A First War Medal Group to the 5st Canadian Mounted Rifles - 1914-15 Star (A-24247 Pte J
He was cited in the London Gazette for his BEM
leadership and resource shown in towing a damaged and deserted cased-petrol ship clear of the fires which had broken out after a heavy enemy air raid on the Port of Bari on the night of 2nd/3rd December 1943
The third German assault of the morning pushed the defenders back
Wwi 92Nd Infantry Battalion "48Th Highlanders" Glengarry Badge Archive A First War Medal GroupIn white metal, unmarked, 54. 3 mm x 57. 5 mm, intact lugs, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Toronto, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 103A, August 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed May 22, 1915 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel G. G. Chisholm with a strength of 36 officers and 1,096 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 5th Reserve Battalion. It was disbanded September 15, 1920.