A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.M. group of four awarded to Private H. McBain, 43rd Battalion Canadian Infantry, killed in action, 8 October 1916

Military Medal, G.V.R. (153771 Pte., 43/Can. Inf. Bn.); British War and Victory Medals (153771 Pte., 43-Can. Inf.); Canadian Memorial Cross, G.V.R. (153771 Pte. H. McBain, M.M.) extremely fine (4) £600-700

M.M. London Gazette 6 January 1917.

Harry McBain was the son of Mr H. A. and Mrs Jane McBain of 190 King Street, Aberdeen, Scotland. Serving as a Private in the 43rd Battalion Canadian Infantry (Manitoba Regiment), he was killed in action on 8 October 1916, aged 24 years. Having no known grave, his name is commemorated on the Vimy Memorial.