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Auction: 23003 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 46

(x) North West Canada 1885, 1 copy clasp, Saskatchewan (Dr. Kinloch Assist. Surgeon Boulton's Scouts.), contact marks, very fine

A 'J. A. Kinloch' is noted as having leaving Swift Current with the Hospital Unit of Surgeon Bell on 22 April, being listed as a Dresser. The unit left on the Northcote and was destined to make for as near as possible to the units under the command of General Middleton.

Kinloch acted as the Dresser to Dr Rolston and was present to tend the mortally wounded Lieutenant Kippen of the Intelligence Corps at the Battle of Batoche.

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£1,400

Starting price
£400