Medal Set, Second World War, Pte WJ Holland, 1st Canadian Army Defence Company

Name/Title

Medal Set, Second World War, Pte WJ Holland, 1st Canadian Army Defence Company

Entry/Object ID

14.3.1

Description

Five original medals of Pte WJ Holland . Medals include (left to right): the 1939-1945 Star, the France and Germany Star, British Defence Medal, the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with overseas bar, and the 1939-1945 War Medal.

Use

Canadian and Commonwealth medals issued for military service during the Second World War. This medal grouping is privately mounted for wear.

Context

The medals were awarded to Pte Wilfred James Holland. He served with the 1st Canadian Army Defence Company from dec 1943 until April 1944.