Canada, CEF. A First War Military Medal Bar to Sergeant Matheson, 1st Canadian Infantry

A court mounted medal bar, cardboard backing, measures 105 mm (w) x 105 mm (h), comprising: 

A Military Medal, in silver, rim impressed 651163 SJT. K. A. MATHESON. 44/MAN R., small scratches and one gouge to obverse, bright obverse with patina on reverse, very fine. 

A British War Medal, in silver, rim impressed 541163 SJT. K. A. MATHESON. 1-CAN.INF., bright obverse, light wear/contact, very fine. 

A Victory Medal, in bronze gilt, rim impressed 651163 SJT. K. A. MATHESON. 1-CAN.INF., minor wear, extremely fine. 

Footnote: Kenneth Alexander Matheson was born in Kincardine Township, Bruce County, Ontario in April 1885. He was a farmer in Lorne, Bruce County when he enlisted in the First War on January 3, 1916. 

He arrived in England, in October 1916. 

He was promoted to acting sergeant of the 160th battalion in early February 1916. He was reverted to private to proceed overseas, but was once again appointed acting sergeant in February 1918. He was awarded the Good Conduct Badge around this time as well. 

From December 28, 1916 to January 17, 1917, Matheson was in military isolation in Aldershot due to parotiditis. In September 1918, he was transferred to the 44th battalion. The following day, he was taken on strength by the 1st Canadian Battalion. He was promoted to Sergeant on September 26th, 1918. 

Matheson was awarded the MM  on May 14, 1919. This was awarded for “for keeping up ammunition supply and keeping Lewis gun in action at Cambrai October 1918.”

Matheson was discharged due to demobilization in June 1919. He died in 1963.