Name/Title
1814 - Battle of Chateauguay - A 1848 British Military General Service Medal (MGSM) named to Private Charles Vaillancourt (2nd Select Embodied Militia)Description
1814 - Battle of Chateauguay - A 1848 British Military General Service Medal (MGSM) named to Private Charles Vaillancourt as confirmed on the roll of the 2nd Battalion, Select Embodied Militia of Lower Canada. (2nd Select Embodied Militia) affiliated with The Canadian Grenadier Guards. The medal contains a 'Chateauguay' bar with correct lettering and beading on the bar surface.
Charles Vaillancourt served with the 2nd Battalion, Select Embodied Canadian Militia at the Battle of Chateauguay on 26 October 1813. On that famous day approximately 1,300 Regulars, Volunteers, Militia and Mohawk warriors from Lower Canada faced off - and won the day - against nearly twice as many invaders from the United States.Created By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Create Date
July 9, 2024Updated By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Update Date
October 26, 2024