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DSO, South Africa Medal, etc. - Group of 6 to recipient C.C. Corbishley

Currency:CAD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:4,500.00 CAD Estimated At:6,000.00 - 7,500.00 CAD
DSO, South Africa Medal, etc. - Group of 6 to recipient C.C. Corbishley

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The distinguished order was established for rewarding individual instances of commendable or distinguished service in war. Lieutenant Colonel Charles Corbishley Bennett was born in the township of York, Ontario. Unit: Eastern Ontario Regiment, Canadian Expeditionary Force. He served as the Quarter Master General for No 4 Military District in Canada. Awarded Distinguished Service order January 1, 1918. Deceased May 13, 1944. Major C.C. Bennett, 21 CDN Infantry. First World War Medal Lt. Colonel. Victory Medal. Colonial Auxiliary Forces 6th Regiment. There have been 1,220 DSOs awarded to Canadians. Total of 6 Medals, accompanied by a miniature set.

Inscriptions:
South Africa Medal "Capt. C.C. BENNETT, S.A.C."
Star Medal "MAJOR C.C. BENNETT. 21/CAN:INF:"
General Service Medal "LT. COL. C.C. BENNETT."
Victory Medal "LT. COL. C.C. BENNETT"
Auxiliary Forces "MAJOR C.C. BENNETT / 6th. REGIMENT."