The British War Medal awarded to Corporal B. E. Kennedy, Canadian Engineers, who was awarded the D.C.M. for his bravery on the Western Front in 1915

British War Medal 1914-20 (5696 Cpl. B. E. Kennedy. C.E.) with recipient’s identity disc, a small photograph of recipient in uniform and other ephemera, good very fine (lot) £60-£80

D.C.M. London Gazette 22 June 1915:

‘For conspicuous gallantry in carrying messages between Brielen, Ypres, St. Jean Weiltje and St. Julien - during the whole action this road was being continuously shelled and he ran a great risk while performing this duty.’

Bert Edgar Kennedy was born in Georgetown, Ontario, Canada in April 1982. He served for over 2 years with the Mississauga Cavalry (9th Mississauga Horse), prior to serving with the 1st Divisional Signals Company, Canadian Engineers on the Western Front.