospital, Woodcote Park, at Epsom on September 29th. Upon his admission at Epsom, it was noted that his condition consisted of \"nervous rumbling in (the) head, pains in legs, shaking of head, sleep broken, tremors of arms \u0026amp; legs.\" It documents both of his encounters with death: \"He states that on 8\/6\/17 10.0 pm while up at (the) Electric Generating Plant, walking down trench, gives history of shell falling near him, blown in the air, cannot remember anything farther, left in funk hole all night, when (he) came to, felt sore, left ear deaf.\" In addition, \"He was with another man during a bombardment, a shell exploded near them, the other man being killed, he being buried. He was left in a trench until after the operation which was being carried out, and was in a very bad condition when brought in 27\/6\/17\", causing him shell shock. After two months treatment, it was noted that he \"feels much better\" and that he \"seems in fairly good condition\", allowing him to be discharged on November 21st. He ceased to be attached to the 1st Canadian Convalescent Depot and attached to the 1st Discharge Depot at Buxton on February 18, 1918 and was attached as a Permanent Cadre as an Orderly Sergeant on March 26th. In his Particulars of Family of an Officer on Man Enlisted in C.E.F. Report, dated September 18, 1918, in condition was officially listed as \"Neurasthenia\" (a mechanical weakness of the actual nerves) due to Shell Shock incurred in France in June 1917. In went into depth about McDiarmid's condition: \"He states that he was always healthy previous to enlistment. On June 1917, at Vimy, was buried by (a) shell. He was unconscious for eight hours. He has frequent pain in (his) head and neck, and left leg. He is nervous, sleeps poorly. He was in Hospital for two months, in France. No record on Medical History Sheet. He carried on in France with the 75th. Bn. for three months, has been Orderly Sergt. for two months in England.\" The overall prognosis was that \"He is hypersensitive but should undoubtedly improve.\" In his Medical Examination Upon Leaving the Service of Officers and Other Ranks Who Have No Disability Report, undated, it states that this \"Soldier says he was buried in France, June 1917 and suffered from shell shock so was sent to hospital when (sic) he remained 5 mos. During last 12 mos has carried on with office work. Nervous symptoms have practically all left except slight dizziness and pains in head at times. Very slight disability if any.\" He was then attached to the Canadian Discharge Depot at Buxton, Derbyshire on December 24, 1918 and ceased to be attached to CCD Buxton on embarkation to Canada on March 15, 1919. He arrived in Canada aboard the S.S. Metagama, arriving on the 24th and was discharged upon demobilization at the Clearing Depot in Saint John, New Brunswick on March 26, 1919. He was entitled to wear the War Service Badge, Class \"A\", Numbered 130209, as presented here with his WWI pair.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109785915669,"sku":"C1303","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_4606_copy.jpg?v=1692841085"},{"product_id":"a-great-war-pair-to-a-hill-70-casualty-corporal-gerald-g-erskine-61st-infantry-battalion-44th-infantry-battalion-c2421","title":"A Great War Pair To A Hill 70 Casualty, Corporal Gerald G. Erskine, 61St Infantry Battalion, 44Th Infantry Battalion","description":" A Great War Pair to a Hill 70 Casualty, Corporal Gerald G. Erskine, 61st Infantry Battalion, 44th Infantry Battalion - British War Medal (461425 CPL. G.G. ERSKINE. 44-CAN.INF.); and Victory Medal (461425 CPL. G.G. ERSKINE. 44-CAN.INF.). Naming is officially impressed. Mounted to a suspension with swing bar pinback, as worn by the veteran, original ribbons, dark patina on the BWM, light contact, better than very fine. Accompanied by copies of his Index Cards, Attestation Paper, Service Records, Medical Records, Discharge Certificate and Department of Veterans Affairs Death Notification.\n \n \n \nFootnote: Gerald Garrett Erskine was born on February 5, 1894 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He signed his Attestation Paper with the 61st Battalion \"Winnipeg Battalion\" on February 21, 1916 in Winnipeg, at the age of 22, naming his next-of-kin as his father, George H. Erskine, stating that he had no previous military service, that he was not married and that his trade was that of Clerk. The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Winnpeg, Manitoba under the authority of G.O. 103A, August 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed from Halifax, Nova Scotia on April 5, 1916 aboard the S.S. Olympic, under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel F.J. Murray with a strength of 37 officers and 1,091 other ranks, arriving in Southampton, England on the 12th and posted to nearby Bordon. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 11th Reserve Battalion. One month later, Erskine was transferred to the 44th Infantry Battalion at Bramshott on May 12, 1916, then proceeded overseas to the French theatre three months later, on August 10th, disembarking in Le Havre on the 12th. Five months after arriving in France, he was evacuated sick, on January 6, 1917 and admitted to No. 11 Canadian Field Ambulance with \"P.U.O.\" (Pyrexia of Unknown Origin = fever), then transferred to No. 13 Canadian Field Ambulance on the 8th, rejoining his unit in the field the following day, the fever having receded. Erskine was promoted to Corporal on April 1, 1917 but five weeks after his promotion, he was wounded in action in France on May 7, 1917, suffering gun shot wounds to his left arm, back and face. He was admitted to No. 23 Casualty Clearing Station on May 8th, where his condition was declared \"Dangerously Wounded\". He was re-assessed on the 11th and although his condition was still declared to be \"Dangerously Wounded\", it was also noted that he was \"Making Slight Progress\". Erskine was transferred to No. 13 General Hospital at Boulogne, the gun shot wounds evident to his back, left hip and face, along with his fractured left arm, which had to be amputated three inches below the shoulder. He was invalided (wounded) to England on May 19th and admitted to Brook War Hospital, Shooters Hill at Woolwich and posted to the Manitoba Regimental Depot at Shorncliffe. Two months later, he was transferred to Granville Canadian Special Hospital at Ramsgate on July 14th, followed by a transfer to the Canadian Red Cross Special Hospital on August 18th, where he was to seek additional treatment for another two weeks, before being transferred again, this time to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital, Woodcote Park at Epsom on August 30th. Three weeks after his admission to Woodcote Park, Erskine was discharged on September 19th and invalided to Canada for further treatment, disembarking from Liverpool, England aboard His Majesty's Hospital Ship Llandovery Castle. He was initially sent to Military District No. 10 in Winnipeg, arriving there on September 30th for \"Further Treatment\" but it was determined that his condition dictated that he be to sent to the Military Orthopaedic Hospital in Toronto, arriving there on October 22, 1917. In his Medical History of an Invalid, dated November 27, 1917 at the Military Orthopaedic Hospital, it was noted that his \"shoulder stump (was) well-healed but tender\" and that he had been \"supplied with a light artificial arm with a special shoulder cap which is mainly for appearance\". He also displayed a deformity of the nose and scars around the shoulder. Erskine was discharged in consequence of \"being wounded and rendered physically unfit for further service\" on January 21, 1918 from \"D\" Unit, Military Hospitals Commission Command in Toronto, Ontario, his conduct noted as \"Good\", credited with having served in Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Belgium, earning him the First World War Pair. He died in July 1971, the actual day not stated on his Department of Veterans Affairs Death Notification.\n \n \n ","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109804298517,"sku":"C2421","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_04_20d41eda-b1c3-4aff-9f73-474e36d3af61.jpg?v=1692841225"},{"product_id":"a-first-war-pair-to-the-72nd-cfa-c0753","title":"A First War Pair To The 72Nd C.f.a.","description":"A First War Pair to the 72nd C.F.A. - British War Medal (343065 GNR. G. COOPER. C.F.A.); and Victory Medal (343065 GNR. G. COOPER. C.F.A.). Naming is officially impressed. Dark patina on the BWM, on a supsension bar with swing bar pinback as worn by the veteran, better than very fine. Accompanied by a 72nd Overseas Field Battery Cap Badge (three-piece construction, pickled brass, unmarked, 49.5 mm x 66.8 mm, horizontal pinback); and a CEF For Service At The Front Badge (bronze and enamels, numbered \"299248\" on the reverse, 22.3 mm, screwback), both badges near extremely fine. Footnote: Gerald Arthur Cooper was born on May 17, 1898 in Ottawa, Ontario. He signed his Attestation Paper on May 7, 1917 at Ottawa, ten days shy of his nineteenth birthday, listing his father, H. Copper,  as his next-of-kin and stating that he had no previous military service, that he was not married and that his trade was that of Clerk. He served as a gunner with the 72nd Overseas Field Battery (72nd Queen's Battery), out of Kingston, Ontario.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109807804693,"sku":"C0753","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/a_first_war_pair_509138bbdc5de.jpg?v=1692841256"},{"product_id":"wwi-pair-to-german-canadian-c1390","title":"Wwi Pair To German-Canadian","description":"WWI Pair to German-Canadian - British War Medal (751551 SPR. N. ROESE. C.E.); and Victory Medal (751551 SPR. N. ROESE. C.E.). Naming is officially impressed. Unmounted, dark patina on the BWM, ribbons stitched together on their reverses for suspension, extremely fine. Footnote: Norman Roese was born on October 20, 1893 in Milverton, Ontario. He signed his Attestation Paper on March 25, 1916 in Berlin (now Kitchener), Ontario, naming his next-of-kin as his mother, Mrs. Simon Ruppert, stating that he had no previous military service, that he was not married and that his trade was that of Shoe Maker.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109876617493,"sku":"C1390","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/wwi_pair_to_germ_52384f20c9eaa.jpg?v=1692841861"},{"product_id":"a-first-war-medal-pair-to-the-canadian-railway-troops-c2335","title":"A First War Medal Pair To The Canadian Railway Troops","description":"A First War Medal Pair to the Canadian Railway Troops - British War Medal (1081058 CPL. A.H.DRAKE. C.R.T.), Victory Medal (1081058 CPL. A.H.DRAKE. C.R.T.), naming is impressed, mounted as original worn, toned, extremely fine. Footnote: Alfred Henry Drake was born in London England in 1876 and was working as a Labourer in Torono prior to enlisting in the CEf in May 1916. ","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46110004445461,"sku":"C2335","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_04_4487e818-5550-4123-b673-3fc7ff4715be.jpg?v=1692843046"},{"product_id":"19th-infantry-battalion-trio-c0435","title":"19Th Infantry Battalion Trio","description":"1914-15 Star (406544 PTE. W. HAWKINS. 19\/CAN:INF:); and British War and Victory Medals (406544 PTE. H. HAWKINS. 19-CAN.INF.). Naming is officially impressed on all three. Near extremely fine. Accompanied by copies of his Attestation Paper, Service Records, Medical Records and Will. Footnote: William Thomas Charlton Hawkins was born on June 18, 1895 in Berkshire, England. He signed his Attestation Paper on April 14, 1915 in Hamilton, Ontario, with the 36th Infantry Battalion, stating that he was not married, that he had had previous military service with the 44th Welland Regiment and that his trade was that of Plumber. The Battalion sailed June 19, 1915 under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel E.C. Ashton with a strength of 39 officers and 1,004 other ranks, including Hawkins, arriving in England on June 28. He was transferred to the 19th Battalion in early December 1915. On July 30, 1916, he was hospitalized with a gunshot wound to the knee, along with being treated for gonorrhea and was discharged October 2. He returned to the 36th Battalion on March 11, 1917, later being absorbed into the 3rd Reserve Battalion on April 24, 1917. He was transferred to the 19th Battalion on November 24, 1917. Hawkins found himself in the field with the 19th on March 2, 1918 and after a couple of stops at the Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camps in July and August, again saw himself with the 19th Battalion in the field on August 12. Hawkins was Killed in Action on August 27, 1918 at the age of 23 and is buried in the Wancourt British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. In his will, he left all his property to his mother, Mrs. F. Ball of Poprt Colbourne, Ontario.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46110006083861,"sku":"C0435","price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/com766a.jpg?v=1692843068"},{"product_id":"3rd-canadian-infantry-hill-70-casualty-c0443","title":"3Rd Canadian Infantry Hill 70 Casualty","description":"British War and Victory Medals (202080 PTE. H. SUTCLIFFE. 3-CAN. INF.); Memorial Cross (202080 Pte. H. 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He was with the 95th Battalion, sailing for England on June 2, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel R.K. Barker with a strength of 36 officers and 1,061 other ranks, including Sutcliffe. He arrived in England aboard the S.S. Olympic on June 8. He was transferred to the 3rd Battalion, Canadian Infantry, Central Ontario Regiment (Toronto Regiment) on October 4 and by the 17th was in the field. He fought at the Battle of Vimy Ridge, April 9 to 12 and then saw himself in hospital from May 1 to 15, 1917 with an ongoing case of diarrhea. Sutcliffe was at the Battle of Hill 70 from August 17 to 21, when he was Killed in Action on August 21 at the age of 35, the only man killed on this date. He is remembered with honour in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Loos, France and is the only 3rd Battalion man buried in the cemetery. He was survived by his wife in Toronto, Emily, to whom he left all his property and effects, his two year old daughter and his seven month old son. His war medals and plaque went to her and she was paid a war gratutuity of $100.00 in 1920. His English mother, Betsy, received his Memorial Cross.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46110007329045,"sku":"C0443","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/com773a.jpg?v=1692843077"},{"product_id":"a-father-son-kia-group-with-belgian-war-cross-c0445","title":"A Father \u0026 Son Kia Group With Belgian War Cross","description":"Arthur Samuel Dyson: 1914 Star (1721 PTE A.S. DYSON. 1\/13 LOND:R.); British War and Victory Medals (1721 PTE. A.S. DYSON. 13-LOND.R.); and Belgian War Cross (unnamed). Unmounted, dark patinas, extremely fine. Accompanied by three cloth supported ribbon bars with ribbons of the latter three medals and copies of the Roll of Individuals Entitled to Medals and the Confidential War Diary of the 13th Kensington Battalion, The London Regiment, May 1-31, 1915. James Arthur Dyson: Canadian Volunteer Service Medal (unnamed), War Medal 1939-1945 (unnamed); Korea Medal (J.A. DYSON 51572 'H'); United Nations Korea Medal (J.A. DYSON 51572 'H'); Canadian Centennial Medal (unnamed); and Canadian Forces Decoration (PO 1\/C J.A. DYSON). Very crisp detail, high relief, plated, court mounted with swing bar pinback, ready for wearing, extremely fine; plus Canadian Volunteer Service Medal for Korea (unnamed) in Box of Issue, near mint. Accompanied by a Canadian Forces Decoration Bar, a Naval Cap Badge, a Submariner Badge, an HMCS Bonaventure Plaque Mounted Badge, his wallet size Certificate of Service with photo and copies of his Service Records, Application for the Award of the Canadian Forces Decoration and Death Certificate. Footnote: Private Arthur Samuel Dyson was with the 13th Kensington Battalion, London Regiment, who began the month of May 1915 in the trenches at Picantin and by the 4th, were encountering German shrapnel. They eventually moved on to Bac St. Maur the next day, which was very hot and stuffy. By May 7, the Battalion prepared to go into action and at 6:50 in the evening, the operation was postponed for twenty-four hours. On the 8th, final touches were being put to their preparations for battle, with C Company going to the trenches accompanied by a wire cutting party, in the early evening, to complete preparations there. The Battalion paraded and marched off to the trenches, with the men in excelllent spirits an hour before midnight, plus a check at 2:00 am confirming that the wire had been cut and the Batttalion was ready for action. The inevitable bombardment of Delangre Farm, their chief objective, began at 5:00 am on the 9th, with the Kensington Battalion assaulting the enemy's trenches. They found the German position heavily fortified, hardly touched by British guns. By 7:00 am, the Regiment found themselves under heavy machine gun and rifle fire, with no ground support, a machine gun disabled and their supply of bombs depleted. They sent a desperate plea to headquarters: \"Have exhausted every available reinforcement\". A half hour later, at 9:00 am, they had their answer, that the \"2nd Scottish Rifles moving to support you. You have done splendidly.\" Their support and ammunition, however, did not come, with the enemy breaking through the blocked trench just before noon and bombed them out of their next traverse, experiencing heavy casulties. An hour later, the Germans poured into the trenches and pushed the line back, forcing them to retire. A message was sent to Bridage Headquarters at 3:55 pm: \"Under the orders of Brigadier General Pinney, the remnants of the battalion estimated at about 50 strong are in process of rendez-vous in the redoubts near Cellar Farm. A few more are in the crater and may be able to get out.\" After being behind Cellar Farm nine hours, and being shelled the whole time, the Battalion was ordered to billet at Croix Blanche, then moved to Bac St. Maur, where they assessed their losses the next day: Officers (Killed, 9; Wounded 4) and Men (Killed, 86; Wounded 105; Wounded and Missing, 84; Missing 138), a staggering total of 426. Among the dead was Private Dyson, Killed in Action on May 9, 1915 and remembered with honour at the Ploegsteert Memorial in Comines-Warneton, Hainaut, Belgium. James Arthur Dyson was born January 26, 1927 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He joined the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve, seeing service aboard HMCS Carleton, beginning in December 1944. He was listed for immediate demoblization on September 15, 1945, serving until the following November, a total of 351 days. He joined the Royal Canadian Navy in January 1947, finding himself soon after in the Korean War theatre, from August 6, 1951 to January 15, 1953 aboard HMCS Nootka. He served on many ships and bases, including HMCS Chippawa, Stadacona, Niobe, Naden, Cayuga, Rockcliffe, Nootka (in Korea), Magnificent, Dolphin, Maidstone, Springer, Alliance, St. Croix and Margaree and took upgrade courses throughout his career. Petty Officer Dyson is documented has having volunteered for submarine service in March 1959, as he had been undergoing the Chief Petty Officer First and Second Class, Radio Technician's Qualifying Course but was denied, as there was no vacancy. He retired from service in January 1972, a veteran of the Korean War and with a total of over twenty-five years in the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve and the Royal Canadian Navy combined. He died June 4, 1995 in Edmonton, Alberta, at the age of 68.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46110007427349,"sku":"C0445","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/com775a.jpg?v=1692843078"},{"product_id":"a-first-war-medal-pair-to-the-canadian-railway-troops-c2167","title":"A First War Medal Pair To The Canadian Railway Troops","description":"A First War Medal Pair to the Canadian Railway Troops - British War Medal (778492 SPR. 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