1917/18 - WW1 War Sketches and Art by 177049 Guardsman Christopher Cronsberry - Kileld in Action with the 87th Battalion (Canadian Grenadier Guards) Scouts on 30 September, 1918

Object/Artifact

Musée Canadian Grenadier Guards Museum

Self portrait - Pte Christopher Cronsberry

Distinctive CGG Cap Badge on soft cap and collar and shoulder titles showing 87th Bn CEF

Name/Title

1917/18 - WW1 War Sketches and Art by 177049 Guardsman Christopher Cronsberry - Kileld in Action with the 87th Battalion (Canadian Grenadier Guards) Scouts on 30 September, 1918

Description

*** FOR ARCHIVE PURPOSES ONLY - ARTIFACT NOT PART OF MUSEUM COLLECTION *** Private Christopher Cronsberry was born in Aberdeen Scotland in August of 1897. He enlisted with the Canadian Grenadier Guards in September of 1915. Well behaved and well liked, he earned a good conduct badge in 1917. Having been one of the original CGG 87th Battalion soldiers, Pte Cronsberry almost survived the war, but was sadly killed in action on September 30th 1918.

Created By

Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.

Create Date

February 18, 2022

Updated By

Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.

Update Date

May 28, 2025