Imperial Russia. A Crimean War 1853-1856 Campaign Medal GTRexclude that he was awarded the

that he was awarded the Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers' Decoration

for bringing up ammunition under what regimental records describe as ‘a rain of bullets’

at the age of 28

the arms of the cross illustrating (clockwise from the top) the Military Order of Santiago

stating that he belonged to an Active Militia (48th Highlanders of Canada)

Imperial Russia. A Crimean War 1853-1856 Campaign Medal GTRexclude that he was awarded the"Light bronze version with obverse illustrating the intertwining, crowned cyphers of Emperors Nicholas I and Alexander II topped by the all seeing eye emanating flaming rays, inscribed ""1853 1854 1855 1856"" below the cyphers, reverse inscribed ""We Have Set Out Hopes in Thee O Lord, Let Us Never Be Ashamed"" in Russian, 28. 3 mm, replacement ribbon, spotting on the obverse, contact marks on the reverse, very fine. Footnote: The medal was awarded to