WWI Victory Medal - Captain CAMC / 20th Battalion - Finlayson - Military Cross and Bar

WWI Victory Medal named to: CAPT. C. M. FINLAYSON.

Christopher Matheson Finlayson was born in Glencoe, Ontario. A physcician and member of the Canadian Militia (CAMC), Finlayson was living in North Battleford, Saskatchewan when he joined the CEF in May, 1916. His distinguished service on the Western Front as Medical Officer of the 20th and 25th Battalions, and with other CAMC units earned him the Military Cross and Bar. The citation for his MC:

"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During a raid on the enemy's positions, he worked at the advanced aid post with the greatest gallantry and unselfish courage. Later, he withdrew to the fixed rear aid post and performed valuable duties."

The citation for the bar to his MC while attached to the 20th Canadian Infantry Battalion:

"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. As medical officer of the battalion during an attack he did excellent work in attending to several wounded men under shell and machine-gun fire. His coolnss and attention to duty, regardless of personal safety, were an inspiration to all."