Medals Awarded to

James Roderick MacDonald

In this photo are the medals awarded to Rod MacDonald. They are left to right:

1. 1914-1915 Star - Awarded to all who saw service in any theatre of war against the central powers between August 5, 1914 and December 31, 1915. Engraved on the back is "85448 GNR J. R. MACDONALD. R. CAN. H. ART."

2. The British War Medal - Awarded to all ranks of the Overseas Military Forces of Canada who went overseas from Canada between August 5, 1914 and November 11, 1918 or who served in a theatre of war. The British War Medal above is inscribed on the rim with "85448 A. BMBR. J. R. MACDONALD"

3. The Victory Medal - Awarded to all ranks of the fighting forces, civilians under contract, and others employed with military hospitals, who served in a theatre of war between August 5, 1914 and midnight of November 11/12, 1918. The Victory Medal above is inscribed on the rim with "85448 A. BMBR. J. R. MACDONALD"

4. King George VI Coronation Medal - A commemorative medal instituted to celebrate the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in 1937.

5. Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal - Long service medal for 20 years of service (war years count double) between February 4, 1902 and September 23, 1931. Inscribed on the rim is "BTY. S M.  (W.O. CL. 2) J. R. MACDONALD 83rd FLD. BTY. G.A."

6. Canadian Efficiency Medal - Awarded for 12 years of service to non-permanent active militia, Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Auxiliary and reserve until 17 August 1942. lnscribed on the rim is "W.O. CL 1 (BSM) J. R. MacDONALD 2ND (R) BN PICTOU HIGHRS"

Ref. Number:  18-2 (7-2-2.2)
Image Information:  Scan of original artifact
Source:  Hugh Muir Collection 2023