Canada, CEF . A First War Military Medal Group to Sjt. McDonald King, Brigade Grenade Section, 5th CMR Archive This was considered extremely risky

This was considered extremely risky work and left little room for error

to the right is “AUGUSTE VICTORIA”

This important title will be of inestimable value to the archaeologist

material fatigue is evident throughout and pages 17-24 have separated from the spine

the obverse taking the form of a large square bowl

Canada, CEF . A First War Military Medal Group to Sjt. McDonald King, Brigade Grenade Section, 5th CMR Archive This was considered extremely riskyA Military Medal, (110298 PTE W. J. A. KING. 5 CAN: M. RIF.); 1914 15 Star,(110298 SJT. W. J. A. McD. KING 5 CAN: MTD. RIF:); British War Medal. (LIEUT. W. J. A. M. KING.); Victory Medal (LIEUT. W. J. A. M. KING.) naming impressed, very fine. Footnote: William John Alexander McDonald King was born on June 9, 1891 in St. Sylvester, West Quebec. He was employed as a labourer, with previous experience with the 55th Regiment and the 5th Royal Highlanders