Canadian Memorial Cross, G.V.R. (875413 Pte. G. Russell) in case of issue, good very fine £120-£160

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A fine Collection of Medals to the 78th Battalion (Winnipeg Grenadiers), C.E.F..

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Garfield Russell was born in Gravenhurst, Ontario, on 10 September 1895. A lather by occupation, he enlisted in the 184th Battalion at Winnipeg in February 1916, but was serving with the 78th Battalion (Winnipeg Grenadiers) when he was killed in action on 9 April 1917 at the battle of Vimy Ridge. He was buried in the Givenchy-en-Gohelle Canadian Cemetery, Souchez. Russell was the son of George and Jemima Russell, of 393 Marjorie Street, St. James, Winnipeg; sold with copied service papers.