A Royal Canadian Humane Association Medal For The Rescuing Of The Crew Of The Hera 1899 Auction It noted that he experienced

It noted that he experienced "Partial loss of function of (his) Respiratory System due to Bronchitis" and that upon examination

It was this action where he would be awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in getting the battalion rations to the front line though 50 percent of his ration party were knocked out by a barrage

A Saxon Military Order of St

then employed at National Defence Headquarters in Ottawa with the D

A Royal Canadian Humane Association Medal For The Rescuing Of The Crew Of The Hera 1899 Auction It noted that he experiencedBlackened bronze, obverse is inscribed "ROYAL CANADIAN HUMANE ASSOCIATION" and surmounted by a crown in the centre, surrounded by an open ended wreath composed of maple leaves on the left and laurel leaves on the right, the branches tied together at the base junction via a bow tied ribbon, reverse engraved with the inscription "AWARDED To Thomas Owen for conspicuous daring and heroism in saving the crew of the burning schooner HERA off CLAYOQUET on