Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

British War Medal 1914-20 (2522781 A. Sjt. W. Angrave. 2-Can. Tank Bn.) together with Canadian Memorial Cross, G.V.R. (2522781 Sgt. W. Angrave) good very fine (2) £100-£140

Walter Angrave was born at Greasborough, Yorkshire, on 29 December 1881, and served with ‘Imperial Royal Garrison Artillery from August 12, 1914 to Nov. 19th 1915.’ He was examined at Montreal in August 1918 and joined the 79th Canadian Artillery (Reg. No. 2522781), later transferring to 2nd Canadian Tank Battalion. He appears to have died in October 1931, ‘Death attributable to Military Service’ being stamped on his records.