Canada. A First War Pair, To Private Alfred Townsend, 24Th Infantry Battalion Newly Listed Oakley was recalled upon the

Oakley was recalled upon the outbreak of the First World War in 1914 but was immediately discharged as unfit

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Sussex for further treatment to his burns and injuries before returning to his wife in Canada

the chinstrap impressed with the name "B

Gold and red enamelled centrepieces

Canada. A First War Pair, To Private Alfred Townsend, 24Th Infantry Battalion Newly Listed Oakley was recalled upon the1914 15 Star (65987 Pte A. TOWNSEND. 24 CAN: INF:); and Victory Medal (65987 PTE. A. TOWNSEND. 24 CAN. INF.). Naming is officially impressed. Un mounted, residue in the recessed areas of the Star from cleaning, gilt wear on the VM, replacement ribbons, very fine. Footnote: Alfred Townsend was born on February 4, 1873 in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England and later immigrated to Canada. He was a resident of Montreal, Quebec when he signed his