Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Memorial Plaque awarded in remembrance of Private S. E. Bailey, 28th (North West) Battalion, who was killed in action in September 1916

Memorial Plaque 1914-18 (Stanley Edward Bailey), good very fine £40-60

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

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Stanley Edward Bailey was born in Worcester, England, on 24 October 1881. Enlisting in the 46th (South Saskatchewan) Battalion at Regina in August 1915, he was serving with the 28th (North West ) Battalion when he was killed in action on 26 September 1916 at the battle of Thiepval Ridge. Having no known grave, his name is commemorated on the Vimy Memorial; sold with copied service papers.