Name/Title
WW1 - Medal group named to 177312 Sergeant James Smith (J.S.) Douglas - 87th Battalion (Canadian Grenadier Guards) & Late Victoria Rifles of CanadaDescription
*** Related to Artifacts #CGGM.2022.07.05.01, 02, and 03 ***
A WW1 group of swing mounted medals awarded to 177312 Sergeant James Smith Douglas who was an original member of the 87th Battalion (Canadian Grenadier Guards), CEF and later served with the Victoria Rifles of Canada.
The British War Medal, 1914-1918 - named to 177312 Pte J.S. Douglas 87th Can-Inf
The Victory Medal, 1914-1918 - named to 177312 Pte J.S. Douglas 87th Can-Inf
King George V Efficiency Medal with Canada suspender - Named to Sgt JS Douglas Vic Rif of C
ABOUT THE RECIPIENT:
Sergeant James Smith Douglas was born in Edinburgh, Scotland on September 13th, 1897, and immigrated to Montreal in early 1910 to work as a Jeweler. He enlisted with the 87th Battalion (Canadian Grenadier Guards) on 25th October 1915 and was trained in marksmanship with 4th Division Training School before rejoining the 87th Battalion in early 1917. He was severely wounded during the Battle of Vimy Ridge on 9th April 1917 when he was shot in the left hand and severe deafness in both ears. He was invalided to the UK and then to Canada on 1st December 1917. He remained with CGG in Montreal throughout the war and post 1920, became a part of the CGG Competitive Shooting Team which won a total of 12 Provincial Titles between 1920 and 1936. Sgt. Douglas won the title in 1926 (Medallion Shown) beating out CSM Penman (CGG) who won the other CGGF Titles and was CGG's Rifle Team Captain and one of CGG's most successful shooters. Sergeant Douglas Passed away in Montreal on 24th January 1971.Created By
Bertille L. HurelCreate Date
July 14, 2022Updated By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Update Date
June 4, 2025
