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Auction: 26003 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 74

(x) The North West Canada Medal awarded to Sergeant A. G. Ross, Winnipeg Field Battery, later Controller of the City of Montreal: he was one of the oldest survivors of the campaign, dying in 1955

North West Canada 1885, 1 clasp, Saskatchewan (A. G. Ross. W. F. Battery.), naming engraved in the typical style of Manitoba units, contact marks to the obverse, very fine overall

Andrew Guy Ross was born in Toronto on 12 March 1860, the son of William and Lucy Ross. He served as a Sergeant with the Winnipeg Field Battery during the North West Canada campaign, this unit being one of only two artillery formations which saw action at Fish Creek and Batoche.

Ross took a 320-acre land grant after the campaign finished. Settling in Montreal, his mother's hometown he worked initially as an insurance broker before becoming Manager of the Montreal Trust Company. Living for an impressive 95 years, Ross only passed away in 1955. An article in the New York Times on 18 February 1955, refers, stating:

'MONTREAL, Feb. 17 - Andrew Guy Ross, one-time controller of the City of Montreal and one of the survivors of the Northwest Rebellion, died here yesterday. He was 95 years old. Mr. Ross had been active in real estate circles.'

Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

Estimate
£1,000 to £1,400

Starting price
£800