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№ 1381

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10 May 2018

Hammer Price:
£120

Canadian Memorial Cross, G.V.R., reverse inscribed, ‘A40193 Pte. W. Pattenden’, in case of issue, extremely fine
£90-120

Walter Pattenden, 5th Battalion Canadian Infantry, was killed in action at the battle of Mount Sorrel, Ypres, on 2 June 1916, aged 24 years. Having no known grave, his name is commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial. He formerly served in the 53rd Battalion (North Saskatchewan) Canadian Infantry.