WWI 80th Infantry Battalion Collar Tab Pair CEF

A First War Trio to the 24th Canadian Infantry - 1914-15 Star (65466 Pte G.R. HOVELL. 24/CAN:INF:); British War Medal (65466 A. CPL. G.R. HOVELL. 24-CAN.INF.); and Victory Medal (65466 A. CPL. G.R. HOVELL. 24-CAN.INF.). Naming is officially impressed, better than very fine. Accompanied by a CD containing seventeen pages with copies of his Index Cards, Attestation Paper, Service Records and Medical Records.   Footnote: George Ross Hovell was born on January 16, 1893 in Aubroath, Scotland. He signed his Attestation Paper with the 24th Infantry Battalion "Victoria Rifles" in Montreal, Quebec, on November 2, 1914, naming his next-of-kin as his mother, Mrs. A. Hovell of Vancouver, British Columbia (later having it changed to Mrs. Henrietta Hovell of London, England), stating that he had no previous military service, that he was not married (later changed to "yes") and that his trade was that of Lithographer. The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Montreal under the authority of G.O. 36, March 15, 1915, Hovell arriving in England aboard the S.S. Cameronian on May 20th. After four months, he embarked for the French theatre with the 24th Infantry Battalion, on September 15, 1915, arriving in Boulogne, France on the 16th. A little over five weeks later, while with the 24th Battalion, he sustained an injury to his left foot while in the trenches at Kemmel, Belgium, on October 22, 1915, in what was described the next day at No. 6 Canadian Field Ambulance on the 23rd, as a "Fallen Ankle". He was transferred to the Australian Hospital at Wimereux on the 26th and diagnosed with "Flat Foot", after which he was transferred to No. 15 Casualty Clearing Station on the 26th, placed on No. 17 Ambulance Train and sent to Boulogne, then invalided to England aboard the H.S. Cambria on the 27th. He was taken on strength by the 39th Battalion at West Sandling, transferred to Great North Central Hospital at Holloway, beginning a series of hospital visits that included Chelsea Hospital, 1st London General Hospital R.A.M.C., the Canadian Convalescent Hospital at Bromley and, by February 15, 1916, the Canadian Convalescent Assembly Centre at Bath. He returned to Bromley where he was discharged on March 30th and established on command there, "Waiting for special (a) boot." for his "Flat Foot" and placed "On light duty." Once the boot arrived, he was transferred to the Duke of Edinburgh's R.C. Hospital at Hyde Park, then later, to the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire Hospital in London, where, on November 18, 1916, he was also credited with having completed his two years' service with Good Conduct, entitling him to wear one Good Conduct Badge. He continued his rehabilitation, as he was admitted to the Petrograd Red Cross Hospital in London on November 25, 1918. It was during his time at Petrograd that he was granted permission to marry on April 23, 1919, marrying on June 4th at St. Mark's Church, Dalston, London N.E. and named Acting Corporal, with his new unit, the Canadian Army Medical Corps on May 1st. In his Medical History of an Invalid, dated June 26, 1919 at No. 3 Southampton Street, London, it made note of the "rupture of ligaments of (the) left foot", that occurred on October 22, 1916 at Kemmel, Belgium, due to the twisting of the foot. It went on to state that the "Left foot is very flat and is inverted. It is weak, not being able to support his weight on the toes of that foot. The foot is rigid and arch cannot be produced by pressure.", that the "Patient states that he can walk only one mile or one and one half miles without pain. That while in the trenches in October 1915, he wrenched his foot. He was then unable to bear any weight on his left foot and reported sick. Has been under hospital treatment about five months but foot is still flat and is painful in walking. It has not improved lately." It was determined that his disability was to be "Permanent". Hovell was placed on command to the 2nd Canadian District Depot and was struck off strength and discharged in England by K.B. & O. at the Canadian Red Cross Officers' Hospital on October 1, 1919.

A WWI Canadian Trio to Meritorious Service Medal Recipient - 1914-15 Star (36043 L. Cpl. A. BARKER. CAN:A.S.C.); British War Medal (36043 W.O. CL. 2. A. BARKER. C.A.S.C.); and Victory Medal (36043 W.O. CL. 2 A. BARKER. C.A.S.C.). Naming is officially impressed. Un-mounted, original ribbons, obverse surface wear on the BWM, residue in the recessed areas of the Star from cleaning, light contact, very fine. Accompanied by a copy of his Attestation Paper. Footnote: Almond Barker was born on June 14, 1887 in Plymouth, England. He signed his Attestation Paper on September 22, 1914 at Valcartier Camp, at the age of 27, naming his next-of-kin as Thomas Barker of Plymouth, stating that he had no previous military service, that he was not married and that his trade was that of Chauffeur. Barker was also awarded the Meritorious Service Medal as a Battery Sergeant Major.

First World War Cooke Father and Son Group, Private Richard C. Cooke, Canadian Forestry Corps & Bombardier (later Sergeant Major) Frank A.E. Cooke, : Father: Private Richard Charles Cooke, Canadian Forestry Corps: British War Medal (1013126 PTE. R.C. COOKE. C.F.C.); and Victory Medal (1013126 PTE. R.C. COOKE. C.F.C.). Naming is officially impressed. Mounted to a suspension with swing bar pinback, as worn by the veteran, original ribbons, dark patina on the BWM, light contact. Son: Bombardier (Later Sergeant Major) Frank Alfred Edward Cooke, Canadian Field Artillery (later First Hussars): British War Medal (335041 BMBR. F.A.E. COOKE. C.F.A.); Victory Medal (335041 BMBR. F.A.E. COOKE. C.F.A.); King George V and Queen Mary Silver Jubilee Medal 1935 (S.M. - F.A.E. COOKE. - 1-HRS.); King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Coronation Medal 1937; and Efficiency Medal with Canada Scroll, George V (A/SQDN. S.M. F.A.E. COOKE 1 HRS.). Naming is officially impressed on the First World War pair and the Efficiency Medal, the Jubilee Medal 1935 is privately engraved, the Coronation Medal 1937 is un-named. Court-mounted, missing its swing bar pinback, replacement ribbons on the First World War pair, the remaining three medals with original ribbons, plated, contact marks. Together, very fine. Footnote: Father: Richard Charles Cooke was born on July 30, 1873 in Stonehouse, Gloucester, England. He was married to Kate Cooke and the couple had two children: a son, Frank, age 18 and a daughter, Gladys, age 21, the ages given when the senior Cooke would later enlist in the Canadian Expeditionary Force. He later immigrated with his family to Canada, settling in Exeter, Ontario and was a resident of the town when he signed his Attestation Paper as a Private (1013126) with the 230th Forestry Battalion, on December 27, 1916 at Clinton, Ontario (his son, Frank Alfred Edward Cooke would enlist with the 64th Depot Battery, Canadian Field Artillery the same day), at the age of 43, naming his next-of-kin as his wife, Kate Cooke of Exeter, stating that he had no previous military service, that he was Married and that his trade was that of Farm Labourer. The senior Cooke embarked Halifax, Nova Scotia on January 24, 1917 aboard the S.S. Scandinavian, arriving in Liverpool, England on February 6th. Two week after arriving in England, Cooke went overseas to the French theatre on February 19, 1917, arriving in Boulogne, France the same day. He was admitted to the 12th Divisional Rest Station on March 10th, where he was diagnosed with "P.U.O." (Pyrexia of Unknown Origin = fever) and would be confined at the station until his fever eased and he was able to rejoin his uniteight days later, on the 18th. Cooke reported to No. 36 Field Ambulance "sick" and was admitted to No. 1 Canadian General Hospital at Etaples with "Severe Myalgia" (muscle pain, a symptom of many diseases and disorders), on May 3, 1917. He was transferred to No. 6 Convalescent Depot at Etaples on May 24th, then transferred to No. 5 Convalescent Depot at Cayeux on June 11th. After five and half weeks hospitalization, he was discharged to the Base Depot at Etaples on June 26th, then posted to the Canadian Base General Depot on June 29th, before rejoining 25 Company, Canadian Forestry Corps on July 14th. He was struck off strength of 25 Company, Canadian Forestry Corps to the Canadian Forestry Corps Pool on February 1, 1919, then posted to the Canadian Forestry Corps Base Depot at Sunningdale on February 21st. Four weeks later, he was posted to the Canadian Concentration Camp at Kinmel Park, North Wales for return to Canada, on March 19th. He was taken on strength at No. 1 District Depot Dispersal Station, "K" unit, on March 29, 1919, returning to Canada aboard the H.M.T. Caronia and arriving in Halifax on April 5th. Private Richard Charles Cooke was discharged upon demobilization at No. 1 District Depot in Toronto, Ontario, on April 8, 1919. For his First World War service, he was awarded the British War Medal and the Victory Medal, credited with having served in Canada, England and France, entitled to wear the War Service Badge, Class "A", number 259174. Son: Frank Alfred Edward Cooke was born on November 24, 1898 in Gloucester, England, the son of Richard Charles Cooker and Kate Cooke (later of Exeter, Ontario). He was a resident of Exeter, Ontario when he signed his Attestation Paper (335041) with the 64th Depot Battery, Canadian Field Artillery, on December 27, 1916 in Exeter, at the age of 18, naming his next-of-kin as his father, Richard Cooke of Exeter, stating that he had no previous military service, that he was not married and that his trade was that of Farmer. The younger Cooke embarked Canada on May 28, 1917 aboard the S.S. Olympic, arriving in England on June 9th and was posted to the Reserve Brigade. He was transferred to the 14th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery at Otterpool on June 10, 1917, then transfered to the 1st Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery on June 22nd. Four months later, Frank Alfred Edward Cooke went overseas to France on October 14, 1917, arriving at the Canadian Base Depot on October 16th. He was transferred to the Canadian Artillery Pool onOctober 28th, followed by a posting one week later to the 4th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery on November 4th. Cook reported to No. 2 Field Ambulance "sick" on November 8, 1917 and was transferred to No. 3 Australian Casualty Clearing Station the following day. After one week, he was admitted to No. 56 General Hospital at Etaples on November 16th, diagnosed with "Acute Appendicitis" and was operated upon accordingly. He was invalided to England and admitted to Kitchener General Hospital at Brighton on December 4th, which was attached to No. 2 Canadian Convalescent Depot at Bramshott. After eighteen days at Brighton, he was transferred to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital at Woodcote Park, Epsom on December 22nd, where he would continued to recuperate for the next six and a half weeks, before being discharged on February 6, 1918, the doctor noting that his surgical scar had healed. Upon discharge from hospital, he was placed on command to No. 2 Canadian Convalescent Depot, then posted to the Reserve Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery on March 28, 1918. Two weeks later, he returned to the French theatre, proceeding overseas to France with the Canadian Field Artillery on April 9, 1918. He arrived at the Canadian Artillery Pool on April 11th, then was transferred to the Canadian Corps Reinforcement Centre on April 14th, before being posted to the 5th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery on April 25th. Frank Alfred Edward Cooke was awarded one Good Conduct Badge on December 27, 1918, was promoted to Bombardier on February 16, 1919 and was granted permission to marry on March 20, 1919, later taking Olive Cooke as his wife. He was struck off strength and posted to the Canadian Artillery Regimental Depot at Witley, "on being returned in England on expiration of leave for return to Canada with dependents", then posted to the Area Pool at Ripon on June 17th. Cooke was placed on command to the Canadian Discharge Depot at Buxton for return to Canada on August 29, 1919. He embarked for Canada from Liverpool, England aboard the S.S. Metagama on September 9, 1919, arriving in Quebec City, Quebec on September 18th. Cooke was discharged upon demobilization at Clearing Station Command at the Quebec Depot in Quebec City, on September 21, 1919. He previously had had his pay allowance changed from his mother, Kate Cooke to his new wife, Olive Cooke of Long Compton, near Skipton-on-Stour, Warwickshire, on June 1, 1919. For his First World War service, Bombardier Frank Alfred Edward Cooke, Canadian Field Artillery was awarded the British War Medal and the Victory Medal, credited with having served in Canada, England and France, entitled to wear the War Service Badge, Class "A", number 403045. After the war, Cooke saw service with the First Hussars. He signed his Non-Permanent Active Militia of Canada Attestation Paper, as an Acting Regimental Sergeant Major with the First Hussars (1024), on November 1, 1936 in London, Ontario, signing on for three years' service at the age of 37, naming his next-of-kin as his wife, Olive Cooke, stating the he had previous service with the 64th Battery and the 18th Battery between 1916 and 1919, that he was Married, that his religion was Church of England and that his trade was that of Salesman. The doctor noted during his medical examination that "This man (Cooke) is exceptionally fit, and very good development." For his long service, he was awarded the King George V and Queen Mary Silver Jubilee Medal 1935, the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Coronation Medal 1937 and the Efficiency Medal with Canada Scroll, George V.

A First War Medal Pair to the 75th Canadian Infantry - British War Medal (164179 PTE. S. STEAD. 75-CAN.INF.); and Victory Medal (164179 PTE. S. STEAD. 75-CAN.INF.). Naming is officially impressed. Un-mounted, original ribbons, gilt wear evident on the VM, light contact and edge nicks, better than very fine.   Footnote: Sam Stead was born on April 15, 1878 in Woodhouse, Yorkshire, England. He signed his Attestation Paper as a Private with the 84th Infantry Battalion, on September 1, 1915, at Niagara Camp, at the age of 37, naming his next-of-kin as his wife, Emily Stead of Paris, Ontario, stating that he had no previous military service, that he was Married and that his trade was that of Labourer. The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Toronto, Ontario under the authority of G.O. 103A, August 15, 1915 and left Canada on June 18, 1916 with a strength of 36 officers and 913 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel W.D. Stewart. Once in England, the Battalion was broken up and absorbed into the 73rd and 75 Infantry Battalions, with Stead joining the latter.