Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Canadian Memorial Cross, G.VI.R. (733622 Pte. G. A. Doucette) in case of issue, together with a contemporary photographic and nominal roll of the 165th Battalion C.E.F. ‘Un Apercu Historique, et Un Registre Photographique du Battaillon “Acadien” D’Outremer 165ieme F.E.C.’, good very fine (2) £80-£120

George A. Doucette, 165th Battalion, Canadian Infantry, died on 19 January 1917, aged 24. He was the son of Patrick and Therese Doucette, of Norwood, Nova Scotia, and is buried in Salmon River (St Vincent de Paul) Cemetery, Nova Scotia. He is listed and photographed in the accompanying Battalion record as being from Meteghan, Digby County, Nova Scotia. Sold with a small group photograph.