Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

The Victory Medal awarded to Private H. E. Hawkes, 75th Battalion (Mississauga), Canadian Infantry, who was killed in action at Vimy, 1 March 1917

Victory Medal 1914-19 (681785 Pte. H. E. Hawkes. 75-Can. Inf.); Canadian Memorial Cross, G.V.R. (681785 Pte. H. E. Hawkes) generally very fine or better (2) £60-£80

Henry Ernest Hawkes was born in Suffolk, England in August 1884. He resided with his wife at 264 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Hawkes served during the Great War with the 75th Battalion (Mississauga), Canadian Infantry and was killed in action on the Western Front at Vimy, 1 March 1917. Private Hawkes is buried in La Chaudiere Military Cemetery, Vimy, France.