He recovered from his wounds and was discharged from the CEF on February 27
Vancouver BC
A bursting shell buried him alive and when he was dug out his injuries were so severe that both his arms were amputated at the elbow
topped by a one constructed of black wool and bearing a machine-embroidered silver-grey SS-style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika
Canada, CEF. A First War Group to Pte. S. H. L. Tooke, 160th Battalion, and brother Pte. F. W Took Republic of He recovered from his woundsA three piece bar, swing mounted, horizontal pin on the reverse, comprising: A 1914 15 Star, in bronze gilt, reverse impressed 54052 A. CPL S. H. L. TOOKE. 18 CAN: INF:, full size, light gilt wear, light soiling to ribbon, remains very fine. A British War Medal, in silver, rim impressed 54052 A. CPL S. H. L. TOOKE. 18 CAN. INF., full size, dark patina, light contact marks, very fine. A Victory Medal, in bronze gilt, rim impressed 54052 A. CPL S. H. L.