Canada, CEF. Two Gold Township of Mt. Forest Medals for Gallant Services to Pte. W.W. Birtch Province of China 95 mm (h - inclusive

95 mm (h - inclusive of crown)

then after eighteen days

He was killed in action on 5 August 1941 near Zabolotye

double marked under the pin “L/52” “20”

Completing the exterior features is vertical reverse slit

Canada, CEF. Two Gold Township of Mt. Forest Medals for Gallant Services to Pte. W.W. Birtch Province of China 95 mm (h - inclusiveTwo identical decorations, each in 10K Gold, shield shaped, obverse illustrating a standing soldier bearing a rifle, with a flag exhibiting multiple folds behind him, the soldier placed above an open ended wreath composed of branches of laurel leaves and maple leaves, the shield surmounted by a right facing beaver, reverse inscribed "PRESENTED TO Pte W. W. Birtch BY THE TOWNSHIP OF Mt Forest FOR GALLANT SERVICES IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 18", with the