Four: attributed to Private R. Foxall, 1st Winnipeg Grenadiers, who died as a prisoner-of-war of the Japanese, 6 December 1942

1939-45 Star; Pacific Star; Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, with Overseas clasp; War Medal 1939-45, Canadian issue in silver, all unnamed, extremely fine (4) £40-50

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Bill and Angela Strong Medal Collection.

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Reginald Foxall was born in Wrexford, Ireland on 10 August 1908. He enlisted at Winnipeg, Manitoba on 6 September 1939. Serving with the 1st Winnipeg Grenadiers, he was captured with the fall of Hong Kong. Private Foxall died of disease while a prisoner-of-war of the Japanese on 6 December 1942. He was buried in the Sai Wan War Cemetery, Hong Kong.

With a letter from his sister, dated 5 June 1982; a Statement of Service document, dated 7 September 1988, and a photograph of his grave cross. First three medals with unnamed card boxes of issue. With copied research.