A school in Sault Ste. Marie was named after him in recognition of his service to his country although it was closed in 2015 . The armoury of the 56th Field Artillery Regiment in Brantford , Ontario , is also named for Merrifield . In addition to the VC and MM , Merrifield was also entitled to the 1914 – 15 Star , the British War Medal , and the Victory Medal . He also held the King George VI Coronation Medal . His medals were donated to the Canadian War Museum by the Merrifield family in November 2005 .
King George VI Coronation Medal
King George VI Coronation Medal
William Merrifield