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Auction: 23113 - Orders, Decorations and Medals - e-Auction
Lot: 522

(x) Five: Signalman F. J. Reif, 3rd Canadian Divisional Signals, Royal Canadian Corps of Signals, who was killed in action on 17 October 1944

1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Canadian Voluntary Service Medal, with Overseas clasp; War Medal 1939-45, these last two Canadian issues in silver; Canadian Memorial Cross, G.VI.R. (B.114162. Sgmn. F. J. Reid.), this last with silver bow with pin-back for wear, good very fine (5)

Frederick James Reid was killed in action on 17 October 1944 by mortar fire whilst serving with Highland Light Infantry of Canada. He died near Ljzendike, Holland after stepping out of his carrier for a moment at Battalion Headquarters and is buried in Adegem Canadian War Cemetery.

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Sold for
£210

Starting price
£100