Canada, CEF. A First War Military Medal Group to Gunner C.F. Rose, CFA

A small court mounted medalbar, comprising three decorations, the reverse is reinforced with a piece of red pleather with a small horizontal bar, measures 77.2 mm (w) x 100.7 mm (h), 

A Military Medal, in silver, full size, rim impressed 316973 GNR. C.F. ROSE. CAN. F. A., original ribbon, light wear and small edge knocks, a very fine decoration. 

A British War Medal, in silver, full size, rim impressed 316973 GNR. C.F. ROSE. C. F. A., original ribbon, scratches on obverse and contact marks from military medal, remains in very fine condition. 

A Victory Medal, in bronze gilt, full size, rim impressed 316973 GNR. C.F. ROSE. C. F. A., original ribbon, loss of gilt, small contact marks, very fine. 

Footnote: Clarence Francis Rose was born in Bellhaven, Ontario, Canada in January 1898. He was living in Toronto, working as an inspector at the time of his enlistment with the 48th battery in January 1916. Rose arrived in England via the SS Cameronia on September 22, 1916.

He was transferred to the 12th Battery on April 1, 1916, returned to the 48th in September, and moved to the 13th Battery in March 1917. Days later, he served as a gunner with the 55th battery, 3rd brigade, Canadian Field Artillery. He arrived in France in August 1917, and attended the gunnery canadian corps school in the field in January 1918. He rejoined his unit in February. 

He suffered from influenza in December 1916, and a sprained ankle multiple times in 1917. 

Gunner Rose was awarded the military medal while serving with the 13th brigade, CFA, on January 1 1919.  He was gazetted on July 3, 1919 (L.G 3430). 

Rose returned to England in May 1919 and officially demobilized in June 1919.