A Canadian Memorial Cross awarded in remembrance of Private J. H. McIlhagga, 46th (South Saskatchewan) Battalion, who was killed in action at the battle of Passchendaele on 26 October 1917

Canadian Memorial Cross, G.V.R., the reverse officially inscribed, ‘781528 Pte. J. H. McIlhagga’, in case of issue, nearly extremely fine £120-160

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Fine Collection of Awards to the Canadian Forces.

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John Hutchinson McIlhagga was born in Belfast on 8 July 1880. A Labourer by occupation, and having previously served in the 134th Company, Imperial Yeomanry (Irish Horse) during the Boer War, he enlisted into the 128th (Moose Jaw) Battalion at Outlook on in December 1915. Subsequently posted to the 46th (South Saskatchewan) Battalion, he was killed in action at the battle of Passchendaele, 26 October 1917. He was buried in the Tyne Cot Cemetery; sold with copied service papers.