A Scarce Great War "Battle of Vimy Ridge" M.M. Group of (4) to Private D. Neafsey, 42nd Canadian Infantry (Royal Highlanders - The Black Watch) with Citation for 9th April 1917.
Military Medal, G.V.R. (418654 Pte., 42/Can. Inf.); 1914/15 Star, British War and Victory Medals (418654 Cpl., 42-Can. Inf.) good very fine, plated (4)
With copy papers and citation. Born Montreal, Quebec, Occupation - Clerk, Douglas Neafsey attested on 6th April, 1915 having had 6 months prior service with the Royal Highlanders of Canada. His address was St. Lambert, Quebec. He died 22/6/77 at Queen Mary Veteran's Hospital, Montreal, Quebec.
Four Victoria Crosses were awarded to Canadians for the Battle of Vimy Ridge, three on the 1st day. See further details here : http://wwii.ca/page9.html
