Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Pair: Private L. C. Spindler, 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders of Canada), Canadian Infantry, who was taken prisoner of war on the Western Front, 24-29 April 1915

1914-15 Star (27128 Pte L. C. Spindler. 15/Can: Inf:); Victory Medal 1914-19 (27128 Pte. L. C. Spindler. 15-Can. Inf.) generally good very fine (2) £50-£70

Laurence Cyril Spindler was born in Boulogne France in July 1889. He initially served during the Great War with the 2nd Field Company, Canadian Engineers, before transferring to the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders of Canada), Canadian Infantry. Private Spindler was taken prisoner of war on the Western Front, 24-29 April 1915, and was released, 24 December 1918. He died in March 1944.