Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Pair: Sapper R. Brodie, 4th Railway Battalion, Canadian Railway Troops

British War and Victory Medals (841225 Spr. R. Brodie C.R.T.) officially renamed; Canadian Memorial Cross, G.V.R. (841225 Spr. R. Brodie); with C.E.F. for service at the front lapel badge, reverse numbered ‘232585’ and a medal of gratitude for service during the Great War from the Grand Lodge, Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen, nearly extremely fine (lot) £50-£70

Robert Brodie was born in London in May 1874. He resided with his wife at 161 Hochelaga Street, Hochelaga, Quebec, Canada. Brodie served during the Great War with the 4th Railway Battalion, Canadian Railway Troops, and died after the war of related injuries/illness in August 1936. He is buried in the National Field of Honour Cemetery, Pointe-Claire, Quebec.