Re: Medal / Medals

by Phrampton Thu 22 Aug 2019, 2:04 pm

‘A Brilliant Military Event’: The Fenian Raid Medal

Published on: August 22, 2019

Fenian Raid on Ridgeway, June 2, 1866. Courtesy The Sage Sons & Co. Lithographer - Library and Archives Canada

https://www.goderichsignalstar.com/opinion/columnists/a-brilliant-military-event-the-fenian-raid-medal

by Firestrike Thu 05 Sep 2019, 7:27 am

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Don Fisher is among 44 British Columbians, who received the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers Thursday from British Columbia’s Lieutenant Governor Janet Austin, who recognized the Sidney man on behalf of Governor General of Canada Julie Payette (Wolf Depner/News Staff)

Province recognizes Sidney veteran for almost six decades of volunteer work

WOLF DEPNER / Sep. 4, 2019

https://www.sookenewsmirror.com/news/province-recongizes-sidney-veteran-for-almost-six-decades-of-volunteer-work/

by **Proctor** Thu 10 Oct 2019, 8:52 am

Veteran flies across Canada to return a war medal to a Guelph stranger

10.10.2019

https://www.guelphtoday.com/local-news/veteran-flies-across-canada-to-return-a-war-medal-to-a-guelph-stranger-8-photos-1740797

by Magnum Wed 06 Nov 2019, 4:52 pm

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By Justin Goulet

Medals and Decorations: How a
veteran can be honoured for their sacrifice

Nov 06, 2019

https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2019/11/06/medals-and-decorations-how-a-veteran-can-be-honoured-for-their-sacrifice/

by Phantom Sun 24 Nov 2019, 8:58 pm

11.24.2019

by **Rockarm** Fri 27 Dec 2019, 1:54 pm

Second World War medal stolen from N.B. home

12.27.2019

by Zodiac Sat 28 Dec 2019, 6:06 pm

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Vernon resident Heather Neill found this Memorial Cross Medal years ago.

Okanagan couple hopes to return lost Memorial Cross to veteran’s family

BRENDAN SHYKORA................Dec. 28, 2019

https://www.saobserver.net/community/okanagan-couple-hopes-to-return-lost-memorial-cross-to-veterans-family/

by **Starman** Thu 09 Jan 2020, 3:43 pm

Veterans Affairs Canada January 09, 2020

Canadian Armed Forces

The #CAF Honours and Awards system has been modernized to recognize military members’ service to Canada in a more timely and appropriate manner.

The Special Service Medal has also been amended to expand eligibility to Canadian civilians and members of allied forces working for the CAF.

Learn more: https://ml-fd.caf-fac.ca/en/2020/01/36817 #StrongSecureEngaged

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by RevForce Mon 13 Jan 2020, 7:25 pm

Yellowknife man says medals stolen from truck
Last updated: January 13, 2020

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https://cabinradio.ca/28509/news/yellowknife/yellowknife-man-says-medals-stolen-from-truck/

by Sandman Wed 22 Jan 2020, 8:02 am

B.C.-born war hero’s memorial crosses on sale on eBay

Vancouver Sun
JANUARY 21, 2020

Two memorial crosses belonging to Vancouver-born Second World War naval hero Lieut. David Allison Killam are for sale on eBay.

The small crosses, that were issued to Killam’s widow and mother after he drowned on July 2, 1944, were spotted by Ontario-based Dave Thomson. Thomson spends his spare time reuniting families with military medals, work for which he has received a commendation from the Department of Veteran’s Affairs.

“There’s a lot of naval interest in B.C., so I hope either family appear out of the woodwork or a naval museum picks them up,” said Thomson, who has helped return the medals of close to 250 Canadian veterans to families or communities.

Killam was born in Vancouver on Nov. 8, 1917, to Lawrence and Edith Killam of Shaughnessy — one of four children — and was married to Elizabeth Killam.

According to a press clipping that comes with the medals, Killam received the Distinguished Service Cross in early June 1940 for his actions during the evacuation of British forces from the shores Dunkirk, France.

“He won his DSC in Dunkirk for his valour in attempting three times to land a tiny power boat on the fire-swept beach to take off British officers,” the report states.

“His boat was finally overturned by near direct shell hits. Twice he swam back to the destroyer for another small boat, but the third time there were none left.”

Four years later, almost to the day, Killam was back off the coast of France, but this time further south near Le Havre as part of the D-Day invasion force commanding a torpedo boat.

The press report states: “In the early darkness of D-Day, the flotilla of four torpedo boats spotted a pack of German R-boats heading toward the convoy route off Le Havre and quickly gave chase, driving them away after 20 minutes exchange of gunfire. The following night the experience was repeated except that on this occasion it was destroyers that were met and chased away.”

For this, Killam and his crew were congratulated by Rear Admiral Philip Vian, commander of British naval forces.

A month later, and again off the coast of Le Havre, Killam’s torpedo boat struck a mine and sank. All 17 crew were blown off the ship and six were rescued.

Killam survived the explosion, and was heard shouting to rescuers in the misty conditions: “Carry on, don’t worry about me.”

He was 26 and had a nine-month-old son at the time of his death. Elizabeth later remarried.

Killam, who served in the Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve, was only able to get back to Vancouver once during his time at war, in January 1943.

— David Carrigg, Vancouver Sun

https://www.timescolonist.com/news/b-c/b-c-born-war-hero-s-memorial-crosses-on-sale-on-ebay-1.24058170

by **Masefield** Mon 01 Jun 2020, 2:22 pm

Guelph police giving 'one last try' to find owner of WWII medal

Police say the medal has been in their possession since 2018, and want to find the owner before it's sent away

NEWS May 20, 2020

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Police are giving it one last shot to find a Second World War medal found in downtown Guelph in 2018. - Guelph Police photo

Guelph police are trying to find the owner of a medal from the Second World War, before it gets sent away.

On May 19, police issued a press release asking anyone for information about the medallion's rightful owner.

Const. Kyle Grant, police spokesperson, said the medallion was found in 2018, outside the Youth Resource Centre downtown.

According to the Veterans Affairs Canada website, the medal is a War Medal, "awarded to all full-time personnel of the Armed Forces and Merchant Marines for serving for 28 days" between Sept. 3, 1939 and Sept. 2, 1945. It is made from cupro-nickel.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Sgt. Rodney Cox at 519-824-1212 ext. 7275, email him at rcox@guelphpolice.ca or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers.

https://www.guelphmercury.com/news-story/9992045-guelph-police-giving-one-last-try-to-find-owner-of-wwii-medal/?fbclid=iwar0sxhzophhm_7cnxmx5rbq4aaz0ypmivwmmtld1j85bnk5xedxpwmm2zz4

by **Victor** Wed 21 Oct 2020, 8:36 pm

Long overdue: Second World War veteran awarded medal posthumously

Jeff Labine
Publishing date:Oct 21, 2020

https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/presentation-medal-to-a-ww2-veterans-family

by **SniperGod** Wed 28 Oct 2020, 4:04 pm

Second World War vets eligible for Tribute pin

Published on: October 28, 2020

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https://www.intelligencer.ca/news/local-news/second-world-war-vets-eligible-for-tribute-pin

by Cooper Tue 15 Dec 2020, 1:56 pm

Military Valour Decorations

Background

Military Valour Decorations are national honours awarded to recognize acts of valour, self-sacrifice or devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy. The decorations were approved by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 1993. They consist of the Victoria Cross, the Star of Military Valour and the Medal of Military Valour.

Victoria Cross

Awarded for the most conspicuous bravery, a daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice, or extreme devotion to duty, in the presence of the enemy

Star of Military Valour

Awarded for distinguished and valiant service in the presence of the enemy

Medal of Military Valour

Awarded for an act of valour or devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy

Details Here: Military Valour Decorations

by **Riverway** Wed 03 Feb 2021, 9:41 pm

First World War medals turn up at thrift store auction

Published Wednesday, February 3, 2021

World War One medals part of an auction at Brandon MCC Thrift Shop are pictured.

https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/first-world-war-medals-turn-up-at-thrift-store-auction-1.5294694

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