WW1 Canadian CEF Medal Group Pair 489392 J.D. McDonald 27th Battalion

This WW1 Canadian CEF Medal Group Pair was awarded to Private J.D. McDonald, service number 489392, who served with the 27th Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force. The pair comprises the British War Medal and Victory Medal, both named to “489392 PTE J.D. MCDONALD 27-CAN. INF.” as per issue regulations. The 27th Battalion, raised in Manitoba and part of the 2nd Canadian Division, was active in significant actions on the Western Front, including at Ypres and the Somme. The recipient’s service number and naming confirm issue to John Douglas McDonald, who enlisted during the large mobilization of Canadian volunteers. Medal pairs such as this represent the standard award for overseas service in the First World War. This group provides a direct link to an individual Canadian soldier’s participation in major Allied operations during the conflict. Both medals retain their original suspension rings. No ribbons are present.