Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to Pte. J. Bannon, 259th Battalion, Died of Illness 1918 Newly Listed Louisiana Longevity Service Medal (bronze

Louisiana Longevity Service Medal (bronze

The 256th Battalion was raised in Central Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Toronto under the authority of G

including Boatswain's Mate Second Class Theodore Preston Smith

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Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to Pte. J. Bannon, 259th Battalion, Died of Illness 1918 Newly Listed Louisiana Longevity Service Medal (bronzeA Memorial Cross, in silver, full size, reverse engraved 3236193 Pte. J. M. BANNON, reverse 6 oclock arm marked STERLING, worn on full length purple silk neck ribbon, light wear, extremely fine. Footnote: John Maxel Bannon was born in Artemesia, Grey County, Ontario in 1890. He was employed as jeweller when he was drafted under the Military Service Act in July 1918. He served with the 259th Battalion in Canada. Bannon died October 28, 1918 of severe