United Kingdom. A British War Medal to Pte. Lachapelle, 18th Canadian Infantry Auction 05 mm (w) x 24

05 mm (w) x 24

He was promoted to Armourer Corporal two days before the Battalion departed for the European theatre

Three months after the devastating loss of his wife and the children's mother

he took passage on H

All medals in this collection range from very fine to extremely fine condition

United Kingdom. A British War Medal to Pte. Lachapelle, 18th Canadian Infantry Auction 05 mm (w) x 24A British War Medal, in silver, full size, rim impressed 226593 PTE. L. LACHAPELLE. 18 CAN. INF., dark patina, minor wear, very fine. Footnote: Leonard Lachapelle was born in Gananoque, Ontario, in 1859. He was a storekeeper prior to his enlistment in October 1915 in Kingston. He served with the 18th Canadian Infantry, and survived the War.