{"title":"North America-Canada-Groups \u0026 Single Orders","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"an-mbe-medal-group-to-the-20th-infantry-battalion-c2817","title":"An Mbe Medal Group To The  20Th Infantry Battalion","description":"An MBE Medal Group to the  20th Infantry Battalion - Order of the British Empire, Officer: silver gilt, 49 mm x 63.5 mm, on civil ribbon with pinback, in its hardshelled case of issue, marked \"O.B.E.\" on the lid, maker marked \"ROYAL MINT\" on the inside lid, with card marked \"O.B.E. Mr. Sydney Thornton\", extremely fine. Accompanied by a First World War Miniature Trio (1914-15 Star: bronze, 19.7 mm x 25.5 mm, British War Medal: silver, 18.3 mm, Victory Medal: bronze, 18.2 mm, mounted to a suspension with swing bar pinback), three CEF Identification Tags (two bakelite: one octagonal and one round, 33.2 mm x 38.6 mm and 35.5 mm respectively; one aluminum, 38.5 mm; all three stamped \"57105 S.H. THORNTON 20th BATT. INFY. CANADIAN C E\"), his Silver War Badge (silver, numbered \"C72892\" on the reverse, 33.3 mm, vertical pinback), three Canada Shoulder Titles (bronze, two maker marked \"RODEN BROS 1916\", the other is indistinguishable, 14.3 mm x 51 mm each, intact lugs and pins), two Canada Shoulder Titles (bronze, unmarked, 10.5 mm x 40.3 mm each, intact lugs and pins), one Canada General Service Cap Badge (bronze, unmarked, 36.5 mm x 37 mm, intact lugs and pin), one Canada General Service Cap Button (bronze, unmarked, 23.7 mm, intact loop), two Crown Sleeve Insignia (bronze, 27 mm x 28.2 mm, intact lugs and pins, with 38.5 mm brass support plates) and a 1914-15 Star Ribbon Bar (11.5 mm x 31.5 mm, pinback). Assorted items in a cardboard mailer box addressed to \"Mr. Sydney H. Thornton \/ 5 E. Gittings Ave. \/ Baltimore Md\" with U.S. One and Five Cent cancelled stamps on the lid, as obtained from the family.\nFootnote: Sydney Howard Thornton was born on June 6, 1894 in Liverpool, England. He signed his Attestation Paper with the 20th Infantry Battalion \"1st Central Ontario Regiment\", on November 12, 1914, in Toronto, Ontario, at the age of 20, naming his next-of-kin as his mother, Mrs. Howard Thornton of Liverpool, stating that he had one years' previous military service with the London Rifle Brigade, that he was not married and that his trade was that of Bank Clerk.\n ","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46108590309653,"sku":"C2817","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_09_b458e535-5bef-426a-9294-ed707d0fe4d3.jpg?v=1692837672"},{"product_id":"obe-group-minnie-jb-campbell-c0361","title":"Obe Group - Minnie J.b. Campbell","description":"Order of British Empire, 1st Type Civil; St. John Ambulance Officer's Breast Badge; Coronation Medal 1902, in bronze; Coronation Medal 1911 (M.J.B. CAMPBELL); Jubilee Medal 1935 (M.J.B. CAMPBELL); Coronation Medal 1937; and Poland: Cross of Merit, First Class. 1911 and 1935 medals are engraved. Swing bar mounted, original ribbons, enamel damage on upper arm of Polish cross, crisp detail, extremely fine. In case of issue, name embossed on inside lid (MINNIE J.B. CAMPBELL O.B.E.), case very fine. Accompanied by assorted paperwork and two original newspaper articles. Footnote: Colin H. Campbell was born in Burlington, Canada West (Ontario) on Christmas Day, December 25, 1859. He was called to the Ontario bar in 1881 and the Manitoba bar in 1882 and was a barrister with an active practice in Winnipeg. Minnie J.B. Campbell (recipient) was born in Palermo, Canada West (Ontario). She married Colin Campbell in 1884, who himself went on to great success as Attorney-General in the Manitoba Government. When the two arrived in Winnipeg, it was a robust and struggling town of 19,000. He served in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba as a Conservative from 1899 to 1914, and was a cabinet minister in the governments of Hugh John Macdonald and Rodmond Palen Robin. LIke her husband, Minnie Campbell was very active. She had been a member of the Imperial Order of Daughters of the Empire since 1908. However, Colin was stricken by a severe illness on February 15, 1913, the same day that the provincial legislature was scheduled to open. He travelled to Kingston, Jamaica to recover, but was afflicted with paralysis almost immediately after arriving. He resigned his ministry on November 3, 1913, and did not stand in the 1914 election. After unsuccessfully seeking medical care in the United States, Europe and Egypt, he returned to Manitoba in summer 1914. He died shortly thereafter, at age 54, leaving Minnie a widow. She dedicated the remainder of her life to social welfare, totally sixty-five years. Mrs. Campbell was the first woman to hold office in the Children's Aid Society. She graduated from the Wesleyan Women's College at Hamilton, Ontario and then went on to teach at the Ottawa Ladies' College until her marriage to Colin in 1884 and was widely known for her efforts in social work, education and philantrophy. She was present at the 1897 Jubilee of Queen Victoria and the coronations of King Edward VII and King George V. An amazing woman, she raised $750,000 in 1914 for the I.O.D.E. and helped to collect $58,000 in scholarship funds for sons and daughters of war veterans. While in Egypt in 1914, with her ill husband Colin, she raised $25,000 for a new Y.M.C.A. headquarters. She also helped to operate a home for girls. It has been noted, that she also rolled bandages for soldiers during the Second Riel Rebellion of 1885. Her fundraising success became legendary. She was associated closely with the work of the soldiers hospital, the first established in Canada, with the St. John Ambulance Society, the Red Cross, the Navy League and the \"Flu Kitchen\" during the 1918 epidemic and was life member of these and many other organizations. She had a full life and passed away at the age of 90.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46109738991893,"sku":"C0361","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c710a.jpg?v=1692840692"},{"product_id":"a-canadian-dso-for-action-at-mount-sorrel-c1480","title":"A Canadian D.s.o. For Action At Mount Sorrel","description":"\nA Great War D.S.O. group of four awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel H. B. Verret, Canadian Engineers, late 2nd (Eastern Ontario Regiment) Battalion, Canadian Infantry, who was wounded in the process of winning his decoration at Mount Sorrel in June 1916 - Distinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamel; 1914-15 Star (Capt. H. B. Verret, 2\/Can. Inf.); British War Medal 1914-20 (Lt. Col. H. B. Verret); Victory Medal, M.I.D. oak leaf (Major H. B. Verret), this last with re-impressed naming, generally good very fine. \nFootnote: D.S.O. London Gazette 19 August 1916. Hector Bacon Verret was born in Loretteville, Quebec, on 9 February 1874, and besides being a long-served officer of the Governor-General’s Foot Guards (Militia), was acting as Assistant Deputy Postmaster-General at Ottawa at the time of enlisting in the Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force in September 1914.  Embarked for England, he first went out to France as a Captain in the 2nd Battalion, Canadian Infantry, in April 1915, was advanced to Major that August, and was present in the actions at Festubert, Givenchy and Ypres in the same year. But it was for his gallant deeds at Mount Sorrel on 6 June 1916 - when he was wounded - that he was awarded his D.S.O. Transferring to the 4th Canadian Entrenching Battalion on returning to active service in the following month, he added a mention in despatches to his accolades (London Gazette 2 January 1917 refers), and attained the temporary rank of Lieutenant-Colonel.  Ordered to England in April 1918, and thence re-embarked for Canada, he was discharged at Ottawa in September 1919 and returned to his duties as Assistant Deputy Postmaster-General.  As also verified by accompanying research, he was among those nominated for command of the Governor-General’s Foot Guards in early 1920, but was not the successful candidate - a bone of contention on Verret’s part, who believed his nationality - French-Canadian - was the reason behind him being passed over. He died at Saint Anne’s Hospital, St. Anne de Bellevue, in September 1926, when among the personal effects returned to his family was a ‘Decoration (D.S.O.), cased’; sold with extensive copied service papers and official correspondence. \n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46110486528277,"sku":"C1480","price":7000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_5198_copy.jpg?v=1692847324"},{"product_id":"the-mbe-msm-to-captain-sydney-webb-2nd-canadian-division-c2661","title":"The Mbe \u0026 Msm To Captain Sydney Webb; 2Nd Canadian Division","description":"The MBE \u0026amp; MSM to Captain Sydney Webb; 2nd Canadian Division - Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Member’s Breast Badge (MBE), Britannia type with Military Ribbon (maker marked \"SG\" (Sebastian Garrard), hallmarked with the British lion, a leopard's head (made in London) and date marked \"d\" (1919) on the reverse), 1914-15 Star, (86008 CPL. S.G. WEBB. 2\/CAN:DIV:H.Q.); British War Medal (CAPT. S.G. WEBB.); Victory Medal (CAPT. S.G. WEBB.); and Army Meritorious Service Medal, George V (86008 S. MJR: S.G. WEBB. 2\/DIV: H.Q. SUB-ST: CAN: A.). Naming is officially impressed. Mounted to a swing bar pinback, as worn by the veteran, large oxidation spot on the reverse of the VM, light contact, cleaned, very fine.\n\nFootnote: Sydney George Webb was born on October 3, 1891 in London, England. He signed his Attestation Paper with the 5th Field Artillery Brigade, Canadian Expeditionary Force, on November 7, 1914, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, at the age of 23, naming his next-of-kin as Miss F.A. Perkins on Birmingham, England (which was later crossed out and changed to his father, William Webb of London), stating that he had four years' previous service with the Warwickshire Yeomanry, that he was a Sergeant with an active militia, the 34th Fort Garry Horse, that he was not married and that his trade was that of Order Clerk. Webb was awarded his Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Member’s Breast Badge, Military, as a Lieutenant with the Quebec Regiment, on January 1, 1919, as published on December 31, 1918 in the Sixth Supplement to London Gazette 31097, page 86. He was awarded his Army Meritorious Service Medal, as mentioned in the London Gazette on January 1, 1917 and in the Canada Gazette on February 3, 1917, as a Sergeant Major at 2nd Division Headquarters Sub-Staff, Canadian Field Artillery in France and Flanders.\n\n ","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46111655166229,"sku":"C2661","price":1075.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_02__1_659ba337-31c8-4c65-a7f5-6baecbdddbcc.jpg?v=1692850281"},{"product_id":"the-awards-of-major-ingram-of-the-18th-canadian-infantry-cef-c2822","title":"The Awards Of Major Ingram Of The 18Th Canadian Infantry Cef","description":"The Awards of Major Ingram of the 18th Canadian Infantry CEF - Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE); 1914-15 Star (MAJOR G.J. INGRAM. 18\/CAN:INF:); British War Medal MAJOR. G.J. INGRAM.); Victory Medal (MAJOR G.J. INGRAM.); War Medal 1939-1945; and Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers' Decoration, George V (Major G.J. Ingram The W.O.R.). Naming is officially impressed on the First World War trio. The CAFOD is privately impressed, maker marked \"V\u0026amp;S\" (Vaughton \u0026amp; Sons), hallmarked with an anchor (made in Birmingham), the British lion and date marked \"u\" (1919). Court-mounted with swing bar pinback, as worn by the veteran, four First and Second World War medals are lacquered, original faded ribbons on all six, extremely fine. Accompanied by copies of his First World War Index Cards, Attestation Papers, Service Records and Pay Records, his Second World War Index Cards, Canadian Active Service Force Officer's Declaration Paper, Service Records and Medical Records, along with his Award Documentation and government correspondence.\n \nFootnote: Gordon John Ingram was born on June 12, 1883 in London, Ontario. He was educated at London Public School, from 1890 to 1897 and London Collegiate, from 1897 to 1901, where he achieved an Honour's Matriculation. He enlisted with the 7th Regiment (Fusiliers) as a Provisional 2nd Lieutenant, on October 3, 1901, later achieving the ranks of 2nd Lieutenant on August 16, 1908, Lieutenant on April 20, 1904 and Captain on September 9. 1911. He was appointed Brevet Major and signed his Attestation Paper with the 18th Infantry Battalion at on October 19, 1914, in London, Ontario, at the age of 31 (the magistrate signing the document at West Sandling, England on May 20, 1915), naming his next-of-kin as his wife, Elma Mae Ingram, stating that he had fourteen years' previous military service with the 7th (Regiment) Fusiliers, that he was married and that his trade was that of Merchant. The Battalion sailed for England on April 18, 1915 under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel E.S. Wigle, with a strength of 36 officers, including Ingram, and 1,081 other ranks, arriving on the 30th. He proceeded to France on September 7, 1915, disembarking in Le Havre, France on the 8th and was detailed on October 2, 1915 for special duty with the 2nd Canadian Division Headquarters in the field. Ingram arrived at the Canadian Base Depot in France from the Front for \"Conducting Duty\" on October 30, 1915, proceeding to join the unit for conducting drafts for the front on the next day. He later carried out duties of a Division Claims Officer in addition to his other duties, effective November 4, 1915. He was struck off strength of the 18th Infantry Battalion CEF upon being appointed to the command of a new overseas battalion on January 16, 1916, proceeding to Canada at public expense on January 28th, aboard the S.S. Sicilian, for the \"purpose of taking up Duties with New Units\". Ingram was detailed for temporary duty as Deputy Assistant Adjutant and Quartermaster General at Military District No. 1 in London, Ontario, from March 3 to September 13, 1916. He subsequently served with the 7th Battalion, Canadian Defence Force in the rank of Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel, effective March 26, 1917, in order to organize a Regimental Depot for the purpose of supplying drafts, for the 1st and 16th Infantry Battalions CEF, relinquishing command of that rank after one hundred and twenty-eight days, on July 31st. He continued to serve at Military District No. 1 Headquarters until he returned to 7th Fusiliers on September 14, 1917 and would remain with that unit until January 31, 1918. Ingram was appointed Brigade Major, 1st Infantry Brigade Staff on February 1, 1918, at Military District No. 1 in London, Ontario, then named Major of the Western Ontario Regiment, on April 15, 1920 and Seconded the same day. He would hold this post until early 1926, ceasing to be Seconded and vacating the appointment of Brigade Major on January 31, 1926. For his First World War service, he was awarded the 1914-15 Star, the British War Medal and the Victory Medal. He was later named a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) and it was during his time with the 1st Infantry Brigade Staff, that he was awarded the Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers' Decoration, on June 9, 1921. Upon his departure from the 1st Infantry Brigade Staff on January 31, 1926, Ingram joined the 2nd Reserve Battalion Canadian Fusiliers (MG) as a Major (2nd in Command), until December 15, 1936. Ingram was transferred to the Reserve of Officers on December 15, 1936, officially retiring on September 1, 1938 and promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel on November 7, 1938. He was recalled from the Non-Permanent Active Militia for Second World War service and assigned to the 2nd (Reserve) Battalion Canadian Fusiliers (MG). He signed his Canadian Active Service Force Officers' Declaration Paper with the Canadian Fusiliers (MG), on July 1, 1940, naming his next-of-kin as his wife, Elma Mae Ingram, stating that he had previous military service as part of an Active Militia with the Canadian Fusiliers (MG) and reiterating his First World War service, that he was married and that his trade was that of Merchant. He was initially placed with the Administrative and Training Staff until he was struck off strength on September 16, 1940 and served with the 2nd (Reserve) Battalion Canadian Fusiliers (MG) in Canada until June 1, 1945. He was stationed at Thames Valley Camp, when he suffered an injury to his shoulder, on June 15, 1942. He had just finished attending a lecture at \"G\" Tent, Camp Headquarters on Fieldcraft at 1600 hours, when, in Ingram's own words, \"the Officers were lined up and moved off at the double to the Training area. As the line passed, Major Weldon and I we fell in. We were going down a steep incline approaching the 18th fairway known as \"B\" area. I lost my balance and pitched forward on to my left shoulder. I immediately returned to my tent at Bn. Headquarters and was examined by Lieut. J.H. Geddes, assistant Bn. Medical Officer at approximately 1645 hours.\" For his Second World War service, he was awarded the War Medal 1939-1945. After the war, Ingram applied for the Efficiency Decoration with CANADA bar on January 23, 1946 but was denied, as he was not eligible for it, as he had previous been awarded the Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers' Decoration. He retired from the Canadian Army on September 12, 1948 at the age of 65, with the rank of Honourary Lieutenant-Colonel. Ingram lived another ten years, passing away on December 7, 1958, at the age of 75.\n ","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46112326517013,"sku":"C2822","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/the_awards_of_ma_54886615cc852.jpg?v=1692851276"},{"product_id":"an-order-of-st-john-breast-badge-by-jr-gaunt-c2913","title":"An Order Of St. John; Breast Badge By J.r. Gaunt","description":"An Order of St. John; Breast Badge by J.R. Gaunt  -  Silver with black and white enamels, 38.3 mm, original ribbon, maker marked \"J.R. GAUNT MONTREAL\" and marked \"MADE IN ENGLAND\" on the pinback, light contact, near extremely fine.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46112536396053,"sku":"C2913","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/an_order_of_st_f0dcc481-bad8-4ede-87f8-bbbd18927807.jpg?v=1692851557"},{"product_id":"a-dso-group-to-lieut-colonel-pragnell-5th-can-inf-at-stjulien-c3243","title":"A Dso Group To Lieut. Colonel Pragnell; 5Th Can Inf At St.julien","description":"A DSO Group to Lieut. Colonel Pragnell; 5th Canadian Infantry at St. Julien; Distinguished Service Order, George V; Queen's South Africa Medal, 4 Clasps - CAPE COLONY, ORANGE FREE STATE, SOUTH AFRICA 1901, SOUTH AFRICA 1902 (LIEUT: G.S.T. PRAGNELL. DERBY: REGt); 1914-15 Star (MAJOR: G.S.T. PRAGNELL. 5\/CA:INF:); British War Medal (LT. COL. G.S.T. PRAGNELL.); Victory Medal with MID Oak Leaf (LT. COL. G.S.T. PRAGNELL.); and Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers' Decoration, George V (LT. COL. G.S.T. PRAGNELL D.S.O. 5 HORSE). Naming is officially impressed on the QSA and on the First World War trio, and officially engraved on the reverse of the CAFOD. Court-mounted with a cardboard backer, dark patinas on the silver medals, intact enamels on the DSO, edge nicks on the QSA, light contact, better than very fine. Accompanied by two Photographs (one of Pragnell in a Trench Entitled \"Major G. Pragnall, D.S.O., on his rounds.\"; the other of the Unveiling of the Cenotaph in Kamloops on May 25, 1925 by Pragnell; black and white, gloss finish, 203 mm x 254 mm each), along with his Statement of Service in the Canadian Armed Forces, copies of the Roll of Individuals entitled to the Queen's South Africa Medal (confirming that Pragnell qualified for the medal with four clasps), his CEF Index Cards, Attestation Paper, Service Records, Medical Records, Pay Records, Discharge Certificate and Certificate of Service, 1st Canadian Reserve Battalion (British Columbia) Battalion Orders (from Lieutenant Colonel Pragnall, D.S.O. Officer Commanding at Seaford, dated June 4th and 5th, 1917), pages from the London Gazette and assorted research papers. (C:36)\n \nFootnote: George Seabrook Thomas Pragnell was born on November 22, 1880, in Hythe, Kent, England, the son of George W. Pragnell and Mary H. Pragnell. In the 1881 British Census, his parents are listed as residing at the Seabrook Hotel in Newington-in-Elham, Kent, with a four month old George Seabrook Thomas Pragnell, his father as the Manager of the hotel and having ten servants (two Waiters, two Housemaid, Billiard Marked \u0026amp; Porter, Hotel Porter, Kitchen Maid, Stileroom Maid, Nursemaid, Bar Maid). Pragnell served with the Imperial Forces during the Boer War, with the 5th Battalion, Manchester Regiment, participating in operations in the Orange River Colony and in Cape Colony between November 30, 1900 and May 31, 1902. He held certificates in Musketry while in the Imperial Army and for his South African service, he was awarded the Queen's South Africa Medal with four clasps: Cape Colony, Orange Free State, South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902. He was a 2nd Lieutenant with the Manchester Regiment when he was seconded to succeed Lieutenant E.G. Howell with the 2nd Battalion, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment \"Sherwood Foresters\" (Territorial Force), the announcement appearing in the London Gazette 27429 of Tuesday, April 29, 1902, page 2863. Pragnell served with the Sherwood Foresters on the Isle of Wight (1903-1904) and at Aldershot (1905-1906) and was promoted from 2nd Lieutenant to Lieutenant on April 4, 1906, the announcement appearing in the London Gazette 27918 of Friday, June 1, 1906, page 3846. He retired from the Sherwood Foresters on December 19, 1906, with the announcement appearing in the London Gazette 27995 of Friday, February 15, 1907, page 1069, naming P.L.W. Herbert from the Royal Warwickshire Regiment to take over, the vice being Pragnell, who had resigned. Pragnell immigrated to Canada in 1907, settling in Kamloops, British Columbia. He joined the 31st Regiment, British Columbia Horse (Militia), at Wallachin, British Columbia (near Kamloops), as a Lieutenant, on March 31, 1912. Two months later, he was appointed Major with C Squadron, 31st Regiment, British Columbia Horse (Militia), on May 31st. His brother was Colonel Thomas Wykeham Pragnell, D.S.O., 4th Hussars, Imperial Forces. Major George S.T. Pragnell married Martha Elizabeth Tyler of Covington Hall, Leicester in 1912. Pragnell became involved in the real estate and insurance fields in Kamloops. In 1910, he was co-owner of Calloway \u0026amp; Pragnell, Real Estate Agents; in 1911, he was the co-owner of Pragnell \u0026amp; Cosier, Real Estate \u0026amp; Insurance Brokers; and in 1912, the sole proprietor of Pragnall \u0026amp; Company, Real Estate and remained in that field until 1914. There was a house constructed in 1912, in a Tudor Style at 69 Clarke Street, Kamloops, built on land owned by Colonel Pragnall, \"the Indian Agent\". Upon the outbreak of hostilities in the Great War, he was mobilized with the 31st Regiment, British Columbia Horse Regiment, on August 20, 1914 (although the location is not stated) and was discharged on September 24th at Vancouver, British Columbia, in order to join the Canadian Expeditionary Force. Pragnall was a tall man at six feet, two inches and signed his Attestation Paper as a Major with the 5th Infantry Battalion \"Western Canadian Cavalry\", on September 24, 1914, at Valcartier Camp, at the age of 33, naming his next-of-kin as his wife, Mrs. M.E. Pragnell of Leicester, England, stating that he had previous service with the Manchester Regiment (Militia) from 1898 to 1901, the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment (Regulars) from 1901 to 1908 and the 31st Regiment, British Columbia Horse (Canadian Militia) in 1912, that he was Married and that his trade as \"None\", although he is acknowledged in other sources as an Insurance Broker. The Battalion was raised in Western Canada with mobilization headquarters at Camp Valcartier, Quebec under the authority of P.C.O. 2067, August 6, 1914. The Battalion sailed October 3, 1914, with a strength of 45 officers and 1,095 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel G.S.Tuxford, arriving in Plymouth, England on the 15th. After four months preparation in England, Pragnell entered the French theatre with the 5th Infantry Battalion, on February 4, 1915. Eleven and a half weeks later, on April 26, 1915, while fighting in the Springtime, Pragnell suffered gun shot wounds to his right arm, right foot and head, along with being gassed, during the Second Battle of Ypres at St. Julien. He was admitted to No. 2 British Red Cross Hospital at Rouen on May 2nd, where the decision was made to invalid him to England. Upon arrival in England, he was admitted to the Convalescent Home for Officers at Osborne, Isle of Wight on May 7th, treated for one month, then discharged on June 7th. There were worries at home in Kamloops that Pragnell had perished as a result of his injuries at St. Julien, as the English newspaper, The Daily Mirror of July 31, 1915, had previous reported. The report had been picked up locally in Kamloops but as it later turned out, the claims were unfounded. Although injured, Pragnell appeared to be recovering nicely from his injuries and was quite alive. While hospitalized in England, Major Pragnell, 5th Canadian Infantry Battalion was Mentioned in Field Marshal Sir John French's Despatch of May 31, 1915, the announcement appearing in the Third Supplement to the London Gazette 29200 of Friday, June 18, 1915, on Tuesday, June 22, 1915, page 6011. Major Pragnell was awarded the Distinguished Service Order on the occasion of His Majesty's birthday in 1915, with no citation, the announcement appearing in the Supplement to the London Gazette 29202 of Tuesday, June 22, 1915, on Wednesday, June 23, 1915, page 6129. Both announcements were to later appear in the Canada Gazette, No. 3 of Saturday, July 17, 1915: the Mentioned in Despatches on page 150, the award of the Distinguished Service Order on page 151. He was transferred to the 32nd Infantry Battalion \"Manitoba and Saskatchewan Regiment\" on July 7th. Twelve weeks later, he was assigned to Headquarters, Canadian Training Depot, where he was appointed Temporary Chief Instructor of the Canadian Military School in England, on September 28th, later vacating that position in favour of an appointment to Instructor in Tactics. He was named Brevet Colonel and promoted to Temporary Lieutenant Colonel, on December 31, 1915. However, Pragnell developed breathing issues and an accelerated heart rate and outward nervousness, traced to his injuries at St. Julien. In his Proceedings of a Medical Board Report, dated December 15, 1915 at Shorncliffe, it was noted that \"The Board find this officer has still a rapid pulse and is unfit for general service.\" It was subsequently determined that he was found permanently unfit for General Service but fit for Home Service. Early in the new year, he was re-assessed and diagnosed as suffering from Tachycardia (a heart rate that exceeds the normal range), once again declared unfit for General Service but fit for Home Service, for an additional three months, on February 29, 1916. He was transferred to the General List on April 1, 1916. Pragnell was \"Brought to the Notice of the Secretary of State for War for valuable services rendered in connection with the War\" on October 26, 1916. At age 36, his health issues would continue to plague him, as noted in his Proceedings of a Medical Board Report, dated November 23, 1916, at Shoreham-by-Sea. The doctors noted that \"This officer suffers from continual severe head colds due to accessory sinus disease. He had his antrum drained in Folkestone but subsequently has had an Operation on his nose in London. The after effects of this Operation have not subsided as yet. He suffers from dyspnoea (shortness of breath) on slight exertion. Pulse 112. There is no organic disease of the heart.\" Pragnell continued the doctor-recommended Home Service, as he assumed the duties of Commandant of the Canadian Military Training School at Crowborough, on January 23, 1917, serving six and half weeks, before assuming command of the British Columbia Regimental Depot, on March 10, 1917. His departure from the British Columbia Regimental Depot was announced in the Second Supplement to the London Gazette 30163 of Tuesday, July 3, 1917, on Wednesday, July 4, 1917, page 6657: Temporary Lieutenant Colonel A. Bruce Powley, from a Canadian Infantry Battalion was to be Temporary Lieutenant Colonel and to command a depot, the vice being Pragnell, effective April 27, 1917. He was posted six weeks later as Officer Commanding the 24th Reserve Battalion at Seaford, on April 21, 1917, with the 24th Reserve Battalion being absorbed by the 1st Reserve Battalion at Seaford, on May 20th and Pragnell named Officer Commanding and assuming command of the 1st Reserve Battalion on July 31st. He is documented as having been on command at a Senior Officers' Course at Chelsea, on October 31, 1917 and being on command for duty in France, between February 2nd and the 9th, 1918 but did not end up serving on the continent for health reasons. In his Proceedings of a Medical Board Report, dated February 21, 1918 at Seaford, it was noted by the doctors that Pragnell's condition had improved: \"This officer does not complain of feeling of exhaustion he had when last boarded. He has been playing golf and can do 18 holes without feeling over tired. Has no feeling of nervousness as complained of in last board. Exam:- Pulse 104 standing, no murmurs present, myocardial tone below par. Reflexes normal. General condition fair.\" His tenure with the 1st Reserve Battalion concluded on June 29, 1918, upon his posting to Headquarters at Bramshott on June 29th, for duty with the President of Court Martials. It was here that he was appointed as Officer in Charge of a Court Martial with effect, on August 6th. Pragnell was re-examined at West Cliff Canadian Eye and Ear Hospital at Folkestone, on August 26, 1918, the nose and throat issues still plaguing him, but the doctors felt that he was making progress. Eight months later, he was admitted to Military Hospital at Ripon, North Yorkshire, on April 24, 1919, where he was diagnosed with a case of Synovitis (inflammation of the synovial membrane, which lines the joints. The joints possess cavities, known as synovial joints. The condition is usually painful, particularly when the joint is moved, with the joint usually swelling due to synovial fluid collection) in his right knee. After two weeks treatment, he was discharged on May 9th. Pragnell ceased to be attached to Headquarters at Bramshott, effective August 9th and was struck off strength of the Overseas Military Forces of Canada, embarking for Canada aboard the S.S. Orduna, on September 6, 1919. He was discharged upon general demobilization, at Dispersal Area F, Occupation Group 28, Military Headquarters, Military District No. 4 in Ottawa, on September 24, 1919, with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, credited with having served in Canada, England and France, as a Major with D Company 5th Battalion, the 32nd Battalion, and as a Lieutenant Colonel on the General List at Shorncliffe Camp Headquarters, with the 1st Depot Battalion, British Columbia Regimental Depot, the 24th Reserve Battalion, the 1st Reserve Battalion and the Canadian Training Division. For his First World War Service, he was awarded the 1914-15 Star, the British War Medal and the Victory Medal, entitled to wear the War Service Badge, Class \"A\". He stated his proposed residence as Victoria, British Columbia. He was also awarded the Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers' Decoration. After the war, he returned to Kamloops, where in March 1920, he was established as President of the Great War Veterans' Association in Kamloops. Pragnell was appointed Major and placed in second-in-command of the 5th Regiment, British Columbia Light Horse at Kamloops, on January 7, 1921, followed by an appointment to Lieutenant Colonel in command of the regiment, on February 1, 1923. Under Pragnell's auspices, the regiment was re-organized in April 1923, in order to increase the efficiency and to bring the various squadrons to full strength. The logic was that the interior of the province was where a mounted unit should flourish and that many men with experience as riders would welcome an opportunity to join such an organization. It proved fruitful. During his time with the regiment, his talents were well-recognized, as he was appointed Inspector of Indian Agencies, on June 1, 1923. After four years with the 5th Regiment, British Columbia Light Horse, he left the regiment on January 31, 1927. The town of Kamloops and its surrounding district paid tribute to the 189 men \nho gave their lives during the Great War, erecting the Cenotaph in Memorial Park, at a cost of $7,000. The unveiling of the Cenotaph took place on May 25, 1925, with Lieutenant Colonel Pragnall, D.S.O. performing the honours, acting for Lieutenant Colonel J.R. Vicars, who was present at the ceremony but whose wife had recently died, with Vicars deferring to Pragnell. George S.T. Pragnell was appointed Lieutenant Colonel in command of the 2nd Reserve Regiment, British Columbia Light Horse, on February 1, 1927 and after four years' service, retired and was placed on the Reserve Officers List, on February 1, 1931. Lieutenant Colonel Pragnell was also Inspector of Indian Agencies for the Kamloops area. In the Kamloops Standard of Thursday, December 24, 1931, it documents Pragnell's address to the Kamloops City Council on the 23rd, in regards to having downstairs offices for the Indian Department in the uptown Federal Building. It was suggested that the Indians \"might come in by the back door\", with Pragnell emphasizing that by having the Department in the building, that it would be a savings to the ratepayers, \"in that one building and not two would have to be cared for, fueled and staffed\". He estimated that there would be approximately 180 Indians using its services, which meant few visitors at one time to the office. He denied that they were ever a nuisance when they came to town, nor had there been any complaints against them. Although there was the occasional case of drunkenness, Pragnell clearly stated that this also applied to the caucasian population: \"I claim it isn't quite fair of the council to discriminate against the Indians.\" George and Martha Pragnell left Canada in April 1939 for a trip to the Old Country, but circumstances prevented their return to Kamloops. His wife, Martha, died on March 21, 1954 at Bagenalstown, County Carlow, Ireland, followed thirty-four months later by George Pragnell's death, on January 15, 1957, at Bagenalstown, at the age of 76. The couple had one daughter, Audrey Pragnell of Bagenalstown.\n\n \n \n \n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46113168032021,"sku":"C3243","price":3550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_02_4b539455-48bf-4fd5-b061-63bd8ae281fe.jpg?v=1692852675"},{"product_id":"a-bem-second-war-group-to-atkinson-c3330","title":"A Bem Second War Group To Atkinson","description":"A BEM Second War Group to Atkinson -British Empire Medal (B.5070. SGT. LYSLE J. ATKINSON, R.C.A.S.C., on military ribbon); 1939-1945 Star: France and Germany Star: Defence Medal; Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Overseas Clasp; War Medal 1939-1945; and Canadian Forces' Decoration, GRVI (LT. L.J. ATKINSON). The BEM is officially impressed and individually court-mounted with dual push pin reverse, the CFD is officially engraved on the reverse of the suspension bar, the remaining six medals are unmounted. Very crisp detail, dark patina on the DM, original ribbons, near extremely fine. Accompanied by a miniature group of same, the BEM is period, the others are modern strikings, the QEII version of the CFD substituting for the GRVI version, court-mounted with swing bar pinback, as worn by the veteran, extremely fine. Also included are twenty-three pages of copies of his Service Records, Certificates of Service, Application for the Award of the Canadian Forces' Decoration (dated February 8, 1954) and Award Documentation.\n\nFootnote: Lysle James Atkinson had been an Attendant for nineteen months at the Ontario Hospital, in Whitby when he enlisted as a Private on January 21, 1941 with the Canadian Army (Active Force) and was taken on strength at Chorley Park Military Hospital, Toronto. He was promoted to Acting Corporal on March 1, 1941, then struck off strength on transfer to the Camp Borden Military Hospital on March 31, 1942, where he was promoted to Sergeant on April 1st. One year later, he was promoted to Acting Staff Sergeant on April 1, 1942 and was later confirmed as Staff Sergeant on January 1, 1943. Six months later, he was struck off strength to the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps on July 8th and was taken on strength at No. 13 Canadian General Hospital at Picton, Ontario, reverting to the rank of Sergeant on July 10th. He soon proceeded to the United Kingdom on \"Special Duty\" in late July, arriving on the 28th with No. 13 Canadian General Hospital, designated as Cook \"A\". The new year saw him awarded the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Overseas Clasp on January 15, 1944. \n\nAtkinson was struck off strength to S.T. 3, Canadian Military Headquarters on February 10th, now drawing pay for Cook \"C\" and saw a promotion to Acting Warrant Officer 2nd Class on March 1st. He ceased to be attached to No.1 Canadian Army Service Corps Reinforcement Unit on proceeding to London on May 27, 1944 and was confirmed as Warrant Officer 2nd Class on July 7th. He was Acting Quartermaster from August 7, 1944 to April 16, 1945 and during this time, was awarded the British Empire Medal. He was struck off strength to No. 1 Canadian Army Service Corps Reinforcement Unit to Canadian Military Headquarters on April 17, 1945, where he soon embarked the United Kingdom on April 26th for North West Europe, arriving on the 27th. He is documented as having volunteered for service in the Pacific theatre, but his service there was not required. He returned to Canada in October 1945, where he was struck off strength to No. 2 District Depot, Royal Canadian Army Service Corps at Toronto on October 14, 1945, returning to Chorley Park Military Hospital for a short time before being accepted for the Interim Force on September 12, 1946. He was transferred to Camp Borden shortly thereafter in October and was there when his war service terminated on November 30, 1946. He was credited with having served in Canada, the United Kingdom, North West Europe and France, earning him the CVSM, the 1939-1945 Star, France and Germany Star, the Defence Medal, the War Medal 1939-1945 and the British Empire Medal. He was at Camp Borden when he re-enlisted with the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps and was taken on strength as a Staff Sergeant on December 1, 1946 and promoted to Acting Warrant Officer 2nd Class the same day. He was confirmed as Warrant Officer 2nd Class one year later, on December 1, 1947.\n\n He was transferred to Winnipeg, Manitoba on August 6, 1948, then posted to Fort Churchill, Manitoba on the 12th. Atkinson re-engaged for an additional five years' service on October 1, 1949 and saw a promotion to Warrant Officer 1st Class on November 26, 1950. He was at Fort Churchill until December 6, 1950, when he was placed on a series of temporary services as Quartermaster General. He began with a five hour stopover at Goose Bay, Labrador on December 16th, later returning to the RCASC School at Camp Borden in January 1951. \n\nHe moved around to numerous locations over the next ten months in the same capacity, including Barriefield ON, Kingston ON, Montreal QC, Chicago IL, Picton ON, London ON, St. Jean QC, Halifax NS, before departing for Hanover, Germany on November 29, 1951. Atkinson returned to Canada in early January 1952, where he continued to see a number of placements, including Montreal QC, Toronto ON, Quebec City QC, Halifax NS, Kingston ON, Vancouver BC, Victoria BC, Camp Borden ON, Petawawa ON, London ON, Churchill MB and Oakville ON, which also included eleven hours in Washington, DC on November 16, 1952. He was promoted to Lieutenant on March 16, 1953 on engagement for an indefinite period and returned to Camp Borden, and it was during this period that he was awarded his Canadian Forces' Decoration. He saw his final promotion, this time to Captain, on September 5, 1955. His military service with the Canadian Army ceased on November 26, 1959. Atkinson died on April 4, 2000 at Barrie, Ontario.\n","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46113199358229,"sku":"C3330","price":920.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_09_b11a70eb-8e42-4997-87a1-3c37ffd1ffd1.jpg?v=1692852711"},{"product_id":"a-canadian-order-of-military-merit-member-con-41-c3525","title":"A Canadian Order Of Military Merit; Member Con #41","description":"A Canadian Order of Military Merit; Member - Two-piece construction, silver with red, white and blue enamels, 38.5 mm, intact enamels, very light contact, extremely fine.(C:41) ","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46113283178773,"sku":"C3525","price":1850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/a_canadian_order_557c6aeadbf81.jpg?v=1692852814"},{"product_id":"a-second-war-canadian-order-of-the-british-empire-group-c3569","title":"A Second War Canadian Order Of The British Empire Group","description":"A Second War Canadian Member of the British Empire Group; GVI MBE in frosted silver, 1939-1945 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence Medal; CVSM with overseas clasp; and 1939-1945 War Medal; mounted as worn, extremely fine. \n \n ","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46113289306389,"sku":"C3569","price":385.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_02_0f28e273-9fc2-4aba-8d46-856a7b646499.jpg?v=1692852825"},{"product_id":"an-order-of-st-john-pair-to-gwendolyn-burn-sjabo-c3718","title":"An Order Of St. John Pair To Gwendolyn Burn Sjabo","description":"An Order of St. John Pair to Gwendolyn Burn SJABO - Order of St. John, Officer Sister Badge (silver and white enamels, 29.5 mm); and Service Medal of the Order of St. John (silver, engraved \"1464 A\/S. G. BURN. ONTARIO DIS. CANADA SJAB.O. 1934.\" on the edge, 38 mm, two Five Year Clasps on the ribbon). Court-mounted, original ribbons, light contact, better than very fine. Accompanied by a Two-Ribbon Ribbon Bar of same (one Cross on the first ribbon, two crosses on the second ribbon); and a Home Nursing Medallion (bronze, engraved \"206976 GWENDOLYN BURN\" on the reverse, 40 mm, without ribbon, cleaned). Very fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, case extremely fine.","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46113346421013,"sku":"C3718","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/img_03_338bf9b7-3af3-4293-8fd1-4d99fbf3e547.jpg?v=1692852899"},{"product_id":"an-order-of-st-john-pair-to-elsie-d-burn-sjabo-c3719","title":"An Order Of St. John Pair To Elsie D. Burn Sjabo","description":"An Order of St. John Pair to Elsie D. Burn SJABO - Order of St. John, Officer Sister Badge (silver and white enamels, 29.5 mm); and Service Medal of the Order of St. John (silver, engraved \"1463 L\/A\/OFF. E.D. BURN ONTARIO DIS CANADA S.J.A.B.O. 1934\" on the edge, 38 mm, three Five Year Clasps on the ribbon). Court-mounted, original ribbons, light contact, better than very fine. Accompanied by a Two-Ribbon Ribbon Bar of same (one Cross on the first ribbon, three crosses on the second ribbon); and a Home Nursing Medallion (bronze, engraved \"206979 ELSIE BURN\", 40 mm, without ribbon, cleaned). Very fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, case extremely fine.\n \n \n ","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46113348583701,"sku":"C3719","price":155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/an_order_of_st_fee4589f-e04a-4d2d-a965-7acf3a25a46f.jpg?v=1692852899"},{"product_id":"canada-cef-a-memorial-cross-sniper-robert-neville-1917-m0462-1","title":"Canada, Cef. A Memorial Cross, Sniper Robert Neville, 1917","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGRV (193137 Pte. R. NEVILLE). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\"\u003eIn sterling silver, .\u003c\/span\u003e925 minimum silver standard marked, maker marked with an \"R\" (Roden Brothers Limited of Toronto) and arked \"STERLING\" on the reverse, measuring 31.8 mm (w) x 35 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, on a full-length sterling silver neck chain with clasp closure, wear evident in the engraved naming, contact marks, fine.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\"\u003eFootnote: Robert Neville was born on September 10, 1885 in Vermont, Virginia, United States. He was a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, sans-serif;\"\u003eresident of Hamilton, Ontario when he enlisted as a Private (193137)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with the 92nd Infantry Battalion (48th Highlanders), on September 1, 1915 in Hamilton, just shy of the age of 30, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enaming his next-of-kin as his wife, Gertrude Neville of Hamilton, stating that he had three \u003c\/span\u003eyears\u003cspan\u003e' previous service with the American Navy, that he was Married, that his religion was Presbyterian and that his trade was that of Electrician and Iron Worker. \u003c\/span\u003eThe Battalion was raised and mobilized in Toronto, Ontario under the authority of G.O. 103A, August 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed from Halifax, Nova Scotia on May 22, 1916 aboard the S.S. Empress of Britain, under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel G.G. Chisholm with a strength of 36 officers and 1,096 other ranks, arriving in England on May 29th, where the Battalion was absorbed into the 5th Reserve Battalion. Private Neville was found to be drunk and absent without leave on two occasions: June 2, 1916 and July 14, 1916. After the second occurrence, he was sentenced to Field Punishment No. 2, which involved the sentenced soldier being placed in fetters and handcuffs but was not attached to a fixed object, as per Field Punishment No. 1. Private Neville was transferred to the 42nd Infantry Battalion on September 27, 1916, arriving in France the following day, on the 28th. He left for his new unit on October 13th, joining them in the field on October 20th. He is acknowledged as having attended a Sniping Course with the Canadian Corps School from November 5 to 28, 1916, after which he returned to his unit. Private Robert Neville was with the 42nd Infantry Battalion when he was Killed in Action on January 21, 1917. He is buried in Ecoivres Military Cemetery in Mont-St. Eloi, Department of the Pas-de-Calais, France, Grave: IV. B. 15 and is commemorated on page 301 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. In his Military Will, dated August 22, 1916, Neville stated that \"In event of my death I leave all of my effects and money to my wife Mrs. Robert Neville of Hamiltom, Canada, Ont.\" His British War Medal and Victory Medal, along with his Memorial Plaque and Scroll were issued to his wife, Gertrude Neville. Two Memorial Crosses were issued in July 1920, one to his wife, Gertrude, the other to his mother, Margarete Neville of Hamilton. \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46132285964565,"sku":"M0462-1","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/c2021_013emd_311.jpg?v=1692900350"},{"product_id":"canada-cef-an-order-of-allied-mothers-in-sacrifice-medallion-to-lydia-s-parrett-c6681rl1","title":"Canada, Cef. An Order Of Allied Mothers In Sacrifice Medallion, To Lydia S. Parrett","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn bronze, obverse illustrating a cross with clusters of maple leaves in all four corners of the cross, inscribed \"INTERNATIONAL ORDER OF ALLIED MOTHERS IN SACRIFICE\" below, reverse inscribed \"IN RECOGNITION OF LYDIA S. PARRETT AS A MOTHER IN SACRIFICE\", the \"LYDIA S. PARRETT\" engraved, and maker marked \"WELLINGS MFG. CO. TORONTO\", the suspension bar engraved \"GEORGE PARRETT\", measuring 28.5 mm (w) x 46 mm (h), the hanger inscribed \"ASSOCIATED KIN OF C.E.F \/ THE PEOPLE OF CANADA\" with pinback, also maker marked \"WELLINGS MFG. CO. TORONTO\" on the reverse of the bar and hanger, lightly soiled original ribbon, very light contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccompanied by assorted research papers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNear extremely fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: George Parrett was born on April 1, 1880 in London, England, the son of William Henry Parrett and Lydia S. Parrett. He was a resident of Toronto, Ontario when he signed his Attestation Paper as a Gunner (348559) with \"C\" Battery, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, on October 21, 1915 in Kingston, Ontario, at the age of 35, naming his next-of-kin as his wife, Emma Parrett of Toronto, stating that he was with an Active Militia, that he had no previous military service, that he was Married, that his religion was Church of England and that his trade was that of Dairyman at Parrett's Dairy, with George Parrett giving up the business in order to serve at the front. The Royal Canadian Horse Artillery was organized on August 6, 1914. Lieutenant-Colonel Andrew McNaughton, D.S.O., advanced the science of artillery through the development of the \"rolling barrage\", whereby advancing infantry would follow as close as thirty yards behind their own exploding shells, thus diminishing the ability of the enemy to identify non-protected areas of the assault. He also devised a system of \"indirect fire\" which allowed protection to the flanks of the advancing infantry by means of a protective web of bursting shells. Parrett embarked Canada aboard the S.S. Metagama on February 5, 1916, arriving in England on the 14th. Parrett was transferred as a Gunner to the 45th Battery, 9th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery, on July 13, 1916, embarking the same day from Southampton, England for service in the French theatre, arriving in France the next day. Three months later, he was in battle when he suffered gunshot wounds to his abdomen. He was admitted to No. 22 General Hospital at Camiers, where he succumbed to his wounds on October 16, 1916, at the age of 36. He is buried in Étaples Military Cemetery in Étaples, near Boulogne, Pas-de-Calais, France, Grave: VIII. B. A. For his First World War service, he was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and the Victory Medal. His wife, Emma Parrett, received his medals and decorations, his Plaque and Scroll, along with his Memorial Cross. In addition, his mother, Mrs. L.S. Parrett of West Croydon, Surrey, England received his Memorial Cross. In his Military Will, dated July 12, 1916, he stated that \"In the event of my death, I give the whole of my property and effects to my wife, Mrs. Emma Parrett\". She was also paid a War Service Gratuity of $116.00.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46133742076181,"sku":"C6681.RL1","price":505.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/l22_mnc7950_845_1.jpg?v=1692906030"},{"product_id":"canada-cef-an-order-of-allied-mothers-in-sacrifice-medallion-margaret-marks-for-loss-of-three-sons-c6680rl1","title":"Canada, Cef. An Order Of Allied Mothers In Sacrifice Medallion, Margaret Marks For Loss Of Three Sons","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn bronze, obverse illustrating a cross with clusters of maple leaves in all four corners of the cross, inscribed \"INTERNATIONAL ORDER OF ALLIED MOTHERS IN SACRIFICE\" below, reverse inscribed \"IN RECOGNITION OF MAGGIE MARKS AS A MOTHER IN SACRIFICE\", the \"MAGGIE MARKS\" engraved, and maker marked \"WELLINGS MFG. CO. TORONTO\", the three suspension bars engraved \"WILLIAM MARKS\", \"DANIEL MARKS\" and \"ARTHUR W. MARKS\", measuring 28.5 mm (w) x 45 mm (h), the hanger inscribed \"ASSOCIATED KIN OF C.E.F \/ THE PEOPLE OF CANADA\" with pinback, also maker marked \"WELLINGS MFG. CO. TORONTO\" on the reverse of the lower bar and hanger, lightly soiled original ribbon, contact marks. Accompanied by assorted research papers. Better than very fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Arthur William Marks, Private (12500) with the 2nd Battalion, Coldstream Guards entered the French theatre on April 7, 1915 and was Killed in Action on December 11, 1916, his age unknown. He is buried at Guards' Cemetery in Combles, France, Grave I. C. 10. For his First World War service, he was posthumously awarded the 1914-15 Star, the British War Medal and the Victory Medal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. William Marks was born on October 9, 1896 in Bombay, India, the son of Arthur W. Marks and Margaret (Maggie) Marks. He signed his Attestation Paper as a Private (27816) with the 15th Infantry Battalion \"48th Highlanders of Canada\", on September 20, 1914 at Camp Valcartier, Quebec, three weeks shy of his 18th birthday, naming his next-of-kin as his mother, Maggie, stating that he three years' service with an Active Militia, the 48th Highlanders of Canada, that he was not married, that his religion was Roman Catholic and that his trade was that of Tinsmith. The 15th Infantry Battalion was raised in Ontario and Quebec and mobilized at Camp Valcartier, Quebec under the authority of P.C.O. 2067, August 6, 1914. The Battalion sailed October 3, 1914 with a complement of 44 officers and 1,109 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel J.A. Currie, arriving in England shortly thereafter. Marks was hospitalized at No. 13 General Hospital in Rouen with a case of \"Gas Poisoning\" on April 25, 1916. He died the following day, April 26th, from \"suffocation\" due to Gas Poisoning, and is buried in Boulogne Eastern Cemetery in Boulogne, France, Grave: VIII. A. 32. For his First World War service, he was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and the Victory Medal. His father, Arthur William Marks, received his Plaque and Scroll, while his mother received his medals and decorations, along with his Memorial Cross.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. Daniel Marks was born on December 17, 1897 in Northampton, England, the son of Arthur W. Marks and Margaret (Maggie) Marks. He signed his Attestation Paper as a Private (171806) with the 83rd Infantry Battalion \"Queen's Own Rifles\", on August 3, 1915 in Toronto, Ontario, four and half months shy of his 18th birthday, naming his next-of-kin as his mother, Maggie, stating that he was not with an Active Militia, that he had five months' service with the Governor General's Body Guard, that he was not married, that his religion was Roman Catholic and that his trade was that of Leather Worker. Daniel Marks was discharged from service on November 25, 1915, noted as \"undesirable\" and \"not likely to become an efficient soldier\". Undeterred by the Army's assessment of his skills, Marks would re-enlist with the Army four days later, signing his Attestation Paper as a Private (775345) with the 126th Infantry Battalion \"Peel Battalion\", on November 29, 1915 in Toronto, Ontario, stating that he was born one year later, on December 17, 1898 in Northampton, England, naming his next-of-kin as his mother, Maggie, stating that he was not with an Active Militia, that he had no previous military service, that he was not married, that his religion was Roman Catholic and that his trade was that of Leather Worker. The 126th Infantry Battalion was raised in the County of Peel, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Toronto, Ontario under the authority of G.O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed from Halifax, Nova Scotia on August 14, 1916 aboard the Empress of Britain, under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel F.J. Hamilton with a strength of 32 officers and 822 other ranks, arriving in Liverpool, England on the 24th. While overseas, he would see numerous hospitalizations for various maladies, including scabies, septic, bronchitis, an infected toe, among others. Private Daniel Marks was transferred to the 38th Infantry Battalion on May 29, 1918 and was Killed in Action on September 2, 1918, at the age of 19. He is buried in Dury Mill British Cemetery in the Department of the Pas-de-Calais, one kilometre north of the straight main road from Arras to Cambrai, France, Grave: I. C. 3. For his First World War service, he was posthumously awarded the British War Medal and the Victory Medal. His father, Arthur William Marks, received his Plaque and Scroll, while his mother received his medals and decorations, along with his Memorial Cross. 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OMN: REX ET IND: IMP., reverse features a man holding a sword while riding a horse stepping on bones, surrounded by the inscription 1914 1918 at 11 and 3 o’clock, the rim is impressed 340652 PTE. A.L. MC CULLOCH. C.S.E.F., the medal is suspended from a bar suspension, measures 36.35mm (w) x 49.61mm (h- inclusive of bar suspension), weighs 34.1 grams, worn on an original ribbon, very dark patina, little to no surface wear, very fine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFootnote: Born on December 9, 1898 in Galt, Ontario. He was a nineteen-year-old student when he enlisted for the War in Toronto on May 20, 1918. McCulloch served as a Gunner with the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force, a Canadian force sent to Vladivostok, Russia with the goal of opposing the Bolshevik Revolution and encourage Russia to continue their fight against Germany. McCulloch originally with the 69\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e Battalion before being transferred to the 85\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e in November 1918. He embarked from Canada on the HMT Teesta on December 22, 1918.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 5,000 Canadian soldiers served with the CSEF between August 1918 and June 1919. They saw very little fighting during this time, most of their role included routine drills and policing duties. McCulloch returned to Canada via the SS Monteagle on May 5, 1919 and was discharged due to demobilization on May 16, 1919.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46135450173717,"sku":"M0322-7.RL1","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/m0322-7_lo_001_1.jpg?v=1692910170"},{"product_id":"canada-commonwealth-an-order-of-military-merit-group-to-warrant-officer-sergeant-david-wayne-parker-m0562-8","title":"Canada, Commonwealth. An Order of Military Merit Group, to Warrant Officer (Sergeant) David Wayne Parker","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrder of Military Merit, Member (M.M.M.) (marked \"1556\" on the reverse of the centrepiece and \"IR STG RIDEAU\" on the reverse of the arm at 6 o'clock); Special Service Medal, 1 Clasp - NATO-OTAN; Canadian Peacekeeping Service Medal; United Nations Medal, Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP); United Nations Medal, Emergency Force II, Egypt and Israel (UNEF II): United Nations Medal, Protection Force in Yugoslavia (UNPROFOR); and Canadian Forces' Decoration with 10 Years' Additional Service Clasp, QEII (CPL DW PARKER). Naming is officially engraved on the CFD, the other awards are un-named as issued. Court-mounted with three push pins, very light contact, original ribbons, near extremely fine. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFootnote: David Wayne Parker was born in Berwick, Nova Scotia on March 7, 1944, the son of the late Marjorie Parker and adopted father and uncle, the late George Parker. Parker's thirty-three year military career in the Guards, Royal Canadian Regiment and Postal Corps, took him all over the world (though he disliked flying), retiring as a Warrant Officer in 1996. In the rank of Sergeant, David Wayne Parker was awarded the Order of Military Merit, Member (M.M.M.) on December 18, 1989 and was invested on November 21, 1990. His generous, humorous, outgoing, caring, and giving nature toward family, friends, and strangers alike made him beloved by all. He combined his love of sport and family into an amateur career coaching soccer and hockey, and playing softball. He enjoyed the game of hockey and his favourite team was the Montreal Canadiens. David Wayne Parker, 74, of Kentville, Nova Scotia, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2018 in the Valley Regional Hospital in Kentville, survived by his son Sean (Christina) Parker of East Preston, his daughter Trina (Mike Nagy) Parker and granddaughters Jaydn and Peyton of Waterloo, Ontario, brother Victor of Toronto, Ontario, partner Ida Hines of Kentville, along with many nieces, nephews, and extended family. A private family graveside service was held on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at 11:00 am in the Aylesford Union Cemetery. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47507151094037,"sku":"M0562-8","price":2001.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC4906.jpg?v=1698084119"},{"product_id":"canada-commonwealth-a-medal-of-bravery-to-mr-duncan-bradley-mcintyre-nova-scotia-highlanders-m0562-9","title":"Canada, Commonwealth. 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Once they realized that someone was trapped inside the flaming building, they immediately entered under the collapsed roof. Mr. Smylie located a victim among the debris and pulled him to safety while Mr. Muschamp and Mr. McIntyre cleared a path. The victim told them a woman was still inside so Mr. Muschamp and Mr. McIntyre re-entered the burning house. Mr. Muschamp located the woman and pulled her out while Mr. McIntyre cleared away the rubble in their path.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47507157025045,"sku":"M0562-9","price":651.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC4915_b36ea976-446b-4325-99cf-d8c86487b341.jpg?v=1698084277"},{"product_id":"canada-commonwealth-a-second-war-black-watch-royal-highlanders-of-canada-group-m0593-8","title":"Canada, Commonwealth. 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Framed Photograph featuring Four Soldiers: black and white photograph, housed in an ornate silver rectangular frame, under glass, measuring 73.7 mm (w) x 105.5 mm (h), with easel backer. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTogether, very fine. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47530435379477,"sku":"M0593-8","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC4512.jpg?v=1703858581"},{"product_id":"canada-cef-a-sir-john-craig-eaton-gold-service-medal-to-william-carson-c1919-m0595-1","title":"Canada, CEF. 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In regards to the engraved name on the reverse of the medal, William Carson was born on June 29, 1892 in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Ireland. His mother died from tuberculosis when he was about one month old, he himself having acquired Typhoid Fever when he was about 8 or 9 years of age. He was a resident of Toronto, Ontario when he signed his Attestation Paper as a Private (769991) with the 124th Infantry Battalion (later transferred to the 95th Infantry Battalion), on January 10, 1916, in Toronto, Ontario, at the age of 23, naming his next-of-kin as his brother, James Carson of Toronto, stating that his had no previous military service, that he was Single, that his was religion was Methodist (later acknowledged as Church of England) and that his trade was that of Clerk (also later designated as being with the T. Eaton Company as a 4th Floor Carrier). He was posted to Exhibition Camp, where, from March 23rd to April 18th, he suffered from a bout of Influenza, followed immediately afterwards by a bout of Tonsilitis until May 1st. However, Private Carson was discharged as \"Medically Unfit\" on May 24, 1916 at Exhibition Camp in Toronto. Two years later, Carson was recruited again for the war effort, enlisting as a Private (3031981), signing his Particulars of Recruit Drafted Under Military Service Act 1917 Paper with the 1st Depot Battalion, 1st Central Ontario Reinforcement Depot, on January 5, 1918, stating that he had six months' previous service with the 95th Infantry Battalion. He left for the European theatre from Halifax, Nova Scotia on February 19, 1918 aboard the S.S. Megantic, arriving in England on March 4th. Upon arrival in England, he was posted to the 8th Reserve Battalion but it was soon discovered that he had \"eye issues\" without glasses. He had been diagnosed with Myopia \u0026amp; Astigmatism, a condition that was identified prior to his enlistment, however, the strain he incurred was a \"service aggravation\". He also had a case of Conjunctivitis. Upon the cessation of hostilities, his eye issues figuring prominently, he was struck off strength to Canada on December 7, 1918. He was posted to Exhibition Camp with a bout of Bronchitis, from December 14, 1918 to January 3, 1919 and was once again discharged as \"Medically Unfit\" at No. 2 District Depot in Toronto, on January 21, 1919. 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A round medal constructed of gilded bronze, suspended from a pierced ball suspension with a swivel ring for suspension from its period original ribbon featuring a functional horizontal pinback, the obverse depicting three overlapping maple leaves between the word “Canada” in capital letters above and two sprigs of laurel leaves below, the reverse features the crowned Royal Cypher of Queen Elizabeth II and circumscribed by the words “Somalia 1992093 Somalie” in capital letters, unmarked, measuring 36.0 mm in diameter, weighing 37.00 grams, accompanied by its presentation box, constructed of white cardstock, the exterior of the lid embossed with “Somalia 1992-1993 Somalie” in capital letters, the interior with a black recessed insert for placement of the award, measuring 55 mm (w) x 118 mm (l), in overall mint condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. A cased Canadian Volunteer Service Medal for Korea (Médaille canadienne de service volontaire en Corée). Instituted July 12th, 1991. A round medal constructed of rhodium plated tombac, suspended from a single-toe claw attached to the center of the award with a slotted bar with its period original multi-coloured ribbon with functional horizontal pinback assembly, the obverse depicting an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II circumscribed “Elizabeth II dei Gratia Regina Canada'' in Latin, the reverse bears an open-ended laurel wreath with a maple leaf at its base encircling the words “Korea Volunteer - 1950-1954 - Volontaire Corée” in capital letters, unmarked, measuring 36.7 mm in diameter, weighing 38.04 grams, accompanied by its presentation box, constructed of white cardstock, the exterior of the lid embossed with “Korea Volunteer 1950 - 1954 Volontaire Corée” in capital black lettering, measuring 55 mm (w) x 11mm (l), in overall near mint condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. A cased Canadian Special Service Medal (Médaille du service spécial). A round medal constructed of rhodium-plated copper and zinc alloy, suspended from a single-toe claw attached to the center of the award with a slotted bar with its period original multi-coloured ribbon with functional horizontal pinback assembly, the ribbon with a “Nato - Otan” medal bar affixed to it (recognizing 180 days of faithful service), the obverse depicting a central maple leaf surrounded by an open-ended laurel wreath, the reverse with a central crowned Royal Cypher of Queen Elizabeth II and circumscribed with the words “Special Service Spécial”, unmarked, measuring 36.5 mm in diameter, weighing 38.38 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eaccompanied by its presentation box, constructed of white cardstock, the exterior of the lid embossed with “Special Service Medal - Médaille du service spécial” in capital black lettering, measuring 55 mm (w) x 11mm (l), in overall near mint condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48047582806293,"sku":"M0614-48","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC6837.jpg?v=1709754903"},{"product_id":"canada-commonwealth-a-family-casualty-pair-with-memorial-cross-to-nj-scott-goldfish-club-membership-cards-m0631-15","title":"Canada, Commonwealth. 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With a presentation case, constructed of a thin metal frame with a textured black faux leather exterior, with a functional metal hinge but ripped hinge cover, measuring 65 mm (w) x 85 mm (l). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccompanied by three Goldfish Club membership cards likely belonging to his brother, First Sergeant D.M. Scott, for escaping death by the use of an emergency dinghy, measuring 95 mm (w) x 65 mm (l), and 113 mm (w) x 73 mm (l). Also with a cloth Goldfish Club membership patch, consisting of an embroidered winged goldfish above to waves sewn onto a black felt backer, measuring 35 mm (w) x 55 mm (l).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFootnote: Private Neil John Scott was a presbyterian born in 1893 to his mother, Margaret Scott, and was a learned carpenter before entering the Canadian Expeditionary Force on August 4th 1915. He went missing in Pozieres, west of Cambrai, and was declared dead or missing since October 1st, 1916. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48220867985685,"sku":"M0631-15","price":251.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC4289_97a1aba4-f83c-4005-b60c-e3d0cef0c113.jpg?v=1713974716"},{"product_id":"canada-commonwealth-a-general-service-medal-1866-1870-with-fenian-raid-clasp-m0631-20","title":"Canada, Commonwealth. A General Service Medal (1866-1870) with Fenian Raid Clasp","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstituted January 1st, 1899. 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A 139th Infantry Battalion \"Northumberland Battalion\" Cap Badge","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn pickled brass, unmarked, measuring 40.7 mm (w) x 49 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFootnote: The Battalion was raised in Northumberland County, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Cobourg, under the authority of G.O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed September 27, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel W.H. Floyd with a strength of 21 officers and 495 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was broken up and absorbed into the 3rd and 38th Reserve Battalions. 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A First War DSO and MC with Bar to Major McCaghey, Gallantry at Lens and Camery, 1918","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Military Cross, in silver, full size, reverse engraved N.F. McCAGHEY. LENS 27-4-18, lovely toning around crowns, worn on original ribbon with brooch style pin, in very fine condition. Contained in its original case of issue, a dark purple leatherette exterior with gilded crown on the lid, the interior with a white silk lid and velvet medalbed, measures 78 mm (w) x 32 mm (l) x 18 mm (d), functional hinge and clasp, very fine. Accompanied by a tailor copy (replacement) bar, reverse marked STER., very fine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Distinguished Service Order, in silver gilt and enamels, measures 41.5 mm (w) x 46.2 mm (h), worn on original ribbon with suspension bars at base and top, both engraved on the reverse MAJOR N.F. McCAGHEY on top and DAMERY 15-8-18 below, small enamel chips to reverse wreath, otherwise near extremely fine. Contained in its original case, a black pebbled exterior marked D.S.O., the interior silk lid marked GARRARD \u0026amp; Co, with a blue velvet medalbed, measures 130 mm (w) x 67 mm (l) x 23 mm (d), hinge and clasp functional, light wear to exterior, remains near extremely fine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccompanied by a brass nameplate engraved MAJOR N.F. MCCAGHEY D.S.O. M.C. AND BAR 52ND BATT. C.E.F., copies of his attestation papers, research communications from 1976.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFootnote: Norman Fraser McCaghey was born in Quebec on May 30, 1890. At the time of his enlistment on July 6, 1915, he was a civil engineer in Port Arthur, Ontario. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUpon arriving in France with the 52nd Battalion, he completed an anti gas school and grenade course throughout the summer of 1916. In February 1917, he was to become a Captain following the death of Captain H.J Horan. By June, he was named acting Major whilst commanding A company. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn July 1918, he was reported to be temporary Major of the Manitoba Regiment (enacted in April). On August 15, 1918, while on duty in France repulsing a German Counter attack, was hit by rifle bullet in arm and about one hour after was shot by machine gun bullet T\u0026amp;T [through and through] wound from Buttock to groin. Was taken to C.C [casualty clearing] Station, then to # 8 Gen Hosp. in Rouen. He was later evacuated to England when he was in the Prince of Wales in London for two months. He was moved to Convalescent Hospital in Matlock for an additional month, prior to returning to Canada as an invalid. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMcCaghey was awarded the Military Cross on September 16, 1918 for actions on April 27, 1918, at Lens.  The citation read: “For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer, after several daring reconnaissances by day and night, organised a raiding party, which, under his direction, entered the enemy trenches at 3 a.m., without being observed penetrating to a strong point where they killed or wounded twenty-five, and brought back two prisoners for identification,and also a machine gun. The surprise was so complete that the raiders had only three slight casualties.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe was also awarded the Distinguished Service Order for his actions on August 15, 1918 at Camery. Damery (sometimes spelled “Camery” in older or handwritten records), was a small village east of Rosières-en-Santerre, in the Amiens sector of France. The London Gazette, dated January 11, 1919 states his citation as follows: \u003cbr\u003e“McCaghey, Major Norman Fraser M.C\u003cbr\u003e52nd Battalion Canadian Infantry, Manitoba Regiment\u003cbr\u003eFor conspicuous gallantry and devotion in a successful attack when his fine courage and initiative were the outstanding feature of the occasion. He exposed himself fearlessly in steading the line, during which time he was severely wounded; and his splendid example largely accounted for the enemy’s complete defeat.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe was later awarded the Bar for the Military Cross on November 3, 1918. McCaghey was also mentioned in despatches on December 31, 1918. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFollowing the war, McCaghey became a certified field officer, completing the qualification course in machine gunnery at Kenogami, Quebec in October, 1922. McCaghey died in July 1967, in Montreal, Canada. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49490873745685,"sku":"C7199","price":4155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/MNC1692_e3704b8c-7b85-4341-906a-708dc681c59b.jpg?v=1768589965"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.emedals.com\/collections\/north-america-canada-groups-single-orders.oembed?page=2","provider":"eMedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}