Original WW1 Canadian Memorial Silver Cross 892013 Prvt. G. R. McNeilage K.I.A. For Sale

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Original WW2 Canadian Memorial Silver Cross892013Prvt. G. R. McNeilage K.I.A.This is a very nice sterling silver medal and ribbon.

Sterling Silver

Pendant dimensions approximately: 30 MM

Ribbon length: 26 inches

weight approximately: 12 grams

PrivateGeorge Robert McNeilage(Service No.892013) was a Canadian soldier who servedwith the8th Battalion(90th Rifles) during the First World War.Service Profile

• Full Name: George Robert McNeilage
• Enlistment Date: February 23, 1916, inWinnipeg, Manitoba
• Units: Originally enlisted with the190th Overseas Battalion; later served in the8th Battalion
• Personal Background:
  • Born: November 18, 1874, in Glasgow, Scotland
  • Occupation: Shoemaker
  • Family: Married to Elizabeth McNeilage; resided at 371 Newton Ave, Elmwood, & Remembrance
    • Date of Death: February 2, 1918
    • Status: Killed in Action (K.I.A.) at age 42
    • Commemoration: As he has no known grave, his name is inscribed on theYpres (Menin Gate) Memorialin Belgium
    This medal is from an enormously large collection of worldwide medalsand related items. It is from an old well established collection of more than100 pieces which I will be listing over the next several months. As the listingsbuild please check back with my store "Exonumia" category.International customers are welcome. All my international shipping is throughthe shipping label system. Please ask if you have any questions.