SGT James Henry Nokes RCASC CVSM WM CFD - Canadian WWII Medal Group WWII

Description: SGT James Henry Nokes RCASC CVSM WM CFD - Canadian WWII Medal Group WWII A Second War Group of Three Awards - Canadian Volunteer Service Medal; War Medal 1939-1945; and Canadian Forces Decoration (SGT J.H. NOKES). Naming is officially engraved on the rim of the CFD. Very crisp detail, original ribbons, court-mounted, swing bar pinback is missing, residue on the reverse from previous board-mounting, light contact, two small spots evident on the CFD, ribbons exhibit discolouration, very fine. About James Henry Nokes: James Henry Nokes was born on August 25, 1916, in Winnipeg, Canada, to Walter Harold and Agnes Jane (Gillespie) Nokes. With the exception of his first year, which he missed due to illness, James received his primary and secondary education in the Winnipeg School System. After completing his education in 1932, James enlisted in the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps (RCASC) of the Non-Permanent Active Militia (NPAM). As this was just a part-time commitment, James acquired a full-time job as a steward at the St. Charles Country Club in Winnipeg. James remained in this civilian position until the fall of 1940 when he joined the RCASC's active component in the newly formed Canadian Army. The entirety of his active service took place in Canada and by the time he was discharged in 1941, James had attained the rank of Acting Sergeant. With World War II still raging abroad, James continued to contribute to the war effort as an arc-welder for the Service Station Equipment Company (SSEC). He remained with SSEC until December 1950, when he went in to business for himself. In October 1955, James began working as an arc welder for the Steel Company of Canada and a month later he joined the 133 Company RCASC of the Canadian Army (Militia). When he left the service on October 23, 1962, at the rank of Sergeant, he had earned a Canadian Volunteer Service Medal; War Medal 1939-1945; and Canadian Forces Decoration (April 17, 1961). In his free time, James enjoyed bowling in two separate organized leagues, playing on the 133 Company's championship volleyball team, golf, stamp-collecting, butterfly-collecting, and hunting. He also served on the Board of Stewards for the St. Christopher's United Church in Hamilton, Ontario. James married his wife, Jessie, in about 1941 and the couple had four children. James died in 1973 and was buried in Woodland Cemetery in Hamilton, Ontario. This is a vintage lot and as such, these medals may show signs of wear such as dents, dings, dips, dongs, discolorations, dog-eared corners, scratches, scrapes, scuffs, writing, wrinkles, ripples, folds, flips, flaps, marks, etc. Please see the pictures and grade the quality of this item yourself. Please ask all questions prior to bidding. All international orders will go through the eBay Global Shipping Program. No returns accepted.

Price: 299.99 USD

Location: Blue Springs, Missouri

End Time: 2025-01-28T21:55:57.000Z

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