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Pair: Private C. W. Elvin, 78th Battalion, Canadian Infantry
British War and Victory Medals (1001252 Pte. C. W. Elvin. 78-Can. Inf.) mounted for display
Pair: Private J. T. Lang, 78th Battalion, Canadian Infantry
British War and Victory Medals (874804 Pte. J. T. Lang. 78-Can. Inf.) mounted for display
Pair: Private H. Teal, 5th Battalion, Canadian Infantry, late 78th Battalion and Fort Garry Horse
British War and Victory Medals (147769 Pte. H. Teal. 5-Can. Inf.) very fine, the first two pairs extremely fine (6) £50-£70
This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A fine Collection of Medals to the 78th Battalion (Winnipeg Grenadiers), C.E.F..
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J. T. Lang, originally 184 Battalion, from Lyleton, Man., next of kin, Peterborough, Ont.; served in France from 22 December 1916; wounded 17 September 1917; accidentally injured in train or truck collision 6 October 1918.
H. Teal originally enlisted into the 78th Battalion at Winnipeg, having previous service with Fort Garry Horse and later transferred to the 5th Battalion. He served in France from 4 February 1916, and was discharged with shell shock on 25 April 1916.
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