"A Sgt BESSETTE did attain his 5 EX level
where he arranged and conducted for the Canadian Army Concert Parties and for BBC (London) radio broadcasts
consisting of 1) A 1944 Campaign Medal for the Spanish “Blue Division” Volunteers in Russia (Medalla de la Campaña de la División Española de Voluntarios en Rusia)
The MacKenzie Papineau Battalion were the Canadian volunteers for the Spanish Revolution conflict
stating that he had "enrolled" at Yarmouth but had no previous military service
Estonia, Republic. An Order For Diligence Of The Fire Service, Iii Class certificate_of_authenticity "A Sgt BESSETTE did attainA silver Maltese cross, with ball finials, the obverse centre presents a firemans helmet and two crossed axes, the reverse centre presents the inscription TEENETE EEST (FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE), measuring 30. 41 mm (w) x 31. 09 mm (h), on loop for suspension from period original ribbon, and in good condition.