Lot Archive

Lot

№ 895

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6 December 2006

Hammer Price:
£100

Pair: Lance Sergeant A. H. Shopland, 24th Battalion, Quebec Regiment, Canadian Infantry, who was killed in action on 16 August 1917

British War and Victory Medals (701250 L. Sjt., 24-Can. Inf.); together with case of issue for Canadian Memorial Cross, the cross itself lacking from the group, nearly extremely fine (2) £50-60

Albert Henry Shopland was killed in action in France and Flanders on 16 August 1917, whilst serving with the 24th Battalion attached 101st Battalion, Canadian Infantry. His name is commemorated on the Vimy Memorial.