Name/Title
1930 - Presented to the Canadian Grenadier Guards by Brigadier (Late Captain) Herbert Munro Elder, MD - C.A.M.C (1891-1952) - Attached to CGG as Captain / Medical OfficerDescription
A Grenadier Guards Silver Grenade Table Lighter presented to CGG by Brigadier General Herbert Munro Elder, MD (1891-1952) This lamp is engraved: "Presented to The Canadian Grenadiers Guard by Captain H. M. Elder CAMC 1930".
About the Officer: Brigadier Herbert Munro Elder, MD
Herbert Munro Elder was the son of Lt.-Col. John Elder (famous Canadian WW1 Surgeon from No 3 Canadian General Hospital in France), and was born in Montreal on 10 October 1891. He attended McGill university and as a student in 1914 enrolled as a Bugler (Private) with the CAMC. He would have been familiar with The Band of The Canadian Grenadier Guards and pre-WW1 may have been attached to The Regiment as a medic and band member.
During WW1, Brig. Elder joined his father overseas in France and was part of No3 Canadian General Hospital in Camiers (France). He suffered from chronic health issues (Enteritis, Influenza, tonsilitis) and after receiving medical treatment, was discharged from the in 1917. He returned to Monreal and obtained his Medical degree (MD) from McGill University and was attached to The Canadian Grenadier Guards as Captain / Medical Officer (MO) during the late 1920's.
During WW2, Brigadier Elder served as Assistant Director Medical Services 5th Canadian Armoured Division 91941-1944), Deputy Director Medical Services I Canadian Corps (1944-1945) and finally Deputy Director Medical Services 1st Canadian Army [NW Europe] in 1945.Created By
Zarina CarlevarisCreate Date
August 18, 2022Updated By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Update Date
October 27, 2024
