1919 - WWI Medal Group named to Lance Corporal Arthur Byron Lawson (1893-1958) - Original member of the 87th Battalion (CGG)

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1919 - WWI Medal Group named to Lance Corporal Arthur Byron Lawson (1893-1958) - Original member of the 87th Battalion (CGG)

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*** For Museum archive records only - Part of the Lieutenant Michael A. Hayes-Rivet (MHR) Trust Collection *** 1919 - WWI Medal pair consisting of the British War Medal and Victory Medal named to Lance Corporal Arthur Byron Lawson - 87th Battalion (CGG) ABOUT THE CGG SOLDIER Arthur Byron Lawson was born in Chesterville, Ontario in August 1893. He was a law student prior to enlisting with the 87th battalion (Canadian Grenadier Guards) in October 1915. His unit sailed on April 23, 1916, arriving in France on August 11th. He was appointed to Lance Corporal on October 1, 1916. He was serving at the Somme when he suffered a gunshot wound to the right shoulder and hand, and was admitted to the No. 2. Australian General Hospital on October 24th, 1916. He sailed back to Canada via the Hospital Ship Letitia on May 13, 1917. While in Ottawa, he was diagnosed with an inflicted shoulder on April 24, 1918. He was discharged as medically unfit. Lawson died on December 20, 1958.

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Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.

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February 16, 2026

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Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.

Update Date

June 20, 2026