BY THE GOVERNMENT OF CEYLON TO THOSE WHO VOLUNTARILY GAVE THEIR SERVICES OVERSEAS IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 1919"
He was also awarded the Infantry Assault Badge
whether Catholic or not
Footnote: Medal of Iftihar
surrounded by a blue enameled ring with gilt date of “1850” and arabesques
Canada, Cef. A 175Th Infantry Battalion "Medicine Hat Battalion" Cap Badge, certificate_of_authenticity BY THE GOVERNMENT OF CEYLONType II with "Overseas 175 Battalion". In pickled brass, voided, measuring 36. 2 mm (w) x 43 mm (h), both lugs intact, scattered wear in the pickled finish, giving it a reddish appearance, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in the Medicine Hat district of Alberta with mobilization headquarters at Medicine Hat under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed October 4, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant