Canada, CEF. A Military Medal to James Harmon Andrews, for Bravery at St. Julien, November 1917

In silver, full size, rim impressed 348788 BMBR. J.H.ANDREWS. 7/BY.CAN.F.A., worn on original ribbon, dark patina around the outside, light wear, better than very fine. 

Footnote: James Harmon Andrews was born in Coaticook, Quebec in 1892. He was employed as a drug clerk, with 3 years of experience serving with the Victoria Rifles. He enlisted on February 20, 1916 at Kingston, Ontario. 

He began serving with the 2nd Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery in France. In May 1917, Andrews suffered from shell gas, while serving with the 1st C.F.A. The following year, he was diagnosed with myalgia and influenza. 

Andrews was promoted to Acting Corporal with pay on December 22, 1917, and later promoted to Corporal on January 12, 1918. He was awarded the Military Medal on April 9, 1918. The citation states: 
“On the 9th of Nov: when action near ST. JULIEN their batter was under heavy shell fire during the time allotted for registration. All the personnel had been cleared from the position when this man volunteered to man the gun, and under most trying circumstances passed from gun to gun until registration was completed. His great disregard for personal danger and de [sic] devotion to duty enabled the battery to be registered in time for our attack on the 10th Nov:. “

He was promoted to Sergeant on April 9, 1918. On September 19, 1918, Andrews was shot in the chest and head. He rejoined his unit on November 1.

Andrews was demobilized in Montreal in 1919.