Canada, CEF. A Military Medal Trio to Pte. McLean, 38th Infantry

A three piece medal bar, swing mounted, measures 100 mm (w), with a horizontal pin, comprising: 

A Military Medal, in silver, full size, rim impressed 775132 PTE. A. MCLEAN. 38/CAN. INF., light and areas of discolouration, original ribbon, very fine. 

A British War Medal, in silver, rim impressed 775132 PTE. A. MCLEAN. 38-CAN. INF., dark patina, light wear, very fine condition. 

A Victory Medal, in bronze gilt, rim impressed 775132 PTE. A. MCLEAN. 38-CAN. INF., notable gilt wear and scratches, very fine. 

Footnote: Archibald McLean was born in Dumbarton, Scotland in 1897. He was single, employed as a checker, and living in Mount Dennis when he enlisted on January 5th, 1916. He joined the 126th Overseas Peel Battalion. 

He disembarked in Liverpool in mid August 1916, and was taken on strength by the 109th Battalion. He then proceeded overseas with the 38th Battalion in December 1916. On October 30th, 1917, McLean was admitted to the No. 11 Field Ambulance from a gunshot wound to the forehead. He was officially discharged on December 2, 1917. 

McLean was awarded the Military Medal on November 3, 1918 for “bravery and devotion to duty in the field.” He was gazetted on March 13, 1919. He proceeded back to England in May, and returned to Canada in early June 1919 after demobilization.