Personal Profile Collection
George Raymond Saunders - Section 1
This section contains two studio portrait photos of George Raymond Saunders taken during the First World War and the Second World War, and a photo of his medals.
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Sgt. George Raymond Saunders
185th Battalion (Cape Breton Highlanders)
England
Circa 1917-1918
In this studio portrait photo, George Saunders wears the full highland uniform for the 185th Battalion (Cape Breton Highlanders). On his head is a balmoral with full length feathers and cap badge. His tunic appears to be a standard Canadian seven button tunic that has been tailor cut in the highland fashion in order to reveal a sporran. He wears a 1908 pattern web belt and "other ranks" sporran. The numbers "185" are clearly visible on the sporran badge. Note the kilt pin in the shape of his collar badge. On his legs are diced red and white hose tops with khaki spats over his boots. He appears to be holding a swagger stick or cane.
Photographer: Unknown
Ref. Number: 18-7 (1-1-1.3)
Image Information: Scan of original photo
Source: Pictou County Military Museum, Westville, NS, 2023
Lt-Col. George Raymond Saunders
Royal Canadian Artillery
Circa 1942-1943
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Photographer: Unknown
Ref. Number: 18-7 (1-41-1.3)
Image Information: Scan of original photo
Source: Pictou County Military Museum, Westville, NS, 2023
Mounted Medals
George Raymond Saunders
In this photo are the medals awarded to George Saunders. They are left to right:
1. 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 "901418 A.C.S.MJR. G.R. SAUNDERS. 25-CAN. INF."
2. 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 "901418 A.C.S.MJR. G.R. SAUNDERS. 25-CAN. INF."
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5. King George V Silver Jubilee Medal - A commemorative medal instituted to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the accession of King George V in 1935.
6. King George VI Coronation Medal - A commemorative medal instituted to celebrate the coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in 1937.
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Photographer: Unknown
Ref. Number: 18-7 (1-42-1.2)
Image Information: Photo of original medals
Source: Pictou County Military Museum, Westville, NS, 2023