having been a Sawyer in his civilian life
Silver Bravery Medal Second Class - Franz Joseph I (1849-1916)
he was promoted to Oberfeldwebel (master sergeant)
WWI 77th Infantry Battalion "Ottawa Battalion" Cap Badge - Pickled brass
(c) two United States Groups:
Canada, CEF. A 156th Infantry Battalion 156th Leeds and Grenville Battalion" Cap Badge Archive having been a Sawyer inIn pickled copper, voided, unmarked, measuring 43 mm (w) x 44 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Leeds and Grenville Counties of Ontario, with mobilization headquarters at Brockville under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed October 18, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel T. C. D. Bedell with a strength of 28 officers and 778 other ranks. In