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Royal Highlanders of Canada, 73rd Infantry battalion Medal Group

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Royal Highlanders of Canada, 73rd Infantry battalion Medal Group
Royal Highlanders of Canada, 73rd Infantry battalion Medal Group to Sgt R J Hamilton 132379 A.C.Q.M. Includes : Victory Medal, 1914-1918 War Medal, CEF pin, and For Bravery in the Field. The latter, the key piece, is in excellent condition with its original ribbon. The Royal Highlanders battalion headquartered at Montreal was raised in Eastern Ontario & Western Quebec. The battalion sailed to the front on March 31, 1916, with 36 officers and 1033 other ranks. After suffering heavy casualties at Vimy Ridge, it was withdrawn and the surviving men absorbed by the 13th, 42nd and 65th battalions. The 73rd was officially disbanded in 1920.