Upon the outbreak of hostilities in August 1914
His Service Award Computer Card indicates that he was entitled to the Defence Medal
along with forfeiture of pay
He was promoted to Able Seaman on August 26
inside lid marked with the The Royal British Legion insignia
A First War 78Th Battalion "Winnipeg Grenadiers" Cap Badge Auction Upon the outbreak of hostilitiesA First War 78th Battalion "Winnipeg Grenadiers" Cap Badge Blackened copper, unmarked, 38 mm x 45 mm, intact lugs, light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Winnipeg, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 103A, August 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed May 20, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel J. Kirkcaldy with a strength of 37 officers and 1,097 other ranks. The Battalion served in France and