{"title":"North America-Canada-Campaign Medals- Pairs- \u0026 Groups-The Korean War 1950-53","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"a-canadian-korea-volunteer-service-medal-1950-54-c2561","title":"A Canadian Korea Volunteer Service Medal 1950-54","description":"Korea Volunteer Service Medal 1950-54 - In case of issue, Mint","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46108791013653,"sku":"C2561","price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_03__1_0bdc80b7-bc9f-48f2-a7a7-fd85988870f5.jpg?v=1692838242"},{"product_id":"korea-group-of-three-c0125","title":"Korea Group Of Three","description":"Canadian (silver) Korea medal (SH 443 J. CONNELLY ); Korea Volunteer Medal, unnamed as issued; UN Korea, bronze (SH 443 J. CONNELLY), display mounted, silver Korea medal plated, good very fine.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109721231637,"sku":"C0125","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c4700001.jpg?v=1692840536"},{"product_id":"korean-war-pair-c0180","title":"Korean War Pair","description":"Canadian Korea Medal and Korean UN Medal (A.800424 J. Cheyne). James Cheyne enlisted 19 Aug 1950 and after training was posted to Korea, disembarking on 18 Dec 1950 with the 2nd Bn. PPCLI and remained with them until 26 Oct 1951 when he was returned to Canada and took his release on 17 Jan 1952. Re-enlisted 20 Jun 1952 with the 2nd PPCLI as Reg. No. SA-5188 and with them until 15 Feb 1954 when he was SOS. Several years passed and on 21 Dec 1961 he enlisted in the Militia as B-828410 with the 2nd Field Engineering Regt until 18 Feb 1962. On 28 Jan 1993 he applied for and was awarded his Korean Volunteer Medal.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109727949077,"sku":"C0180","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c5230002.jpg?v=1692840588"},{"product_id":"canadian-korea-medal-pair-c0220","title":"Canadian Korea Medal Pair","description":"Canadian Korea Medal. (B-801804 C.W.MOWAT) Naming is officially impressed, extremely fine condition. United Nations Korea Medal. (B-801804 C.W. MOWAT) Officially impressed, near extremely fine condition. This lot is accompanied by a 7 page military service record. Clayton William Mowat served with the Canadian Army from August 22nd until his discharge on the 27th of June 1952. Mowat served in Canada, Korea, and Japan.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109728899349,"sku":"C0220","price":330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c5690002.jpg?v=1692840599"},{"product_id":"korean-war-group-pj-metallic-rcr-c0359","title":"Korean War Group, P.j. Metallic, Rcr","description":"Korea Medal (SD 9688 F.J. METALLIC); Canadian Volunteer Service Medal for Korea (un-named); and United Nations Korea Medal (SD 9688 P.J. METALLIC). Korea Medal is officially impressed, UN Korea Medal is engraved. Crisp detail, very fine. Includes Canadian Paratroopers Badge; two Royal Canadian Regiment Collar Dogs (RCR); two Royal Canadian Regiment \"Pro Patria\" Beaver Shoulder Tabs; newspaper article documenting the 3rd Battalion of the RCR's arrival in Korea (plasticized); also very fine. Accompanied by copies of his Service Records and Death Certificate. Footnote: Francis Metallic was a member of the Canadian Forces from 1952 until 1970. He embarked ffrom Canada on August 21, 1952 for service in the Korean theatre. After a stopover in Japan, he disembarked in Korea, October 4, 1952 and was in service with the Royal Canadian Regiment in the field until August 31, 1953, after which he returned to Canada. He later saw service in a post-war Europe in the mid 1950's before returing to Canada in 1959, where he finished his military career. He died on November 15, 1994 in Montreal, Quebec. It is worthy to note that many areas in the Service Records and even in his Death Certificate have been blacked out for security reasons.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109738303765,"sku":"C0359","price":800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c708.jpg?v=1692840672"},{"product_id":"the-wwii-korea-awards-to-ggower-cdn-inf-c0372","title":"The Wwii \u0026 Korea Awards To G.gower, Cdn Inf.","description":"1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence Medal; Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Overseas Bar; War Medal 1939-45; Korea Medal (B-800224 G.N. GOWER); and United Nations Korea Medal B-800224 G.N. GOWER). Naming is officially impressed on the Korea Medal and privately engraved on the UN Korea Medal. Board mounted, original ribbons, extremely fine. Accompanied by a biographical sheet. Footnote: G.N. Gower enlisted in Toronto, likely joining a unit from the Toronto area that was not part of the 1st Division that fought in Italy. His medals indicate that he served at least six months in England before his unit participated in the liberation of Europe. During the Korean War, between July 2, 1950 and June 10, 1953, he served in one of the Canadian units of the 25th Canadian Infantry Brigade of the Commonwealth Division.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109739319573,"sku":"C0372","price":700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c720.jpg?v=1692840691"},{"product_id":"a-korean-war-pair-to-the-princess-patricias-canadian-light-infantry-c2668","title":"A Korean War Pair To The Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry","description":"A Canadian Korean War Pair to the PPCLI - Korea Medal (SM-18144 J.A. THOMAS) and United Nations Korea Medal (SM-18144 J.A. THOMAS). Naming is officially impressed on the KM and privately engraved on the UNKM. Un-mounted, original ribbons, extremely fine. Accompanied by a Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Cap Badge (two-piece construction, brass base with an overlaying silver insignia, 33 mm x 48.2 mm, intact lugs), a Canadian Army Parachutist Badge, a Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Shoulder Flash and a Korean War 25th Infantry Brigade Shoulder Patch, along with copies of his Service Records and Canadian Army Certificate of Active Service in a duotang folder. \n\n\n \nFootnote: John Albert Thomas enlisted with the Royal Canadian Infantry Corps as a Private on May 31, 1952 in Edmonton, Alberta. He was struck off strength of the RCIC, HE No. 10 Personnel Depot in Edmonton and transferred to the 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry in Calgary, Alberta, on June 8, 1952. Six months later, he was transferred to No. 11 Personnel Depot in Vancouver, British Columbia on December 3, 1952, posted to the Canadian Army Far East and placed on the \"Holding List\" for overseas service. Thomas embarked Canada for the Far East on December 11, 1952, disembarking in Japan on the 28th. Four weeks later, he left Japan for the Korean theatre on January 24, 1953, joining the 3rd Battalion, PPCLI upon arrival in Korea and after three months in the Korean theatre, returned to Japan on April 7, 1953. He embarked for Canada on October 30, 1953, arriving on November 14th and returned to No. 10 Personnel Depot in Calgary, where he was taken on strength of the 1st Battalion, PPCLI. He was posted to the Canadian Joint Air Training Centre from January to March 1954 for five weeks, attending the Para Jump Course No. 211. Thomas was discharged from active service on October 5, 1955, in Ottawa, Ontario, having served forty months in the PPCLI, credited with having served in Canada, along with ten months in the Far East, three of which were in Korea, entitling him to the Korean War Medal Pair. It is worthy to note, that much of the eight pages of his Service Records have been blacked out for security reasons.\n\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109739680021,"sku":"C2668","price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/a_canadian_korea_542972aa892b9.jpg?v=1692840691"},{"product_id":"a-canadian-korean-war-pair-to-the-royal-22e-regiment-c1911","title":"A Canadian Korean War Pair To The Royal 22E Regiment","description":"A Canadian Korean War Pair to the Royal 22e Regiment - Korea Medal (SD-4548 J.R.R. LEBEL); Canadian Volunteer Service Medal for Korea; and United Nations Korea Medal. Naming is officially impressed on the KM, the others are un-named. Un-mounted, pinback on the UNKM, light contact, better than very fine. Accompanied by copies of his Service Records, Discharge Certificate, Department of Veteran Affairs Awards List and Notification of Death.\n \nFootnote: Joseph Rolland Romeo Lebel enlisted as a Private at No. 4 Personnel Depot in Montreal, Quebec, on September 7, 1950 and was allocated to the Royal Canadian Infantry Corps. From September 9, 1950 to February 28, 1951, he was placed at the Canadian Army Training School at St. Jean, Quebec, before being transferred to Valcartier with the Royal 22nd Regiment (Van Doos) on March 1st. After almost three months at Valcartier and having completed the Government Recruits Training Course, he was transferred to the Canadian Joint Air Training Centre at Rivers, Manitoba on May 23rd. It was at CJATC Rivers that he completed the Parachute Training Qualifications Course No. 90 (Airborne) and awarded the Canadian Parachute Badge on June 23rd. He returned to Valcartier on June 26th for five weeks, now with the 1st Battalion, Royal 22nd Regiment, then posted to Fort Churchill, Manitoba for additional training, from August 4th to September 6th. He again returned to Valcartier for five weeks, from September 6th to October 9th, and was then posted to Quebec City for five weeks with the Royal 22nd Regiment. He returned to Fort Churchill for five weeks additional training on November 15th, before returning to Quebec City on December 18th. On April 8, 1952, he returned to Valcartier, now with the 2nd Battalion, Royal 22nd Regiment. It was here that he qualified under CAR Specs Leading Infantry Man, Group 1 and would prove to be his last stop before being sent to the Korean theatre. He was taken on strength at No. 11 Personnel Depot in Vancouver on September 27th, then was struck off strength to X-4 List, Royal Canadian Infantry Corps, embarking Canada for the Far East a week later, on October 3rd. Lebel arrived in Japan on October 5th and after four weeks orientation was sent to the Korean theatre, arriving there on November 3rd, taken on strength of the 1st Battalion, Royal 22nd Regiment and awarded the Korea Medal in the field. By the Spring, he was struck off strength to X-5 List (2 CAU) on March 3, 1953, attending No. 81 Mortar Course at No. 2 Hara Mura Battle School, Japan, before rejoining the 1st Battalion, Royal 22nd Regiment on April 10th, qualifying under CAT Specs as an Infantry Mortarman, Group 1 and drawing pay accordingly. He was struck off strength of the 1st Battalion to the 3rd Battalion on April 22nd, then was taken on strength to X-8 List (2 CAU) on October 24, 1953. After six months on the X-8 List, he embarked the Far East on October 30, 1953, disembarking in the United States on November 13th. The following week, Lebel was taken on strength from the Canadian Army Far East in Montreal on November 18th, where he was to remain before he was discharged on February 17, 1954, credited with having served in Canada and the Extreme Orient. He died on November 11, 2001. ","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109744038165,"sku":"C1911","price":340.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/a_canadian_korea_535fcf2d9a16b.jpg?v=1692840707"},{"product_id":"korea-medal-1950-1953-c0413","title":"Korea Medal, 1950-1953","description":"(B-800203 W.D. PUGH). Naming is officially impressed. 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COY.\" on the bottom edge of the front and back cover respectively, silvered bronze Lincoln Regiment insignia affixed to the back cover, spring-loaded money clip on the inside back cover with a U.S. Two Dollar Bill in place, hinged, push release, 73.5 mm x 96 mm x 12 mm); and Swagger Stick (brown leather wrap on a stiff elongated frame, heavily stitched full-length seam, 16 mm x 615 mm). Light contact on the case, near extremely fine. Accompanied by a copy of the London Gazette 39819, page 1 (datedTuesday, April 7, 1953, naming Major Francis Klenavic (ZP 1751), 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment, The Royal Canadian Infantry Corps as a recipient of the Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE), in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Korea during the period from July 1 to December 31, 1952). \n \nFootnote: Captain Francis (Frank) Klenavic, Royal Canadian Regiment became the first member of the regiment to see combat in the Second World War, assigned to Tunisia in the North African theatre in 1942. After the end of the war, he returned to Canada but by the early 1950s, he found himself in Korea as part of the Canadian contingent of the United Nations force during the Korean War, better known as a \"police action\". From a military science perspective, the Korean War combined strategies and tactics of the First and Second World Wars, beginning as a mobile campaign of swift infantry attacks followed by air bombing raids, but became a static trench war by July 1951. Major Francis (Frank) Klenavic was the Deputy Commanding Officer (DCO), commanding the 1st Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment from October 10 to 25, 1952. It was under his command during the Battle of Kowang-San (AKA the Defence of Hill 355) fought between October 22nd and 24th, that the regiment was to fight its bloodiest and most significant action of the war. On August 10th, the 1st Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment relieved the 1st Battalion, The Welch Regiment (29th Infantry Brigade), assuming the defence of Hill 355 or Kowang-San as it was known locally. It was also referred to as \"Little Gibraltar\" by the Americans. It was a dominating feature and a key to the United Nations Line. Control of Hill 355 conferred control of the highways running south to Seoul. To the immediate left of the 1st Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment was the 1st Battalion, Royal 22nd Regiment and to the right was the 1st Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry. Over the next three months the 25th Canadian Infantry Brigade would experience the heaviest shelling and mortaring of any period that it spent in the front lines. The Battalion was opposite a junction point in the enemy lines that marked the boundary between the Chinese 39th and 40th Armies (commanded by Generals Xinquan and Yucheng respectively). On August 25th, from the highest point on Hill 355, Company Sergeant-Major Richard McNally of D Company unfurled the Regimental banner, a challenge that sooner or later would be answered by the Chinese. The arrival of autumn brought the end of the monsoon season and a dramatic change in Chinese tactics. They now possessed artillery and mortars in abundance and were increasingly prepared to use these supporting aggressive attacks on United Nations positions. The Chinese would skillfully infiltrate the lines, isolate an outpost and suddenly overwhelm it. Canadian casualties began to mount, though the blood letting was not all one-sided. During a fighting patrol, mounted by Lieutenant H.R. \"Russ\" Gardner and five men of B Company, including Corporal K.E. Fowler, a Chinese signaller was snatched from an enemy kitchen area, while five other Chinese soldiers were shot dead. The prisoner proved to be from the 346th Regiment, 116th Division, of the Chinese 39th Army. For this action, Gardner was awarded the Military Cross (MC) and Fowler won the Military Medal (MM). On October 1st, the Chinese began a relentless bombardment of Hill 355 that increased rather than decreased in violence as the days passed. Enemy raids and patrols were now probing Canadian main defensive positions on a nightly basis. Kowang-San became so dangerous that American brass stopped visiting it. Chinese prisoners, captured by 1RCR patrols, revealed that an all-out assault on Hill 355 was in the offing. As of October 22nd, Hill 355 was divided into five defensive sectors, each held by one of the five rifle companies of 1RCR (the fifth rifle company, E Company, had only recently been raised, in September). Area 2 lay directly between the main feature of Hill 355 and the Chinese-held Hill 227, less than two miles to the west. It was the closest sector to the enemy and the most exposed. Area 2 was forward-centre in the 1RCR defensive line and had borne the brunt of the Chinese bombardment since October 1st. Area 2 was manned by B Company under the command of Major J.E.L.Cohen. He had deployed his three platoons forward with no company reserve. 4 Platoon commanded by Lieutenant S. MacDonald was on the left and in contact with E Company (Captain H.G. \"Herb\" Cloutier); 5 Platoon under Lieutenant John Clark was in the centre, and Lieutenant Russ Gardner's 6 Platoon was on the right and in contact with A Company (Major George G. Taylor). D Company (Major R.S. \"Bob\" Richards) and C Company were dug in depth, left-rear and right-rear respectively, and both available as necessary for counter attack. With battle looming, the Commanding Officer, Lieutenant-Colonel Bingham was on leave and command had devolved on the Deputy Commanding Officer (DCO), Major Frank Klenavic, who commanded the Battalion from October 10th to 25th. At last light on October 22nd, B Company's field defences had been reduced to a deplorable state by the continuing Chinese bombardment. Many bunkers had caved in, most of the reserve ammunition buried and telephone lines cut. With enemy mortar and artillery fire continuing to intensify on Area 2 an attack was anticipated that night. As a result B Company remained at 50% alert throughout the night with one man up in each weapon pit while his partner slept. Chinese sappers worked in close to B Company's positions, destroying wire obstacles with crude bangalore torpedoes. At 1845 hours, a Chinese infiltration group blundered into 4 Platoon's trenches on the left and was shot down to a man. At 2045 hours, A Company, 1st Battalion, The Royal Fusiliers, arrived to take over the defense of Area 5, freeing D Company for a possible counter-move. There was no further contact with the enemy on this night, though the heavy shelling and mortaring continued. By dawn on October 23rd, the situation in Area 2 was precarious in the extreme. All communication with the rear had been cut and enemy shelling had destroyed all of 6 Platoon's bunkers, forcing the soldiers of this platoon to move to their left and take shelter with 5 Platoon. Lieutenant Gardner assumed command of the two combined platoons and Lieutenant Clark acted as a runner to Company Headquarters (HQ) and Battalion HQ to the rear. The weight of Chinese fire kept B Company pinned down during the day; any movement above ground was next to impossible. As a result, neither food nor ammunition could be pushed forward to the beleaguered platoons of B Company. At great personal risk, Lieutenant Clark finally reached Battalion Headquarters and advised Major Klenavic of the desperate situation confronting B Company. The acting Commanding Officer promptly ordered that 5 and 6 Platoons withdraw from their forward positions and re-organize. Major Cohen and Lieutenant Clark made their way to 5 and 6 Platoons to organize their withdrawal. They arrived towards sunset at 1800 hours. At this precise moment the enemy barrage on B Company increased dramatically for ten minutes then rolled on to the rear and flanks. A massive Chinese infantry assault on Area 2 was only minutes away and withdrawal was impossible. Major Cohen and Lieutenants Gardner and Clark and Sergeant Gerald E.P. Enright (5 Platoon Sergeant) hurriedly organized the thirty survivors of 5 and 6 Platoons into some semblance of defense. Blocking positions among the shattered trenches were established and men who had lost their weapons organized into bombing parties. Enemy small arms fire was heavy to their front and large numbers of Chinese began to move in from the flanks. Area 2 was now being attacked by the equivalent of two enemy battalions. On the left, 4 Platoon was overwhelmed, the loss of their position being reported to Major Klenavic by survivors at 1830 hours. On the right, Lieutenant Clark and twelve men stubbornly fought on but were eventually forced to take up a blocking position further to the north where B Company's trenches met A Company's. They were able to hold this position for the rest of the battle, successfully fighting off swarms of Chinese. In the centre, Lieutenant Gardner and another small band of B Company men fought desperately against hundreds of Chinese attacking from the south. On the verge of being overrun, Gardner ordered his men to make for the safety of A Company's trenches. He bravely remained to cover their retreat emptying his automatic carbine at the oncoming Chinese. In this action Lieutenant Gardner was repeatedly hit by enemy fire and eventually went down, but not before he personally shot five Chinese soldiers. He pretended to be dead as hundreds of Chinese moved through B Company's position, ruthlessly bayoneting the bodies of any fallen Canadian soldiers that they found. In the darkness and confusion Lieutenant Gardner was able to crawl to A Company's trenches, dragging with him a wounded comrade. They had been the last Canadians alive in Area 2. By 1943 hours, the news had reached Major Klenavic that there were now no friendly troops left in Area 2. He immediately brought down a fire mission on B Company's former position and ordered every available support weapon in the Battalion, including mortars, machine guns, and recoilless rifles to engage the enemy in Area 2. The heavy and accurate Canadian fire now stopped the Chinese dead in their tracks. Developing enemy attacks at 2100 hours, on A Company in the north and E Company in the south, were broken up by artillery salvoes from 1st Commonwealth Division, including A Battery, 1st Royal Canadian Horse Artillery. By 0110 hours on October 24th, Major Klenavic ordered D Company to counter-attack and drive the Chinese from Area 2. The assaulting platoons from D Company were at first heavily engaged but as they pushed home their attack Chinese resistance crumbled and the enemy evaporated into the night. D Company re-occupied Area 2. By 0330 hours, the Battalion's forward lines had been re-established and the battle was over. The Battle of Kowang-San, fought between October 22 and 24, 1952 had lasted 33 hours. In that period 1RCR had suffered 18 killed, 14 missing, and 35 wounded. Enemy casualties were unknown but believed extremely heavy. In fact, in the aftermath of the battle, helicopter observers counted up to six hundred Chinese bodies scattered across the battlefield. As a result of the action at Kowang-San soldiers of the Battalion won three Military Crosses and four Military Medals for gallantry. The Military Crosses were won by acting Major George Taylor, OC of A Company; Captain Cloutier, commanding E Company; and by Lieutenant Clark of 5 Platoon, B Company. It is also worth noting that for his sterling service as the Forward Observation Officer (FOO) during the battle, Captain D.S. Caldwell was also awarded the MC. Sergeant Enright, also of 5 Platoon, was one of the recipients of the Military Medal (MM), as was Warrant Officer 2nd Class (WO2) George Fox, CSM of E Company. At the conclusion of the Battalion's tour in Korea, Lieutenant-Colonel Bingham would be awarded the Distinguished Service Order (DSO), in recognition of the outstanding achievements of 1RCR over the past eleven months. The defence of Hill 355 had been the bloodiest and most significant action fought by the 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment during its eleven month combat tour in Korea. For his strong leadership throughout the battle, Major Francis Klevanic (ZP 1751), 1st Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment, The Royal Canadian Infantry Corps was awarded the Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE), \"in recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Korea during the period 1 July to 31 December, 1952\", as mentioned in the London Gazette 39819, page 1, dated Tuesday, April 7, 1953. As a Captain and Acting Major, he had been Mentioned in Depatches, and as a Major, was to be a Serving Brother to the Venerable Order of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109942120725,"sku":"C1900","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_02_e3100a32-77c4-4bc4-991d-871b8241aeaf.jpg?v=1692842401"},{"product_id":"the-awards-of-cpl-naylor-rcamc-c0465","title":"The Awards Of Cpl. Naylor, R.c.a.m.c.","description":"Canadian Forces Decoration, ERII (CPL K.T. NAYLOR); Korea Medal (SB 33704 K.T. NAYLOR); Canadian Volunteer Service Medal for Korea (unnamed); and United Nations Korea Medal (SB 33704 K.T. NAYLOR). Naming is officially impressed on the CFA and the KM and privately engraved on the UNKM. Dark patina on KM, light contact on all three, extremely fine. Accompanied by copies of his Service Records and a letter dated February 2, 1993 from Rideau Hall certifying that he was awarded the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal for Korea. Footnote: Kenneth Thomas Naylor enlisted with the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps on May 15, 1951 in Toronto, Ontario. After various training stops in Toronto, Borden and Oakville in Ontario and Valcartier in Quebec, he embarked Canada on March 3, 1953 for Japan, disembarking there are March 19. He was posted with the Canadian Army Far East in the field, later embarking Japan on March 22 and arriving in Korea the next day, for service in the field. Upon his return to Canada in 1954, he received additional postings in Toronto and Valcartier, before being sent to Holland, arriving there on October 9, 1955 and posted to the Canadian Army CE, 4th Field Ambulance. He returned to Canada on October 4, 1957, with postings in Borden, Kingston and Valcartier, before embarking Canada on November 26, 1961, arriving the next day in France and posted to the Canadian Army CE with 1st Field Ambulance. He achieved the rank of Corporal on August 22, 1960 while still in Canada. By June 1962, he had found his way to Fort Chambly, Germany, re-engaging for an additional six years on May 15, 1963 and finishing his service in Germany the following month. He returned to Canada on April 30, 1965 and was stationed at CFB Borden with the 6th Detachment RCAMC until 1972. Naylor continued his service at CFB Toronto from 1972 to 1977, then was sent to HMCS Annapolis at CFB Halifax in July 1977. While in Halifax, he achieved the rank of Sergeant on June 9, 1978, returning to CFB Toronto on March 23, 1979. 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Footnote: James Edward Price enlisted with the Canadian Army on August 18, 1950 in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Three days later, he was taken on strength by 25 Canadian Reinforcement Group (Reinforcement Company, 2nd Battalion Royal Canadian Regiment) at Petawawa, Ontario on August 21st. He was immediately transferred for training to the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps School at Camp Borden, Ontario, where he was to remain for the next ten weeks, until November 3rd. Price was taken on strength of the Canadian Active Service Force (USA) on November 18th at Fort Lewis, Washington State, with the 54th Transport Company. After five months training at Fort Lewis, he was struck off strength of the Canadian Active Service Force (USA) on April 19, 1951 and taken on strength of the Canadian Active Service Force (Far East), embarking the United States on April 19th and disembarking in the Far East on May 5th. What little information there is regarding his overseas service has been \"blacked out\" on his service records. Price was awarded the Korea Medal in the field on November 10, 1951, while an active participant with the 54th Transport Company. He was struck off strength of the Canadian Active Service Force (Far East) on June 28, 1952, embarking the Far East that day and disembarking in Canada on July 7th, having served in the Far East theatre for a little under fourteen months. He returned to Fredericton for three months additional service, before being discharged on October 15, 1952 at No. 2 Personnel Depot, credited with having served in Canada, the United States and the Far East. 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He completed Grade Six at Ecole Rurale de St Michel in Temiscouata, able to read and speak French, along with being able to speak English and Italian. From 1926 to 1928, he helped his father on the family farm. He was employed as Fees Collector on a Ferry Boat during the summer months and as a Lumberjack during the winter months from 1936 to 1938, then returned to help his father on the farm and in the woods during the winter of 1939\/1940. Laplante enlisted for Second World War service, as a Private (E-9336) with the Regiment de la Chaudiere at Valcartier, Quebec, on August 15, 1940, signing his Attestation Paper on August 20, 1940, naming his next-of-kin as his father, Philias Laplante of Temiscouata, stating that he had no previous military service, that he was Single and that his trade was that of \"Cultivateur\" (Farmer). He was attached to the regiment at Sussex Camp on the 22nd. Eleven months later, he embarked Halifax, Nova Scotia on July 20, 1941, arriving in Gourock, Scotland on the 30th. He was awarded one Good Conduct Badge on July 23, 1942, transferred to No. 5 Canadian Armored Transport on May 30, 1943, the posted to the Canadian Ordnance Reinforcement Unit on October 19, 1943. One week later, he left for the Mediterranean theatre on October 25, 1943, seeing action with the Royal 22nd Regiment in Italy. In the Italian theatre, he was transferred to the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers on May 15, 1944 and was awarded another Good Conduct Badge on August 15th. Upon the ceasing of hostilities in Italy, he left for North West Europe on February 25, 1945, where he saw action in Holland and Germany until July 30, 1945, when he was transferred to 252 CD\/MD 5 for General Duty. During his time in the Army, he trained in the Infantry and qualified in First Aid, and was employed as a Physical Training Instructor and a Despatch Rider. Having been a farmer and lumberjack most of the time while at home, he never took much part in organized sports, but in the service he took part in them. Although he had only a Grade Six education, LaPlante did a great deal of reading and studying while in the Army during the war and the years following, which raised his level of schooling. He trained as a Gunner with a Carrier Platoon, Standing Orders I\/C Class III and at one point, was transferred to No. 5 C.A.T. Workshop as a Batman. It was noted at No. 3 Canadian Repatriation Depot on August 20, 1945, that Laplante's future plans were undecided. He felt that after his leave that he would be in a better position to decide on what he was going to do and the attending officer noted that Laplante should have \"no difficulty in finding work\". Private Laplante was discharged upon demobilization at District Depot, Military District No. 5, in Quebec City, on October 17, 1945, credited with having served forty-nine months overseas, which included Canada (August 15, 1940 to July 20, 1941; September 5, 1945 to October 10, 1945), the United Kingdom (July 21, 1941 to October 24, 1943; July 31, 1945 to September 4, 1945), the Central Mediterranean Area - Italy (October 25, 1943 to February 25, 1945) and North Western Europe - Germany and Holland (February 26, 1945 to July 30, 1945). For his Second World War service, he was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, the Italy Star, the France and Germany Star, the Defence Medal, the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Overseas Clasp and the War Medal 1939-1945, entitled to wear the War Service Badge, Class \"A\", number 908397. After his discharge, he was employed for three months as a Lumberjack until early 1946, when he re-enlisted with the Interim Force at No. 5 District Depot, on January 25, 1946 at La Citadelle in Quebec City, assigned to the 2nd Battalion, Royal 22nd Regiment on February 11th. He signed his Attestation Paper as a Private (SE-9336), on January 25, 1946, naming his next-of-kin as his mother, Lumina Laplante of Cabano, Quebec, stating that he had previous military service during with the Regiment de la Chaudiere from August 15, 1940 to October 17, 1945, that he was Single and that his trade was that of \"Bûcheron\" (Woodcutter). He signed a second Attestation Paper with the Royal 22nd Regiment on October 1, 1946. He was admitted to Quebec Military Hospital on two occasions, for six and eight day stays respectively (April 10 to 16 and June 3 to 11, 1947). In 1948, he volunteered for para training, later being sent to Fort Churchill for two and a half months training, from January 16 to March 3, 1949. He re-engaged for five years' service on October 1, 1949 and completed the Winter Indoctrination Course No. 1 over the winter of 1949\/1950. He was posted to the Canadian Joint Air Training Centre at Rivers, from April 12 to July 1, 1950, where was awarded seventy-two hours detention for an offence contrary to AA Section 19 (drunkenness). As it was his First Offence, he forfeited three days' pay as a penalty. In May 1950, it was noted that Laplante, now age 36, had volunteered two years previous for para training. Lieutenant J.G. Doyle, Personnel Officer stated in his report that in Laplante's case, \"adventure and change from routine seems to be the only important factors in his motivation. Says he has no fears of injury or height. Maintains a good attitude to unit and general training. Claims he now has control of his drinking habits. Records indicate some excess in this habit. He likes flying and gliding. Seems enthusiastic but considering his motivation he may be easily discouraged. MMPI indicates tendencies on hypochondriac and hysteria scales.\" However, those circumstances notwithstanding, Laplante was allowed to para train, successfully completed Para Jump Course No. 56 on June 30, 1950. He was attached to Shilo for Rations and Quarters, from June 17 to 21, 1950. He returned to the Royal 22nd Regiment at Valcartier, Quebec for a six month and a half month posting, from July 1, 1950 to January 14, 1951, when he returned to Fort Churchill for six weeks, from January 14 to February 28, 1951. Following his tenure at Fort Churchill, he returned to Valcartier, where he qualified under CAT Specs as a Leading Infantryman Group 1 on December 1, 1951. With hostilities fully underway in Korea, Infantryman Laplante embarked North America on March 18, 1952, disembarking in the Far East on April 9th. He was transferred to the 25th Canadian Infantry Brigade in the Korean theatre, on June 15, 1952 and after six months, returned to the Royal 22nd Regiment on December 18th. He embarked Korea on April 26, 1953, arriving in Japan the next day. One week later, he left the Far East, disembarking Japan on May 3, 1953, arriving in Canada on the 15th and posted to No. 3 Personnel Depot. Laplante was credited with having served in Canada and the Far East and was awarded the Korea Medal and the United Nations Korea Medal. He returned to Valcartier on July 21, 1953, where he re-engaged for three years' service on October 1, 1954. He is on record as having applied for the United Nations Korea Medal (1954) and the Korea Medal (1955) and later, the Canadian Forces' Decoration (1959). Laplante embarked Canada on October 4, 1955, arriving in Holland on the 15th and posted to the Canadian Army Central Europe. He was cautioned for an offence on March 29, 1956, yet awarded his First Good Conduct Badge on April 30th and awarded a Second Good Conduct Badge the same day. He was sentenced to six days Confinement to Barracks on September 12, 1957 and re-engaged for three years' service on October 1, 1957. After two years' service in Central Europe, he embarked Holland on October 5th, arriving in Canada on the 14th and returned to Quebec City. He was sentenced again, this time to fourteen days Confinement to Barracks on February 17, 1958, likely for drunkenness on this and the other previously stated occasions, as he had a history of this throughout his Army career. He qualified as an Infantryman M Group 1 on December 4, 1958, awarded the Canadian Forces' Decoration on November 19, 1959 and re-engaged for three years' service on October 1, 1960. He passed the St. John Ambulance Fundamentals of First Aid Course on April 27, 1960 and was granted his 3rd Good Conduct Badge on May 19, 1960. His health was to become a cause for concern through 1962 and 1963. He was admitted to Quebec Military Hospital for eight days on February 1, 1962, before being discharged on the 9th, and on two other occasions: from October 22 to November 2, 1962 (eleven days) and from February 12 to February 28, 1963 (sixteen days). He was posted to No. 3 Personnel Depot for release on March 5, 1963 and was hospitalized in the interim for one day at Quebec Military Hospital on March 28th, before being discharged the following day. Laplante was \"Honorably Released\" from service at No. 3 Personnel Depot in Quebec City, on September 29, 1963, at the age of 50, giving his future address as St. Michel de Squateck, County Temiscouata, Quebec.\n \n\n ","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46111836766485,"sku":"C2713","price":525.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_02_ef622c56-8411-42d7-a58b-381194bb1f86.jpg?v=1692850549"},{"product_id":"a-canadian-second-war-korean-service-medal-group-c3057","title":"A Canadian Second War \u0026 Korean Service Medal Group","description":"A Canadian Second War \u0026amp; Korean Service Medal Group - Canadian Volunteer Service Medal; War Medal 1939-1945; Korea Medal (B-801242 L.R. MCKEOUGH); United Nations Korea Medal (B-801242 L.R. MCKEOUGH); and Queen Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee Medal 1977. 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Those in the 25th Brigade wore the Commonwealth Division shield, usually on the left arm. The Commonwealth Division shield, during the war, bore a King's crown, but occupation troops serving in Korea after the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II wore Queen's crowns.  The \"official\" backing colour to the shield was United Nations blue, but like French Grey, the exact shade used in practice varied from badge to badge.\n ","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46112831701269,"sku":"C3057","price":420.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/a_canadian_secon_54f48671b0047.jpg?v=1692852106"},{"product_id":"a-korean-war-medal-pair-to-the-royal-canadian-navy-c3090","title":"A Korean War Medal Pair To The Royal Canadian Navy","description":"A Korean War Medal Pair to the Royal Canadian Navy - Korea Medal (J.L. LETHBRIDGE 15764 'H') and United Nations Korea Medal (J.L. LETHBRIDGE 15764 'H'). Korea Medal is officially impressed, while the UN Korea Medal is privately impressed. Dark patinas, light contact, near extremely fine. Suspension bar mounted with swing bar pinback, as worn by the veteran. Accompanied by copies of his Service Records and Torpedo Detector Qualifying Report, with personal information blacked out. Footnote: John Louis Lethbridge served with the Reserve Army before signing on with the Royal Canadian Navy for five years' service, on December 18, 1950. His records indicate he served with H.M.C.S. Cornwallis, Stadacona, Ontario, Naden, Huron, Penetang and Outremont during those five years. Lethbridge achieved a Torpedo Detector 3rd Class Qualifying certification in 1953 and was awarded a Good Conduct Badge in 1955, while with the River class frigate H.M.C.S. Penetang. He was released from active service on December 17, 1955, noting that he did not intend to re-engage but intended to enroll in the \"Emergency List\".","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46113022738709,"sku":"C3090","price":270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/a_korean_war_med_5508441d37122.jpg?v=1692852449"},{"product_id":"canada-commonwealth-a-korea-war-medal-group-to-the-4th-field-ambulance-c3091","title":"Canada, Commonwealth. A Korea War Medal Group to the 4th Field Ambulance","description":"\u003cp\u003eCanadian Forces Decoration, ERII (CPL K.T. NAYLOR); Korea Medal (SB 33704 K.T. NAYLOR); Canadian Volunteer Service Medal for Korea (unnamed); and United Nations Korea Medal (SB 33704 K.T. NAYLOR). Naming is officially impressed on the CFA and the KM and privately engraved on the UNKM. Dark patina on KM, light contact on all three, extremely fine. Accompanied by copies of his Service Records and a letter dated February 2, 1993 from Rideau Hall certifying that he was awarded the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal for Korea. Footnote: Kenneth Thomas Naylor enlisted with the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps on May 15, 1951 in Toronto, Ontario. After various training stops in Toronto, Borden and Oakville in Ontario and Valcartier in Quebec, he embarked Canada on March 3, 1953 for Japan, disembarking there are March 19. He was posted with the Canadian Army Far East in the field, later embarking Japan on March 22 and arriving in Korea the next day, for service in the field. Upon his return to Canada in 1954, he received additional postings in Toronto and Valcartier, before being sent to Holland, arriving there on October 9, 1955 and posted to the Canadian Army CE, 4th Field Ambulance. He returned to Canada on October 4, 1957, with postings in Borden, Kingston and Valcartier, before embarking Canada on November 26, 1961, arriving the next day in France and posted to the Canadian Army CE with 1st Field Ambulance. He achieved the rank of Corporal on August 22, 1960 while still in Canada. By June 1962, he had found his way to Fort Chambly, Germany, re-engaging for an additional six years on May 15, 1963 and finishing his service in Germany the following month. He returned to Canada on April 30, 1965 and was stationed at CFB Borden with the 6th Detachment RCAMC until 1972. Naylor continued his service at CFB Toronto from 1972 to 1977, then was sent to HMCS Annapolis at CFB Halifax in July 1977. While in Halifax, he achieved the rank of Sergeant on June 9, 1978, returning to CFB Toronto on March 23, 1979. 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A Korean Conflict Group To The 5Th Field Ambulance","description":"Korean War Group to Sergeant Gilbert Bessette - Korea Medal (SB 10912 G.G. BESSETTE); United Nations Korea Medal (SB 10912 G.G. BESSETTE); and Canadian Forces' Decoration, QEII (SGT G.G. BESSETTE). Naming is officially impressed on the KM, privately engraved on the UNKM and officially engraved on the CFD. Court-mounted with swing bar pinback, as worn by the veteran, original ribbons, dark patina on the KM, light contact, extremely fine. Accompanied by a Uniform Name Plate (yellow embroidered lettering on a green nylon\/cotton weave, 25 mm x 85 mm), along with copies of his Attestation Paper, Service Records, Course Report Forms and Funeral Home Statement of Death, plus a file photograph of Bessettein uniform.\nFootnote: Gilbert George Bessette was born on February 28, 1928 in Hamilton, Ontario. He signed his Attestation Paper with the 5th Field Ambulance, Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps, on June 27, 1944 at Hamilton, Ontario, naming his next-of-kin as his mother, Mrs. Eva Bessette of Hamilton, stating that he has no previous military service and that his trade was that of Labourer. His birth year is 1928 but it was changed to 1927, to allow him to be old enough to join the army, especially with only a Grade Eight education. He attended the annual camp in 1944 and was re-mustered as a Private on August 28, 1944. After the Second World War, he was struck off strength upon re-organization on December 12, 1946. Bessette re-enlisted on November 21, 1951 at 6 PD in Toronto and was transferred to the 3rd Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment at Petawawa, Ontario on November 30th. He was to see two promotions: to Private 2nd Class (May 21, 1952) and to Private 1st Class (September 12, 1952). In the new year, he was posted to CE (FE) on March 3, 1953, embarking Canada on March 13th and arriving in Japan on the 19th. Three days later, he embarked Japan for the Korean theatre on March 22nd, arriving in Korea the next day. It was in Korea that he was to begin a series of offences. He was Absent Without Leave from 2045 to 2200 hours on June 25, 1953 and sentenced to fourteen days extra work and duty and $10.00 fine. He passed the Cook Group 1 Course and qualified as a Cook on January 31, 1954. However, his indiscretions continued, as he was declared Absent Without Leave from 2230 hours on March 7, 1954 to 1500 hours on March 8, 1954 and was sentenced to fourteen days CB Private and $15.00 fine. After one year in the Korean theatre, with the war now over, he embarked for Canada on March 27, 1954, arriving on April 12th, where he was transferred to 1st Battalion, Canadian Guards on April 16, 1954. He was sent to the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps School at Camp Borden on July 17, 1954. It was here that he was Absent Without Leave on three additional occasions, before returning the 1st Battalion, Canadian Guards at Petawawa on November 6, 1954. He re-engaged for three years' service on November 22, 1954 and passed the Cook Group 2 Course on March 16, 1955, before marrying Madeline Dorothy Bessette on April 23, 1955 and was to later have three children with her. He was again Absent Without Leave, this time at Petawawa in May 1955. Even though he was habitually Absent Without Leave, it did not affect his advancement in the ranks, as he was appointed Lance Corporal on December 16, 1955, then Acting Corporal on November 22, 1956. Bessette was admitted to Petawawa Military Hospital on January 15, 1957 and discharged on the 22nd, although the service records do not indicate as to why. He passed the Junior NCO Course on May 17, 1957, in addition to re-engaging for three years' service and being promoted to Corporal on November 21, 1957. He returned to the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps School at Camp Borden from October 24, 1958 to January 30, 1959, then taken on strength of 1st Battalion, Canadian Guards, where he was re-mustered form Cook Group 2 to Cook Group 3. He was with the 1st Battalion, Canadian Guards when he embarked Canada on September 22, 1959, disembarking in the United Kingdom on the 29th. He embarked the United Kingdom the next day, disembarking in Holland on October 1st and posted to Canadian Army Continental Europe. One month later, he departed for Germany on November 1st, where he was stationed for three years and received a Special Allowance (Continental Europe and the United Kingdom), re-engaging for three years' service on November 21, 1960. After his European service concluded, he embarked Germany on November 28, 1962, disembarking in Canada later that day and was promoted the following week to Sergeant on December 7th. Bessette re-engaged for six years' service on November 21, 1963 and was awarded the Canadian Forces' Decoration on January 13, 1964. He reverted to Sub Corporal on May 1, 1964, when he was sent from the 1st Battalion, Canadian Guards at Camp Picton, Ontario to the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps School at Camp Borden, Ontario. It was here that he was to take the No. 51 Senior NCO Course for the next six weeks, from March 23rd to May 1st. In his Course Report Form, dated May 1, 1964, it noted that he had taken the following subjects: Drill; Map and Air Photo Using; Methods of Instruction (Including Mutuals); Military Law; Military Writing; NCO Duties; Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Warfare; Organization and Tactics; Physical Fitness Training (Theoretical); Range Courses and Weapon Training; and Exercise \"Stamina\". It was noted in his records that \"A Sgt BESSETTE was unable to attain acceptable standard in order to qualify on this course. The results of his mutual instruction and the theoretical examination on Methods of Instruction were far below the standard for this course. In addition, A Sgt BESSETTE failed three written examinations and on those subjects he did manage to pass he was still well below the class average.\" However, \"A Sgt BESSETTE did attain his 5 EX level.\" It went on to state that \"A Sgt BESSETTE does not possess sufficient instructional potential to be considered for employment in this field. This NCO experienced considerable difficulty with a minor leadership problems. He lacked confidence and was indecisive and because of this was unable to efficiently organize his tasks. A Sgt BESSETTE failed because he lacked the necessary knowledge of a qualified Junior NCO and was unable to quickly assimilate the instruction given on this course. It is recommended that he continue in his present employment and should be encouraged to undertake a study programme in order to prepare himself for a future Senior NCO Course.\" Bessette returned to 1st Battalion, Canadian Guards and was disappointed with his performance in the testing process but was undeterred, as he was determined to be a Senior NCO and would better prepare for a follow-up course. He returned to Royal Canadian Army Service Corps School at Camp Borden, where he re-took the No. 56 Senior NCO Course for the next six weeks, from October 25th to December 14th. In his Course Report Form, dated December 14, 1965, he took the same courses as before but the outcome was much different. It stated that \"Cpl BESSETTE came on this course determined to qualify as a Senior NCO. Although he experienced difficulty in most subjects, he worked very hard and was able to obtain passing grades in both the practical and theoretical phases of the course. Cpl BESSETTE did attain his Physical Fitness Training level. Cpl BESSETTE possesses some instructional ability but would require considerable training and experience before being suitable for employment in this field. In unplanned leadership situations, Cpl BESSETTE performs competently and with initiative and has no difficulty leading men. He sometimes becomes flustered and lacks confidence however when he is required to plan in detail.\" The conclusion stated that \"Cpl BESSETTE is qualified and capable of assuming the duties and responsibilities of a Senior NCO.\" He was soon promoted to Acting Sergeant in the new year, on January 31, 1966 and later, to Sub Sergeant on May 1, 1966. While stationed at Camp Borden, he was attached to C PRO C School and HL CFMTC as various points and in 1967, stated his posting preferences as Alert and Egypt. Bessette was identified as \"a responsible, reliable NCO with a good sense of loyalty to his superiors. Although somewhat impulsive with his subordinates which causes a degree of friction, he generally shows good initiative and common sense in carrying out orders and in making decisions. He is energetic in his work with a good knowledge of his trade and follows good hygiene and sanitation practices.\" He continued his army career, as he re-engaged for three years' service on March 31, 1969. Cook Bessette was transferred again, this time to 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron on January 14, 1971 in Edmonton, Alberta. Although he had a record on being Absent Without Leave, his biggest indiscretion occurred on April 6, 1974. He faced disciplinary action, as a letter was sent to his Commanding Officer from Major M.S. Vacirca, B Air Ops O, 119. It stated that \"On the evening of 6 Apr 74 at approximately 1745 hrs local Major Vacirea, A\/D Ops ), phoned the Combined Mess to inquire if a hot meal could be prepared for delivery to Base Ops by flight line taxi. Sgt Bessette's behaviour over the phone was unbecoming of a Senior NCO. Although aware he was speaking to an officer, Sgt Bessette's language was, coarse and insulting. His attitude hostile and unco-operative. It is admissible that Sgt Bessette seemingly on loan from 408 (H) Sqn, may not be aware of normal procedures, however, his refusal to determine the propriety of the request and more important his complete lack of courtesy is inexcusable. May I add this episode is in complete contrast with the high level of professionalism I have experienced in my dealings with your staff. Your personal attention will be much appreciated.\" Bessette's Commanding Officer spoke to the Major and proposed to take no further action. Although Bessette was engaged for service until February 28, 1978, he filed an Application for Voluntary Release and retired from the Canadian Forces early, on November 25, 1974. Bessette died on December 13, 1977 in Woodstock, Ontario, at the age of 49 and is buried in Oxford Memorial Park Cemetery, Woodstock.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46113362084117,"sku":"C3766","price":210.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/em68a.jpg?v=1695319494"},{"product_id":"six-second-war-korea-miniature-medals-c4069","title":"Six Second War \u0026 Korea Miniature Medals","description":"Two Burma Stars (bronze, 17.8 mm x 19.8 mm and 19.7 mm x 22.2 mm); Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Overseas Clasp (silver, 18.3 mm); War Medal 1939-1945 (silver, 18 mm); Korea Medal, British Issue (cupro-nickel, 18.2 mm); and Canadian Volunteer Service Medal for Korea (silvered copper and zinc alloy). Un-mounted, ranging from better than very fine to extremely fine.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46117842387221,"sku":"C4069","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/u_648.jpg?v=1692858248"},{"product_id":"three-canadian-korean-conflict-veterans-medals-c4095","title":"Three Canadian Korean Conflict Veterans Medals","description":"Canada Korea Veterans Association Medal (gold-coloured gilt on metal and enamels, thick lacquered finish, 35 mm, original ribbon); Canada Korea Veterans Association Award of Merit (silvered metal and enamels, 35 mm, original ribbon); and Army Navy and Air Force Veterans in Canada Medal (silver and enamels, reverse engraved \"\"CHILLIWACK UNIT #305 WM. (BILL) JOHN 1966\"\", 34.5 mm, original ribbon with pinback hanger inscribed \"PAST PRESIDENT\"). 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Contact marks, edge nicks, very fine.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46117954781461,"sku":"C4130","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/a_2583.jpg?v=1692859309"},{"product_id":"a-korean-war-group-to-the-royal-canadian-regiment-c4143","title":"A Korean War Group To The Royal Canadian Regiment","description":"Korea Medal (SD 9688 F.J. METALLIC); Canadian Volunteer Service Medal for Korea (un-named); and United Nations Korea Medal (SD 9688 F.J. METALLIC). Korea Medal is officially impressed, UN Korea Medal is privately engraved. Un-mounted, original ribbons, dark patina on the KM, better than very fine. Accompanied by a Canadian Paratroopers Badge (white and yellow embroidery on black wool, reinforced backer, 46 mm x 115 mm), two Royal Canadian Regiment (RCR) Collar Dogs (bronze, 21.5 mm x 48.5 mm each, intact lugs), two Royal Canadian Regiment (RCR) \"Pro Patria\" Beaver Shoulder Tabs (bronze, 14.8 mm x 36.4 mm each, intact lugs), a Newspaper Article documenting the 3rd Battalion of the RCR's arrival in Korea (60 mm x 90 mm, laminated), along with copies of his Service Records and Maher's Funeral Homes Proof of Death Certificate. \n \nFootnote: Francis Metallic had a full career with the Canadian Forces from 1952 until 1970. He enlisted with the Royal Canadian Infantry Corps on January 14, 1952 and placed at No. 4 Personnel Depot. He was struck off strength to the 3rd Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment at Petawawa on January 18, 1952 and was designated Private 2nd Class on August 8th. Ten days later, he was struck off strength to the X-4 List on August 18th, in preparation for service in the Korean War. Metallic embarked from Canada on August 21, 1952 for service in the Korean theatre, disembarking in Japan on September 3rd. After a one month preparation stopover in Japan, he embarked for Korea on October 4th, arriving there the same day. He was struck off strength to the 3rd Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment in the field on the 6th, an 800 member force commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel Keith Campbell, relieving the 1st Battalion of the same regiment. His service in Korea consisted of one years' service, before embarking Korea on August 31, 1953, arriving in Japan on September 1st and placed on the X-8 List. He embarked the Far East on September 19th, disembarking in the United States on the 28th and returned to the Royal Canadian Regiment on December 4th. Metallic was sent to the Canadian Joint Air Training Centre at Rivers, Manitoba for paratrooper training from February 26 to April 7, 1954 and was awarded the Canadian Paratroopers Badge on March 26th. He is documented as having postings at London, Fort Churchill, Edmonton, Montreal and Petawawa. He later saw service in post-war Europe in the mid 1950's and again in the early 1960's. Metallic embarked Canada on September 29, 1955 for service in Central Europe, disembarking Rotterdam, The Netherlands on October 9th and posted to the Canadian Army, Central Europe. His first European service was highlighted by the awarding of his First Good Conduct Badge, with two years and thirty-nine days credit towards his next badge, on February 23, 1956 and qualifying as an Infantryman Driver Group 1 on March 2, 1957. After twenty-six months' service in Europe, he embarked for Canada on November 21, 1957, arriving in Canada on December 2nd. Early in the new year, he re-engaged for three years' service on January 16, 1958 and passed to the RHC Depot at Sussex and Gagetown, New Brunswick on January 28th. One year later, he was transferred to the to the 1st Battalion, Royal Highlanders of Canada at Aldershot, Nova Scotia on February 19, 1959, where he was to remain for the next eight months. Metallic returned to Europe, now with the 1st Battalion, Royal Highlanders of Canada, embarking Canada on October 25, 1959 and arriving in The Netherlands on November 4th. He re-engaged for three years' service on January 16, 1961 and served another twenty-six months in Europe, before embarking Germany on February 27, 1962, arriving in Canada on the 28th. Upon arrival, he was posted to Camp Gagetown, where he later re-engaged for an additional three years' service on January 16, 1964, attended a Junior NCO Course in February 1965 and was transferred to the Royal Canadian Army Pay Corps on April 5, 1965. He was then transferred to the Royal Canadian Corps of Signals in Kingston, Ontario on July 4, 1965, qualified as an Institute Bookkeeper Group 1 on October 11, 1966, re-engaged for an additional five years' service on January 16, 1967 and achieved the rank of Corporal on October 1, 1967. He retired from service on June 16, 1970. Metallic had twenty-four years in retirement before passing away on November 15, 1994 at Montreal General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec and was buried four days later in St. Ann Cemetery, Restigouche, Quebec. It is worthy to note that many areas in the Service Records and even in his Proof of Death Certificate have been blacked out for personal and security reasons.\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46117961236757,"sku":"C4143","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/a_3110.jpg?v=1692859395"},{"product_id":"a-korean-conflict-group-to-lieutenant-osborn-2nd-battalion-ppcli-c4218","title":"A Korean Conflict Group To Lieutenant Osborn; 2Nd Battalion Ppcli","description":"Second World War\/Korean War Veteran's Group of Four, Lieutenant Harold R. Osborn, Lincoln and Welland Regiment, PPCLI: Canadian Volunteer Service Medal; War Medal 1939-1945; Korea Medal (ZB 10201 H.R. OSBORN); and United Nations Korea Medal (ZB 10201 H.R. OSBORN). Naming is officially impressed on the KM and impressed on the UNKM, the Second World War pair are un-named. Un-mounted, original ribbons, bruising on the UNKM, light contact, near extremely fine. Accompanied by copies of his Certificate of Service, Attestation Paper, Index Cards, Service Records and assorted research papers.\n\nFootnote: Harold Robert Osborn was born on November 14, 1916. He signed his Non-Permanent Active Militia of Canada Attestation Paper as a Corporal (B-557014) with the 2nd Battalion, Lincoln and Welland Regiment, on August 13, 1940 at Fort Erie, Ontario, naming his next-of-kin as his mother, Mrs. Carol Osborn of Fort Erie, which was later changed to his wife, Mrs. Evelyn Smith Osborn of Fort Erie, stating that he had no previous military service, that his religion was Protestant and that his trade was that of Sheet Metal Worker. He arrived at Niagara Camp for twelve days' training on September 9th, finishing on the 21st and was promoted to Acting Sergeant on December 17, 1940. He remained with the 2nd Battalion, Lincoln and Welland Regiment until January 20, 1942, when he was officially discharged from Non-Permanent Active Militia service, in the rank of Sergeant, in order to enlisted for Second World War service.Osborn enlisted as a Private (B-557014) on January 6, 1942 at No. 2 District Depot, Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps Service Wing, Canadian Infantry Corps, in Toronto, Ontario, naming his next-of-kin as his wife, Mrs. Evelyn Smith Osborn. He was posted to No. 20 Canadian Army Basic Training Centre in Brantford, Ontario on February 6, 1942, where he saw two rank promotions: to Acting Lance Corporal on February 7th and to Lance Corporal on April 1st. He reverted to the rank of Private, on ceasing to be employed at No. 20 Canadian Army Basic Training Centre on April 8th. He was transferred to A-5 Royal Canadian Engineers Training Centre in Petawawa, Ontario on April 10, 1942, where he was to see a promotion to Acting Lance Corporal on June 1st. He was promoted to Acting Corporal and employed as an Instructor at the Reinforcement School of Instruction and later, the Home War Establishment School of Instruction beginning on September 1st. While at Petawawa, he qualified in the Senior Drill and Weapon Training Course on September 7th, achieving the ranks of Corporal on September 12th and Acting Lance Sergeant on December 1st. Two weeks after attaining the rank of Acting Lance Sergeant, he was attached to No. 31 Canadian Battle Drill Training Centre in Vernon, British Columbia on December 16th, where he attended the 8th Battle Drill Course. He was promoted to the rank of Acting Sergeant whilst covering a vacancy of Sergeant Instructor, on February 1, 1943, then promoted to Sergeant on February 25th. He was attached to S-3 Canadian Small Arms School at Long Branch, Ontario for five weeks, where he took the Platoon Weapons Course, from September 10 to October 16, 1943, then was promoted to Corporal on November 1st. In the Spring of 1944, Osborn was posted to A-10 Canadian Infantry Training Centre at Camp Borden on March 31st, for five months, until August 19th, at which point he was posted to No. 1 Officer Selection Appraisal Centre (OSAC) in Brockville, Ontario. Osborn was promoted to the rank of 2nd Lieutenant on February 10, 1945, volunteered for service in the Pacific theater on May 19th and qualified as a Lieutenant (Infantry). He was posted to A-21 Canadian Ordnance Electrical Mechanical Engineer Training Centre on July 20th, before being sent to the United States, where he was posted to Fort Benning in Georgia on August 8, 1945. His American posting would last six weeks, until September 18th, before he returned to Canada, where he was posted to A-10 Canadian Infantry Training Centre at Camp Borden on September 24th. As the Second World War had concluded, he was taken on strength at No. 2 District Depot in Toronto, on October 6, 1945, where he was promoted to Captain on October 27th. Osborn was struck off strength upon return to Reserve Status with the Lincoln and Welland Regiment on January 12, 1946, credited with having served in Canada and the United States. For his Second World War service, he was awarded the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and the War Medal 1939-1945. Lieutenant Osborn (TB1620) continued to serve with the Lincoln and Welland Regiment for next fifty-seven months, before being struck off strength of the Supplementary Reserve (Central Command), on transfer to the Canadian Army Special Force on October 26, 1950 and was taken on strength the following day, where he would assume the rank of Lieutenant (ZB 10201) in the Royal Canadian Infantry Corps. Osborn was sent to Wainwright, Alberta, to join the 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, for eventual service in the Korean theatre, on November 6, 1950, finishing his training there on the 24th. He was then posted to Fort Lewis near Tacoma, Washington on November 30th, before proceeding to Korea with the Advance Water Party on March 28, 1951. He was granted a temporary rank in the Special Service Force and appointed to the Active Force in the rank of Lieutenant (Short Service Officer, five years) effective September 7, 1951, to have seniority in that rank from October 27, 1950 and to continue in that posting within the Special Force. Osborn was posted to Korea with the 2nd Battalion, PPCLI on October 7, 1951. After six months in the Korean theatre, he embarked for Japan on April 3, 1952, followed two weeks later by his embarkation from the Far East for Canada on April 16th. For his Korean War service, he was awarded the Korea Medal and United Nations Korea Medal. Upon arrival in Canada, he was transferred from the Canadian Army (Special Force) to 25 Canadian Reinforcement Group on April 17th, then posted the 2nd Battalion, PPCLI in Calgary, Alberta on June 30th. That Fall, he was posted to the Royal Canadian School of Infantry at Camp Borden, from October 8 to December 8, 1952, then returned to the 2nd Battalion, PPCLI in Calgary. It was here that he was to receive additional training for his upcoming service in post-war Europe. He was posted to the Advance Water Party on September 28, 1953, embarked Canada on October 7thand disembarked in the United Kingdom on the 15th. He embarked the UK the following day, arriving in Holland on the 17th, where he was posted to the Canadian Army, Continental Europe. The following Summer of 1954, he was transferred from the 2nd Battalion, PPCLI to No. 1 Provost Company (Europe) on July 2nd, where he was to serve for five months, before returning to the 2nd Battalion, PPCLI on November 30th. He followed that with a posting to Headquarters, No.1 Canadian Infantry Battalion at Soest, Germany on December 1, 1954, and after ten months, was transferred to Headquarters, Canadian Base Units Europe (CBUE) on October 11, 1955, where he would remain for ten weeks, until December 15th, when he embarked Europe for Canada, arriving home on December 21st. He was posted to the Royal Canadian School of Infantry at Camp Borden in the rank of Lieutenant (Short Service Officer, five years) and was accepted as a Lieutenant (Short Service Officer) in the Royal Canadian School of Infantry, effective September 8, 1956, before being taken on strength at No. 6 Personnel Depot in Toronto on March 19, 1957. 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