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2015.019.002
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2015.019
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ID Bracelet - Lt.Simmons, 72nd Bn
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72nd BATTALION CEF, SH of C
72e BATAILLON CEF, SH de C
Silver Identification Bracelet - Lt. (later Captain) R.A. Simmons, MC, 72nd Battalion, CEF
Silver Identification Bracelet - Lt. (later Captain) Richard Arthur Simmons, MC, 72nd Battalion, CEF.
The bracelet states: " Lieut. R.A. Simmons / 72nd Canadian Btn / C of E"
Lt. (later Captain) R.A. Simmons, MC joined the 72nd Battalion, CEF on 13 August, 1916 in France. At one time he commanded 6 Platoon, C Company. He was awarded the MC for actions in the Amiens "L.C. Operation" in August, 1918. He was wounded on 20 August, 1918, possibly for the actions in which he was awarded the Military Cross. He was also awarded a Mentioned in Despatches.
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