Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Memorial Plaque (Charles Lewis Whiteley) in card envelope of issue, with Memorial Scroll (Pte. Charles Lewis Whiteley Canadian Infantry Bn.) in O.H.M.S. card tube addressed to recipient’s father in Moncton, New Brunswick, very fine £50-£70

Charles Lewis Whiteley was born in Darlington in July 1890, and was the son of Joseph Whiteley who emigrated to Canada. He served with the 13th Battalion (Royal Highlanders of Canada), Canadian Infantry on the Western Front. Sergeant Whiteley was killed in action, 13 June 1916, and is commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium.