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Pair: Sergeant R. H. Duce, 47th Battalion (British Columbia), Canadian Infantry
British War and Victory Medals (629360 Sjt. R. H. Duce 47-Can. Inf.) generally good very fine or better
Pair: Private J. McGrory, Canadian Army Service Corps
British War and Victory Medals (629883 Pte. J. McGrory. C.A.S.C.) good very fine
British War Medal 1914-20 (628547 Sjt. H. Brown. 47-Can. Inf.) very fine (5) £50-£70
Richard Hoskin Duce was born in London in March 1886. He resided in Victoria, British Columbia, and served during the Great War with the 47th Battalion (British Columbia), Canadian Infantry on the Western Front (entitled to Silver War Badge).
James McGrory was born in Kemptville, Ontario, Canada in October 1881. He served with the 68th Regiment, Earl Grey's Own Rifles, and initially during the Great War with the 47th Battalion, Canadian Infantry. McGrory subsequently transferred to the C.A.S.C., and died of illness attributed to service at the Salvation Army Memorial Hotel, 225 Bowery, New York, 10 September 1935.
Harry Brown was born in Whitby, Yorkshire in December 1890. He had 3 years prior service with 21st US Infantry Regiment; and, 72nd Regiment, Seaforth Highlanders of Canada. Brown served during the Great War with the 47th Battalion (British Columbia), Canadian Infantry on the Western Front.
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