Personal Profile Collection
Finlay Stewart Fraser - Section 1
This section contains one First World War era studio portrait photo postcard of Finlay Stewart Fraser and a photo of his First World War medals.
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Finlay Stewart Fraser
Canadian Army Service Corps
England
Circa 1917
In this studio portrait photo, Finlay wears a seven button tunic with a Canadian pattern soft service cap and a leather ammunition bandolier. Cap and collar badges for the Canadian Army Service Corps are clearly visible. Finlay probably held the rank of private when the photo was taken.
Photographer: Unknown
Ref. Number: 18-2 (3-1-1.5)
Image Information: Scan of original photo postcard
Source: Hugh Muir Collection 2023
Reverse of the Above Postcard
Medals Awarded to
Finlay Stewart Fraser
Pictured above are the two medals that were awarded to Finlay Fraser for his service during the First World War.
On the left is the British War Medal. It was awarded to all ranks of Canadian overseas military forces who came from Canada between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918, or who had served in a theatre of war. The British War Medal above is inscribed on the rim with "513303 SJT. F.S. FRASER. C.A.S.C."
On the right is the Victory Medal. It was awarded to all ranks of the fighting forces, to civilians under contract, and others employed with military hospitals who actually served on the establishment of a unit in a theatre of war between 05 August 1914 and 11 November 1918 (inclusive). The Victory Medal above is inscribed on the rim with "513303 SJT. F.S. FRASER. C.A.S.C."
Ref. Number: 18-2 (3-9-1.4)
Image Information: Photo of original artifacts
Source: Hugh Muir Collection 2023