1918 - WWI - Birks Tribute Medal named to 87th Battalion 3080613 Pte Alton Charles Young - KIA September 28, 1918

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Musée Canadian Grenadier Guards Museum

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1918 - WWI - Birks Tribute Medal named to 87th Battalion 3080613 Pte Alton Charles Young - KIA September 28, 1918

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*** Archive purposes only - artifact not part of CGG Museum Collection *** 1918 - WWI - Birks Tribute Medal named to 87th Battalion 3080613 Pte Alton Charles Young - KIA September 28, 1918 An original, Birks Sterling Tribute medal in commemoration of "ALTON YOUNG" who made the supreme sacrifice in the Great War 1914-1918. Measuring 29mm in diameter with top loop suspender. Engraved "Birks Sterling" on the rim. Obverse reads "He fought for Freedom and Honour". Reverse engraved to Alton Young. Alton Charles Young was born in Eustis Mines, Quebec on 26th August, 1894. He was a miner when he enlisted with the 87th Infantry Battalion Canadian Grenadier Guards. The "CEF Roll of Honour" book confirms that Private Young DIED OF WOUNDS on September 28, 1916. He was just 24 years old. He is buried at Brookwood Military Cemetery which is about 30 miles from London. Medal in very fine condition. ABOUT THE CGG SOLDIER

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Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.

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September 28, 2026

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Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.

Update Date

October 1, 2026