Lot Archive

Lot

№ 1253

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8 July 2010

Hammer Price:
£110

Pair: Private B. Strong, 50th Canadian Infantry (Alberta Regiment), killed in action, France/Flanders, 19 November 1916

British War and Victory Medals (447963 Pte., 50-Can. Inf.) nearly extremely fine (2) £60-80

Private Bertie Strong, 50th Canadian Infantry (Alberta Regiment), was reported missing, later presumed killed in action, France/Flanders on 19 November 1916, aged 31 years. Having no known grave, his name is commemorated on the Vimy Memorial. He was the son of James and Emma Strong.