WW1 Canadian CEF Medal Group Pair 2007110 H. Sproute Canadian Engineers Tunneller

The WW1 Canadian CEF Medal Group Pair 2007110 H. Sproute Canadian Engineers Tunneller is a set of two medals awarded to Sapper H. Sproute, service number 2007110, who served with the Canadian Engineers Tunnelling Companies during the First World War. The group typically consists of the British War Medal and the Victory Medal, each officially impressed with the recipient’s service details: “2007110 SAPR. H. SPROUTE. CAN. ENG.” Tunnelling companies were specialized units responsible for underground operations, including mining and counter-mining beneath enemy lines. These roles were vital to the war effort, particularly on the Western Front. Sapper H. Sproute’s participation in the Canadian Expeditionary Force highlights the varied technical and combat roles undertaken by Canadian engineers during the conflict. The medals are preserved with their original naming and represent both individual service and a significant aspect of Canadian military history in the First World War.