Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

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The British War Medal awarded to Private D. J. McGlashon, 47th Battalion (British Columbia), Canadian Infantry, who was killed in action during an enemy attack on trench positions at Fouquescourt, 11 August 1918

British War Medal 1914-20 (636418 Pte. D. J. McGlashon. 47-Can. Inf.) good very fine

Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal, G.V.R. (Sgt. D. McGlashon. Argyll L. Infantry.) good very fine (2) £80-£120

David James McGlashon was born in London in October 1897. He was the son of Mr and Mrs David James McGlashon (see Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal) of 301 MacDonald Avenue, Belleville, Ontario, Canada. McGlashon had one year previous service with the 49th Regiment, Hastings Rifles, before serving with the 47th Battalion (British Columbia), Canadian Infantry on the Western Front.

Private McGlashon was killed in action, 11 August 1918, while acting as a machine gunner doing duty with his section during an attack on a block established by the enemy in a trench (Fouquescourt). He was wounded and was seen to fall. The fighting was of such a close nature that it was impossible to get him out. No further information as to the actual circumstances under which he met his death are available. He is commemorated on the Vimy Memorial, Pas de Calais, France.