{"title":"North America-Canada-Campaign Medals- Pairs- \u0026 Groups-First World War 1914-18-The Memorial Cross \u0026 Plaque","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"wwi-memorial-cross-to-sapper-william-hosking-c1530","title":"Wwi Memorial Cross To Sapper William Hosking","description":"WWI Memorial Cross to Sapper William Hosking - (784245 Pte W. HOSKINS.). Naming is officially engraved. Light contact, engraved \"Hoskins\" instead of \"Hosking\", near extremely fine. Accompanied by copies of his Index Cards, Attestation Paper, Service Records, Medical Records, Pay Records and Discharge Certificates, along with assorted research papers. \nFootnote: William Hosking was born on December 4, 1888 in Camborne, Cornwall, England. He signed his Attestation Paper with the 129th Infantry Battalion \"Wentworth Battalion\", on January 19, 1916 in Dundas, Ontario, naming his next-of-kin as his sister, Miss Mary Hosking of Birmingham, England, stating that he had no previous military service, that he was not married and that his trade was that of Market Gardening. The Battalion was raised in the County of Wentworth, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Dundas, Ontario under the authority of G.O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed from Halifax, Nova Scotia on August 21, 1916 aboard the S.S. Olympic, under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel W.E.S. Knowles with a strength of 32 officers and 807 other ranks, arriving in Liverpool, England on the 30th. He was transferred to the 123rd Battalion \"Royal Grenadiers\" at Witley on October 18, 1916. After four and half months orientation and training, Hosking departed for the French theatre, arriving in Boulogne on March 9, 1917. He was to be in ill health during much of his war service, beginning with an admission to No 5 Canadian Field Ambulance on May 14, 1917, with a case of Influenza, before being transferred to the Corps Rest Station on the May 21st and discharged to duty shortly thereafter. In the Fall, he was admitted to No. 44 Casualty Clearing Station on October 23, 1917 and diagnosed with \"D.A.H.\" (Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage, a life-threatening disorder characterized clinically by the presence of hemoptysis, falling hematocrit, diffuse pulmonary infiltrates and hypoxemic respiratory failure: it refers to bleeding that originates in the pulmonary microvasculature instead of the parenchyma or bronchial circulation). He was transferred to No. 2 Canadian General Hospital at Le Treport on the 27th, then to No. 3 Convalescent Depot at Le Treport on November 13th, where he was to spend the next five weeks before being discharged to Base Details at Le Treport on December 18th. Three days later, he was \"Classfied (B.1.) Concussion, Tachycardia\" (a heart rate that exceeds the normal range) at Etaples, treated and left for the Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp on January 21, 1918. Two days before leaving, he was awarded one Good Conduct Badge on the 19th. Hosking later joined the 123rd Battalion in the field on March 13, 1918 but lasted only ten weeks, before he was admitted to No. 8 Canadian Field Ambulance on May 29th, again with \"D.A.H.\" and officially posted to the 8th Battalion, Canadian Engineers the next day. He was transferred to No. 53 General Hospital at Boulogne on June 2nd, then to No. 1 Convalescent Depot at Boulogne on June 4th for the next two weeks before being discharged to No. 5 Rest Camp at St. Martins, Boulogne on June 18th. He was placed with the Canadian Labour Pool on July 2, 1918, before being hospitalized at No. 1 Canadian General Hospital on July 18, 1918. In the new year, he was posted to CCC Company at Shorncliffe on February 8, 1919, then to the Canadian Army Medical Corps Casualty Company at Bramshott on February 15th. One month later, he was admitted to No. 12 Canadian General at Bramshott on March 15, 1919, as his leg required an \"Abscess opened \u0026amp; drained.\", with medical authorities deeming the \"Wound nearly healed.\" He was discharged on April 8th. He was placed at \"N\" Wing CCC at Witley on July 6, 1919 and struck off strength to Canada in late October. Hosking was discharged upon demobilization on October 1, 1919 at No. 2 District Depot in Toronto, Ontario, credited with having served in England and France and entitled to wear the War Service Badge, Class \"A\", number 401373. He died from Pulmonary Tuberculosis on March 16, 1922, his death attributed to his military service. He had married previously so his widow, Mrs. Mary Irene Hosking of West Hamilton, Ontario received his British War Medal and Victory Medal, his Plaque and Scroll and his Memorial Cross. There was only one Memorial Cross issued, as his mother had predeceased him. It is interesting to note, that his sister and his wife had the same name (Mary).","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109452992789,"sku":"C1530","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_6843_copy.jpg?v=1692839942"},{"product_id":"memorial-cross-to-the-20th-canadian-infantry-c1306","title":"Memorial Cross To The 20Th Canadian Infantry","description":"Victory Medal (58090 PTE. D.M. ROBERTSON. 20-CAN.INF.); and Memorial Cross, George VI (58090 PTE D.M. ROBERTSON). Naming is officially impressed on the VM and officially engraved on the MC. Unmounted, original ribbons, extremely fine. Accompanied by a CD containing nineteen pages with copies of his Index Cards, Attestation Paper, Service Records, Medical Records, Discharge Certificate and Will.\nFootnote: Donald McIntosh Robertson was born on August 16, 1873 in Blairgowrie, Scotland. He signed his Attestation Paper with the 20th Infantry Battalion \"1st Central Ontario Regiment\", on Mar 8, 1915 in Toronto, Ontario, naming his next-of-kin as his wife, Helen Robertson of Toronto, stating that he had ten years' previous service as a volunteer with the Imperial Forces, that he was married and that his trade was that of Plumber. The 20th Battalion was raised in Central and Northern Ontario and mobilized in Toronto under the authority of G.O. 36, March 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed May 15, 1915 aboard the S.S. Megantic, under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel J.A.W. Allen, with a strength of 35 officers and 1,100 other ranks, including Private Robertson, arriving in England on May 24th. He was designated as a 3rd Class Cook at West Sandling and was later to see a number of transfers to various battalions: the 30th Reserve Battalion (September 14, 1915), the 35th Reserve Battalion (April 22, 1916), the 34th Battalion (May 9, 1916) and the 36th Battalion (July 6, 1916). He was transferred on December 14, 1916 and documented as on command to the Canadian Ordnance Corps Ashford, on guard duty. The following Spring, he was transferred to the 5th Reserve Battalion at the Central Ontario Regimental Depot on April 23, 1917. It was here that he signed his Will, dated May 19, 1917, leaving all of his estate to his wife, Helen Robertson. After five weeks at CORD, he was struck off strength of the 5th Reserve Battalion, returning to the 20th Battalion overseas in France, on May 27, 1917, leaving for his unit on August 20th. Three months later, during the Second Battle of Passchendaele, Robertson was in a trench, when the wall at the trench collapsed following a shell explosion. He was admitted to No. 16 U.S. General Hospital at Le Treport on November 12, 1917 with a gun shot wound to his head. Four days later, he was transferred to No. 3 Convalescent Depot at Le Treport on the 16th and was discharged to Base Details on November 27th. He was then placed with the Canadian Labour Pool on December 7, 1917 before being sent to No. 7 Canadian General Hospital at Etaples on December 17th, remaining there for the next fourteen months. He proceeded to England on February 13, 1919 and was admitted to No. 11 Canadian General Hospital, Moore Barracks at Shorncliffe on February 28th with a contusion to his back. In his Medical History of an Invalid, dated February 28, 1919 at Shorncliffe, it noted the \"partial loss of function\" of the muscles in his back, that he was able to move \"from side to side readily without pain. Rotation of body causes pain in lumbar muscles on both sides\", and that \"if he draws a deep breath it hurts (his) back.\" It also forced him to sleep \"on his face\". The injury was traced to that fateful day at Passchendaele: \"In Nov. 1917 at Passchendaele (he) was injured in (the) back by (the) side of (a) trench being blown in by (a) shell. Was admitted to  No.16 Gen. Hosp. - returned to Base. Back has been weak and hurts if he has to lift any weight. Has improved considerably since discharge from Hospital.\" The medical authorities estimated that his back would require a period of six months for recovery. Two weeks after the report was issued, he was attached to Military District Wing No. 2, Canadian Concentration Camp at Kinmel Park for return to Canada on March 13, 1919. He was struck off strength of the Overseas Military Forces of Canada and sailed March 25, 1919 for Canada from Liverpool, England aboard the HMT Scotian, arriving in Saint John, New Brunswick on April 4th. Robertson was discharged upon demobilization at No. 2 District Depot in Toronto on April 6, 1919 and was entitled to wear the War Service Badge, Class \"A\", number 49742. He died on October 27, 1945, at the age of 72. His death was at least partially attributed to the wounds he sustained while at Passchendaele and therefore, his wife, Helen, received his Memorial Cross. 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He later immigrated to the United States and settled in Flint, Michigan with his wife Margaret. He signed his Attestation Paper with the 70th Infantry Battalion, on November 15, 1915 in Windsor, Ontario, at the age of 33, naming his next-of-kin as his wife, Mrs. Margaret Hale of Flint, stating that he had twelve years' previous service in the Royal Navy, that he was married and that his trade was that of Labourer. The Battalion was raised in Southwestern Ontario with mobilization headquarters at London, Ontario under the authority of G.O. 103A, August 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed April 24, 1916 aboard the S.S. Lapland, with a strength of 35 officers and 936 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel R.I. Towers, arriving in England on May 5th. One month later, he was transferred to the 5th Canadian Mounted Rifles (Quebec Regiment) at Dibgate on June 6 ,1916, arriving in the field on the 9th. Hale was with the 5th Canadian Mounted Rifles only thirteen weeks when he was wounded in the field and died of his wounds while in transit aboard No. 11 Ambulance Train, on September 16, 1916 at 11:00 pm, at the age of 34. He is buried in Etaples Military Cemetery, Pas-de-Calais, France, Grave Reference: X. E. 2. and is commemorated on page 97 of the First World War Book of Remembrance.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109704519957,"sku":"C2433","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_07_029046a8-f262-434e-a3d8-6fe15cd81941.jpg?v=1692840490"},{"product_id":"wwi-memorial-cross-courcelette-ppcli-c1261","title":"Wwi Memorial Cross - Courcelette Ppcli","description":"WWI Memorial Cross - Courcelette PPCLI - GRV (A11098 Pte. C. HARRINGTON). Naming is officially engraved. Dark patina, light contact, near extremely fine. Accompanied by a CD containing ten pages with copies of his Index Cards, Attestation Paper, Service Records, Medical Records and Will, along with assorted paper research material and Remembrance Wall photograph. \nFootnote: 411098 (A11098) Cyril Harrington was born on July 1, 1885, in Newport, Monmouthshire, England, the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Harrington of \"Kingscott\", Pentonville, Newport, Monmouthshire. He was an engineering student at the University of Saskatchewan when he signed his Attestation Paper on March 16, 1915 at Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, with the 1st University Company, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Reinforcements, naming his father as his next-of-kin, stating that he had no previous military service, that he was not married and that his trade was that of Student. Ten weeks later, Private Harrington embarked Montreal, Quebec on May 29th aboard the S.S. Northland, for the conflict in Europe, arriving in Plymouth, England on June 4th. Upon arrival, he was posted to the 11th Reserve Battalion on June 16th and one month to the day, he embarked England for the French theatre, taken on strength in France on July 17th, joining the PPCLI in the field on the 28th. He was later taken on strength at the Canadian Base Depot from No. 1 Camp Details on January 14, 1916. Harrington was sentenced to three days Field Punishment No. 1 on February 9, 1916 for two violations: 1. Absent from Tattoo Roll Call and 2. Drunkenness, both having taken place at Canadian Base Depot on February 7th. That Spring, he left the Depot for his unit on April 11, 1916, arriving with them on the 13th. The next month, he was granted nine days leave of absence on May 8th but he overstayed his leave and was declared absent without leave in England, on the 17th. He finally rejoined his unit four days late on the 21st. Three months later, as the Summer was coming to a close, he was transferred to No. 10 Canadian Field Artillery, reporting for duty on August 13, 1916. Harrington was Killed in Action on the first day of the Battle of Flers-Courcelette on September 15, 1916, at the age of 31. The battle was part of the Franco-British Somme Offensive, which took place in the Summer and Fall of 1916. Launched on September 15, 1916, the battle went on for one week. It was the third and final general offensive mounted by the British Army during the Battle of the Somme. He was no known grave and is remembered with honour at the Vimy Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. His handwritten Will, dated October 5, 1915, stated that \"In the event of my death I give the whole of my property and effects to William Harrington Esq, Kingscott, Newport, Mon, England\". His mother received his Memorial Cross, which was sent on May 29, 1919. 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R.L.JUNKIN. M.C. In case of issue, extremely fine. Robert Lawrence Junkin was born in Ontario on 5th. July 1890 and prior to enlisting in the CEF on February 1915, he was a Civil Engineer. Military Cross won as a Lieutenant in the Canadian Engineers. MC citation LG 11\/14\/16., CG 12\/23\/16: For conspicuous gallantry during operations. He built a strong point by day under heavy shell-fire and in difficult circumstances. On another occasion he wired the front when the enemy was only 60 yards distant. He has done other fine work under fire.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109718675733,"sku":"C0066","price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c3600001.jpg?v=1692840511"},{"product_id":"canadian-memorial-cross-c0078","title":"Canadian Memorial Cross","description":"George V, engraved: 127317 PTE. A.W. COPPEN M.M. Very fine. Private Arthur William Coppen was born Croydon, England, on 13 March 1893 and enlisted in CEF at Woodstock, Ontario, on 5 August 1915. He had previouslyBeen in the 22nd Regiment -OR for 3 years. He arrived in France on 7 June 1916 and saw action throughout the fighting at Ypres (June 1916) where he won his first Military Medal on the Somme. Military Medal 6 Jan. 1916: \"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as a Stretcher Bearer. When many Stretcher Bearers had become casualties he carried on their work as far as he could and slightly wounded, remained on duty rendering first aid till his unit was relived.\" He was killed I action on 22 .1. 1918, while serving with 87th Battalion, and was awarded posthumously Bar to Military Medal, LG 14.4.1919. Sold with extensive copies of service records.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109718905109,"sku":"C0078","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c3950001.jpg?v=1692840515"},{"product_id":"great-war-memorial-plaque-harry-lawson-c0326","title":"Great War Memorial Plaque Harry Lawson","description":"Bronze, named \"HARRY LAWSON\", marked \"3\" above left foot of lion, nice dark patina, very fine.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109735059733,"sku":"C0326","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c677.jpg?v=1692840658"},{"product_id":"drocourt-queant-line-casualty-pte-short-c0399","title":"Drocourt Queant Line Casualty - Pte. Short","description":"GV Memorial Cross (766489 Pte. F.C. SHORT). Naming is officially engraved. With patina, extremely fine. Accompanied by copies of his Attestation Paper, Service Records, Medical Records and Will. Footnote: Francis Charles Short was born in Bristol, England on October 4, 1894. He signed his Attestation Paper with the 123rd Infantry Battalion, Royal Grenadier Overseas Battalion 10th Regiment, on November 29, 1915. He stated that he was married to Annie Short of Reading, England, that he had had six months previous military experience in the 109th Regiment as a Private and that his trade was that of Labourer. Th Battalion was raised and mobilized in Toronto, Ontario and sailed August 9, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel W.B. Kingsmill, with a strength of 12 officers and 369 other ranks. They arrived in England on August 18 and were redesignated as the 123rd Pioneer Battalion. He was transferred to the 3rd Battalion, Canadian Infantry on October 11 and entered the French theatre of operations in late 1916. He suffered battle wounds in December 1916 and August 1917 but recovered both times and continued fighting. In early September 1918, at the Second Battle of Arras, Drocourt Queant Line, he again suffered gunshot wounds, to his shoulder, plus a fractured spine, leaving him paralyzed, complicated by myelitis, leading to respiratory and cardiac failure. He was sent to London General Hospital for treatment but succumed to his wounds, September 7, 1918, at the age of 23. He is buried in the Twyford (St. Mary) Churchyard, Berkshire, United Kingdom.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109744333077,"sku":"C0399","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c747a.jpg?v=1692840707"},{"product_id":"pte-halstead-mia-pow-dow-january-1919-c0403","title":"Pte. Halstead - Mia, Pow \u0026 Dow January 1919","description":"Memorial Cross GV (114822 Pte. B. HALSTEAD). Naming is officially engraved. Nicel patina, on bow ribbon suspension, better than extremely fine. In case of issue, case better than very fine. Accompanied by a 9th Overseas Mounted Rifle Battalion pickled copper cap badge (maker marked INGLIS LIMITED, reverse stamping, 42.5 mm x 44 mm), plus copies of his Attestation Papers, Service Records Pay Sheets, Separation Allowance Sheets, War Gratuity Statement and Military Will. Footnote: Benjamin Halstead was born in Burnley, Lancashire, England on April 2, 1888. He signed his Attestation Paper with the 9th Overseas Canadian Mounted Rifle Battalion on December 29, 1914 in Swift Current, Saskatchewan. He stated that he was married to Dora Halstead, that he had no previous military service and that his trade was that of Farmer. The 9th Mounted Rifle Battalion was organized on March 15, 1915, in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan and was broken up to provide reinforcements. He embarked for Britain on November 23, 1915, arriving in England on December 3, 1915 and was transferred to the 1st Canadian Mounted Rifles, Saskatchewan Regiment, on proceeding to France, January 28, 1916. He was reported as suffering from colitis in mid-April, and pneumonia later that month. He rejoined his unit on May 2, 1916 and was later sentenced to seven days Field Punishment No. 1, for being in Paris and not being in possession of a pass and uttering a falsehood to the Military Police. He was reported as Missing in Action on June 2, 1916, possibly at the Battle of Mont Sorrel and was subsequently reported as a prisoner-of-war at Dulmen, Germany. Halstead was liberated from over two years of captivity after the conclusion of the war and returned to England on December 13, 1918 but was found to be in ill health. He was admitted to the Orpington Military Hospital in London, originally diagnosed with adenitis, which was changed to pyrenia. He was then diagosed with influenza, that had developed into bronchial pneumonia. He died on January 1, 1919 at the age of 30 and is buried in Orpington (All Saints) Churchyard Extension in Kent, United Kingdom. A war service gratuity of $100.00 was paid out to his wife Dora in 1920.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109744726293,"sku":"C0403","price":310.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c751.jpg?v=1692840716"},{"product_id":"memorial-cross-to-joseph-hackett-1st-infantry-battalion-mm-for-operations-at-vimy-c2429","title":"Memorial Cross To Joseph Hackett, 1St Infantry Battalion, M.m. For Operations At Vimy","description":"Memorial Cross to Joseph Hackett, 1st Infantry Battalion, M.M. for Operations at Vimy - George V (7157 L-Sgt J HACKETT M.M.). Naming is officially engraved. Dark patina, light contact, better than very fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, surface wear, case better than fine. Accompanied by copies of his Index Cards, Attestation Paper, Service Records, Medical Records and Will.\n \nFootnote: Joseph Hackett was born on October 23, 1887 in Killamarsh, Derbyshire, England, the son Joseph Hackett and Mary Ann Hackett. He signed his Attestation Paper with the 1st Infantry Battalion, 1st Brigade (Ontario Regiment), on September 19, 1914, at Valcartier Camp, Quebec, at the age of 26, naming his next-of-kin as his wife, Matilda Hackett of Preston, Ontario (later of Brantford, Ontario), stating that he had no previous military service, that he was not married and that his trade was that of Labourer. The following Spring, while in action at Ypres, Hackett suffered a severe gun shot wound to his arm and shoulder on April 25, 1915. He was officially diagnosed with a \"compound fracture of the humerus in the upper third\" and underwent an operation at Rouen that day, hospitalized there until May 9th. He was invalided to England and admitted to Lichfield Hospital in Staffordshire two days later, onMay 11th, then transferred to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital, Monks Horton on July 21st, remaining there until September 9th. He continued to recover from his fractured right arm, as he was transferred to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital, Woodcote Park at Epsom on September 9th for six weeks, before being discharged on October 18th. Two weeks later, he was admitted to the Tent Hospital at St. Martins Plain on November 1st, with a case of Gonorrhea. He was treated and released on the 9th. His arm continued to bother him, as he was admitted to Moore Barracks Hospital on December 2nd, then transferred to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital at Monks Horton onDecember 6th for two days. It was determined at Monks Horton, that his arm was a secondary issue, compared to the \"Gleet\" (a watery discharge from the urethra caused by gonorrheal infection) he was discharging. He was transferred to Shorncliffe Military Hospital on December 8th, followed by another transfer to Barnwell Military Hospital in Cambridgeshire on December 11, 1915, where he was treated for the next four weeks for his recurring Gonorrheal issues, before being transferred again on January 13, 1916, to the Canadian Military Hospital at Shorncliffe. Hackett was posted to the 40th Reserve Battalion on March 14, 1916 for twelve weeks, then transferred to the 36th Battalion on July 29th, before a final transfer to the 1st Battalion at West Sandling on August 17, 1916. He was taken on strength at the Canadian Base Depot in France on the 18th, joining his unit in the field on the 27th. Two months after his second foray into the French theatre, he was appointed Lance Corporal on October 20, 1916. Hackett was admitted No. 3 Canadian Field Ambulance on February 20, 1917, with an ulcer in his right leg, where he was treated for two weeks, before rejoining his unit on March 4th. He was promoted to Corporal and was to be Lance Sergeant on April 10, 1917. Hackett was Killed in Action on May 3, 1917, at the age of 29 and is remembered with honour at the Vimy Memorial, Pas-de-Calais, France. At the base of the memorial, these words appear in French and in English: \"TO THE VALOUR OF THEIR COUNTRYMEN IN THE GREAT WAR AND IN MEMORY OF THEIR SIXTY THOUSAND DEAD THIS MONUMENT IS RAISED BY THE PEOPLE OF CANADA.\" Inscribed on the ramparts of the Vimy Memorial are the names of over 11,000 Canadian soldiers who were posted as \"'missing, presumed dead\" in France. He is commemorated on page 249 on the First World War Book of Remembrance. He was posthumously awarded his Military Medal on Friday, May 18, 1917, one of fourteen men of the 1st Canadian Infantry Battalion awarded the MM, with one other man being awarded the bar to the MM. The award ceremony took place at Coupigny Huts and the Military Medals awarded to the men for operations that had taken place on April 9th\/12th (likely at Vimy), the award acknowledged on November 12, 1917. In his handwritten Will, dated February 16, 1915, he stated that \"In the event of my death I give the whole of my property and effects to my wife, Matilda Haskett, Preston, Ontario, Canada\". She received his 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal, Memorial Plaque and Scroll, along with his Memorial Cross. His mother, Mrs. John Cooper of Thurnscoe East, N. Rotherham, Yorkshire, England, also received his Memorial Cross.\n ","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109833953557,"sku":"C2429","price":440.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_02_91269dee-e333-42b6-9c45-c19af82a423e.jpg?v=1692841440"},{"product_id":"a-memorial-cross-to-the-44th-infantry-battalion-manitoba-regiment-c1411","title":"A Memorial Cross To The 44Th Infantry Battalion (Manitoba Regiment)","description":"Memorial Cross to the 44th Infantry Battalion - (186107. PTE. H.E. FIVEASH.). Naming is officially engraved. Cleaned, light contact, without ribbon, better than very fine. Footnote: Horace Ernest Fiveash was born on June 28, 1887 in Nr. Turnbridge Wells, Kent, England, the son of Charles and Jane Fiveash. He signed his Attestation Paper as a Private with the 90th Battalion \"Winnipeg Rifles\" on November 5, 1915 at Winnipeg, Manitoba, naming his next-of-kin as his mother, the re-married Mrs. R.A. Covelle, Sr. of St. Thomas, Ontario (his father Charles having predeceased her), stating that he had four years previous service as a Lance-Corporal with the 25th Regiment in St. Thomas, that he was not married and that his trade was that of Canvasser (sometimes referred to as Traveller). The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Winnipeg, Manitoba under the authority of G.O. 151, December 22, 1915 and sailed on June 2, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel W.A. Monroe, with a strength of 36 officers and 1,087 other ranks. Once in France, he was transferred to reinforce the 44th Infantry Battalion \"Manitoba Regiment\", which had also been raised in Winnipeg. Fiveash was Killed in Action at the Battle of Arras on May 7, 1917, at the age of 29. He is remembered with honour on the Vimy Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, the base of which is inscribed in French and in English: \"TO THE VALOUR OF THEIR COUNTRYMEN IN THE GREAT WAR AND IN MEMORY OF THEIR SIXTY THOUSAND DEAD THIS MONUMENT IS RAISED BY THE PEOPLE OF CANADA\". Inscribed on the ramparts of the Vimy Memorial are the names of over 11,000 Canadian soldiers who were posted as \"'missing, presumed dead\" in France. Notices regarding his death appeared in the Toronto Star, on May 26 and 28, 1917. The one notice also mentions that he had been married and had spent four days leave with her before he sailed overseas, leaving her a widow in Toronto but does not state her name.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109846798613,"sku":"C1411","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/29_a2773a25-5f27-468f-888d-fe5f9859a36c.jpg?v=1692841571"},{"product_id":"a-memorial-plaque-to-the-20th-canadian-infantry-c1880","title":"A Memorial Plaque To The 20Th Canadian Infantry","description":"A Memorial Plaque to the 20th Canadian Infantry - (William Hayward) Naming is officially embossed, VF. 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Accompanied by a Canadian Field Artillery Cap Badge (bronze, maker marked \"TIPTAFT B'HAM\" on the slider, 49 mm x 65.5 mm), along with his First World War CEF Attestation Paper, Service Records and Discharge Certificate, his Second World War CASF Attestation Paper, Service Records, Discharge Certificates (English and French) and Particulars of Family of an Officer or Soldier of the Canadian Field Force Statement, and two Statements of Service in the Canadian Armed Forces (one for each conflict).\n\n Footnote: James Anthime Vezina was born in Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon, Quebec on April 14, 1896. He signed his CEF Attestation Paper with the 27th Battery Canadian Field Artillery as a Gunner (89959), on March 19, 1915 in Montreal, Quebec, at the age of 19, naming his next-of-kin as his mother, Leda Vezina of Montreal, stating that had he no previous military service, that he was not married and that his trade was that of Elevator Man. Upon arrival in England, he was taken on strength with the 3rd Reserve Battery, July 10, 1915, then transferred to the 8th Howitzer Brigade three months later, now known as the 23rd Battery. He embarked for the French theatre on January 18, 1916 and was attached to the French Mortar Battery on the 29th. After three months, he was posted to the 2nd Divisional Ammunition Column on May 5th. In late May, Vezina suffered gun shot wounds to his back and right shoulder and was admitted to No. 2 Canadian Stationary Hospital at Outreau, France on May 22nd. After initial treatment, he was invalided to England and transferred to the Canadian Casualty Assembly Centre at Folkestone on May 29th, the admitted to 3rd Northern General Hospital at Sheffield. After two months treatment at Sheffield, he was transferred to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital Hill House at Bromley on July 23rd for re-assessment, then discharged on the 28th. After a brief recovery period, he was struck off strength to the 82nd Howitzer Brigade at Shorncliffe on October 9, 1916, then transferred four months later to the 15th Brigade on February 17, 1917. He was declared eligible to wear one Good Conduct Stripe on March 19, 1917. Ten months after his release from hospital, he was hospitalized again, admitted to Bramshott Military Hospital on June 3, 1917 and discharged on the 12th, although his records do not indicate as to why. Having recovered from his medical issues, he resumed his military service and proceeded overseas to France on August 8, 1917, where he was posted to the 5th Divisional Ammunition Column in the field onAugust 22nd. He was transferred to the 5th Canadian Divisional Trench Mortar Battery on October 2, 1917, where he served for two months, before being transferred to the 14th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery, 5th Canadian Division on December 5th. It was noted on January 16, 1919, that he forfeited twenty-one days pay due to drunkenness. He departed for England on May 14th and then returned to Canada on June 13th. Vezina was discharged from active service upon demobilization on June 23, 1919, at Dispersal Station \"F\", Military District No. 4, in Montreal, credited with having served in Canada, Great Britain and France, the latter two as a Gunner with the 14th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery and awarded the British War Medal and the Victory Medal, which have been lost to time. Vezina was a resident of Baie-Comeau, Quebec when he re-enlisted for Second World War service on June 17, 1940, signing his Attestation Paper in Quebec City, Quebec, with the 94th Anti-Tank Battery, Royal Canadian Artillery (E-21923), Canadian Active Service Force, listing himself as still single, his mother Leda as his next of kin, his father deceased and stating his trade as that of Paper Maker. It is worthy to note two conflicting items versus his CEF Attestation Paper: his date of birth is now April 14, 1898, not 1896 as per the CEF Attestation Paper stated birth, which means he was likely under-aged when he signed on for First World War service. Secondly, his birthplace is now Winnipeg, Manitoba, not Saint-Gabriel-de-Brandon, Quebec. He does state that he had previous military experience with the 27th Battery, Canadian Field Artillery and served in England and France with the 14th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery. He embarked Halifax, Nova Scotia on October, 5, 1941, arriving shortly afterwards in Liverpool, England, where he joined the 3rd Canadian Anti-Tank Regiment. He saw three rank advancements in 1942: to Acting Lance Sergeant (August 1, 1942), to Lance Sergeant (November 1, 1942) and to Acting Sergeant (November 25, 1942), followed by his confirmation in the rank of Sergeant on February 25, 1943. He was posted to No. 2 Canadian Army Reinforcement Unit on April 19, 1943, then posted to No. 3 AITK Regiment on June 3rd. Vezina was admitted to No. 2 General Hospital on November 22, 1943, then discharged on December 3rd, although his records do not indicated as to why he was hospitalized. He was posted to No. 1 Non-Effective Transit Depot on December 27th for return to Canada in late February 1944. Upon his return to Canada, he was admitted to the Quebec Military Hospital on March 3, 1944, then transferred to Sav. Park Hospital for further evaluation. Sergeant Vezina was Honourably Discharged from active service on March 22, 1944, at the age of 45, at District Depot, Military District No. 5 in Quebec City, credited with having served in Canada and England, but did not enter the European theatre, earning him the Defence Medal, the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Overseas Clasp and the War Medal 1939-1945, but only the latter two medals appear mounted here. He was documented as \"no longer physically able to perform his duties\" but what contributed to this is unclear. Whether he was wounded or suffered from a disease related issue during his Second World War service or whether the First World War wounds were a contributing factor is a mystery. What is known is that he died on June 1, 1955 at the age of 57 or 59, depending upon the applicable birthdate, his mother, Leda, receiving his ERII Memorial Cross.\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46110006280469,"sku":"C2765","price":245.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/a_memorial_cross_545cec7208c81.jpg?v=1739471387"},{"product_id":"memorial-cross-passchendaele-casualty-c0441","title":"Memorial Cross- Passchendaele Casualty","description":"(231744 PTE A.G. FAIRBANK.). Naming is officially engraved. Near extremely fine. Accompanied by copies of his Attestation Paper, Service Records, Medical Records and Will. Footnote: Albert Graydon Fairbank was born on December 5, 1894 in Birmingham, England. He signed his Attestation Paper with the 202nd Infantry Battalion, Edmonton Sportsmen's Battalion, in Edmonton, on August 7, 1916, stating that he was not married, that he belonged to an active militia and that his trade was that of Carpenter. The Battalion sailed from Halifax on November 24, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel P.E. Bowen, with a strength of 27 officers and 746 other ranks, including Fairbank, arriving in Liverpool, England aboard the Mauretania on November 30. By mid-April 1917, he was transferred to the 128th Battalion, and then to proceeded to France with the 28th Battalion, Saskatchewan Regiment, on May 23, arriving in the French theatre, May 25, 1917 and then in the field on June 14. Fairbank was Killed in Action on November 6, 1917 at the Second Battle of Passchendaele. He left behind his father, Charles, and his mother, Agnes, whom he left his estate to in his Will and who received his Memorial Cross. Fairbank is buried in the Passchendaele New British Cemetery in Belgium.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46110006903061,"sku":"C0441","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/com771a.jpg?v=1692843071"},{"product_id":"memorial-cross-mothers-in-sacrifice-medal-ltreeves-mc-c0440","title":"Memorial Cross \u0026 Mothers In Sacrifice Medal - Lt.reeves M.c.","description":"Memorial Cross (LIEUT. S.J. REEVES. M.C.), naming is officially engraved, unique sterling silver bow ribbon suspension, marked STERLING with pinback, near very fine; and International Order of Allied Mothers in Sacrifice Medal (bronze, engraved to MARION A. REEVES on the reverse, engraved in honour of SAMUEL J. REEVES on the lower suspension, upper suspension inscribed \"ASSOCIATED KIN OF C.E.F, THE PEOPLE OF CANADA\", maker marked WELLINGS MFG. CO. TORONTO, with ribbon and pinback), very fine. Accompanied by copies of his Officers' Declaration Paper, Service Records, Medical Records and Military Cross documentation. Footnote: Samuel John Reeves was born in Toronto, Ontario on August 3, 1894. He signed his Officers' Declaration Paper with the 170th Infantry Battalion, \"Mississauga Horse\", in Toronto on February 28, 1916, stating he was with the 9th Mississauga Horse, had had three years military service with the Queen's Own Rifles and that his trade was that of Banker. He embarked Halifax on August 23, 1916 aboard S.S. Olympic, disembarking in Liverpool on the 30th. After two months in England, he proceeeded overseas to the 15th Battalion in France on October 26, taken on strength on the 28th. Reeves was wounded on his right knee with barbed wire lacerations. He was cited for his Military Cross in the London Gazette of April 17, 1917, \"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a raid on the enemy's trenches. Although wounded, he led his men with great gallantry, and succeeded in establishing a \"No Man's Land\" for two and a half hours in order to find a wounded N.C.O.\". In addition to the Military Cross, he was awarded the 1914-15 Star and the British War Medal, none of which are included with this pair. By August 1917, Reeves was put in charge of wiring at the front but was unable to complete his task, as he was struck by shrapnel, Killed in Action in the Battle for Hill 70, on August 16, 1917. Lieutenant A.H.C. Andrews, a former member of the Toronto Star reportorial staff, wrote to his mother about the successful venture on Hill 70 but went on to deliver the news to her about the loss of Reeves. \"You will be sorry to hear that poor old John Reeves was killed instantly. His body is being brought out to-night and I hope to be the officer in charge of the firing party at his funeral.\" He was high revered by all, especially since winning his Military Cross and was a popular member of the Balmy Beach Canoe Club in Toronto. His mother, Marion, received his Memorial Cross.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46110007197973,"sku":"C0440","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/com770.jpg?v=1692843076"},{"product_id":"vimy-ridge-casualty-memorial-plaque-c0442","title":"Vimy Ridge Casualty Memorial Plaque","description":"(DANIEL ROBERT McCOY). Bronze, high relief, extremely fine. Accompanied by copies of his Attestation Paper, Service Records and Will. Footnote: Daniel Robert McCoy was born on April 28, 1888 in Montreal, Quebec. He signed his Attestation Paper with the 23rd Battalion, \"Montreal Battalion\", on November 10, 1914 in Montreal, stating that he was not married, that he had no previous military service and that his trade was that of Carter. The Battalion sailed May 23, 1915 with a strength of 35 officers and 942 other ranks, including McCoy, under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel F.W. Fisher. In England, the Battalion was redesignated the 23rd Reserve Battalion. He was transferred to the Canadian Infantry, Central Ontario Regiment, 3rd Battalion at Rouyn on May 3, 1915. He was diagnosed with veneral sores in December 1915 and bouts of influenza and tonsilitis in early 1916. He rejoined the 3rd Battalion in the field on March 15, later suffering from shell shock, concussion and gas exposure in September. He suffered gunshot wounds to his left leg during The Battle of Vimy Ridge at 7:15 in the evening and died from his wounds at No. 22 Casulty Clearing Station on April 10, 1917, at the age of 29. He is buried in the Bruary Communal Cemetery Extension, Grave E6, Pas de Calais, France. In his Will, McCoy left his estate to his mother, Georgina.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46110007263509,"sku":"C0442","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/com772a.jpg?v=1692843076"},{"product_id":"3rd-battalion-kia-at-the-capture-of-orix-trench-1918-c0526","title":"3Rd Battalion Kia At The Capture Of Orix Trench 1918","description":"British War and Victory Medals (473066 A.L.SJT. R.S.FRANKLIN. 3-CAN.INF.) Naming officially impressed, a well executed and thin clear coat; Memorial Cross, GV; Memorial Plaque (Reginald Stanley Franklin); Memorial Scroll; all neatly framed and mounted. Very fine. Footnote: Reginald Stanley Franklin was born July 1890 in London, England and found work as a warehouseman in Canada prior to the First World War. With previous military experience in the 52nd Regiment, C.A. Militia, Franklin enlisted with the CEF in July 1915 at Prince Albert, Sask. Franklin, as a member of the 3rd Canadian Infantry Battalion (Toronto Regiment), was Killed in Action August 30th 1918, at the Second Battle of Arras and the Capture of Orix Trench. Unresearched.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46110011752725,"sku":"C0526","price":1390.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/com829a.jpg?v=1692843133"},{"product_id":"a-great-war-memorial-plaque-c0607","title":"A Great War Memorial Plaque","description":"Memorial Plaque (LAWRENCE EDWARD LUKE) Embossed, extremely fine. Accompanied by copies of his Attestation Paper and Service Records. Footnote: Luke, born October 12th 1892 on Grand Island, Nebraska, U.S.A., was living at B.C. Hotel, Penticton, B.C. and working as a Brakeman before being conscripted into the CEF on January 18th 1918 at Victoria B.C. Luke never saw action. As a member of the 1st Canadian Reserve Battalion, in May 1918, he began to complain of headaches, and severe rashes distributed over his entire body in addition to internal pains and conditions. Shortly after arriving in England, he was transferred to the Canadian Hospital in Eastbourne where he died on May 16th 1918 at 2:00am.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46110013915413,"sku":"C0607","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/com817a.jpg?v=1692843174"},{"product_id":"memorial-plaque-to-john-albert-hall-c0612","title":"Memorial Plaque To John Albert Hall","description":"(JOHN ALBERT HALL) Naming is officially embossed. With neat period attachment on reverse. VF. Footnote: There are two CEF men with this particular name.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46110014177557,"sku":"C0612","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/cm736a.jpg?v=1692843183"},{"product_id":"memorial-cross-to-john-stanley-danbrook-mm-c0641","title":"Memorial Cross To John Stanley Danbrook, M.m","description":"GV Memorial Cross (727668 PTE. J.S. DANBROOK - M.M.) Naming officially engraved, in case of issue, with dried poppy flower. VF. Accompanied by copies of his Attestation Paper and Service Records. Footnote: John Stanley Danbrook was born September 26th 1895 in Perth, Ontario Canada and lived his life as a Farmer prior to enlisting in the CEF on March 9th 1916. Taken on Strength by the 58th Battalion in March 1917, Danbrook would be awarded the Military Medal for Bravery alittle over a year later on the 1st of May 1918. Only 3 months later, on August 21st 1918, he was reported killed in action. He is buried at Hourges Orchard Cemetery, DOMART-SUR-LA-LUCE.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46110014996757,"sku":"C0641","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/com831.jpg?v=1692843199"},{"product_id":"memorial-cross-to-pte-trollope-3rd-canadian-infantry-battalion-c0642","title":"Memorial Cross To Pte. Trollope, 3Rd Canadian Infantry Battalion","description":"GV Memorial Cross (171546 Pte. W. TROLLOPE) Naming officially engraved, in case of issue, EF. Accompanied by copies of his Attestation Paper and Service Records. Footnote: Wyndham Trollope was born in Wiltshire, England on November 7th 1893 and was working in Canada as a labourer prior to enlisting on July 31st 1915 at Toronto. Disembarking in Liverpool with the 83rd Overseas Battalion, he had fallen ill with Myalgia September 1916, then joining the 3rd Battalion after his recovery. Afterwards, he was wounded in action, likely around Fresnoy on May 5th 1917 and then reported having died of said wounds 10 days later. Trollope is buried at Estaples Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46110015062293,"sku":"C0642","price":290.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/com833a.jpg?v=1692843200"},{"product_id":"wwi-canadian-memorial-cross-to-private-bell-dow-c0720","title":"Wwi Canadian Memorial Cross To Private Bell - Dow","description":"(201318 PTE J.J.S. BELL). Naming is officially engraved. Original ribbon, near very fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, complete with its two original government condolence inserts. Accompanied a CD containing fourteen pages with copies of his Attestation Paper, Service Records, Medical Records and Will. Footnote: John Johnson Stewart Bell was born on May 3, 1895 in Petrolia, Ontario, the son of John Johnstone I. Bell, B.A., and Selina Bell. He signed his Attestation Paper with the 95th Battalion on October 25, 1915 in Toronto, Ontario, stating that he had no previous military service, that he was not married and that his trade was that of Banker. The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Toronto, Ontario under the authority of G.O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed from Halifax on May 31, 1916 aboard the S.S. Olympic, under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel R.K. Barker with a strength of 36 officers and 1,061 other ranks, including Bell, arriving in England on June 8th. Bell was transferred to the 1st Battalion on September 15, 1916 at Lower Dibgate and was taken on strength in France on the 16th. Two weeks later, he left for the 1st Canadian Entrenching Battalion on the 29th, arriving on October 2nd. Bell was with the Canadian Infantry (Western Ontario Regiment) 1st Battalion in the French theatre when he was wounded on July 28, 1917, suffering a gun shot wound in the back. The entrance wound went through his spine, between the shoulder blades, with the exit wound going through his left lung. He was transferred to England and admitted to King George Hospital in London on August 1st, experiencing paraplegia to his legs and body, a fever of 102 degrees, laboured breathing, with his skin discoloured over the sacrum and spreading downward. He died of his wounds in hospital, on August 5, 1917 at the age of 22. He is buried at Brookwood Military Cemetery in Surrey, England, Grave IX. C. 5, the cemetery being owned by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and is the largest Commonwealth war cemetery in the United Kingdom, covering approximately thirty-seven acres. In 1917, an area of land in Brookwood Cemetery (originally The London Necropolis) was set aside for the burial of men and women of the forces of the Commonwealth and Americans, who had died, many of battle wounds, in the London district. This site was further extended to accommodate the Commonwealth casualties of the Second World War, and American, Belgian, Czech, Dutch, French and Polish plots containing the graves of Allied casualties. There are also German and Italian plots where prisoners of war lie buried. Bell's Will states, \"In the event of my death I give the whole of my property and effects to my mother\". In addition to his worldly possessions, she received his Memorial Cross. Private Bell was documented as being eligible for the 1914-15 Star, the British War Medal and the Victory Medal, none of which are included here.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46110092722453,"sku":"C0720","price":230.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/52_9358e50e-f7ea-45ee-81cf-7b5e6c215d4a.jpg?v=1692843890"},{"product_id":"memorial-plaque-2nd-canadian-infantry-c0726","title":"Memorial Plaque - 2Nd Canadian Infantry","description":"(CHRIS RAILTON LOCKYER). Very crisp detail, maker marked \"W\" in a circle on the reverse, beautiful patina, scratches on the bottom of the naming plate and above the lion's head, near extremely fine. Accompanied by a CD containing eleven pages with copies of his Roll Index Cards, Attestation Paper, Service Records and Medical Records, along with assorted hardcopy research papers. Footnote: Chris Railton Lockyer was born on January 9, 1898 in Middlesex, England, the son of George William and Martha Lockyer. He signed his Attestation Paper with the 80th Battalion on November 11, 1915 in Picton, Ontario, stating that he had no previous military service, that he was not married and that his trade was that of Farmer. For one reason or another, the 80th Battalion left for England on May 16, 1916 without Lockyer. 220219 Private Lockyer was then shifted to the 155th Battalion \"Quinte Battalion\", which was raised in the Counties of Hastings and Prince Edward, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Barriefield under the authority of G.O. 151, December 22, 1915. He achieved the rank of Corporal on February 21, 1916, reverting to Private on May 31st for one day, before returning to Corporal on June 1st. The 155th Battalion sailed October 18, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel M.K. Adams with a strength of 29 officers and 826 other ranks, including the newly ranked Acting Lance Sergeant Lockyer. They arrived in England aboard the S.S. Northland on October 28th. He reverted to his original rank of Private on December 5th and was transferred to the 2nd Battalion the same day, joining them in the field on the 6th. Lockyer found himself attached to the Field Company, Canadian Engineers on January 25, 1917, until February 1st, when he rejoined the 2nd Battalion. One month later, on March 1st, he was sentenced to three days Field Punishment No. 2 and was placed under stoppage of pay to the extent of twenty shillings, to make good on the loss of one pair of ankle boots, their value being twenty shillings. Lockyer was Killed In Action on August 17, 1917 in the trenches northeast of Loos. He is remembered with honour at the Vimy Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, Canada's most impressive tribute overseas to those Canadians who fought and gave their lives in the First World War, the majestic and inspiring Vimy Memorial, which overlooks the Douai Plain from the highest point of Vimy Ridge, about eight kilometres northeast of Arras on the N17 towards Lens. Inscribed on the ramparts of the Vimy Memorial are the names of over 11,000 Canadian soldiers who were posted as \"missing, presumed dead\" in France.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46110093705493,"sku":"C0726","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/memorial_plaque__50804c302372a.jpg?v=1692843909"},{"product_id":"canada-cef-a-first-day-vimy-ridge-memorial-cross-to-pte-sims-78th-infantry-battalion-c2409","title":"Canada, CEF. A First Day Vimy Ridge Memorial Cross to Pte. 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He signed his Attestation Paper with the 183rd Infantry Battalion \"Manitoba Beavers\" on February 16, 1916 at Winnipeg, at the age of 39, naming his next of kin as his wife, Emily, stating that he had no previous military service, that he was Married and that his trade was that of Boot \u0026amp; Shoe Maker. The Battalion was raised in Manitoba with mobilization headquarters at Winnipeg under the authority of G.O. 69, July 15, 1916. While at Winnipeg, Sims was hospitalized from February 8 to March 6, 1916, where he was treated for a \"V. Virus\" (possibly Influenza). The Battalion sailed October 4, 1916 from Halifax, Nova Scotia, initially aboard the S.S. Missanabie in the first part of the trip, then transferred to the S.S. Saxonia for the second part of the trip, under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel W.T. Edgecombe with a strength of 13 officers and 431 other ranks, arriving in Liverpool, England on the 13th. In England, the Battalion was broken up to supply reinforcements for the 100th, 107th, 108th and 144th Infantry Battalions, with Sims being transferred to the 108th Infantry Battalion at Witley on October 26, 1916. Two months later, he was transferred to the 78th Infantry Battalion \"Winnipeg Grenadiers\" (Manitoba Regiment) at Seaford on December 28th, then taken on strength in France at the Canadian Base Depot the next day. He left for his new unit on January 1, 1917, arriving with them on the 4th. Three months later, Sims was with the 78th Infantry Battalion at the Battle of Vimy Ridge on April 9, 1917, which began at 5:30 am, the \"weather inclined to rain\". The battle is well-documented in the Report of Operations by the 78th Battalion C.E.F., dated April 9 to 13, 1917. The Battalion went into the engagement with an approximate strength of 28 officers and 774 regulars. Only 19 officers went into action at first, the balance of nine officers were employed at Battalion Headquarters. As the engagement proceeded, it was found necessary to send forward five other officers, owing to heavy casualties, which made a total of twenty-four in action exclusive of those at Battalion Headquarters. The Battalion emerged from the tunnel and dugouts in good order and was formed up in the jumping off trenches in good time. Almost immediately, the mine on the left was sprung and before their artillery opened up, the Battalion moved forward and was practically up to their front line before the barrage was laid down. The waves kept close to their barrage and the first two consisting of A \u0026amp; B Company reached their objectives on time, with portions of the third and fourth waves reaching their objectives and some having gone beyond. The Battalion was severely handicapped in the collection of the wounded, through the loss of stretcher bearers being killed or wounded by the enemy, who had emerged from dugouts after the waves had passed over them. The casualties were heavy (approximately sixty percent), including 20 officers (6 killed, 11 wounded, 3 missing) and 486 regulars (69 killed, 258 wounded, 159 missing). All those reported as \"missing\" included those that could not be vouched for as having been seen dead or wounded. Sims was initially reported Missing in Action, then declared Killed in Action on April 9, 1917, at the age of 40. He is buried in Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France, Grave Reference: VII. F. 11. and is commemorated on page 326 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. In his handwritten Military Will, dated November 11, 1916, he wrote \"In the event of my death, I give the whole of any property and effects to my wife Mrs. Emily Sims.\" In addition, his life was insured through the Metropolitan Insurance Company. His widow, Emily, received his British War Medal, Victory Medal, Memorial Cross, Memorial Plaque and Scroll but he was not eligible for the 1914-15 Star. Although his father was still alive, his mother had predeceased him and therefore, no second Memorial Cross was issued. ","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46110237524245,"sku":"C2409","price":800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC8863_d78e8dde-82f2-4c1c-afa2-3aa7db611266.jpg?v=1759420464"},{"product_id":"a-1916-canadian-memorial-cross-the-son-of-the-count-del-monaco-c2847","title":"A 1916 Canadian Memorial Cross The Son Of The Count Del Monaco","description":"A 1916 Canadian Memorial Cross the Son of the Count del Monaco - An interesting Canadian Memorial Cross awarded in remembrance of Private Romolo del Monaco, alias Ronald Bowdon, 43rd (Cameron Highlanders of Canada) Battalion, and the son of the Count and Countess del Monaco, who was killed in action at the battle of Regina Trench on 8 October 1916 -  Canadian Memorial Cross, G.V.R., the reverse officially inscribed, ‘151547 Pte. R. Bowdon’, very fine.  Footnote:  Romolo del Monaco was the son of Count Ireneo Paolo del Monaco and Countess Alice Elizabeth del Monaco, nee Bowdon. Under the alias of ‘Ronald Bowdon’, and giving his place and date of birth as Sheffield, 25 October 1893, and trade as Labourer, he enlisted into the 79th (Manitoba) Battalion at Brandon in November 1915. Subsequently transferred to the 43rd Battalion (Cameron Highlanders of Canada), he was killed in action on 8 October 1916 during the battles of Regina Trench and Ancre Heights. He was buried in the London Cemetery, Longueval. An interesting account of the recipient appeared under the title of From Riches to Rags, by Bob Clarke, in the Military Collectors’ Club of Canada Journal, Spring, 2010; sold with a copy of this, together with copied service papers.\n \nThe use of an alis when enlisting into the military is not an unusual event and the Canadian expeditionary Force certainly has a number of enlistees who, for various reasons, provided recruiters with a false name and purposely inaccurate personal details. This Memorial cross is a prime example of this action. Born to such distinguished parents, one has to ponder why young Romolo and his brother Bernard immigrated to Durea, Manitoba to become labourers. On the outbreak of the Great War, Romolo and his brother both enlisted into the 79th Manitoba Battalion on November 1915, becoming 151547 Private R. Bowdon. On his attestation documents, Romolo identifies himself as Ronald Bowden, born 25 October 1893 in Sheffield, England, with next of kin his brother Henry Bowdon. His other brother enlists as 152910 Private Bernard Bowdon with his next of kin listed as his mother Alice del Monaco. Pte. Ronald Bowden, upon his arrival in England went AWL 26th May 1916 for half a day, resulting in forfeiture of pay. He was transferred to the 43rd Cameron Highlanders, 9th Brigade, 3rd Canadian Div. on 28 June 1916 and into the line July 7th 1916. On 8 October 1916 during the Battle of Ancre Heights and Regina Trench - the 3rd Division, attacking with as much vigor and determination as the 1st, had little success. The assaulting - found the wire mostly uncut and in the darkness of the early morning attack, what gaps had been made couldn'tt not be seen. Sadly, Pte. Ronald Bowden was a causality of this action, first reported missing in action on the day - July 14th 1917. For estate purposes, Countess del Monaco provided a Solemn Declaration wherein she declares that \" I am the mother of No.151547 Private Ronald Bowden, 43rd Battn. CEF. and that his correct name was Romolo del Monaco and the he was born in Rome, Italy pm 26th October 1893.\n ","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46110279368981,"sku":"C2847","price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_03_35eabde2-9632-4da3-806e-a98c54139840.jpg?v=1692845434"},{"product_id":"a-first-war-memorial-cross-for-ancre-heights-1916-c2785","title":"A First War Memorial Cross For Ancre Heights 1916","description":"A First War Memorial Cross for Ancre Heights 1916 - (219523 L\/CPL. G.W. NEWIS). Naming is officially engraved. Very crisp detail, light contact, better than very fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, case fine. Accompanied by a CD containing nine pages with copies of his Index Cards, Attestation Paper, Service Records, Medical Report and Military Will.  Footnote: George Wolsley Newis was born on January 6, 1893 in Somerset, England. He signed his Attestation Paper with the 80th Infantry Battalion, on September 17, 1915 in Brockville, Ontario, naming his mother, Hester Mary Newis of Martock, Somersetshire, England, as his next-of-kin, later having it changed and naming his wife, Mrs. George (Jeannie) Newis of Kingston, Glasgow, Scotland (later Brockville, Ontario) as his next-of-kin. He also stated that he had no previous military service, that he was not married, later changing it to a \"yes\" and that his trade was that of Locomotive Fireman with the Grand Truck Railway. The Battalion was was raised in Eastern Ontario under the authority of G.O. 103A, August 15, 1915. The mobilization headquarters was at Barriefield, Ontario. The Battalion embarked Canada on May 16, 1916 aboard the S.S. Baltic, under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel W.G. Ketcheson with a strength of 35 officers and 1,041 other ranks, arriving in England on May 30th. Two weeks later, on June 13, 1916, Newis was transferred to the 74th Infantry Battalion at Borden, and again transferred after more five weeks to the 54th Infantry Battalion, on July 18th. He was named Lance Corporal on August 8, 1916 at Bramshott and proceeded overseas for service in the French theatre five days later, onAugust 13th, disembarking at LeHavre on the 14th. Newis was wounded in action at the Battle of the Ancre Heights, one of the conflicts composing the Battle of the Somme. He was admitted to Canadian Corps No. 23 General Hospital at Etaples, France on October 26, 1916, listed as \"seriously ill\", suffering from gun shot wounds to his right knee and left testicle, along with a compound fracture of his right clavicle, dying of his wounds two days later, on October 28th. In his Military Will, he stated that \"I, G.W. Newis, hereby bequeath all my personal Estate to my wife Mrs. Jean. A. Newis, of 73 Cedar Street, Brockville Ontario Canada\". His widow Mrs. George (Jeannie) Newis of Brockville, Ontario, later remarried and moved to Toronto as Mrs. Jeannie Martin. Both she and his mother received his Memorial Cross.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46110299160853,"sku":"C2785","price":230.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_02_9f59fc97-6c22-411c-ab69-e0ba3eaee642.jpg?v=1692845656"},{"product_id":"the-memorial-cross-of-pte-garrett-1st-canadian-mounted-rifles-c2459","title":"The Memorial Cross Of Pte. Garrett; 1St Canadian Mounted Rifles","description":"The Memorial Cross of Pte. Garrett; 1st Canadian Mounted Rifles - George V (678042 Pte. G.W. GARRETT). Naming is officially engraved. Suspended from a 27.8 mm x 31.8 mm silver 1st Canadian Mounted Rifles collar insignia with horizontal pinback, cross and collar insignia are lacquered, light contact, better than very fine. Accompanied by a Piece of Shrapnel (iron, magnetic, 14.7 mm x 16.5 x 57 mm), a Colour Photograph of Garrett's Grave Marker at Queant Communal Cemetery (101 mm x 147 mm), his Statement of Service in the Canadian Armed Forces, along with copies of his Index Card, Attestation Paper, Service Records and assorted research papers.\n \nFootnote: Guy Wray Garrett was born on November 5, 1894 in Toronto, Ontario. He was educated at Harbord Collegiate in Toronto and worked with his father in Toronto before enlisting. He signed his Attestation Paper with the 169th Infantry Battalion \"109th Regiment\", on January 27, 1916 in Toronto, at the age of 21, naming his next-of-kin as his father, George Garrett of Toronto, stating that he had no previous military service, that he was not married and that his trade was that of Hardware Merchant. Garrett was named Acting Corporal on June 28th, the appointment taking effect on October 17th, the day of his departure from Canada. The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Toronto, Ontario under the authority of G.O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed October 17, 1916 aboard the S.S. Metagama, under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel J.G. Wright with a strength of 32 officers and 887 other ranks, arriving in England on the 28th. Upon arrival, he was transferred to the 5th Reserve Battalion at West Sandling, Kent on January 24, 1917, then posted to the London District Signalling School (Imperial School of Signalling) as a Sergeant-Major on March 26, 1917. He received permission on April 30, 1917 to marry Ethel Garrett while in England. He did so shortly thereafter, with his new wife and child arriving in Canada the following summer of 1918 and settling in Toronto. Two months later, he was transferred to the 5th Canadian Reserve Brigade on May 30, 1917, where he was named Acting Company Sergeant Major. He returned to the 5th Reserve Battalion on November 24th, where he reverted to the rank of Acting Corporal. Garrett reverted to the rank of Private on proceeded overseas for service in the French theatre with the 1st Canadian Mounted Rifles, on February 16, 1918. He landed in France on the 18th and joined his new unit on the 23rd, employed as a Signaller. Private Garrett was admitted to No. 9 Canadian Field Ambulance with a severely fractured skull and died on October 9, 1918 of wounds received in action while serving with the 1st Canadian Mounted Rifles (Saskatchewan Regiment), at the age of 23. He is buried in Queant Communal Cemetery British Extension, Pas-de-Calais, France, Grave Reference: Row D, Grave 22. Queant is a village nineteen kilometres south-east of Arras. Garrett is commemorated on page 413 of the First World War Book of Remembrance and his Obituary appeared in the Toronto Star on October 19, 1918. The students of Harbord Collegiate who fought in the Great War are remembered on a plaque inside the school and on a statue in front of the school.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46110307713301,"sku":"C2459","price":260.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/the_memorial_cro_53bd83b965803.jpg?v=1692845760"},{"product_id":"memorial-cross-to-the-princess-patricias-1916-c1147","title":"Memorial Cross To The Princess Patricia's 1916","description":"Memorial Cross to PPCLI KIA at Courcelette - GRV (437481 - Pte N. McDONALD). Naming is officially engraved. Very crisp detail, light contact, better than very fine. Accompanied by eleven pages with copies of his Index Cards, Attestation Paper and assorted research papers, along with four photographs of his engraved name on the Vimy Memorial.  Footnote: Norman McDonald was born on September 28, 1893 in Hawkesbury, Ontario. He signed his Attestation Paper on January 10, 1916 in Montreal, Quebec with the 5th Overseas Universities Company (McGill University of Montreal), naming his next-of-kin as his mother, Mrs. Alexander McDonald of Montreal, stating that he had no previous military service, that he was not married and that his trade was that of Farmer. He embarked from Halifax, Nova Scotia on April 5, 1916 aboard the S.S. Olympic, arriving in England on the 12th. Upon arrival in England, he was posted to the 7th Reserve Battalion. He embarked for France two months later, on June 6th, where he was taken on strength of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry the following day and joined them in the field on the 9th. He was with the PPCLI for three months, when he was Killed in Action on the first day of the Battle of Flers-Courceletteat, at Courcelette, on September 15, 1916, at the age of 25. The battle was part of the France-British Somme Offensive, which took place in the summer and autumn of 1916, with the actual battle launched on the September 15th and lasting one week. McDonald has no known grave and is remembered with honour at the Vimy Memorial and on page 124 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. His mother, having since moved from Montreal to Elstow, Saskatchewan, received his Memorial Cross. He was also entitled to the 1914-15 Star, the British War Medal and the Victory Medal, all of which apparently went to his father along with his Memorial Plaque, none of which are included with his MC.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46110314168597,"sku":"C1147","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_0632_copy_9aa5498e-c01d-4ea9-8bff-7288998df4b1.jpg?v=1692845825"},{"product_id":"wwi-memorial-plaque-116th-battalion-c1338","title":"Wwi Memorial Plaque - 116Th Battalion","description":"WWI Memorial Plaque - 116th Battalion - Bronze, named to GEORGE HENRY EDEN FORBES in raised lettering, marked \"W\" on the reverse, cleaned, suspension ring welded in place, green oxidation on the reverse, better than very fine. Footnote: George Henry Eden Forbes was born on March 6, 1898 in Hamilton, Ontario. He signed his Attestation Paper with the 120th City of Hamilton Battalion \"13th Royal Regiment\/Hamilton Battalion\" on January 10, 1916 in Hamilton, naming his next-of-kin as his father, George Forbes of Hamilton, stating that he had no previous military service, that he was not married and that his trade was that of Munitions Worker. The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Hamilton, Ontario, under the authority of G.O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed August 14, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel D.G. Fearman with a strength of 32 officers and 838 other ranks, including 757562 Private Forbes. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 2nd Reserve Battalion. Forbes was later transferred to the 116th Battalion \"Central Ontario Regiment\" and died on October 1, 1918. He is remembered with honour on the Vimy Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, the base of which is inscribed in French and in English: \"TO THE VALOUR OF THEIR COUNTRYMEN IN THE GREAT WAR AND IN MEMORY OF THEIR SIXTY THOUSAND DEAD THIS MONUMENT IS RAISED BY THE PEOPLE OF CANADA\".","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46110379278613,"sku":"C1338","price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_9990_copy.jpg?v=1692846378"},{"product_id":"a-memorial-cross-to-the-2nd-cdn-infantry-battalion-c1475","title":"A Memorial Cross To The 2Nd Cdn Infantry Battalion","description":"A Memorial Cross to the 2nd Cdn Infantry Battalion - Victory Medal (675598 PTE. H. COLE. 2-CAN.INF.); and Memorial Cross (675598. Pte H. COLE.). Naming is officially impressed on the VM and officially engraved on the MC. Un-mounted, original ribbons, light contact and gilt wear, better than very fine. Accompanied by a CDcontaining twelve pages with copies of his Index Cards, Attestation Paper, Service Records, Medical Records and Military Will. Footnote: Henry Cole was born on November 14, 1895 in Vienna, Ontario. He signed his Attestation Paper with the 168th Infantry Battalion, on February 13, 1916 at Ingersoll, Ontario, at the age of 20, naming his next-of-kin as his mother, Addie Cole of Beachville, Ontario, stating that he had no previous military service, that he was not married and that his trade was that of Labourer. The Battalion was raised in Oxford County, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Woodstock under the authority of G.O. 151, December 2, 1915. During his training, Cole was admitted to hospital four months later, at London, Ontario, from June 1 to 17, 1916, with \"Impetigo Contagiosa\" (a highly contagious bacterial skin infection, this being the common version of impetigo, most often beginning as a red sore near the nose or mouth which soon breaks, leaking pus or fluid, and forms a honey-colored scab, followed by a red mark which heals without leaving a scar), making a full recovery. Late that Fall, the Battalion sailed from Halifax, Nova Scotia on November 1, 1916 aboard the S.S. Lapland, under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel W.K. McMullen with a strength of 26 officers and 688 other ranks, arriving in Liverpool, England on the 11th. The following month, he was transferred to the 39th Infantry Battalion on December 5th at West Sandling, taken on strength the same day. He soon saw another transfer, this time to the 6th Reserve Battalion at West Sandling on January 4, 1917, taken on strength the same day. Six weeks later, he was drafted by the 2nd Battalion on February 14, 1917 at East Sandling, arriving at the Canadian Base Depot in France the following day. Cole left for the 2nd Battalion on the 17th, joining them in the field on the 19th. He was admitted to hospital \"sick\" at No. 1 Canadian Field Ambulance on March 1, 1917, with \"Defective Vision\" but was soon cleared to rejoin the 2nd Battalion the next day. Cole was with the 2nd Battalion (Eastern Ontario Regiment) and was \"reported wounded and missing after action and was struck off strength accordingly\" on May 3, 1917. His status was later updated to \"for official purposes presumed to have died on or since\". He is remembered with honour on the Vimy Memorial, Pas de Calais, France, the base of which is inscribed in French and in English: \"TO THE VALOUR OF THEIR COUNTRYMEN IN THE GREAT WAR AND IN MEMORY OF THEIR SIXTY THOUSAND DEAD THIS MONUMENT IS RAISED BY THE PEOPLE OF CANADA\". Inscribed on the ramparts of the Vimy Memorial are the names of over 11,000 Canadian soldiers who were posted as \"'missing, presumed dead\" in France. His Military Will, which he signed while with the 6th Reserve Battalion, dated February 7, 1917, stated that \"At the event on my death I leave all my property and effects to my mother, Mr. Neil Barker (the former Addie Cole), Beachville, Ont, Can.\" His mother received his Scroll, Plaque and Memorial Cross, in addition to his trio of medals, of which only the Victory Medal, along with his Memorial Cross are presented here for sale.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46110476042517,"sku":"C1475","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_3547_copy.jpg?v=1692847261"},{"product_id":"a-first-day-vimy-ridge-kia-memorial-cross-to-the-10th-canadians-c1489","title":"A First Day Vimy Ridge Kia Memorial Cross To The 10Th Canadians","description":"A First Day Vimy Ridge KIA Memorial Cross - Private J. A. Riddell, 10th (Canadians) Battalion, Canadian Infantry, who was killed in action at the battle of Vimy Ridge on 9 April 1917 -  British War Medal 1914-20 (183743 Pte. J. A. Riddell, 10-Can. Inf.), together with his Canadian Memorial Cross, G.V.R., the reverse officially inscribed, ‘1893743 Pte. J. A. Riddell’, nearly extremely fine.  Footnote: James Alexander Riddell was born in Edinburgh on 30 December 1885. A Carpenter by occupation, he enlisted in the 89th (Alberta) Battalion at Hanna in November 1915 and arrived in England in June 1916, where he was taken on to the strength of the 10th Battalion. Embarked for France in July 1916, he was killed in action at the Battle of Vimy Ridge on 9 April 1917. Having no known grave, his name is commemorated on the Vimy Memorial; sold with copied service papers.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46110491443477,"sku":"C1489","price":725.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_5256_copy.jpg?v=1692847340"},{"product_id":"a-13th-battalion-memorial-cross-april-8th-1917-c1491","title":"A 13Th Battalion Memorial Cross - April 8Th 1917","description":"\nA Canadian Memorial Cross awarded in remembrance of Private W. C. Hawkings, 13th (Royal Highlanders of Canada) Battalion, who was killed in action on Vimy Ridge on 8 April 1917 - Canadian Memorial Cross, G.V.R., the reverse officially inscribed, ‘24724 Pte. W. C. Hawkings’, good very fine.  Footnote: William Charles Hawkings was born in Wellington, Somerset, on 30 June 1881. A Teamster by occupation and a member of the Royal Highlanders of Canada, he attested for overseas service at Valcartier in September 1914. Serving with the 13th Battalion (Royal Highlanders of Canada), he was wounded on 20 April 1916 - suffering a shell contusion to back and shell shock, for which he was in hospital for 40 days. Rejoining his unit, he was killed in action the day before the attack on Vimy Ridge on 8 April 1917. Having no known grave, his name was commemorated on the Vimy Memorial. He was the son of the late James and Charlotte Hawkings and husband of Minnie Augusta Clara Hawkings, of 28 Eastbourne Road, Taunton; sold with copied service papers.\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46110491640085,"sku":"C1491","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_5264_copy.jpg?v=1692847342"},{"product_id":"memorial-cross-to-the-canadian-foresty-corps-c1494","title":"Memorial Cross To The Canadian Foresty Corps","description":"Memorial Cross to the Canadian Foresty Corps - Canadian Memorial Cross, G.V.R., the reverse officially inscribed, ‘1036145 Pte. L. La Fortune’, very fine. Footnote:  Private Lorenzo La Fortune, born Gatione Point, Quebec, enlisted after working as a carpenter in July 1916. After serving in the field with the Canadian Forestry Corps, suffered from the onset of cerebro-spinal meningitis on March 23rd 1917. La Fortune died on 13 September 1917, aged 34 years, and was buried in Brookwood Military Cemetery, Surrey; sold with copied service papers.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46110491672853,"sku":"C1494","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_5280_copy.jpg?v=1692847336"},{"product_id":"wwi-memorial-cross-of-lieutenant-ng-knight-c1501","title":"Wwi Memorial Cross Of Lieutenant N.g. Knight","description":"WWI Memorial Cross of Lieutenant N.G. Knight - (Lieut. N.G. KNIGHT). Naming is officially engraved. Light contact, gilt wear on the reverse, near extremely fine. Accompanied by a CD containing thirteen pages with copies of his Index Cards, Attestation Paper, Service Records and Medical Records (complete with diagrams), along with printed copies his Attestation Paper, Service Records and assorted research papers. \nFootnote: Norman Godwin Knight was born in February 1888 in Surrey, England, the son of Mrs. M. Woodhall of \"Alberta\", Canon Road, Ramsgate, Kent, England. He signed his Attestation Paper on February 1, 1915 in Pincher Creek, Alberta, with the 13th Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles, 2nd Reinforcing Draft, naming his mother as his next-o-kin, stating that he had five years previous military service with the East Kent Territorials as a Corporal and seven years with the 23rd Alberta Rangers as a Sergeant Major, that he was not married and that his trade was that of Rancher. He was named Acting Sergeant two days later on the 3rd. The 13th Mounted Rifle Battalion was organized on March 15, 1915, in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Knight arrived in England on August 23, 1915 and was taken on strength at the Canadian Corps Depot at Shorncliffe on September 10th, three days after being named Lance Corporal, which was soon to be followed by a promotion to Corporal on the 14th. He saw addition promotions, to Lance Sergeant on October 1st, then to Sergeant on November 9th. Knight was transferred to the Fort Garry Horse on January 21, 1916, later reverting to Corporal at his own request on February 1st. He was appointed as Temporary Lieutenant on January 28, 1917, cited in the London Gazette for such on February 22nd. While with the Fort Garry Horse, he had had several attacks of pain in his abdomen during the previous six months before being admitted to No. 2 Red Cross Hospital at Rouen with Appendicitis on June 20, 1917, then invalided to England on the 26th, where he was admitted to No.1 Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire Canadian Red Cross Hospital at Hyde Park Place in London on the 26th. His condition worsened, as he suffered \"considerable distension with (the) rise in temperature\", as noted on July 3rd and declared \"seriously ill\" on July 4th, passing away the following day from post-Appendectomy Peritonitis. Knight officially \"died of disease\" on July 5, 1917, while serving with the Fort Garry Horse, at the age of 18 and is buried in Hampstead Cemetery, London, England, Grave Reference: WB. 415. He was awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal posthumously for his war service, credited with having served in Canada, the United Kingdom and France. His mother, Mrs. M. Woodhall, received his Memorial Cross.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46110492688661,"sku":"C1501","price":375.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_5312_copy.jpg?v=1692847349"},{"product_id":"a-memorial-cross-to-the-wentworth-battalion-c1527","title":"A Memorial Cross To The Wentworth Battalion","description":"(784351. Pte L.W. BRADT.). Naming is officially engraved. Dark patina, light contact, near extremely fine. Accompanied by copies of his Index Cards, Attestation Paper, Service Records, Medical Records, Pay Records and Discharge Certificates, along with assorted research papers. \nFootnote: Louis Wellesley Bradt was born on June 4, 1882 in Hamilton, Ontario, the son of Louis Peter Bradt and Harriet Bradt of Casselman, Ontario. He signed his Attestation Paper with the 129th Infantry Battalion \"Wentworth Battalion\", on March 4, 1916 in Dundas, Ontario, naming his next-of-kin as his wife, Nancy E. Bradt of Rural Route No. 4, Hamilton, stating that he had two years' previous service with the 5th Princess Louise Dragoon Guards and as a Corporal (later Sergeant) from 1912-1914 with the Queen's Own Rifles of Canada in Toronto, Ontario, that he was married and that his trade was that of Farmer. The Battalion was raised in the County of Wentworth, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Dundas, Ontario under the authority of G.O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed from Halifax, Nova Scotia on August 21, 1916 aboard the S.S. Olympic, under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel W.E.S. Knowles with a strength of 32 officers and 807 other ranks, arriving in Liverpool, England on the 30th. He was appointed Acting Sergeant upon his departure for Europe. In England, the Battalion was broken up and absorbed into the 123rd and 124th Infantry Battalions and the 12th Reserve Battalion. In Bradt's case, he was transferred to the 123rd Infantry Battalion on October 18, 1916 and reverted to the rank of Acting Corporal at Bramshott. He reverted to his permanent grade at his own request on February 12, 1917 at Witley. Two months later, he was transferred to the 3rd Reserve Battalion at Witley on April 21, 1917. Four weeks later, Bradt was transferred to the 4th Infantry Battalion for overseas service in the French theatre on May 17, 1917, arriving at the Canadian Base Depot on the 18th and joining his unit on the 23rd. He was awarded one Good Conduct Badge on March 4, 1918. Upon the ceasing of hostilities, he proceeded to England on March 25, 1919, where he was struck off strength of the Overseas Military Forces of Canada on April 25, 1919 and proceeded to Canada on April 29th. Bradt was discharged upon demobilization on May 9, 1919, at No. 2 District Depot in Toronto, entitled to wear the War Service Badge, Class \"A\", number 284550. He died on August 26, 1920, at the age of 40, his father pre-deceasing him. His widow, Nancy E. Bradt, now of Toronto, received his Plaque and Scroll, along with his Memorial Cross, although his records do not clarify as to why.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46110496424213,"sku":"C1527","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/a_memorial_cross_528e1cead6823.jpg?v=1692847359"},{"product_id":"wwi-memorial-plaque-kia-on-the-somme-c1559","title":"Wwi Memorial Plaque - Kia On The Somme","description":"WWI Memorial Plaque - KIA on the Somme - Victory Medal (163357 PTE. A.G. HAMLIN. 76-CAN.INF.); and Memorial Plaque (ARTHUR GRANT HAMLIN). Naming is officially impressed on the VM. Extremely fine. Accompanied by the cardboard shipping container lid face for the VM and an original Toronto Evening Telegram Newspaper Broadsheet Page (pages 15 and 16, dated Thursday, November 9, 1916, with Hamlin's death notice). Footnote: Arthur Grant Hamlin was born on December 26, 1886 in Campbellford, Ontario. He had a brother, which he lived with in Toronto before he enlisted and two married sisters, one in Toronto, the other in Buffalo. He was employed as a Shipper by the Curtis Publishing Company of Toronto and was widely travelled in Canada and the United States. He signed his Attestation Paper on July 28, 1915 with the 84th Infantry Battalion, naming his next-of-kin as William G. Hamiln, stating that he had no previous military service, that he was not married and that his trade was that of Shipper. The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Toronto, Ontario under the authority of G.O. 103A, August 15, 1915 and left Canada on June 18, 1916 with a strength of 36 officers and 913 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel W.D. Stewart. Once in England, the Battalion was was broken up and absorbed into the 73rd and 75 Infantry Battalions, with Hamlin absorbed by the 75th Infantry Battalion. He served in both Belgium and France and was at the front since June 1916, having been transferred to the 76th Infantry Battalion. His last letter to his brother in Toronto described where he was in France, presumably the Somme: \"It was like Hades with (the) lid off\". He was with the 76th Battalion when he was Killed in Action on October 25, 1916 at the Somme, at the age of 29. Hamlin is buried in Adanac Military Cemetery, Somme, France, Grave Reference: I.A.25.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46110518411541,"sku":"C1559","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/wwi_memorial_pla_52b054f3a6ce4.jpg?v=1692847427"},{"product_id":"wwi-memorial-cross-wounded-at-amiens-1918-c1592","title":"Wwi Memorial Cross - Wounded At Amiens 1918","description":"WWI Memorial Cross - Wounded at Amiens 1918 - GRV (526501 Pte W.S. LePOIDEVIN.). Naming is officially engraved. Light contact, gilt wear on the reverse, better than very fine. Accompanied by copies of his Index Cards, Attestation Papers, Service Records, Medical Records, Pay Records, Discharge Certificates and Will, along with assorted research papers.\nFootnote: William Stanley LePoidevin was born on July 23, 1881 in St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands. He signed his Attestation Paper with the Canadian Army Medical Corps on June 1, 1915 in Montreal, Quebec, at the age of 33, naming his next-of-kin as his wife, Lillie LePoidevin of Kingsbury, Quebec, stating that he had previous military service with the Royal Army Medical Corps, that he was married and that his trade was that of Lumber Scaler (Lumber Mill Foreman). His medical records indicate he had Malaria while in East Africa \"years ago\", possibly entitling him to the East and Central Africa Medal. The Canadian Army Medical Corps, already part of Canada's small regular force and non-permanent active militia at the start of the war, was part of the vanguard of troops that went overseas and among the first to enter into battle. The corps was instrumental in inoculating the entire Canadian force against typhoid fever. It employed 1,351 medical officers, 1,886 nursing sisters and 12,243 field medics and orderlies. While in Canada, LePoidevin saw two promotions: to Sergeant (June 6, 1915) and Sergeant Major (August 8, 1915). He arrived in England on March 13, 1916 and was taken on strength as an Acting Sergeant Major at Sandgate. Eight weeks after arriving in England, he was transferred to the Canadian Army Medical Corps Training Station at No. 7 Stationary Hospital in London on May 9th. Later that Summer, LePoidevin was transferred to No. 4 General Hospital and reverted to the ranks on August 7, 1916, in preparation for overseas service to Salonica (Salonika), Greece. He embarked Southampton, England on August 9th, arriving on the 20th and posted to 3rd Echelon General Headquarters. He was attached to the British Army, which was under Lieutenant General George Milne, accompanied by French troops, which were posted to Salonika to oppose Bulgarian advances in the region as part of the Macedonian front. He was transferred to the 28th Casualty Clearing Station on March 30, 1917 and was granted one Good Conduct Badge on May 31st. After serving one year in the Greek theatre, he embarked for England on August 16, 1917 and was taken on strength from Salonika at Basingstoke on September 5th, reverting to the permanent rank of Private on February 28, 1918. He was transferred to the Canadian Army Medical Depot at Shorncliffe on April 6th, to prepare for overseas service in the French theatre, struck off strength on April 24th, disembarking at the Canadian Base Depot in LeHavre, France and posted to the Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp on April 28th. Two weeks later, LePoidevin was posted to No. 6 Field Ambulance on May 11th and almost three months to the day of his posting, was wounded at Amiens on August 12, 1918, suffering a gun shot wound to his left chest. He was admitted to No. 9 General Hospital at Rouen on August 14th, then transferred to No. 8 American General at Boulogne for evacuation to the United Kingdom, where he was admitted to 3rd Western General Hospital at Cardiff, Wales on August 16th. It was here that it was discovered that he had Albuminuria (a pathological condition wherein Albumin, a globular protein, is present in the urine). In the later part of his ten week stay, it stated that his condition was \"progressing favourably\", whereupon he was transferred to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital, Woodcote Park, Epsom on October 31st. It was here that doctors stated that he \"Complains of pain over kidneys\" and \"in the head\" and that his \"Urine shows trace of Albuminuria\". He was returned to hospital, this time to King's Canadian Red Cross Special Hospital at Bushy Park on November 12th, where he was diagnosed with \"Nephritis\" (an inflammation of the kidneys and may involve the glomeruli, tubules, or interstitial tissue surrounding the glomeruli and tubules), where he was to spend the next month before being discharged on December 11th. Two weeks later, he proceeded to the Canadian Army Medical Corps Casualty Company on December 23rd, then taken on strength from the Canadian Army Medical Corps at the Canadian Concentration Camp at Kinmel Park, for return to Canada on January 21, 1919. LePoidevin was struck off strength to Canada on February 16th, embarking England aboard the Empress of Britain the following day, arriving in Canada on the 25th and was posted to the Casualty Company in Montreal on the 26th. In his Medical History of an Invalid, dated March 14, 1919 at Montreal, it noted that he had a \"Slight debility following Nephritis\" and \"pain in muscles of back\". It went on to trace his steps, in regards to his medical situation: \"Had taken ill while on duty in France Aug. 1918 and was sent down line to No. 8 American General at Boulogne and evacuated to England where he was in hospital with Nephritis for five months, was discharged to convalesce and sent to Wales to await embarkation to Canada.\" It was declared by the doctors that he would not be able to continue in the Army, nor resume his former trade of Lumber Scaler, as he would endure \"impaired efficiency on account of myalgia (muscle pain, a symptom of many diseases and disorders) of lumbar muscles.\" LePoidevin was discharged upon demobilization on March 17, 1919, at Military District No. 4 in Montreal, credited with having served in Canada, the United Kingdom, Salonika and France. He was to live only ten months before he died from disease, related to his war service, on January 28, 1920. In his handwritten Will, dated March 17, 1918 at Basingstoke, stated that \"In the event of my death I give the whole of my property to My Wife, Lilley LePoidevin.\" In addition to receiving his British War Medal, Victory Medal, Memorial Plaque and Scroll, his widow also received his Memorial Cross. His records indicate he was ineligible for the 1914-15 Star but it remains a mystery as to why, while his widow was deemed ineligible for a War Service Gratuity. His mother, Mrs. John LePoidevin of Jersey, Channel Islands also received his Memorial Cross.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46110549639445,"sku":"C1592","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/wwi_memorial_cro_52b99ce2664b7.jpg?v=1692847517"},{"product_id":"wwi-memorial-cross-to-58th-infantry-battalion-c1594","title":"Wwi Memorial Cross To 58Th Infantry Battalion","description":"WWI Memorial Cross to 58th Infantry Battalion - GRV (451013 Pte. W. BLORE). Naming is officially engraved. Original frayed ribbon, light contact, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, case better than fine. Accompanied by copies of his Index Cards, Attestation Papers, Service Records, Medical Records, Pay Records and Discharge Certificates.\nFootnote: Walter Blore was born on July 3, 1873 in Manchester, England (as stated in 1915) or Lancashire, England (as stated in 1917). He signed his first Attestation Paper on July 6, 1915 at Niagara Camp, at the age of 42, naming his next-of-kin as his wife, Mrs. Emily E. Blore of Toronto, stating that he had eight years' previous military service with the 19th Hussars (in the Boer War), that he was married and that his trade was that of Horse Keeper. The Battalion was raised in Central Ontario under the authority of G.O. 103A, August 15, 1915. The mobilization headquarters was a Niagara-on-the Lake, Ontario (Camp Niagara). The Battalion sailed November 22, 1915 from Halifax, Nova Scotia aboard the S.S. Saxonia, with a strength of 40 officers and 1,091 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel H.A. Genet, arriving in England on December 2nd. Upon arrival, he was transferred to the 9th Reserve Battalion on June 30, 1915 but suffered from a \"General Weakness\". He did not perform any route marches but served as a Batman while in England, except for one occasion when he went to the Rifle Ranges but had to fall out of the march. Blore embarked for France on February 20, 1916 and served as a Batman to the Major Bellachy. One of his medical reports documents the injury that occurred to his left foot: \"While on duty near Le Havre on February 29th 1916, patient was stepped on by the Major's horse. He remained on duty, having the toe dressed daily until March 4th 1916\" (when it later became infected at Aldershot Camp in Belgium), \"when the M.O. sent him to dressing station from there to No. 13 General Hospital\". He was admitted to No. 13 General Hospital at Boulogne and diagnosed with Onychitis (inflammation of the nail bed, resulting in loss of the nail) on March 13, 1916, where he \"had the toe nail removed\". Blore was invalided \"Sick\" to the Canadian Casualty Assembly Centre on March 23rd, then admitted to the Duchess of Connaught's Canadian Red Cross Hospital at Taplow on March 25th, and after four weeks, was transferred to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital, Hillington House at Uxbridge on April 22nd, where he was to spend one more week, before being discharged on the 29th. He was placed on command to a Company Sergeant Major as a Batman and to the Officer's Mess at Shoreham on May 1, 1916, was given P.B. and sent to Military School, until November 8th. His health was in question, as he continued to experience a general overall weakness. In his Medical History of an Invalid, dated November 10, 1916, it noted that he was \"an old soldier and while in (the) South African War, suffered off and on for months with dysentery\" and that \"When 18 years of age he had a venereal sore.\" Blore was unable to carry on light duties due to his debility and was sent to the Canadian Casualty Assembly Centre at Shoreham-by-Sea for discharge. It noted that he \"Complains of General Weakness\" and emphasized that \"this man was evidently in about the same state on enlistment as at present.\" The Medical Board not only recommended that he be returned to Canada for additional treatment but added \"When this man is discharged he be granted a Gratuity of Twenty Five Dollars under Class 6 of the Pay and Allowance Regulations 1914, as amended by P.C. 1334 of June 3rd 1916.\" He was placed on command to the Discharge Depot at Shoreham on November 18th, until he was struck off strength to Canada at Buxton on December 15th due to his \"Debility\", sailing from Liverpool, England for Canada aboard the S.S. Megantic on December 18th. Upon arrival in Canada, he was admitted to the Convalescent Home at Military District No. 2, Toronto on December 25th, then placed with the Military Hospitals Commission Command in Toronto on January 1, 1917, taken on strength Class II. He was discharged as \"being medically unfit for further service Class III\" on March 28, 1917 at Toronto. He continued to be hospitalized, with his medical records indicating that he also suffered from Iritis (painful inflammation of the iris of the eye) and that his \"Heart (was) not enlarged. (but) Arteries (were) slightly thickened.\", in addition to having Myopic Astigmatism (a specific type of astigmatism where the light focuses before it ever reaches the eye). He signed his second Attestation Paper on July 19, 1917 in Toronto, Ontario, at the age of 44, naming his next-of-kin as his wife, Mrs. Emily Elizabeth Blore of Toronto, stating that he had previous military service with the 19th Hussars and that he had been previously discharged after serving twenty months with the 58th Battalion, due to \"Lung Trouble\" that he was married and that his trade was that of Horse Keeper. He was admitted to Spadina Military Hospital Convalescent Centre, \"D\" Unit, where his Medical History of an Invalid, dated July 19, 1917, noted that he \"Complains of pain in pectoral and clavicle regions, not to the shoulders or down left arm. Tender on pressure. Shortness of breath on moderate exertion.\" He was transferred and admitted to Whitby Military Hospital on July 27th, where his condition continued to develop. In his Medical History of an Invalid, dated April 23, 1918 at Whitby Military Hospital, it documents his condition: \"General Weakness, and inability to do any heavy work such as lifting. Has a dry cough. Complains of pain in pectoral and infra clavicular regions, not to shoulder or down left arm, tender on pressure. Shortness of breath on moderate exertion particularly when stooping.\" It was also noted that he had Bronchitis, with Moderate Emphysema and \"Expansion Poor\" in his chest. Blore was discharged due to \"Physical Unfitness\" on May 4, 1918 at No. 2 District Depot (58th Battalion). He died on April 16, 1935, his death attributed to his war service, making him eligible for the Memorial Cross.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46110550753557,"sku":"C1594","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/wwi_memorial_cro_52b99fac1e6ef.jpg?v=1692847520"},{"product_id":"wwi-memorial-cross-to-the-1st-cdn-machine-gun-co-c1597","title":"Wwi Memorial Cross To The 1St Cdn Machine Gun Co.","description":"WWI Memorial Cross to the 1st Cdn Machine Gun Co. - GRV (414395 Pte. W. ANDERSON). Naming is officially engraved. Suspended from a bar hanger with pinback, contact marks, very fine. Accompanied by copies of his Index Cards, Attestation Papers, Service Records, Medical Records, Pay Records and Discharge Certificates.\nFootnote: William Oscar Anderson was born on July 9, 1895 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He signed his Attestation Paper with the 40th Infantry Battalion \"Nova Scotia Battalion\" in Halifax, on July 30, 1915, naming his next-of-kin as his mother, Mary Anderson of Halifax, stating that he had no previous military service, that he was Single and that his trade was that of Teamster. The Battalion was raised in Nova Scotia, under the authority of G.O. 86, July 1, 1915, with mobilization headquarters at Halifax (Aldershot). He was treated for Plurisy (an inflammation of the pleura, the lining surrounding the lungs) at Valcartier Camp in October, the first of many hospitalizations, before the Battalion left Canada on October 8, 1915 from Quebec City aboard the H.M.T. Saxonia, under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel A. Vincent with a strength of 45 officers and 1,090 other ranks, arriving in Plymouth, England on October 28th. Early in the new year, he was declared Absent Without Leave from January 3rd to 5th, 1916 and sentenced to six days Field Punishment No. 2, forfeiting two days pay. The following month, he was attached to the 11th Brigade, Machine Gun Section at East Sandling on February 2nd. Anderson was admitted to Moore Barracks Hospital at Shoreham and designated \"seriously ill\" with Pneumonia on May 2, 1916, his medical records stating that he was \"Well until two days ago when he had a severe chill with a pain across right chest - fever - headache - sore throat - cough  - felt very weak - lost appetite\". After five weeks hospitalization, he was discharged on June 6th. Later that same month, he was transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Depot on June 22nd, then taken on strength of the Canadian Machine Gun Company on June 26th. In the Spring of 1917, he was admitted to Camp Hospital at Crowboro on January 27, 1917 with a case of Herpes, treated, then discharged on February 7th. Later that same month, he was absorbed into the 1st Battalion, Canadian Machine Gun Corps on February 24th, then posted to the Machine Gun Pool at Crowboro on June 19th, preparing for action in the European theatre. Anderson arrived in Camiers, France on June 21, 1917 and was posted to the 1st Machine Gun Battalion, \"G\" Company on August 24th. Anderson was wounded during the Battle of Passchendaele (Third Battle of Ypres) and was admitted to No. 3 Canadian Field Ambulance on November 21, 1917 with \"gas poisoning\" from a shell gas, resulting in lung problems and pneumonia. He was treated and returned to duty one week later, on the 28th. Three days after his hospital discharge, he was placed on command for two weeks to the 172nd Tunnelling Company on December 1st, rejoining his unit on the 15th. In the Spring, he was transferred to the Canadian Machine Gun Corps on March 19, 1918 and that Summer, was granted permission to marry on July 25, 1918, marrying Elsie Grace Anderson in the United Kingdom in August 1918. He was hospitalized on January 28, 1919 with \"N.Y.D.\" (Not Yet Determined), then transferred to No. 2 General Hospital at Wimereux on February 2nd, where it was determined that he had \"V.D.S.\" (Venereal Disease Syphilis), contracted while he was with the the occupation forces in Cologne, Germany. After three and a half weeks, he was transferred to No. 3 Canadian General Hospital at Boulogne on February 27th for another two and a half weeks, before being discharged to duty on April 14th. He returned to England on April 27th and was posted to the Machine Gun Company Depot at Witley on May 7th. As he was Absent Without Leave again, he was declared a \"Deserted\" on May 30, 1919. He re-established himself and was posted to \"H\" Wing, \"C\" Company at Witley Camp. In his Medical History of an Invalid, dated July 18, 1919, in describes the irregularities in the left side of his chest: \"Slight dullness, diminished breath sounds and vocal resonance over left side of chest below level of 7th rib. Complains of irregular acute pains left side of chest occurring frequently and at irregular times. Complains of slight cough.\" It also noted that the Canadian General Laboratory had conducted a Wassermann test (an antibody test for Syphillis) on July 16th, with the test coming back \"negative\". He proceeded on command to the Canadian Discharge Depot at Buxton on August 8, 1919 and was taken on strength August 10th, for return to Canada. He was struck off strength of the Overseas Military Forces of Canada, embarking Liverpool, England on September 4, 1919 aboard the R.M.S. Cedric, arriving in Halifax on the 12th. Anderson was discharged upon demobilization on September 12, 1919 at Clearing Service Command, Military District No. 6 in Halifax, entitled to wear the War Service Badge, Class \"A\", number 322202, credited with having served four months in Canada, eighteen months in the United Kingdom and twenty-three months in France, earning him the 1914-15 Star, the British War Medal and the Victory Medal. He died on April 29, 1944 in Halifax of lung problems, attributed to the poison attack he experienced during the war. His widow, Elsie Anderson of Canning, Nova Scotia received his Memorial Cross. A replacement cross is also documented as having been issued in October 1959.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46110550819093,"sku":"C1597","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/wwi_memorial_cro_52b9ad7b253e9.jpg?v=1692847508"},{"product_id":"a-great-war-memorial-cross-to-the-van-doos-c1598","title":"A Great War Memorial Cross To The Van Doos","description":"A Great War Memorial Cross to the Van Doos - GRV (62235 Pte. C. GERVAIS). Naming is officially engraved. Without ribbon, extremely fine. Accompanied by copies of his Index Cards, Attestation Papers, Service Records, Medical Records, Pay Records and Discharge Certificates.\nFootnote: Charles Gervais was born on February 23, 1885 in Montreal, Quebec, the son of Joseph Gervais and Delia Gervais. He signed his Attestation Paper with the 22nd Infantry Battalion \"Canadiens Francais\", on May 5, 1915 in Montreal, naming his mother as his next-of-kin, stating that he had no previous military service, that he was not married and that his trade was that of Roofer. The Battalion was raised in Quebec and mobilized in St. Jean, Quebec under the authority of G.O. 36, March 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed May 20, 1915 from Halifax, Nova Scotia, aboard the S.S. Saxonia, with a strength of 36 officers and 1,097 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel F.M. Gaudet, arriving in England on the 29th. The Battalion served in France and Belgium with the 5th Infantry Brigade, 2nd Canadian Division. Established in October 1914, at the beginning of World War I, the 22nd was created in response to a popular demand from people who wanted to have a regiment under which French Canadians could serve in their native language. The 22nd was the only active French-speaking infantry battalion on the war front to serve in the Canadian Corps. After three and half months training in England, he entered the French theatre with the 22nd Infantry Battalion on September 15, 1915, with the Battalion arriving on the front line in Belgium shortly thereafter. Gervais was wounded at Messines on November 26, 1915, suffering a \"Shrapnel (gun shot) wound to the left arm, jaw, right arm and right buttock.\" He was admitted to No. 2 Canadian Stationary Hospital at Boulogne on the November 28th, then invalided and transferred to Bevan Military Hospital at Sandgate on December 1st, where he was taken on strength of the 23rd Battalion, beginning a series of hospital stays. After two weeks treatment, he was transferred for one month to Kent No. 2 Voluntary Aid Detachment Hospital at Ramsgate on December 13th, then to the Reserve Unit Military Hospital at Shorecliffe on January 11, 1916 for two months, before arriving at his final hospital on March 1st, the Canadian Convalescent Hospital, Woodcote Park, Epsom, where he also battled a case of Influenza, before being discharged on April 12th. He was later attached to 1st C.T.D. Machine Gun Base at Dibgate on May 16, 1916, then transferred back to the 22nd Battalion on June 28th, recovered from his injuries. Gervais was wounded again, this time at Courcellette on September 16, 1916, when a \"Bomb exploded 5 or 6 ft. away from Gervais.\" He suffered \"Extensive subconjunctival hemorrhage in lower half of globe. Diffuse retinal detachment from concussion. Shrapnel penetrated (his) shoulder.\" He was wounded in the left eye and was gassed. He was invalided to England, where he was admitted to 4th London General Hospital at Denmark Hill, London S.E. on September 20th for two months treatment, before being transferred to Westcliffe Canadian Ear \u0026amp; Eye Hospital at Folkestone on November 17th, where he convalesced for two weeks. After his discharge from Westcliffe on the 29th, he was attached to Sub Staff DPQR at Hastings on March 3, 1917, transferred to the 2nd Quebec Regimental Depot at Shoreham on March 30th, then attached to Base Duty on April 16th. He was placed on command to headquarters at Hastings on May 9, 1917, then placed on command to the 10th Reserve Battalion at Shoreham on June 23rd, before being attached to the Assistant Provost Marshal's office on September 6th. He was placed on command at the Canadian Convalescent Depot at Buxton on October 30, 1917, for return to Canada. Gervais was awarded two Wound Stripes on twice becoming a casualty in the field. He sailed from Liverpool, England aboard the S.S. Olympic on November 6, 1917 and was taken on strength at No.4 Military District and was admitted to Montreal General Hospital on December 11, 1917, where he convalesced. He was taken on strength of the Special Service Battalion at Montreal on November 21st until February 8, 1918, when he was transferred to D.M.H. Montreal, to seek additional treatment. Montreal was the headquarters for No.4  Military District, which had seven Military Hospitals. In his Medical History of an Invalid, dated April 9, 1918 at Montreal, it noted the condition of his eye: \"R.E.V. light perception\" and \"shows opacities of lens \u0026amp; of vitreous due to Gun Shot Wound\", with a probable detachment of the retina, his \"right vision (was) reduced to perception of light\". In regards to his ear, there was a \"slight inflammation in middle ear right. Drum retracted, hears moderate voice at least 25 ft., whispered voice 5 ft. Complains of buzzing noises in ear from time to time. Disability 40% for eyes, nil for ear.\" Due to his reduced vision, it was recommended the 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)), as his condition was determined to be \"permanent.\" He was discharged from D.M.H. on April 20, 1918. Gervais was discharged from Active Service as \"Being Medically Unfit for Military Duties (Wounded)\" on June 4, 1918, at No.4  Military District in Montreal, entitled to wear both the War Service Badge, Class \"A\", number 33184, along with a Class \"B\", number 618336. He married after his discharge, taking Louisa Gervais as his wife, but died soon after, on August 19, 1921, at the age of 36 and was buried at Montreal (Notre Dame des Neiges) Cemetery, Montreal, Quebec. His widow, Louisa Gervais, received his 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal, Memorial Plaque with Scroll, in addition to his Memorial Cross, with his mother, Delia Gervais also receiving his Memorial Cross.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46110552326421,"sku":"C1598","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/a_great_war_memo_52b9b2406c63c.jpg?v=1692847522"},{"product_id":"memorial-cross-to-the-72nd-queens-battery-of-canadian-field-artillery-c1940","title":"Memorial Cross To The 72Nd Queen's Battery Of Canadian Field Artillery","description":"Memorial Cross to the 72nd Queen's Battery of Canadian Field Artillery - George V (342995 - GNR. S.W. WARD.). Naming is engraved. Dark patina, contact marks and light wear, better than fine. Footnote: Stanley William Ward was born on March 5, 1898 in Prescott, Augusta Township, County of Grenville, Ontario, the son of William J. Ward and Elizabeth Ward. He signed his Attestation Paper on March 5, 1917, in Kingston, Ontario, on his 19th birthday, naming his next-of-kin as his mother, Elizabeth Ward of Prescott, Ontario, stating that he had no previous military service, that he was not married and that his trade was that of Bank Clerk. He served in England only, with the 70C, 72nd Queen's Battery of Canadian Field Artillery and died on April 18, 1919 at the age of 21. He was buried in Blue Church Cemetery, three miles west of Prescott, Ontario.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46111019860245,"sku":"C1940","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_03_2998d8d7-fc50-4fd3-84ad-485ff4fb1096.jpg?v=1692848792"},{"product_id":"a-28th-canadian-infantry-first-war-memorial-cross-bucquoy-road-1918-c2171","title":"A 28Th Canadian Infantry First War Memorial Cross; Bucquoy Road 1918","description":"A Canadian First War Memorial Cross; Bucquoy Road 1918 - GV Memorial Cross (73318 Pte.C.BAIRD) Naming is engraved, extremely fine. Footnotes: Charles Baird was born in Scotland in 1885 and was working as a Teamster in northern ontario before enlisting in October 1914. 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Accompanied by a copy of his Attestation Paper and the 43rd Canadian Battalion, Cameron Highlanders of Canada War Diary Register (dated August 5-11, 1918). Footnote: Roderick Hourie was born on March 18, 1893 in St. Clements, Manitoba, the son of George Hourie and Mary E. Hourie, later of Kenora, Ontario. He signed his Attestation Paper (the recruiting officer spelling it \"Rodrich\") as a Private with the 79th Infantry Battalion \"Manitoba Battalion\" on July 28, 1915 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, at the age of 22, naming his next-of-kin as his mother, Mrs. Mary Clements of Kenora, stating that he had no previous military service, that he was not married and that his trade was that of Teamster. The Battalion was raised in Manitoba and mobilized at Brandon, Manitoba under the authority of G.O. 103A, August 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed April 24, 1916 with a strength of 37 officers and 1,095 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel G. Clinglan. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 17th Reserve Battalion, with Hourie later being transferred to the 43rd Infantry Battalion \"Cameron Highlanders of Canada\". On August 8, 1918, the 43rd Infantry Battalion's objective was Vignette Wood, as part of the Battle of Amiens. They began assembling at 3:00 am, with a barrage opening up at 4:20 am, with 'B' Company on the right edge of Dodo Wood entering on the westerly edge. Tanks followed, clearing the Wood from north to south at 7:00 am, taking 130 prisoners. The German response took its toll on the Canadian forces. By 8:30 am, it was determined that 413 had been taken prisoner, 19 had been killed, 123 had been wounded and 48 were declared missing. One of those Killed in Action was Private Hourie, at the age of 25. 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