A photograph of William G. Everist’s service medal, n.d.
A photograph of William G. Everist’s service medal, n.d.
This medal was bestowed upon William Everist for his service in the First World War. William followed his older brother Clifford overseas, enlisting on Feb. 17, 1917, at 20 years old.
In addition to a desire to serve their nation, many soldiers also enlisted to protect their families. Wartime propaganda played on this emotional connection – it worked to introduce elements of social pressure and appealed to patriotic sentiments and masculine ideals of the time.
City of Vaughan Archives: M012.21
A photograph of William G. Everist’s service medal, n.d.
A photograph of William G. Everist’s service medal, n.d.
This medal was bestowed upon William Everist for his service in the First World War. William followed his older brother Clifford overseas, enlisting on Feb. 17, 1917, at 20 years old.
In addition to a desire to serve their nation, many soldiers also enlisted to protect their families. Wartime propaganda played on this emotional connection – it worked to introduce elements of social pressure and appealed to patriotic sentiments and masculine ideals of the time.
City of Vaughan Archives: M012.21