Following the First World War he became a career officer in the army
loop marked "800" with original neck ribbon
Accompanied by a Bronze Star Ribbon Bar
Footnote: 40419 Sergeant John Donald Matheson was born on October 6
good very fine and better (6): M
A First War 8Th Infantry Battalion "The Black Devils" Cap Badge Hold Following the First World WarA First War 8th Infantry Battalion "The Black Devils" Cap Badge Browning copper, unmarked, 38 mm x 45. 5 mm, intact lugs, cleaned, light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Brandon and Winnipeg, Manitoba, and Port Arthur and Kenora, Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Camp Valcartier, Quebec under the authority of P. C. O. 2067, August 6, 1914. The Battalion sailed October 3, 1914 under the command of Lieutenant