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Auction: 19003 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 361

A Great War 'Passchendaele 1917' M.M. awarded to Corporal T. Smith, 50th Canadian Infantry, Canadian Expeditionary Force

Military Medal, G.V.R. (447324 Pte. T. Smith. 50/Can: Inf:), minor edge nick, good very fine

M.M. London Gazette 23 February 1918. The citation states:

'Before Passchendaele, during operations October 21st - October 27th 1917. As battalion runner he repeatedly undertook the most dangerous trips carrying important messages with absolute disregard for his personal safety. His work was most praiseworthy.'

Thomas Smith was born on 12 October 1883 at Berry Hill, Gloucestershire. A stonecutter by occupation, he attested at Calgary for the Canadian Expeditionary Force and was posted to the 50th Battalion at Bramshott on 12 May 1916. Proceeding to France on 10 August 1916, Smith was admitted to hospital soon thereafter suffering from influenza. He re-joined his unit and served during the legendary battles around Passchendaele.

Posted to the Corps Pigeon School on 23 February 1918, Smith was promoted Corporal on 18 May 1918 and returned to England on 26 April 1919. Briefly taken on strength of No. 13 District Depot, he was discharged on 11 June 1919; sold with copied service papers and research.


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Sold for
£350

Starting price
£140