One. Queen Elizabeth II 1977 Silver Jubilee Medal (Canadian issue). Loose on clean length of ribbon. Unnamed as issued.
Good VF Condition $225
| One. Queen Elizabeth II 1977 Silver Jubilee Medal (Canadian issue). Loose on clean length of ribbon. Unnamed as issued. Good VF Condition $225 |
  One. 1911 Coronation Visit to Ireland Medal. Un-named as issued. Loose on original ribbon. VF Condition $300 |
     One. Canada General Service Medal with bar "Fenian Raid 1866". Named to Cpl. G.H. Cutlip 1st Halifax. V.A. George Henry Cutlip served in the 1st Halifax Volunteer Artillery which was called up for service from 6 June to 31 July 1866. The medal roll indicates that Cutlip performed guard duty at Ordnance and participated in nightly harbour patrols by steamer with 1 gun, 1 Sgt. and 7 men of the battery on board. He received his medal in August 1900. The rolls for the CGS held at Library and Archives Canada show that Cutlip was one of 54 men in his unit who received the medal. A copy of Cutlip's obituary that accompanies the hard copy research file with the medal shows that he was a painter by profession, and notes that he passed away on 22 October 1909. Medal is toned black on short length of original ribbon. EF Condition $750 |
  One. Crimea Medal 1854-56 with clasp 'SEBASTOPOL'. Unnamed as issued. On clean original ribbon. Good VF Condition $275 |
      One. Egypt Medal 1882-1889 with 1882 reverse. No clasp. Named to W. SKEAT BANDSN H.M.S. INCONSTANT. William Skeat was born on 19 November 1861 in Saint Blazey, Cornwall. He joined the Royal Navy as a Boy Bandsman on 2 February 1878, re-ennrolling for a 10 year term on 19 November 1879 when he reached the age of 18. Skeat served on HMS Impregnable, Inconstant, Duke of Wellington, Royal Adelaide, and Revenge. He took his discharge by purchase on 13 November 1884. Electronic copy of Royal Navy Register of Seaman's Service accompanies medal, which is loose on clean short length of original ribbon. Some contacting to edge of medal where surname appears, as can be seen in photos, but otherwise... VF Condition $225 |
    One. Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902 with clasps 'CAPE COLONY', 'ORANGE FREE STATE', 'TRANSVAAL'. Named to 71913 GNR: C. MACKIE. 14:S.D, R.G.A. Un-researched. Loose on clean older ribbon. EF Condition $225 |
    One. Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902 with clasp 'ORANGE FREE STATE'. Named to 5380 PTE. J. WHITE. RL: LANC: REGT. Copy medal roll with the medal indicates that White served with the 3rd Bn Rl Lanc Regt and was also entitled to the clasp 'CAPE COLONY'. Otherwise un-researched. Loose on modern ribbon with tape residue on reverse, one large EK near name of unit. VF Condition $200 |
  One. India General Service Medal 1854-95 with clasp 'PEGU'. Un-named. Loose on older faded original ribbon. Un-researched. Good VF Condition $250 |
    One. Royal Navy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal(VR). Named to E.T.J. TURNER H.M.S. COAST GUARD. On short length of worn original ribbon. Good VF Condition $240 |
  One. North West Canada Medal 1885. Unnamed as issued. Loose on modern slightly stained ribbon. EF Condition $900 |
   One. Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902 with clasp 'CAPE COLONY'. Named to 3327 PTE. J. DAVIS. DERBY: REGT. Un-researched. Loose on short piece of modern ribbon. Good VF Condition $200 |
   One. Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902 with clasp 'CAPE COLONY'. Named to 9806 SJT E. WATTS RL W. SURREY REGT. Un-researched. Loose on piece of modern ribbon. Good VF Condition $240 |
   Two. Likely family group. Queen's South Africa Medal with clasps 'CAPE COLONY', 'SOUTH AFRICA 1902'. Named to 28664 PTE. D. MC FEDERIES. 140TH IMP. YEO. COY. and British War Medal 1914-20. Named to 202955 PTE. J. MCFEDRIES GORD. HIGHRS. While these two medals are obviously named to different recipients, they came to us together and given the fact that the family name is uncommon, we believe they are likely related, which is why we are selling them as a pair. Un-researched. Each medal is loose on original (albeit incorrect) Victory Medal ribbon. Good VF Condition $275 |
   One. Royal Canadian Humane Association Medal. Engraved on reverse "Awarded to Gilbert Gilmour for conspicuous courage in saving a man from drowning in the River St Lawrence in September 1903". Accompanied by copies of some period newspaper clippings from the Montreal Gazette of 3 September and 24 December 1903, which describe the circumstances of Gilmour's act of bravery. The rescue for which he received this award took place on 2 September 1903 near Longue Pointe in Montreal's East End. Gilmour was in a rowing skiff at the time of the incident, and spent about 15 minutes rescuing the man, who had suffered from cramps while bathing nearer to shore and had been swept downstream. The drowning man resisted Gilmour's attempts to save him, striking the latter in the face at one point with his elbow and almost knocking him unconscious. Gilmour apparently saved another man from drowning sometime in the previous month, and the rescue for which this medal was awarded was his fifth. Medal suspender is loose and moves freely around the circumference of the medal, and could benefit from being crimped. The medal is missing its ribbon, and has some verdegris on the obverse, but is otherwise in ... F Condition $875 |
     One. Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (VR). Named to 1169. Qr. MR. SGT. W. KERR DORSET: R. in engraved sloped capitals. Kerr's LSGC was issued in October 1886, according to the WO102 roll held at the UK's National Archives. He was commissioned as a Quarter Master on 28 August 1886, and promoted to Captain on 29 August 1896, retiring on 11 August 1900. His service record indicates he served in the East Indies, Egypt and Malta; he was in Egypt between December 1885 and August 1886, but does not seem to have qualified for the Egypt Medal, nor did he earn any service medals during his time in India. Kerr spent enough time in India that he learned to speak Hindustani, according to his service record; he left India 11 March 1897, and completed his service in England. Medal is loose on clean short length of original ribbon. Much more research possible. Good VF Condition $175 |
   One. King's South Africa Medal 1899-1902 with clasps SOUTH AFRICA 1901, SOUTH AFRICA 1902. Named to 23544 SERJT. R. WILLS. R.E. Loose on older faded original ribbon. Unresearched. Good VF Condition $140 |
    One. India General Service Medal 1854-95 with clasp "BURMA 1887-89". Named to 691 Sepoy Burkhurdar Khan, 12th Bn Infantry in running engraved script. Good VF Condition $225 |
    One. King's South Africa Medal 1899-1902 with clasps "SOUTH AFRICA 1901", "SOUTH AFRICA 1902". Named in impressed capitals to 3635 PTE. J. KAY. SCOT: RIFLES. Un-researched. Court-mounted on card on clean newer ribbon. Good VF Condition $150 |
    One. India General Service Medal 1854-1895 with clasp "BURMA 1885-87". Named to 770 Pte. J. Davies 1st Bn R.W. Fus. in engraved running script. Un-researched. Loose on older silk ribbon. Good VF Condition $250 |
    One. Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902 with clasps "CAPE COLONY", "ORANGE FREE STATE", "SOUTH AFRICA 1901", "SOUTH AFRICA 1902". Named to 5439 PTE. S. HAIR. HIGHLAND. L.I. in impressed capitals. Unresearched. Medal is loose on clean new ribbon. Good VF Condition $250 |
    One. Egypt Medal 1882-89 (undated reverse). Named to C. BONNING, PTE. R.M.L.I. Chaarles Bonning was born on 23 January 1846 at Ilminster, Somerset, and was working as a flax dresser before he enlisted in the Royal Marines on 20 February 1864. He was appointed Private in 27 Company and served at Plymouth Headquarters until 8 February 1866 when he embarked on HMS INDUS. He returned to Plymouth Division on 1 October 1868 and embraked on HMS LIFFEY for the Flying Squadron-World Cruise from 1869-1870. His other ships included WARRIOR, CALEDONIA, and AGINCOURT. He served in the Royal Marine Battalion Egypt from 9 February 1884 until 20 November 1884, when he was invalided at Suakin, and he was in hospital before being returned to England on 26 December 1884. He completed 21 years of service and was discharged 27 February 1885. With copy of medal roll confirming Egypt Medal, service record, and summary of service. Medal is suspended on older slightly stained ribbon. VF Condition $300 |
    One. Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902 with clasps "CAPE COLONY", "ORANGE FREE STATE". Named to MR. J. MAHER. IMP: MIL: RWY:. Un-researched. Loose on clean newer ribbon. Good VF Condition $200 |
    One. Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902 with clasps 'CAPE COLONY', 'ORANGE FREE STATE', 'TRANSVAAL'. Named to 79616 GNR. A.H. WOOD. 6TH E.D., R.G.A. in impressed capitals. Service number officially corrected. Unresearched. Medal is loose on clean new ribbon. Good VF Condition $175 |
   Two. Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902 with clasps "CAPE COLONY","ORANGE FREE STATE", "TRANSVAAL", "SOUTH AFRICA 1901" and "SOUTH AFRICA 1902" and British War Medal 1914-20. Named to 4799 PTE. W. NIGHTINGALE. 7TH HUSSARS on QSA, and to 228862 A. SJT. W. NIGHTINGALE 92-CAN. INF. on BWM. William Nightingale was born 1 March 1881 in Middlesex, England. He was married and working as a coachman in Montreal when he joined the 1st Reinforcing Company, 5th Royal Highlanders of Canada at Montreal on 21 August 1916. He noted on enrollment that he had served 8 years with the 7th Hussars, and an additional 4 years in the Reserves. Nightingale served in the 92nd Battalion CEF in England only, and the BWM represents his full medal entitlement for his First World War service. His service with the 7th Hussars is unresearched. Medals are loose and unmounted on older ribbons. Good VF Condition $475 |
    Two. Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902 with clasps "TRANSVAAL", "SOUTH AFRICA 1902", and British War Medal 1914-20. Named to 171 PTE. A. BERRY. CANADIAN M.R. on QSA, and to 190174 PTE. A.E. BERRY 91-CAN. INF. on BWM. Albert Edward Berry as born in St. Thomas, Ontario on 31 October 1880. He stated on attestation to the Canadian Expeditionary Force that he had previously served in the 3rd Battalion of the Royal Canadian Regiment for a year, and the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles, serving in South Africa for one year. He earned the Queen's South Africa Medal for the latter service. On his enrollment in the Canadian Expeditionary Force, Berry gave his civilian trade as 'woodturner', and also noted that he had served in the 25th Elgin Regiment for 10 years, holding the rank of Sergeant. He was married, and his wife, Mrs. Eulia Berta Berry, was living at 53 West Avenue in St. Thomas, with their three children, when he attested in the 91st Battalion on 24 March 1916. Berry arrived in England in July 1916, but medical issues (rheumatoid arthritis in his right hip and knee) led to him being medically discharged and returned to Canada in October 1916, with the BWM his full medal entitlement for his service. Medals are loose and unmounted on relatively clean older ribbons; the QSA has been plated, and the BWM silvered. Good VF Condition $1050 |
   Three. Military Medal (GV), British War Medal 1914-20 and Victory Medal. MM named 2015 PTE. F. HIGGINS. CAN: A.M.C., and pair named with same number, name, initials but unit C.A.M.C. Fred Higgins was born in Montreal, Quebec on 23 April 1896. An automotive repairman in civilian life, he joined No. 6 Canadian Field Ambulance of the Canadian Expeditionary Force on 21 November 1914, serving with this unit in France. He was awarded the Military Medal on 1 September 1918 in 2nd Canadian Division Orders, the award being gazetted in London Gazette 31142 of 24 January 1919. Swing mounted as worn, with ribbon for 1914-15 Star as well, which is unfortunately missing. Good VF Condition $900 |
   Three. Military Medal (GV), British War Medal and Victory Medal. Named to 871283 PTE - A.SJT. E.B. SHEILDS 43/MAN. R. on MM, and to same number, rank, initials and but last name spelled SHIELDS and unit shown as 43-CAN.INF. on pair. Ernest Battell Shields was born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan on 22 August 1887. He was a carpenter/builder in civilian life, and enlisted in Winnipeg, Manitoba in the 183rd Battalion CEF on 25 February 1916, indicating previous membership in the Legion of Frontiersmen. After a period of time spent with reserve formations in England, with his passage to the front delayed by medical issues (concussion deafness), he reached the 43rd Battalion in France on 21 July 1918. While with the 43rd, Shields would have participated in the battle of Amiens, which began on 8 August 1918, and saw the battalion penetrate two miles into enemy territory. The battalion also participated in the battle of Arras (27 August), the breaking of the Drocourt-Queant Line (2 September), and the crossing of the Canal Du Nord between 27 September and 1 October, when the 43rd captured the village of Tilloy and the high ground overlooking Cambrai from the north. Shields was awarded the Military Medal in Canadian Corps Order 1899 on 11 September 1918, later being recorded in London Gazette 31173 of 11 February 1919. There is no recorded citation documenting the circumstances surrounding his MM award. Shields was killed in action on 1 October 1918 during the fighting at Tilloy, and he is buried in Millswitch British Cemetery, Tilloy-les-Cambrai, France. Group includes a Statement of Service document from Library and Archives Canada, produced on 20 March 1986, as well as the original card which accompanied the Memorial Cross sent to his next of kin (the cross is regrettably not with the group). Group is court mounted on newer ribbons, and lacquered. Good VF Condition $1200 |
   Three. Military Medal (GV), British War Medal and Victory Medal. Named to 142178 CPL-L. SJT. S. HOPWOOD 20/BN: 1/C.ONT:R. on MM, and to same number, rank CPL, initials and name with unit shown as 20-CAN.INF. on pair. Hopwood was awarded the Military Medal in Canadian Corps Orders on 31 August 1918. His award has no citation, like most of those awarded in 1918, but was likely for the battle of Amiens on 8-14 Aug 1918, or battle of Vis-en-Artois 29 Aug 1918, as he was wounded in the latter engagement and did not return to duty before war's end. Group is swing mounted as worn on original tattered ribbons, and accompanied by Hopwood's Class A War Service Badge (serial # 139132) and a period pin-backed ribbon bar. Good VF Condition $1200 |
   One. Distinguished Conduct Medal (GV). Named to 13149 LCPL. J. SHARPLES. 2/COY CAN: M.G.C. John Sharples was born in Blackburn, England on 26 April 1896. He indicated his profession on enlistment as 'locomotive fireman'. After enlisting in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, he attested into the 5th Battalion CEF on 21 September 1914 at Valcartier. His service record indicates that he had previously served in the 29th Light Horse, which was based in Saskatchewan; he had also served for 2 years in the British Army, as a member of the 2nd Volunteer Battalion of the East Lancashire Regiment. Sharples joined the 5th Bn in France on 14 May 1915, and served with the latter unit until he was transferred to the 2nd Canadian Infantry Brigade Machine Gun Company on 20 June 1916. Accidentally wounded on 11 September 1916, when he tripped in a trench near Pozieres after cleaning his machine gun, and impaled himself with a cleaning rod that went through the side of his face, he rejoined his unit on 18 November. Sharples was promoted to Lance Corporal on 11 May 1917. Wounded by a gas shell in mid-August 1917 (likely at the battle of Hill 70), Sharples was hospitalized with shrapnel wounds to his hand and the effects of gassing. He rejoined his unit again by 3 October 1917, and was back in action during the battle of Passchendaele, where his gallantry resulted in the award of the Distinguished Conduct Medal, which was published in London Gazette on 28 March 1918. His citation states: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in action. Early in the day he was left alone with his gun, the remainder of his crew becoming casualties. He mounted it in a commanding position, and kept it in action throughout two whole days, and until he himself became a casualty, and was removed suffering from a concussion. Sharples service file indicates that he received his concussion wound, as well as a wound to his right thigh, in action on 11 November 1917, which suggests that his DCM was earned during the battle of Passchendaele between 9-11 November 1917. Sharples indicated his intent after discharge was to settle in Sutherland, Saskatchewan. He was discharged from the CEF on 8 May 1919 in Toronto. Medal is on clean original ribbon, and is unmounted. An excellent gallantry award for the Battle of Passchendaele to a twice-wounded soldier from Saskatchewan, one of only 1984 awards of the DCM to the CEF during the First World War. Good VF Condition $2100 |
    Four. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal 1914-20, Victory Medal and Meritorious Service Medal (GV). Star named to T-689 DVR. W. DRUMMOND, A.S.C., pair named with service number 689, and same rank, name, unit, and MSM named T4-237254 DVR. W. DRUMMOND. 51/HIGH: D.T. A.S.C. William Drummond was from Lochearnhead, Scotland. His MSM naming indicates service in the 51st Highland Division, which was made up of Terrritorial Force (mainly Highland) units including the Seaforth Highlanders, Cameron Highlanders, Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, and the Gordon Highlanders. Drummond was awarded the MSM " in recognition of valuable services rendered with the Forces in France during the present war ", and it was recorded in the London Gazette of 17 June 1918. Drummond emigrated to Canada after the war, his obituary noting that he passed away in Kentville, Nova Scotia in September 1974, aged 81. Group is accompanied by a hard copy research file that includes Drummond's Medal Index Card, the London Gazette entry announcing his award of the MSM, and an obituary. More research possible; medals are loose and unmounted on clean modern ribbons. Good VF Condition $525 |
    Three. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal 1914-20, and Victory Medal. Named to 106004 PTE A. BARRETT. 1/CAN.MTD.RIF. on Star, and to same number, name, but rank A.L.CPL. and unit 1-C.M.R. on pair. Alexander Barrett was born in Belfast, Ireland on 30 November 1880. A plumber in civilian life, he claimed 18 months previous service in the Imperial Yeomanry when he enrolled in the 1st Canadian Mounted Rifles at Winnipeg, Manitoba on 13 Janaury 1915. Barrett arrived in England 15 June 1915, proceeding to France on 22 September 1915 with the 1st CMR. He was transferred to the 2nd CMR on 10 January 1916, and then to the Military Mounted Police, 3rd Canadian Division HQ, in February 1916. He appears to have not been a good fit in this role, as his record notes he was transferred back to 2nd CMR from the MMP on 31 August 1916, the request for this being signed by Barrett who appended his signature with the words 'under protest'. Barrett received a gunshot wound to the right arm on 11 October 1916, and was returned to England to convalesce; he spent time at the Canadian Reserve Cavalry Regiment before being returned overseas to France for duty, joining the Fort Garry Horse in France on 7 December 1917. Barrett was wounded again on 30 January 1918, a bomb wound to the face which affected his forehead and nose, and this ended his service at the front. Medals loose on clean original ribbons. Group is accompanied by an original set of 4 CEF cloth service stripes, two wound stripes in brass with backing plates, two CEF general service buttons, and a CEF Class A War Service Badge numbered 168271 on reverse. Good VF Condition $550 |
    Four. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal 1914-20, Victory Medal, Marine Society Reward of Merit, and King's Badge for service (GVI) with box of issue. Trio named 205039 J.G. GREEN. L. SIG. R.N., and Marine Society Medal named James Gregory Green 18th August 1904. Green served 1 January 1915 - 5 June 1915 in H.M.S. DOLPHIN, the RN's submarine base in Gosport. There is no indication that he actually served in any submarines. He was a plumber in Portsmouth in 1939. Medals mounted in damaged John Laidacker style-mount, with medals once glued in place, but now loose. Good VF Condition $350 |
   Four. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal 1914-20, Victory Medal and Royal Fleet Reserve Long Service Medal (GV). Star named 208388 F.L. EVANS, A.B. R.N., pair same number, name but rating L.S., and Long Service named 208388 (P.O. A. 7299) F.L. EVANS P.O. R.F.R. With copy service record indicating Evans served on HMS Fearless at Jutland. Good VF Condition $250 |
   Two. 1914-15 Star and British War Medal. Star named to LT. A.T. HILL CAN: A.S.C., and BWM named to MAJOR A.T. HILL. Arthur Torrens Hill was from Quebec City, Quebec, and had pre-war service in the 8th Royal Rifles, the Army Medical Corps and the Army Service Corps when he joined the 2nd Divisional Train, CEF as a Lieutenant on 25 February 1915. He proceded overseas in September 1915, and transferred to the Canadian Forestry Corps (CFC) in December 1916, serving in France as a Captain and Acting Major while in command of 24th Company CFC. Medals are loose with clean ribbons, the Victory Medal ribbon of modern manufacture. Good VF Condition $175 |
     Three. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal 1914-20, and Victory Medal. 1914-15 Star named 112159 TPR. R. WICK. 2/CAN: DIV: CAV:, and pair named with same number, name, but rank PTE., unit CAN.CAV. BDE. Reginald Wick was born 25 October 1895 in Hull, England. He was a farmer and a member of the 19th Regiment of the Canadian Militia in St. Catherines, Ontario when he enlisted in the 7th Regiment Canadian Mounted Rifles in London, Ontario on 9 February 1915. He arrived in the United Kingdom on 22 June 1915, and embarked for France with his unit, which became the 1st Hussars Special Service Squadron, and acted as the 2nd Canadian Division's Cavalry Squadron, on 15 September the same year. Wick was attached to the 2nd Canadian Division Signal Company for duty on 2 October 1915, returning to his unit on 13 March 1916. He was detached again, to the 5th Canadian Infantry Brigade, to act as a trench guide from 2-9 May 1916. Wick was ill with dysentry during this duty and spent some time in 5th Canadian Field Ambulance, his release from medical care coinciding with his return to his unit. The 2nd Canadian Division Cavalry Squadron, along with those of the other divisions, became part of the Canadian Corps Cavalry Regiment on 31 May 1916, and was later renamed The Canadian Light Horse on 9 March 1917. Wick was detached to the 3rd Cavalry Division School between 30 January and 5 March 1917, and then returned to his unit, serving with the CLH until war's end. On 1 April 1919, Wick transferred to the Canadian Army Pay Corps in England, and later decided to take his discharge in the UK, being released on 24 June 1919. Group is loose on long lengths of original ribbon which have some adhesive residue on them in spots, and is accompanied by a period set of miniature medals and a buttonhole badge with miniature ribbon bar for trio, as well as original transmittal paperwork and discharge papers. A very scarce group to an original member of the Canadian Light Horse. Good VF Condition $650 |
   Four. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal 1914-20, Victory Medal and Royal Navy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (GV). Star/BWM/Victory named to R.M.B. 553 MUS. P.J. ANSTY, LSGC named to RMA 16873 P.J. ANSTY GR. R.M.A. With copy service record indicating Peter James Ansty was born 14 January 1890 in Wandsworth, London, and joined as a band boy at Plymouth on 17 August 1904, aged 14. He served on HMS Marlborough at Jutland, and continued his service until 26 January 1929. While his Victory Medal ribbon is adorned with what appears to be a French oak leaf device, there is no indication that he was mentioned in dispatches; his medals are loose on older ribbons. VF Condition $250 |
   Three. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal 1914-20, and Victory Medal. Named to 112120 TPR. H.H. RIDDELL. CAN: CAV: on Star, and to CAPT. H.H. RIDDELL on pair. Hugh Hamilton Riddell was born in Petrolia, Ontario on 21 December 1894 and was working as a clerk when he joined the 7th Canadian Mounted Rifles on 13 January 1915. He embarked for England with his unit in June 1915, and landed in France at Havre on 17 September the same year. Riddell served as a Trooper with the 2nd Canadian Division Cavalry Squadron, which eventually became part of the Canadian Corps Cavalry Regiment before being renamed in February 1917 and becoming the Canadian Light Horse. He left the unit on receiving a temporary commission as a Lieutenant on 13 April 1917, and was transferred to the 1st Battalion, CEF, where he served for the remainder of the war. Medals are loose on older ribbons, which have some adhesive residue and paper from a previous display mounting. A scarce group to a Canadian Light Horse soldier. Good VF Condition $500 |
    Three. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal 1914-20 and Victory Medal.. Named to 49505 PTE. A.C. SMITH. CAN: A.S.C. on Star, and to same number, rank, name but C.A.V.C. on pair. Albert Charles Smith was born on 10 April 1895, and working as a farmer with his next of kin in Niagara Falls, Ontario when he enrolled in the Remount Depot, Canadian Army Veterinary Corps at Winnipeg, Manitoba on 13 April 1915. He embarked for England on 11 May 1915, and was deployed to France on 5 June 1915, joining the Remount Depot there, before being transferred to 1st Canadian Forestry Company at Dieppe on 14 June 1916. His service later saw him transfer to the 24th Battalion, CEF, who he joined on 27 March 1917, and he was wounded by shrapnel to the left thigh on 3 May 1917. Medals are loose on older ribbons. A scarce group to a soldier who served with the Canadian Army Veterinary Corps. VF Condition $500 |
   Three. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal 1914-20, and Victory Medal.. Star named to CAPT: E.W. HONSINGER. CAN: A.D.C. and pair named MAJOR E.W. HONSINGER. Eliphalet Wilbur Honsinger was born in St.Thomas, Ontario on 2 November 1880, according to his CEF attestation papers, although some sources indicate he was likely born earlier, in 1873 or 1874. Honsinger was apparently from one of the oldest families in St. Thomas. His mother was Margaret Drake, daughter of Benjamin Drake, whose father donated the land that eventually became the St. Thomas Cemetery. He was a dental surgeon, but indicated 3 years of past military service as QM Sergt of the 25th Regiment, Canadian Militia in Elgin County. He enrolled in the Canadian Army Dental Corps on 5 June 1915 in Ottawa. He embarked in Canada for overseas on 24 June 1915, and was assigned to No. 2 Can CC Station at Shorncliffe in August 1915. He served in France from September 1915 - September 1916, before being repatriated ill to the UK, and the remainder of his service was completed there. Honsinger was well-known in St. Thomas, serving as a member of the Board of Education, and he was also a mason. He passed away at the age of 73, on 26 August 1947. There are several references to Honsinger and his family online, and much more research is possible. Medals are mounted for display on card, on period ribbons, using double-sided tape; 1914-15 Star has been gold-plated. A rare group to the Canadian Army Dental Corps. Good VF Condn $700 |
   Three. 1914 Star, British War Medal 1914-20 and Victory Medal. Star named to 9615 PTE. L. EVANS 2/WORC: R., and pair same number, rank, name but WORC. R. Leonard Evans was born in Tenbury, Worcestershire, England in 1887, and was working as a labourer when he joined the Worcestershire Regiment on 11 November 1905. At the time of his enlistment, he was aged 18 years, 10 months, weighed 135 pounds, and was 5' 9" tall. Evans embarked for France with the 2nd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment on 12 August 1914. He was wounded in action on 24 September 1914, receiving a gun shot wound to his left leg, and was invalided back to England on the 30th. He returned to France as part of the 17th Reinforcement Draft on 31 August 1915, arriving in Rouen on 1 September 1915, and joining his battalion on the 3rd. Appointed an unpaid LCpl on 20 February 1916, he was hospitalized with myalgia a few weeks later, returning to England for medical treatment on 14 March. Evans was fit enough by early November to return to France, and he disembarked at Rouen on 7 November 1916. He joined his battalion again on the 18th, and was attached to the 23rd Labour Battalion a short time later. He was wounded in action, with a gunshot wound to the abdomen, on 27 December 1916, and he succumbed to this wound on 29 December. He is buried in the CWGC's Grove Town Cemetery, in Meaulte, France. His medals were sent to his wife, Fanny; she received his 1914 Star on 11 July 1919, and his Victory Medal on 21 September 1921; there is no receipt for the BWM in his service file, but it was likely received around the same time. Evans MIC and medal roll entry show no indication that he was awarded the bar to the 1914 Star, although the early date of his wounding would indicate that he was in action early enough to qualify for it. With electronic copy of service record and medal index card/medal roll entry. An attractive group to a soldier who saw action very early in the conflict. Medals are swing mounted on original ribbons.Good VF Condition $450 |
    Three. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal 1914-20, Victory Medal. Accompanied by British Empire Service League - Canadian Legion Branch Past President Medal and Class A War Service Badge . Named to 112165 TPR: F.W. YERKS. CAN: CAV: on 1914-15 Star, and to same number/name but with rank SGT, and unit C.E. on pair. Legion medal is named F.W. YERKS BR#216 PETROLIA 1942-45, and Class A War Service Badge numbered 257452. Francis William Yerks was born on January 4th, 1888 in Petrolia, Ontario, and was working as a barber when he enlisted in the 7th Canadian Mounted Rifles at London, Ontario on May 21st, 1915. He embarked for the UK on June 9th, 1915, and landed in France on September 17th the same year as a member of the 2nd Canadian Division Cavalry Squadron. He was attached to the 2nd Canadian Division Signal Company on April 13th, 1916, after having been appointed Lance Corporal on March 3rd. His squadron became part of the Canadian Corps Cavalry Regiment on May 31st, 1916. Yerks rejoined his unit on June 13th, 1916, and was promoted to Corporal on August 29th. Promoted to Sergeant on December 5th 1916, he saw his unit renamed again on February 2nd, 1917, becoming the Canadian Light Horse. Between May 10-29 1917, Yerks was on command in Camiers at the Machine Gun School. On August 13th 1917, he was invalided back to England with heart-related health issues, which resulted in him remaining in the UK for the remainder of the war; his medical records indicate he claimed that he was gassed several times during his service at the front but had never reported sick, and this may have contributed to his ill health. Invalided back to Canada in December 1918, he was discharged from the CEF in London, Ontario on December 23rd, 1918. The reason for his BWM and Victory Medal being named CE (i.e., Canadian Engineers) is not apparent, as he never formally transferred to the latter corps from the CLH, but his short period of service with 2nd Canadaian Division Signal Company in early 1916 suggests he may have been employed in duties of this sort throughout the war. An image of Trooper Yerks, likely taken shortly after his enlistment, can be seen here on the website of Dr. Jonathan Vance, and it appears that a copy can be purchased from the latter. Medals are swing-mounted as worn on clean older ribbons. Good VF Condition $600 |
   Three. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal 1914-20 and Victory Medal. Named to 24349 Pte E. DICKERSON. 13/CAN:INF: on Star, and to 24349 CPL. E. DICKERSON. 13-CAN.INF. on pair. Ernest Dickerson was an original member of the 13th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, 1st Canadian Division, who attested into C Company at Valcartier, Quebec on 25 August 1914, and arrived in St. Nazaire, France on 15 February 1915. Electronic service record and research file accompanies group; it indicates that Dickerson received a gunshot wound to his left foot on April 15th, 1916 at Ypres while taking a platoon into a new part of the trenches, and he was also gassed. He was transferred to England on the St-George, and admitted to the 2nd Canadian Stationary Hospital on April 22nd. His foot had completely healed by May 8th. Dickerson appears to have remained in England for the remainder of the war, finishing his service with the 5th Reserve Battalion in Sandling, and promoted to Company Sergeant Major on November 16th, 1918. Dickerson was discharged on November 30th, 1919. Medals are individually court-mounted on clean modern ribbons. Good VF Condition $325 |
 Three. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal 1914-20, and Victory Medal with modern replacement Mention in Dispatches oakleaf. Named to 1747 Pte W. SIRETT CAN.A.M.C. on 1914-15 Star, and to 1747 A. W.O. CL. 2 W. SIRETT C.A.M.C. on pair. Walter Sirett was born on June 4th, 1883 in Bicester, Oxon, England. An auto engineer and mechanic by trade, he married Eva Mary Pinkard in 1903, and immigrated to Canada in 1910. On January 13th, 1915, Sirett enlisted at Toronto, Ontario in the 5th Canadian Field Ambulance. The doctor who passed his medical exam noticed a hammer toe on his right foot, but 17 years of experience as an auto engineer made him a valuable man. He sailed from Halifax on the SS Northland on April 18th, 1915, and arrived in Avonmouth, England on the 29th. Sirett was promoted Acting Sergeant on June 28th, 1915, and appointed instructor of driving at the 5th Canadian Field Ambulance. There was 11 drivers and 7 vehicles per Field Ambulance. The drivers were provided by Divisional Mechanical Transport Company. His unit was inspected by the King on September 2nd, 1915. On September 6th, Sirett was confirmed in the rank of Sergeant, with effect from July 1st, and attached to ASC transport. His unit embarked for France in early September, arriving in Havre, France on the 16th. On March 5th, 1916, a note in the War diary of the 5th Canadian Field Ambulance states that "Commanding officer recommend no 1747 Sergt Walter Sirett and no 1688 Pte William Ewart Morgan for devotion to duty" According to the war diary, they were the first of their unit to receive a decoration or citation. This notice led, on April 30th, to a Mention in Despatch, which was recorded in London Gazette 29623 of June 15th, 1916. On June 14th, an excerpt from Daily Orders notebook for 5th Canadian Field Ambulance notes that Sirett was transferred to the 2nd Division Supply Column C.A.S.C. and attached to the 5th Canadian Field Ambulance to complete personnel of Mechanical Transport Section. He was commanding 13 men at this time. Sirett was promoted Warrant Officer Class 2 on April 30th, 1919, returning from England to Canada on the SS Scotian, with his wife, on June 15th, 1920. Sirett died on October 21st, 1963 in Vancouver, British Columbia at the age of 80. Group comes with electronic research file. Medals are clean and court mounted on modern ribbons. A nice early Mention in Despatches award to a senior non-commissioned officer of the CAMC. EF Condition $475 |
 Three. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal 1914-20 and Victory Medal. Named to 40714 GNR: A. H. SMITH. CAN: FD: ART: on Star, and to 40714 DVR. A.H. SMITH. C.F.A. on pair. Arthur Harold Smith was an original member of the 1st Canadian Division, who enlisted in Kingston, Ontario on 12 August 1914, and arrived in France as part of the 1st Canadian Artillery Brigade on 8 February 1915. Electronic service record is available online at LAC website; it indicates that Smith spent a lot of time under disciplinary proceedings for absence without leave (AWL) offences, and was medically unfit due to illness from August 1917 until the war's end. Medals court mounted on clean modern ribbons.Good VF Condition $275 |
   Two. British War Medal 1914-20 and Victory Medal. Named to 6781 PTE. J. KAY. L.N. LANC. R. Loose on tattered soiled ribbons. Note with group indicates Kay also held service number 242974. Good VF Condition $70 |
   Two. British War Medal 1914-20 and Victory Medal. Named to 491228 SJT. W. WRIGHT. C.A.G.S. William Wright was born on 1 May 1891 in Hawick, Scotland. He was a laborer in civilian life, who claimed five years of past military service in the 4th (King's Own) Regiment, when he joined the 33rd Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force at London, Ontario on 13 February 1915. He arrived in England on 26 March 1916, and after serving in various Canadian reserve elements in England, he was posted to France on 13 May 1917, joining 'A' Wing of the Canadian Corps Training School, and serving as part of the Canadian Army Gymnastics Staff. Medals are loose on short lengths of original ribbon, with adhesive residue and paper on reverse. Another scarce CEF unit naming. Good VF Condition $200 |
   Three. British War Medal 1914-20, Victory Medal and Colonial Auxiliary Force Long Service Medal (GV). Named to 639606 A.CPL. A. TRIPP 38-CAN. INF. on pair, and to PTE. A. TRIPP GREN. REGT. on CAFLSM. Archie Tripp was born in Prescott, Ontario on 2 April 1887. He was a painter in civilian life when he joined the 156th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force on 14 February 1916. On enrollment, he listed his wife, Nettie, as his next of kin, and indicated he had 10 years of previous military service as a member of the 56th Regiment of the Canadian Militia. Tripp served with the 38th Battalion in France, joining the unit on 24 May 1917. He received a gunshot wound to the head on 30 June 1917, with his wound being serious enough that he was invalided to Canada on 16 November 1917, remaining under medical treatment at the military hospital in Kingston, Ontario until he was discharged from the CEF on 8 March 1918. His Colonial Auxiliary Force Long Service Medal, earned as a member of the Grenville Regiment, was announced in General Order 33 of 1933. Archie Tripp died on 18 June 1962. Medals are loose on original ribbons, each with glue residue from being previously mounted. There are two large EKs on Tripp's CAFLSM near his rank, as can be seen in the accompanying images, but medals are otherwise in good VF condition. A scarce long service group to a Grenville Regiment soldier. Good VF Condition $500 |
    Two. British War Medal 1914-20 and Victory Medal. Named to 231738 PTE. A.R. ALLEN 7-CAN.INF. Medals are mounted on an old piece of cardboard-backed black velvet, and are accompanied by the recipient's 7th Battalion CEF cap badge, a pair of 7th Bn CEF C7 collar badges, a pair of CANADA brass shoulder titles, a wound stripe on brass backing, a marksmanship qualification badge on brass backing, and a single cloth 7th Bn Brigade patch on khaki uniform backing. An attractive grouping of medals and insignia to a soldier of British Columbia's 7th Battalion CEF. Good VF Condition $600 |
  Three. British War Medal 1914-20, Victory Medal and Territorial Efficiency Medal (GV). Pair named to 1611 CPL. J. VALLANCE. NOTTS & DERBY. R., and TEM named 4961254 PTE. J. VALLANCE 6-FORESTERS. Medal index card reveals that John Vallance deployed on 25 February 1915 to France, and he is also entitled to the 1914-15 Star, which is not present. He also served in the Labour Corps with service number 644775. Group is otherwise unresearched. Medals are individually mounted on original ribbons on a card backing with custom plastic nameplate. Good VF Condition $175 |
   Three. British War Medal 1914-20, Victory Medal, and Memorial Cross (GV). Pair named to 2/LIEUT. P.H. JENNER. R.A.F., and cross named to LIEUT. P.H. JENNER. Percy Herbert Jenner served with 66 Squadron, Royal Air Force, and died of accidental causes on 14 December 1918 in Italy. He is buried at Montecchio Precalcino Communal Cemetery Extension, Italy. He was a locomotive engineer for the Canadian Pacific Railway before the war, and was a Sopwith Camel pilot at the time of his death. His CEF service record indicates previous service for 12 months as a Trooper in the Royal Canadian Dragoons prior to re-enlistment in the Canadian Railway Troops (with service # 2124962) in January 1917. Jenner transferred to the Royal Air Force on 19 September 1918. He was flying Sopwith Camel E7213 when he died; details of his RAF casualty card are found here. Accompanied by extensive hard and soft copy research file. An image of Jenner standing in front of a fighter aircraft can be found on Veterans' Affairs Canada's Canadian Virtual War Memorial website here. Cross has had suspension replaced with a pinback which obscures beginning of rank. Good VF Condition $2100 |
   Two. British War Medal 1914-20 and Victory Medal. Named to 602 PTE. H.C. KAY. R.A.M.C. Henry Kay served in the Middlesex Regiment (service #208218), the Army Service Corps (service #T4/066162), and the Royal Army Medical Corps. Pair is unresearched other than the details provided, which were drawn from the UK National Archives website. Medals mounted as worn on clean but faded original ribbons. Good VF Condition $50 |
   Four. British War Medal 1914-20, Victory Medal, War Medal 1939-45 (Canadian Issue) and Canadian Volunteer Service Medal. BWM and Victory named to 757872 A.CPL. B. NICHOLS 116-CAN. INF. Bert Nichols was born on 2 December 1892 in London, England. He was working as a labourer when he enlisted in the 120th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force at Hamilton, Ontario on 21 February 1916. He arrived in England on 23 August 1916, and was taken into the 116th Battalion CEF in France on 10 August 1917. He appears to have served at the front without injury or wounds until the war's end; the 116th Battalion ended the war in Casteau, Belgium, with their forward outposts in the same spot that the first shots between British and German troops were exchanged in 1914. Nichols re-enrolled in the Canadian Army on the outbreak of the Second World War, on 11 September 1939, with service number B-87970. He served with the Lincoln and Welland Regiment in Canada only, and was discharged in August 1943. Medals are swing mounted as worn on stained original ribbons. Good VF Condition $250 |
   Five. British War Medal 1914-20, Defence Medal (Canadian issue), Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Overseas clasp, War Medal 1939-45, and Memorial Cross (GVI). BWM named to 722137 PTE. H.R. ALLAN. 108-CAN. INF., Second World War medals un-named as issued, and Memorial Cross (GVI) named to M. 26927 Tpr. H.R. ALLAN. Allan was underaged when he joined the CEF during the First World War, and only served in England, receiving the British War Medal with rare naming to the 108th Battalion, which was broken up to provide reinforcements to other battalions at the front. Allan later re-enlisted at the outset of the Second World War, serving in the Calgary Regiment as a Trooper. He was killed on active service in England during training on 7 January 1942, dying of injuries sustained during the roll over of a bren gun carrier. He is buried in the CWGC's Brockwood Military Cemetery in Surrey, England. Details of his death, as well as some photos of him, can be found on VAC's Canadian Virtual War Memorial website. Medals are loose on original ribbons. A tragic group to a soldier of the Calgary Regiment with service in two conflicts. Good VF Condition $800 |
  1914-15 Star. Named to 53597 PTE. S.B. MUSSELMAN. 18/CAN: INF: Stanley Musselman was born in Berlin (now Kitchener), Ontario on 11 July 1891. A locomotive fireman in civilian life, he enrolled in the 18th Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force at Sarnia, Ontario on 2 November 1914. Musselman sailed with his unit for the United Kingdom in April 1915, and embarked for France on 14 September 1915. He was transferred to the 4th Brigade Machine Gun Company in December 1915, and promoted to the rank of Corporal on 23 April 1916. He suffered an accident to his left knee in June 1916, after falling at night into a trench while carrying ammunition, and was later diagnosed with shell shock and hospitalized, being invalided to Folkestone, England on 22 June 1916. Musselman was discharged from the CEF in April 1919. Medal is gilded, and mounted on a stiffened piece of older ribbon. Good VF Condition $90 |
  One. 1914-15 Star. Named to 12012 PTE. T. EVANS. 2/CAN:INF:BDE:H.Q. Thomas Evans was born on 9 February 1885 in Battersea, London, England. He was working as a bricklayer when he enlisted in the Headquarters of the 2nd Canadian Infantry Brigade, Canadian Expeditionary Force at Valcartier, Quebec on 25 September 1914, with his attestation paper signed by Lieutenant Colonel (later General Sir) Arthur Currie, who commanded 2nd Brigade. Evans served with the 8th Battalion CEF in France from 11 March to 19 November 1915, before being admitted to hospital while on leave in England. He spent most of 1916 and 1917 in the UK in administrative roles, before returning to the 8th Battalion, CEF as a Staff Sergeant in July 1918. Evans received a gun shot wound to the right thigh at Amiens on 9 August 1918, while serving with the 8th Battalion, and was invalided back to England, not returning to service before war's end. Medal is loose on original ribbon with staples holding the latter onto a cardboard backing. A scarcer CEF unit naming, seldom seen. Good VF Condition $125 |
  One. 1914-15 Star. Named to 21081 PTE. A. MANN 5/CAN: INF: Alexander Mann was born on 6 April 1886 in Arbroath, Scotland. A teamster in civilian life, with previous service in the 52nd Regiment Prince Albert Volunteers, he joined the 11th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force at Valcartier, Quebec on 23 September 1914. Embarking for overseas from Quebec with the 1st Canadian Division on 4 October 1914, he landed in England and was transferred to the 5th Bn CEF on 1 February 1915. He was wounded in action (gun shot wound to chest) and taken prisoner on 24 April 1915 during the Second Battle of Ypres. He was later released from German custody and turned to England via Rotterdam, Holland on 9 January 1918, diagnosed with insanity, and repatriated to Canada for further medical treatment, before being discharged in Kingston, Ontario in January 1919. A scarce award to a Canadian prisoner of war, one of only 3842 men taken prisoner while serving with the CEF during the First World War. Good VF Condition $250 |
  One. 1914-15 Star. Named to 6038 GNR. J. SKINNER R. CAN: H. ART: James Skinner was born in Wortwell, Harleston, Norfolk, England on 22 May 1886. A gardener in civilian life, he noted that he had five years of military service in the Royal Garrison Artillery when he enlisted as a gunner in the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery at Valcartier, Quebec on 23 September 1914. After sailing to England with the 1st Canadian Division in October 1914 and spending the winter training, he landed in France with the RCHA on 20 July 1915. Skinner was attached to 1st Canadian Division HQ in February 1916, remaining there until mid-March 1916, and attached to 3rd Canadian Division Artillery HQ between July and September 1916. On 14 January 1917, Skinner was transferred to the Corps Anti-Aircraft Batteries, and taken on strength of 'E' Battery. Skinner was admitted to No. 8 General Hospital at Rouen on 8 September 1917 severely wounded with gas poisoning, one record in his file indicating the nature of the wound as "Shell gas wound (face)", and notng that it occurred at Vimy on 6 September 1917. Skinner was not discharged from hospital until 19 October 1917. This earlier wound appeared to continue to affect him after he returned to service, and he was hospitalized again, with bronchitis that developed into pneumonia, on 21 March 1918, remaining in hospital until 9 August 1918. He returned to France in October 1918, rejoining 'E' Battery in January 1919, and remaining with this unit until 18 April 1919, when he returned to England. He chose to remain in the UK, and was discharged there. Loose on original slightly soiled ribbon. Good VF Condition $100 |
  One. 1914-15 Star. Named to 2218 PTE. J. COLLINS. CHES: R. With electronic copy of medal index card indicating that James Collins served as a Private in the Cheshire Regiment with regimental number 2218 and later 290454. He entered the Balkans theatre of war on 8 August 1915, and was killed in action on 26 March 1917 while serving with the 1/7th Cheshire Regiment, during the First Battle of Gaza. He has no known grave, and is commemorated on the Commonwealth War Graves Commission's Jerusalem Memorial. Good VF Condition $100 |
    One. British War Medal 1914-20. Named to 1069769 PTE. P. JONES. 5-CAN-INF. Percy Jones was born in Oldham, Lancashire, England on 29 December 1882. He was working as a storekeeper in Fall River, Massachussets, USA when he enlisted in the 249th Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force on 26 July 1917. Jones deployed to France in June 1918, and joined the 5th Battalion, CEF as a replacement on 8 August 1918. He was listed as missing on 1 September 1918, during the Canadian attacks preceding the assault on the Drocourt-Queant Line, and later as having been killed in action on that date. VF Condition $125 |
    One. British War Medal 1914-20. Named to 3322974 PTE.W.J. WHITEHEAD. CAN.TANK. BN. Whitehead enlisted in Ottawa on 20 May 1918; he had previously served 141 days with the Royal Flying Corps in 1917. He served with the 2nd Canadian Tank Battalion in England, and this medal represents his full entitlement for his service. Medal comes in original cardboard box of issue, with original ribbon and a piece of the transmittal letter that accompanied it (missing top of letter). An attractive medal to a scarcer CEF unit. EF Condition $200 |
   One. British War Medal 1914-20. Named to 789215 A.L.CPL. R. MONGRAIN. 130-CAN. INF. Roch Mongrain was baptized at Kippewa, Quebec on 16 August 1893. He was a member of the Algonquin First Nation, and worked as a guide before enlisting in the 130th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force in Mattawa, Ontario on 1 April 1916. He served only in England. Medal is accompanied by copy of his birth certificate and marriage certificate, showing that he wed Mary Jawbone in 1922. Loose on original ribbon. A scarce odd-numbered battalion medal to a member of Canada's First Nations. Good VF Condition $250 |
   One. British War Medal 1914-20. Named to 183005 A.SJT. T.J. WILLIAMS. 89-CAN.INF. Loose on clean older ribbon, accompanied by a single 'CANADA' shoulder title. Thomas John Williams was born in Abererch, Carnarvonshire, North Wales on 22 August 1878. He was working as a cotton manufacturer, and claimed past military service in the 15th Light Horse, 23rd Welsh Fusiliers and 2nd Manchester Volunteers when he joined the 89th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force at Calgary, Alberta on 2 November 1915. Williams served in England only, with the bulk of his service time there spent at the Canadian Army Pay Office in London. A scarcer CEF battalion medal. Good VF Condition $150 |
    Two. British War Medal 1914-20 and Memorial Cross (GV). BWM named to 172173 A.L.CPL. E. FENSOM. 166-CAN. INF., and Memorial Cross named 172173 Pte. E. FENSOM. Accompanied by a small locket-sized circular portrait of Fensom in uniform (approx 1" wide). Ernest Fensom was born in Sydney, Australia on 25 March 1885. He joined the 83rd Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force at Toronto, Ontario on 27 august 1915, giving his trade as bricklayer. Before proceeding overseas, he transferred to the 166th (Queen's Own Rifles) Battalion, CEF. Fensom embarked at Halifax on 18 October 1916, and disembarked at Liverpool on 28 October 1916. He sadly passed away in the UK as a result of illness, dying of spinal meningitis on 15 February 1917. Ernest Fensom is buried at Seaford Cemetery, UK. A scarce unit naming on the BWM, which was Fensom's full entitlement for overseas service. A poignant grouping to a CEF volunteer. Good VF Condition $400 |
| One. British War Medal 1914-20. Named to 22149 A.C.S. MJR. S. VAIL. 11-CAN. INF. - $150 One. British War Medal 1914-20. Named to 602897 PTE. G. THOMPSON 34-CAN. INF. - $150 One. British War Medal 1914-20. Named to 404983 A/SJT. A.J. ADAMS 35-CAN. INF. Apparent erasure affecting last three numbers of service number and first letters of rank. - $150 One. British War Medal 1914-20. Named to 436450 A. SJT H.P. MILLS 51/CAN. INF. Name officially corrected, style of unit naming suggests late issue.- $150 One. British War Medal 1914-20. Named to 455796 PTE D.C. MCDONALD 59-CAN. INF. - $150 One. British War Medal 1914-20. Named to 460197 PTE. P. TYDEMAN. 61-CAN. INF. - $150 One. British War Medal 1914-20. Named to 123797 A. SJT. D.S. MAC GREGOR. 70-CAN. INF. - $150 One. British War Medal 1914-20. Named to 163410 A.SJT. L.J. PALMER. 74-CAN. INF. - $150 One. British War Medal 1914-20. Named to 145085 PTE. C.H. HOLLAND. 77-CAN. INF. - $150 One. British War Medal 1914-20. Named to 152987 A.S.Q.M. SJT. A. HULME. 79-CAN. INF. - $150 One. British War Medal 1914-20. Named to 171971 R.Q.M. SJT. F. DOWNIE-BACON. 83-CAN. INF. - $150 One. British War Medal 1914-20. Named to 175340 PTE. W. DEXIER. 86-CAN. INF. - $150 One. British War Medal 1914-20. Named to 212253 A.S.SJT. A.E. PHIPPS. 98-CAN. INF. - $150 One. British War Medal 1914-20. Named to 700045 A.W.O.CL.2. D.J. HUMPHREY. 101-CAN. INF. - $150 One. British War Medal 1914-20. Named to 706648 PTE. H.C. WOODS. 103-CAN. INF. - $150 One. British War Medal 1914-20. Named to 757892 A. SJT. H. EARNSHAW. 120-CAN. INF. - $150 One. British War Medal 1914-20. Named to 760535 PTE. J.C. SHELLINGFORD. 121-CAN. INF. Naming rubbed. - $150 One. British War Medal 1914-20. Named to 772940 PTE. H. REEVE. 125-CAN. INF. - $150 One. British War Medal 1914-20. Named to 240008 A. SJT. D.J. SUTHERLAND. 164-CAN. INF. - $150 One. British War Medal 1914-20. Named to 679304 A.SJT. W.A. WEBB 169-CAN. INF. - $150 One. British War Medal 1914-20. Named to 690184 PTE. H. SAUNDERS. 173-CAN. INF. - $150 One. British War Medal 1914-20. Named to 02596 A. SJT. E. ST. GERMAIN. 183-CAN. INF. Suspender is damaged (missing roller bar and top of one ear) and medal has some edge knocks.- $125 One. British War Medal 1914-20. Named to 874112 PTE. C. CREWE. 184-CAN. INF.- $150 One. British War Medal 1914-20 (disk only). Named to 883708 PTE. A.J. LANE. 187-CAN. INF.- $100 One. British War Medal 1914-20 (disk only). Named to 161023 PTE. W.GERRIE. 194-CAN. INF. - $100 One. British War Medal 1914-20. Named to 237585 A/CPL. S.J. BURSTOW. 204TH CAN. INF. Late issue style naming in large impressed capitals.- $150 One. British War Medal 1914-20. Named to 1000237 PTE. H.E. MUNDY. 226-CAN. INF. - $150 One. British War Medal 1914-20. Named to 1037610 PTE. W.S. CORK 238-CAN. INF. - $150 |
   One. Victory Medal. Named to 129622 A. SJT. A.A. FAIRNIE 72-CAN.INF. Alexander Adamson Fairnie was born on 24 February 1886 in Ecclefechan, Scotland. He was an accounatant in civilian life, and a peacetime member of the 72nd Seaforth Highlanders of Canada, when he enlisted in the 72nd Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force in Vancouver, British Columbia on 21 September 1915. Fairnie embarked for the UK on 23 April 1916, arriving on 7 May 1916, and reaching France with his battalion on 13 August 1916, having been promoted Lance Corporal on 5 May 1916. Fairnie suffered from an ear infection which resulted in him being invalided back to the UK in mid December 1916, and he remained in England for the remainder of the war, being employed by the Canadian Army Pay Corps in London as a finance clerk. He married while in England, and returned to Canada in March 1919 for discharge. VF Condition $90 |
  One. Memorial Cross (GV). Named to 43757 Gnr.W. McPHEE. William McPhee was born on 10 July 1876 in Dalhousie, Ontario. He was working as a cook when he enlisted in the 1st Canadian Division's Divisional Ammunition Column as a Gunner at Valcartier, Quebec on 25 September 1914. McPhee died of wounds resulting from internal injuries caused by a kick from a horse while on actve duty in Belgium on 16 April 1916. He is buried in the Commonwealth War Graves Commission's Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Poperinge, Belgium. Cross is loose on a short length of clean modern ribbon. Good VF Condition $325 |
   One. Mercantile Marine War Medal. Named to JOHN GRIMLEY. Edge knock at 6 o'clock on portion of the rim containing Grimley's surname. Unresearched. Loose on clean modern ribbon. VF Condition $75 |
  One. Memorial Cross (GV). Named to LIEUT. G.A. DALZELL. George Alden Dalzell was the Battalion Sergeant Major of the 115th (New Brunswick) Battalion CEF before being commissioned in the Canadian Forestry Corps. He was from Grand Manan, New Brunswick, and died of illness (tuberculosis) on 24 March 1920. He is buried in North Head Anglican Church Cemetery, Grand Manan, New Brunswick. Good VF Condition $250 |
   Five. 1939-45 Star, Atlantic Star, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Overseas clasp, War Medal 1939-45 (Canadian issue) with King's Commendation for Valuable Conduct in the Air, and Canadian Forces Decoration (GVI) with bar. CD named to F/S. A.B. HILLMAN. Flight Sergeant Aleck Burnett Hillman (service number 10096) received the King's Commendation for Valuable Services in the Air for his work during the Canadian Government's Magnetic Pole Survey in 1947. His award was published in the Canada Gazette of 28 August 1948, and in AFRO 524/48 dated 3 September 1948. His citation states:Sergeant Hillman was the Flight Engineer of the Magnetic Pole Survey Canso which undertook a pioneering operation in the Arctic archipelago in 1947. An extremely high standard of technical maintenance was required in order to avoid disaster and this was achieved largely by the single-handed efforts of this outstanding non-commissioned officer. Without any normal facilities he worked tirelessly on the aircraft in remote inlets and lakes under the most extreme physical handicaps. He risked his life on two notable occasions at night to save his aircraft from destruction during gales which had torn it loose from anchorage and brought the menace of ice floes. Sergeant Hillman laboured continually to avert any delays in take-off which would risk the detachment. His efforts, far beyond the call of duty, were responsible for the readiness of the aircraft and consequently the most successful outcome of the expedition. Hillman earned this award while serving with 438 Squadron RCAF; the 1947 expedition, which involved Paul H. Serson and Jack Clark, geophysicists from the Division of Terrestrial Magnetism, Dominion Observatory, involved the taking of magnetic observations at a total of ten different locations on Prince of Wales Island, Victoria Island, the Boothia Peninsula, and King William Island. This data collection, which supplemented efforts that had been ongoing by various British and Canadian explorers since 1831, sought to better define the location of the magnetic North Pole. Group is accompanied by research which includes an article on the expedition, and a printed copy of Hillman's citation. Medals are swing mounted as worn on original faded ribbons. A very significant bravery group to an RCAF member involved in Canadian Arctic exploration. Good VF Condition $2000 |
   Eight. 1939-45 Star, Italy Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal (Canadian issue), Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Overseas clasp, War Medal 1939-45 with Mention in Dispatches, Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (GVI) with CANADA suspender, and Canadian Forces Decoration (EIIR). LSGC named CAPT J.A. HANDLEY RCAMC, and CD named MAJ. J.A. HANDLEY. John Albert Handley was born in 1911 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and was living in Ottawa and working as a civil servant when he joined the 3rd Divisional Train Canadian Army Service Corps, Supply Company on 18 October 1929. He joined the Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve in Ottawa as an Ordinary Seaman the following year, on 1 April 1930, noting his employment as an Office Boy at the Department of the Interior. He later joined the Canadian Army Medical Corps as part of the Permanent Active Militia (the Permanent Force) on 1 April 1931, serving continuously until his retirement on 4 April 1961. His Permanent Force service began in Ottawa, where he was a member of No. 9 Detachment, RCAMC, serving as a soldier and NCO with service number 30225. He was a Corporal at the outbreak of the Second World War, attesting for the CASF on 1 September 1939, and being rapidly promoted to Acting QM Sergeant (W.O. II) the same day. Just over a week later, he was made an Acting Sergeant Major (W.O. I), and he embarked for overseas on 3 November, being taken on strength of the Canadian Military HQ in London on arrival on 14 November 1939. Handley was sent for officer training in May 1942, and he was commissioned as a Lieutenant (QM) in June. He was posted to 11 Field Ambulance RCAMC on 1 February 1943, and deployed to Italy in October 1943, serving with 3rd Field Dressing Station. He was Mentioned in Dispatches in January 1945, and returned to Canada in April, resuming his service at NDHQ in Ottawa. Peacetime postings included further service in Ottawa, Montreal and Edmonton. Handley was awarded the Canadian Forces Decoration in Canadian Army Order 128-25 of September 1961, as a member of the Special Reserve shortly after his retirement from the Permanent Force. Electronic research file accompanying his group includes his Second World War service file, which documents his service between 1929-1961, as well as confirmation of the award of his LSGC and CD. Accompanied by matching group of seven miniatures (CD absent, but obviously as worn). Both groups swing-mounted as worn. An impressive long service group to a Permanent Force NCO and officer. Good VF Condition $800 |
    Three. Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, War Medal 1939-45, and Canadian Forces Decoration (EIIR). CD named to MAJ. A.H. MacKINNON. Alexander Huntley MacKinnon was an engineer with service ranging from COTC in the 1930s to time spent in the Militia in the 1960s. A graduate of St. Francis Xavier University and Nova Scotia Technical College, he served during the Second World War inside Canada with the Signal Communications Branch of the R.C.A.F. on the West Coast. Between 1949 and 1964, MacKinnon was a militia officer with the East Coast Signal Regiment, commanding the latter unit as a Lieutenant Colonel between 31 August 1957 and 22 June 1960, and later serving as a staff officer (G.S.O. (1)) at Eastern Command HQ , 4th Military Group HQ between 1960 and 1964. In civilian life, MacKinnon spent 40 years with Martime Tel and Tels, retiring as Vice President (Planning) in Halifax, Nova Scotia. A hard copy reserach file, which includes his service record as well as an obituary, accompanies his group, which is swing mounted as worn. Good VF Condition $250 |
   One. Efficiency Medal (GVI) with CANADA suspension. Named to PTE. B. BROWN WEST NSR. Accompanied by War Service Badge numbered 215213 and a Second World War era West Nova Scotia Regiment cap badge. Burton Brown enlisted on 2 September 1939 in Sydney, Nova Scotia with the Cape Breton Highlanders (service number F-54708) and transferred to the West Nova Scotia Regiment (WNSR) on 14 December 1939 at Aldershot, Nova Scotia. He proceeded overseas with the WNSR, arriving in England on 31 December 1939. He served with various training units until 18 February 1944, qualifying as a driver on all vehicles used by his regiment, before deploying to Italy, disembarking on 3 March 1944. He fought there with the regiment until 17 March 1945, when he was deployed to France, campaigning there until war's end. Brown was returned to England from North West Europe on 4 June 1945, and then sailed from the UK on 20 June 1945 to Halifax, where he was discharged in August. Brown does not appear to have been wounded during his service. He briefly re-enrolled in 6 Independent Field Battery in April 1962, serving for 2 months, and being discharged in June. Burton Brown passed away in Sydney, Nova Scotia on 4 February 1994. Hard copy research with the medal includes his Second World War service file, confirmation of the award of his Efficiency Medal in Canadian Army G.O. 223 of 4 August 1945, and a copy of his obituary. Brown's service suggests he would have qualified for the 1939-45 Star, Italy Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Overseas bar, and War Medal 1939-45, although the copy of his service file, which was requested some time ago and is heavily redacted, does not include his medal card. More research possible. Good VF Condition $275 |
   Six. 1939-45 Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal (Canadian issue), Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Overseas bar, War Medal 1939-45, and Memorial Cross (GVI). Memorial Cross named to A.11453 Pte. R.B. LANG. Electronic copy of Lang's service file which accompanies the group indicates that Ronald Bell Lang died of wounds received in action on 22 January 1944, while serving with the 48th Highlanders in Italy. Lang was born in Owen Sound, Ontario in 1913, and he joined the Perth Regiment (MG) at Stratford, Ontario on 26 September 1939, indicating that he was employed as a knitter at the time of his enrollment, and that he had 2 years of previous military service with the "Owen Sound Grey's" back in 1935. Lang was single, listing his mother, who lived in Owen Sound, as his next of kin. served overseas with the Perth Regiment and the 3rd Canadian Infantry Replacement Unit in England from November 1941-October 1943, when he embarked for the Mediterranean Theatre, joining the 48th Highlanders on 9 November 1943. Lang was wounded on 21 January 1944, dying of his wounds the following day. He is buried in the Commmonwealth War Graves Commission's Moro River Canadian War Cemetery, Italy. Lang's medals and the Memorial Cross issued in his memory, which were sent to his mother, are accompanied by his identity disk and a War Service Badge numbered 1252593 (likely not Lang's, but possibly a relatives). Good VF Condition $1100 |
  One. Memorial Cross (EIIR). Named to D-127288 CPL. M.L.P.A.M. BELLE-ISLE. In original case of issue, with cardboard shipping box and card. Un-researched, but likely awarded to the next of kin of a soldier who died after the Second World War of a cause attributed to service. Good VF Condition $250 |
  One. Memorial Cross (GVI). Named to F.S. PILOT J.P. RICHARDSON R-58721. James Patrick Richardson was a Flight Sergeant Pilot, originally from Vancouver, BC, who served with 142 Squadron RAF. He was killed when the Welington Bomber he was piloting crashed during a forced landing as a result of losing engine power during bad weather. His aircraft crashed at Scole Road, Diss, Norfolk, on 14 July 1942, with only the rear gunner surviving. Richardson is buried in the CWGC's Brockwood Military Cemetery, Surrey, United Kingdom. Cross has been modified with pinback for wear. Cross is accompanied by an electronic research file, including a copy of Richardson's service file, as well as some images and press clippings found online. Good VF Condition $500 |
   Seven. 1939-45 Star, Italy Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Overseas clasp, War Medal 1939-45, and Canadian Forces Decoration. CD named to MAJ J.J.R. GAGNON. Gagnon was a Major in the Royal Canadian Artillery with service number TD-50267. He received his Canadian Forces Decoration in Army Order 785 of 9 November 1964. Group is otherwise unresearched. Good VF Condition $350 |
   One. Birks Memorial Bar. Named S/SGT. R.W. LAMB R.C.A.S.C. DIED IN HIS COUNTRY'S SERVICE 24 AUG 1944. With issue card holder for bar, and a CWGC folder that holds photos of Lamb's grave as well as a press clipping with an image of him, noting he had died of wounds. Reuben William Lamb was born on 14 October 1942 at Regina, Saskatchewan. He moved to Victoria, British Columbia in 1929, and was working as a chauffeur there and serving in the 5th British Columbia Coast Bde (NPAM) when he enlisted for active service in the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps on 13 September 1939. He qualified as a Clerk Group B, and was posted to 3rd Canadian Division Petrol Company, RCASC on 19 June 1940. He was quickly promoted through the ranks of A/Corporal, A/Sergeant, and A/Staff Sergeant, before being confirmed in the rank of Staff Sergeant on 1 September 1940. Embarking for overseas at Halifax on 31 July 1941, he arrived at Liverpool on 19 August. He was transferred to 3rd Division Troops Coy, RCASC and later to 9th Cdn Inf Bde Coy, RCASC, landing in France with his unit on 12 July 1944. Lamb was wounded by shrapnel from enemy aircraft bombardment of elements of the 9th Cdn Infantry Bde Coy RCASC on 21 August 1944 at Ouilly-le-Tesson, and died three days later. He is buried at the CWGC's Bretteville-sur-Laize Cemetery, Calvados, France. The 9th Cdn Inf Bde Coy RCASC War Diary of 25 August has an entry that notes "Advice received that S/Sgt Lamb died of wounds received on 21 Aug., he was one of the 3 Div Pet Coy originals, as star athlete, very popular, and will be greatly missed." In addition to the documents described above and illustrated in the accompanying photos, the bar is also accompanied by hard copy service record and war diary extracts An unusual grouping to a casualty of an air attack on rear-echelon support elements. Good VF Condition $450 |
   Five. 1939-45 Star, Defence Medal (cupro-nickel), War Medal 1939-45 (cupro-nickel), 1937 Coronation Medal, and Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (GV). LSGC named 7717037 S. SJT. W. JONES M.P.S.C. SSjt W. Jones served in the Military Provost Staff Corps. This medal group was previously sold in Dix Noonan Webb Auction Sale of 14 September 2012 as lot #977. Jones' service is unresearched. Medals are court-mounted and lacquered in style typical of Don Tresham, Invicta International (Ottawa), a well-known collector of medals to military police. Good VF Condition $250 |
  Two. Australian War Service Medal and War Medal 1939-45. Named to 146492 L.M. KAY. Un-researched. Court-mounted on card with plaque indicating Kay served in the R.A.A.F. Good VF Condition $150 |
   Eight. 1939/45 Star, Italy Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Overseas clasp, War Medal 1939-45, Canadian Korea Medal, and UN Korea Medal with bar KOREA. SWW medals are un-named as issued, and Korea pair is named to D-801026 D.G. MAC DONALD With copy of service file indicating that David Gilchrist MacDonald enrolled in the Royal Canadian Artillery at Montreal, Quebec on 10 January 1941, with service number D-118085. He arrived in England on 19 April 1941, and served in Italy as a member of 5 Medium Regiment RCA from 8 November 1943 until 11 March 1945, when he deployed to France, finishing the war there. Gilchrist volunteered again during the Korean War, enlisting in the Canadian Army Special Force at Montreal on 16 August 1950 with service number D-801026. He served overseas in Korea with the 2nd Battalion Royal Canadian Regiment from 22 April 1941 until 4 May 1952. Medals are plated and court-mounted for wear on original soiled ribbons. Good VF Condition $500 |
  One. Memorial Cross (GVI) Named to B.43613 PTE. A.J. PATTERSON. Alvin John Patterson was born in Tecumseh, Ontario on 7 March 1908. He was living in Hamilton when he enrolled in 6th LAA Regt RCA on 24 August 1942. His next of kin was indicated to be his mother, Mary Jane Patterson, who lived at 63 Hess Street North in Hamilton. He left Canada for England on 29 March 1943, arriving 5 April. He served with 3rd LAA Regt RCA from 27 April 1943, and was embarked for France as an artillery reinforcement on 17 July 1944, landing on the 18th. He joined 6 LAA Regt, RCA, and appears to have returned to the UK in October, returning to France as an infantry reinforcement in late December 1944, and joining the South Saskatchewan Regiment on 25 December. Patterson died in an accident, falling from the balcony of his hotel room at a leave centre in Brussels, Belgium on 11 May 1945, and fracturing his skull. A Court of Inquiry determined that his death was accidental. Patterson is buried in Evere Civilian Cemetery, Brussels, Belgium. A tragic Canadian Army casualty of the South Saskatchewan Regiment, who perished shortly after VE Day. EF Condition $500 |
 One. IndianWar Service Medal. Un-named as issued. Loose on originalribbon. Good VF Condn $40 |
 One. ArmyLong Service and Good Conduct Medal (GVI) with "Canada" clasp.Named in impressed capital letters to A/SUB-CONDR. (W.O. CL.1.) E.E. WRIGHT R.C.O.C.. Medal is loose mounted on cleanolder ribbon. EF Condn $300 |
| A selection of un-named Second World War medals |
| 1939-45 War Medal in silver.Canadian Issue. VF $45 |
| 1939-45 War Medal (BritishIssue). Cupro-nickel. VF $30 |
| Defence Medal. Canadian issuein silver. VF $50 |
| Canadian Volunteer ServiceMedal without clasp. VF $50 |
| Canadian Volunteer ServiceMedal with clasp. VF $75 |
| 1939-45 Star. Unnamed asissued. VF $35 |
| Italy Star. Unnamed as issued. VF $35 |
| Atlantic Star. Unnamed asissued. VF $75 |
| Africa Star. Unnamed asissued. VF $50 |
| France and Germany Star.Unnamed as issued. VF $45 |
| Burma Star. Unnamed as issued. VF $75 |
    One. Naval General Service Medal 1909-1962 with clasp 'NEAR EAST'. Named to P/JX 237080 E.R. JONES. A.B. R.N. Un-researched. Loose on clean modern ribbon. Good VF Condition $200 |
   Three. Queen's Korea Medal (Canada), UN Korea Medal with bar KOREA, and Canadian Forces Decoration with bar. Korea/UN Korea named N.J. BAKER 50735 H, and CD named PO 2/C N.J. BAKER. With hard copy service record indicating Baker served in the Royal Canadian Navy from 1946-1970 as a cook, with service in the Korean War on HMCS Nootka between 30 December 1951 and 17 December 1952. Group is plated and mounted as worn with ribbon bar, identity disks, a petty officer rank insignia, and an image of Baker in uniform, all framed for display. Good VF Condition $450 |
  Two. Korea Medal (Canada) and UN Korea Medal clasp Korea. Korea and UN Korea named to B-802127 R.G. SMART. The 7 in his service number is larger than the other numbers, and may be reimpressed. Smart served during the Second World War in the RCE and the RCASC as a driver, earning the 1939-45 Star, Italy Star, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal, CVSM and clasp, and War Medal (these not included with the group). He had previously served from 1931-35 with the Governor General's Horse Guards in Toronto. His Korea service was with the Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps as a storesman, serving with 25 Canadian Infantry Brigade Ordnance Company overseas from May 1951 - May 1952, before returning to Canada and being released in July 1952. Electronic copy of Smart's service record accompanies the group. Good VF Condition $350 |
   Two. Korea Medal (Canada) and UN Korea Medal clasp Coree. Korea and UN Korea named to SB-34372 R.M. AUDET. Audet served as a member of 1 Royal 22ieme Regt in Korea from April 1952-May 1953. He earned his parachute wings in October 1953, serving with 1 R22eR until his release in June 1954. He re-enlisted in 1959, serving until 1970 in the RCAMC and qualifying for the Canadian Forces Decoration, which was awarded in 1970 but is not with his group. His RCAMC service included postings in Ontario (Borden, Toronto), Manitoba (Rivers), and Quebec (Valcartier). With copy service record. Medals loose on well-worn original ribbons. VF Condition $350 |
   One. Africa General Service Medal (EIIR) with clasp "KENYA". Named to 23045978 FUS. T.P. LLOYD. R. INNISKS. Good VF Condition $250 |
   Two. Korea Medal (Canada) and UN Korea Medal clasp Korea. Korea and UN Korea named to SD 800329 E.H. JODOIN. Jodoin served during the Second World War in the Royal Canadian Navy, earning a 1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star, Italy Star, CVSM and clasp and War Medal (not included with group), and in 2nd Battalion Royal Canadian Regiment (RCR), 1 RCR and 2 CAU during his service with the CASF. His time in Korea seems to have been focused with 2 Canadian Administration Unit (2 CAU), although he returned to 2 RCR at the tail end of his time overseas in September 1952, and continued to serve with them on his return from Korea, earning his Parachute wings and serving an additional three years before taking his release in November 1955. A set of replacement medals were issued in 1973, according to his file, and the naming style on these suggests that they are the replacement medals. There is a Second World War MID emblem sewn to the ribbon of the UN Korea Medal, but no indication of any entitlement to an MiD for his service in either conflict. Medals are loose on ribbon, with Korea Medal (Canada) sporting a length of Korea Volunteer Service Medal ribbon in lieu of the correct ribbon for the medal. With electronic copy of service file. VF Condition $300 |
  Two. Queen's Korea Medal and modern US copy UN Korea Medal with clasp KOREA. Queen's Korea named to L/FX. 853600 D.G. VALLANCE A/L.A. R.N. Medals are court-mounted on original ribbons on a hard card backing. Un-researched. Good VF Condition $150 |
  One. General Service Medal 1918-62 with clasp 'Palestine 1945-48'. Named to EC. 13610 SJT. D.T. SWAIPE, A.P.C. Medal is loose on clean new ribbon. VF Condition $85 |
   Three. Special Service Medal with NATO*OTAN bar, UN Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) Medal, Canadian Forces Decoration with bar.. CD named to CPL. J.A. CLEAL Medals court-mounted as worn. Unresearched. Good VF Condition $300 |
   Two. General Service Medal 1962- with clasp 'Northern Ireland' and UN Forces in Cyprus (UNFICYP) Medal. Named to 24304089 GNR. A.SHAW RA.. Un-researched. Medals are court mounted as worn, with some polish residue on surface of UN medal. Good VF Condition $175 |
    One. Efficiency Medal (GV) with CANADA suspension. Named to BDSM E. BAUMAN SCOTS. FUS. OF C. VF Condition $175 |
    One. Efficiency Medal (GVI) with CANADA suspension and bar. Named to R82960 F/S D.H. TWYMAN. A scarce EM to a RCAF recipient. Good VF Condition $350 |
   One. Army Emergency Reserve Officers' Decoration. Unnamed as issued, dated 1958 at 6 o'clock on the reverse. On original ribbon in case of issue; case is slightly scuffed/damaged at top right of front cover. Pin back has been removed from the decoration's suspender brooch. Good VF Condition $300 |
    One. Efficiency Medal with TERRITORIAL suspender. Named to 2058389 GNR. R.J. CANNONS R.A. Unresearched. Loose on clean older ribbon. Good VF Condition $160 |
    One. Royal Navy Long Service and Conduct Medal (VR). Named to HENRY JOHNS LG. SHIPWt. H.M.S. WILDFIRE. Un-researched, other than a short note indicating that Henry Johns was Welsh, and originally from Vars Market, Pembrokeshire. Loose on clean older ribbon. Good VF Condition $250 |
   One. Special Constabulary Long Service Medal (GVI). Named to JAMES W. KAY. Un-researched. Loose on clean modern ribbon. Good VF Condition $40 |
   One. Ontario Provincial Police Long Service Medal with clasp for 5 years of additional service. Named L.E. FOWLER 1961 in engraved capitals. Maker marked BOND BOYD on reverse of suspension. The Ontario Provincial Police Long Service Medal was instituted in 1949, and discontinued when it was replaced by the Police Exemplary Service Medal in 1983. Fowler's service is unresearched, but given the date of issue of the medal, which represents at least 25 years of service, he would have begun his service sometime between 1931 and 1936. Medal is on original wearing pin and ribbon. A very scarce early version of the OPP Long Service Medal. Good VF Condition $400 |
  One. Imperial Service Medal (GVI). Named to CHARLES EDWARDS. Loose on clean original ribbon. Good VF Condition $45 |
  One. Imperial Service Medal (EVII). Un-named as issued. Mounted with issued pin-back suspender on worn original ribbon. Good VF Condition $150 or best offer |
   One. Colonial Auxiliary Force Long Service Medal (GV). Named to LIEUT MARTEL J.B. 9th. REGIMENT. Awarded in G.O. 24, 1918. Initial 'B' appears to have been double struck when medal was named, and the 'h' in '9th' also appears to have been struck over what was originally a letter 's'. These errors were not erased, but simply overstruck. Medal is loose on modern ribbon. An attractive early long service award to the Voltigeurs de Quebec. VF Condition $250 or best offer |
  One. South Africa 1900 Chocolate Tin with original chocolate contents. Some light age-related corrosion to lid of tin, but still displays attractively. Good VF Condition $250 |
 One. CEF Death Certificate. Named to 733669 Private Herman Wesley Roy, Royal Canadian Regiment, who was killed in action on 31 October 1917. Roy has no known grave, and is commemorated on the Commonwealth War Graves Commission's Menin Gate, Ypres, Belgium. Good VF Condition $100 |
   One. An original copy of the book Eighth Army El Alamein to the River Sangro by Field Marshall Montgomery of Alamein, published 'For Private Circulation in the British Army of the Rhine'. Personally signed, 'To: R.A. Wyman with my best wishes, Montgomery of Alamein, Field Marshall, Berlin 26-2-46'. Book includes a personalized printed bookplate, which states that this book is presented to Brigadier R.A. Wyman, C.B.E. D.S.O., E.D. by Field Marshall the Viscount Montgomery of Alamein, G.C.B., D.S.O., noting that the presentation has been made to Canada for furtherance to him. Book includes its original, faded and slightly damaged dust jacket. It has experienced some damage and chipping to the spine at top and bottom, but is generally sound. Brigadier Robert Andrew Wyman was born in 1904 and commanded the 1st Canadian Armoured Brigade in Sicily and Italy, as well as acting as Brigadier, Royal Artillery for First Canadian Army in the UK before going on to command the 2nd Canadian Armoured Brigade from 15 Apr 1944 - 8 Aug 1944. An exceedingly rare personally autographed presentation copy of this book, which belonged to a prominent division commander in the Canadian Army. Good VF Condition $750 |
      One. Press kit from the Unveiling of the Avro Arrow 4 October 1957. Consists of a slightly creased original Avro Aircraft Limited folder titled Information - Avro Arrow, which contains: 1) a three-view drawing of the Avro Arrow Mk1 2) 3 pages of names and titles of Avro personnel, including directors, officers and senior management (slightly stained) 3) 5 pages of remarks by Fred T. Syme, President and General Manager of Avro Aircraft Limited 4) 3-page address by Air Marshall Hugh L. Campbell 5) 3-page address by the Honorable George R. Pearkes, V.C., Minister of National Defence 6) 14 8x10 black and white photos of the Avro Arrow aircraft plant and production line, showing various developmental stages of the aircraft's parts and assembly, engineering personnel working with a free flight model, an artist's drawing of the Arrow in flight, and other images, and 7) 3 additonal 8x10 black and white images of 3 of the 5 Arrows produced. This package, which appears to have been produced for distribution to members of the press who were covering the unveiling of the Avro Arrow on 4 October 1957, seems to be complete, and I have been unable to locate a similar surviving example. A rare and iconic item for the Canadian aviation collector. Good VF Condition $2500 |
  One. Christmas card sent by Lt. Col F. Minden Cole & Officers 2nd Regiment Canadian Artillery, Montreal, 1898-99. Some fading/crazing on front of card, and some glue residue on reverse. From the estate of Sir Frederick Borden, who served as Minister of Militia from 1896-1911. Good VF Condition $100 |
  One. A 3rd Victoria Rifles of Canada cap badge c. 1862. Mazeas MM.31. Approximately 3" tall x 2 3/4" wide. Two original lugs to reverse, with some wear to black paint finish as can be seen in photos, but otherwise... VF Condition $95 |
  One. New Year's greeting card sent by Lt. Col John I. Davidson & Officers of the 48th Highlanders, Toronto 1 January 1897. A couple of small marks and indentations on front of card; addressed by hand in ink to 'The Honorable The Minister of Militia. With list of unit officers on reverse. From the estate of Sir Frederick Borden, who served as Minister of Militia from 1896-1911. VF Condition $100 |
  One. Christmas card sent 1898 by Major Hurdman and Officers of the 2nd Ottawa Field Battery, C.A. Has printed list of unit officers on the reverse, which includes Lieutenant 'Dinky' Morrison, who earned the Distinguished Service Order in South Africa during the battle of Liliefontein on 7 November 1900. Card has been pasted into a scrapbook, and has some paper residue on the reverse. From the estate of Sir Frederick Borden, who served as Minister of Militia from 1896-1911. Good VF Condition $100 |
  One. Royal Military College of Canada King's Crown helmet plate. Maker marked J.R. GAUNT MONTREAL MADE IN ENGLAND on reverse. With original lugs and cotter pin. Good VF Condition $160 |
     One. A Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) brass ceremonial dress helmet with King's Crown helmet plate. This style of helmet was adopted by Lord Strathcona's Horse (RC) in 1911. This helmet is an older example, but has had a new liner added, as is typical given that they have continued to worn by members of the unit on ceremonial occasions, and by the unit's Ceremonial Mounted Troop, to this day. One small dent to rear (see photos), and some curling/shrinkage of the green leather on the inside peak of the helmet. Good VF Condition $1500 |
  One. A 3rd Victoria Rifles of Canada Victorian helmet plate c. 1879-1904. Mazeas SBP-80. Good VF Condition $275 |
  One. A Canadian military Car Pennant. Unit that used this pennant, and approximate age, is unknown. Pennant is rectangular in shape, and made of what seems to be a rough cotton material, in red with a central blue stripe with a white numeral '2' sewn to the centre on each side. Flag has a slight tear as seen in photos, but is otherwise.. Good VF Condition $100 |
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