He was later transferred to his home country of Ireland
a post war work certificate as medical orderly in POW camp (209x147mm
awarded to James Edward Preston
surrounded by silver gilt ring with raised motto in blue enamel VIRTVTI ET MERITO (Virtue and Merit)
re-enlisting for a third stint
Canada, Cef. A 43Rd Infantry Battalion "Cameron Highlanders" Glengarry Badge, C.1915 Buy Now He was later transferred toType III with Large "43" and "Batt'n C. E. F. Winnipeg. In brass, voided, measuring 52. 3 mm (w) x 57 mm (h), both lugs and pin intact, green oxidation spots evident on the reverse, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba which was also the mobilization headquarters under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. The Battalion left Canada on June 1, 1915 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel R. M. Thomson with a