Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Three: Captain P. J. Belcher, 49th Battalion (Edmonton Regiment), Canadian Infantry, who died of wounds on the Western Front, 30 October 1917

1914-15 Star (Lieut: P. J. Belcher. 49/Can: Inf:); British War and Victory Medals (Capt. P. J. Belcher.) generally very fine or better (3) £120-£160

Percy James Belcher was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada in March 1891. He was the son of Colonel Robert Belcher, and was a rancher by profession. Belcher served with the 49th Battalion (Edmonton Regiment), Canadian Infantry on the Western Front, and advanced to Captain.

Captain Belcher died of wounds on the Western Front, 30 October 1917, and is buried in Lijjsenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium