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Five: Private J. S. Anderson, 78th Battalion, Canadian Infantry, afterwards Edmonton Regiment, who was wounded at Vimy Ridge on 9 April 1917
British War and Victory Medals (624135 Pte. J. Anderson. 78-Can. Inf.); Defence Medal, Canadian issue in silver; Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, with overseas clasp; War Medal 1939-45, Canadian issue in silver, these last three unnamed as issued, mounted for display, good very fine and better (5) £80-£100
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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James S. Anderson joined the 78th Battalion in the field on 21 January 1917, and was wounded by gun shot resulting in a compound fracture of the right arm at Vimy Ridge on 9 April 1917.
Sold with Silver War Badge (C29222); Great War aluminium identity bracelet (78 Bn. Canadians); small 78 Winnipeg Grenadiers badge, fittings removed; two 49 Edmonton Regiment badges, large and small; and three various war service or veteran lapel badges.
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