10 medals a) 1914-15 Star b) British War Medal c) Victory Medal d) 1939-1945 Star e) Italy Star f) Defence Medal g) Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with clasp h) 1939-1945 War Medal i) Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal (George V) j) Canadian Efficiency Medal (George VI) with two clasps.

A veteran of both WWI and WWII, Stephen rejoined the home battalion of the 48th Highlanders and was Regimental Sergeant Major 1948 – 1951.