7846: The Medals of Private James Cant

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posted on 2024-01-18, 14:21 authored by Lest We Forget Project Team

A joiner by trade, James Cant served as a Private with the 2nd and 7th Highland Light Infantry, and was awarded British War and Victory medals. At some point during the war, he spent time at the Crescent War Hospital in London.

According to family stories, he served in India and contracted malaria, which may account for him being hospitalised.

He married Mary Morrison in Glasgow on July 14th, 1916, and had two daughters with her after the war. He died in 1930.

History

Name of contributor(s)

Eric Clarke; grandson of James Cant.

Subject of the story/individual the object(s) relate to

James Cant

Date(s) the event(s) in the story took place

1914 - 1930

Location(s) where the event(s) in the story took place

India; London.

Object(s)

Private James Cant was awarded British War and Victory medals for his service during the First World War. One includes his photograph attached to the reverse. There is also an obituary following his death in 1930.