Canadian War Museum acquires medals from last Canadian soldier to die in First World War

The Canadian War Museum has acquired the medals given to the family of the last Canadian soldier to die in the First World War.

Private George Lawrence Price died two minuted before 11 a.m. on November 11, 1918.

Two months before his death, Price survived a gas attack at the battle to cross the Canal du Nord in France. There are conflicting stories about his death, but official records note that an enemy sniper shot Price in the chest while he was on patrol in Belgium.

A collections specialist at the museum told the Canadian Press Price’s medals are an eerie reminder of how dangerous war is, even when it is so close to being over.

Price’s medals will go on display in 2018.