Canada. A First War Military Medal Group to Sergeant John Brunette

A Military Medal Group to Sjt. J. Brunette - Military Medal (300025. SJT: J. BRUNETTE. 3/D.A.C. CAN:F.A.); British War Medal (300025 SJT. J. BRUNETTE. C.F.A.); Victory Medal (300025 SJT. J. BRUNETTE. C.F.A.); Defence Medal; Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Overseas Clasp; and War Medal 1939-1945. Naming is officially impressed on the three WWI medals. Very crisp detail, plated, court-mounted with swing bar pinback, as worn by the veteran, light contact, near extremely fine. Accompanied by a Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders Cap Badge (sterling silver, hallmarked and marked "STERLING" on the reverse, 46.6 mm x 56.2 mm intact lugs), two Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders Collar Tabs (sterling silver, hallmarked and marked "STERLING" on their reverses, 25 mm x 37.7 mm each, intact lugs) and a CD containing sixteen pages with copies of his IndexCards, Attestation Paper, Service Records, Medical Records and Discharge Certificates. Footnote: John Brunette was born on February 6, 1897 in Ottawa, Ontario. He signed his World War I CEF Attestation Paper with the 8th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery on August 16, 1915, naming his sister, Marjorie (Mae) Brunette as his next-of-kin, stating that he had no previous military service, that he was not married and that his trade was that of Clerk. He was transferred to the Divisional Ammunition Column on December 31, 1915, later embarking Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the S.S. Metagawa on March 11, 1916 for overseas service. He arrived in Liverpool, England on the 25th, holding the provisional rank of Bombadier. While in England, he was confirmed in the rank of Corporal on March 25, 1916 and appointed provisional Corporal on May 1, 1916 at Milford, before embarking for France on July 14, 1916, disembarking at Le Havre on the 15th. While in the French theatre, he was promoted to Sergeant on June 7, 1917. In addition, Brunette was awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field on February 23, 1918. Upon ceasing of hostilities, he returned to England, where he was struck off strength of the 3rd Canadian Divisional Ammunition Column and posted to the Canadian Artillery Regimental Depot at Witley on October 4, 1918. He was struck off strength upon departure to Canada on January 20, 1919, returning home aboard the S.S. Olympic. Brunette was discharged upon demobilization at No. 3 District Depot, Ottawa, on February 15, 1919, credited with having served in Canada, England and France and awarded the British War Medal and Victory Medal. He also served in World War II as a Major with the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders, earning the Defence Medal, the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Overseas Clasp and War Medal 1939-194