A Fine Collection of Awards to the Canadian Forces

A Canadian Memorial Cross awarded in remembrance of Private G. W. Kinnear, 31st (Alberta) Battalion, who was killed in action at the battle of Thiepval Ridge on 27 September 1916

Canadian Memorial Cross, G.V.R., the reverse officially inscribed, ‘183602 Pte. G. W. Kinnear’, in case of issue, extremely fine £100-150

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Fine Collection of Awards to the Canadian Forces.

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George Watson Kinnear was born in West Ferry, Dundee, Scotland, on 10 June 1891. He enlisted into the 89th (Alberta) Battalion in November 1915, but was serving with the 31st (Alberta) Battalion when killed in action during the battle of Thiepval Ridge on 27 September 1916. He was buried in the Adanac Military Cemetery, Miraumont; sold with copied service and other references.