Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Four: Private A. J. Collins, Highland Light Infantry of Canada, who was killed in action in Holland, 9 October 1944

1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, with overseas clasp; War Medal 1939-45, Canadian issue in silver; Canadian Memorial Cross (B.103196 Pte. A. J. Collins) mounted on a piece of tartan and damaged card, with copy cap badge, generally good very fine (5) £120-£160

Albert John Collins was born in Toronto, Canada in March 1923. He enlisted in the Highland Light Infantry of Canada on 16 July 1943, and was posted to the UK in February the following year. Collins served with the Regiment in North West Europe from 3 July 1944. Private Collins was killed in action in Holland on 9 October 1944, and was re-interred in Adegem Canadian War Cemetery, Belgium.

Sold with copied service papers.