Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to Pte. J. Bannon, 259th Battalion, Died of Illness 1918 United Republic of A Second War Group of

A Second War Group of  Four Awards - War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords (bronze gilt on tombac

rather than the applicant" (Nicholas Jr

he was taken on strength of the Canadian Casualty Assembly Centre on December 10

the regiment was disbanded in 1957

This was attacked by a superior French force which pushed the defenders out

Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to Pte. J. Bannon, 259th Battalion, Died of Illness 1918 United Republic of A Second War Group ofA Memorial Cross, in silver, full size, reverse engraved 3236193 Pte. J. M. BANNON, reverse 6 oclock arm marked STERLING, worn on full length purple silk neck ribbon, light wear, extremely fine. Footnote: John Maxel Bannon was born in Artemesia, Grey County, Ontario in 1890. He was employed as jeweller when he was drafted under the Military Service Act in July 1918. He served with the 259th Battalion in Canada. Bannon died October 28, 1918 of severe