Canada. A Memorial Cross To Private Rayner, Died Of Wounds From The Battle Of Hill 70 United Republic of Three months after being discharged

Three months after being discharged from hospital

May-June 1900

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1944 at the personal direction of President Franklin D

Canada. A Memorial Cross To Private Rayner, Died Of Wounds From The Battle Of Hill 70 United Republic of Three months after being dischargedCanada; George V (838169 Pte S. RAYNER.). Sterling silver, marked "STERLING" and hallmarked "R" on the reverse, on a replacement ribbon, light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: Stephen Rayner was born on January 18, 1888 in Leytonstone, Essex, England, the son of Henry Rayner and Jane M. Rayner. As a young man, he later moved to Canada and was a resident of Owen Sound, Ontario, working in a saw mill, when he enlisted with the Canadian