Portrait of Pte McDonald, Duncan Alexander

A 6 inch by 8 inch photograph of Duncan Alexander McDonald in scarlet uniform. McDonald joined the 48th in 1892 and was the 243rd enlistee on 24 March 1892.

Prior Military Experience

1884 Nile Expedition with Canadian Nile Contingent as one of 400 Canadian volunteers, skilled in river navigation

  • Egypt Medal
  • Khedive Star

1885 Northwest Rebellion in Canada

  • Northwest Frontier Medal
Classification
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Era
1891 – 1913 Early years
Location of artifact
Case 9/10 Early Years – 1891 – 1913

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