Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Canadian Memorial Cross, G.V.R. (13382 Pte. J. A. Ternent), in case of issue, nearly extremely fine £70-£90

James Allen Ternet was born on 21 July 1889 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and spent four and a half years in the Northumberland Fusiliers, before attesting for service in the 7th Battalion, Canadian Infantry, with whom he was serving when he was killed on 9 February 1918. He was buried at Aix-Noulette Communal Cemetery, France. He had suffered from 'shell shock' in September 1916 (recipient's service record, refers).