Name/Title
1917 - WWI - Original Medal group named to 406482 LSgt Thomas Bryan, 87th Battalion (CGG) - KIA 15 August 1917Scope and Content
For Museum records only - Part of the Lieutenant Michael A. Hayes-Rivet (MHR) Trust Collection
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1917 - WWI - Original medal group and memorial Penny named to Lance Sergeant (LSgt) Thomas Bryan, 87th Battalion (CGG) - KIA 15 August 1917 - includes A British War Medal, in silver, full size, rim impressed 406482 A. SJT. T. BRYAN. 60-CAN. INF., A Victory Medal, bronze gilt, full size, rim impressed 406482 A. SJT. T. BRYAN. 60-CAN. INF., A Memorial Cross, in silver, reverse engraved 406482 L-Sgt.T. BRYAN, marked STERLING, worn on a segment of purple ribbon, light wear, remains in very fine condition. A 36th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge, in browning copper, reverse bears one vertical flat prong, measures 46.8 mm (w) x 52.2 mm (h), dark patina, extremely fine. A Memorial Plaque, in bronze, named to THOMAS BRYAN, measures 120 mm (w), plain reverse, very fine.
ABOUT THE CGG SOLDIER
Thomas Bryan was born in Cumberland, England in 1893. He was employed as a carpenter, with experience with the 44th Regiment, Welland, when he enlisted with the 36th Battalion, in Hamilton on April 16, 1915. Upon landing in France, he was taken on strength by the 60th Canadian Battalion. He was appointed acting sergeant in June 1916. By April 1917, he was transferred to the 87th Battalion (CGG) abd promoted to Lance-Sergeant. Throughout his service, he suffered spinal meningitis, a gunshot wound to the left elbow, and pyrexia of unknown origin. Bryan was reported missing on August 15, 1917, and later confirmed killed in action.Created By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Create Date
March 9, 2026Updated By
Lieutenant Michael Hayes-Rivet, retired.Update Date
June 20, 2026
