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LOT 307

Lot 307

Army & Navy Veterans in Canada Medal to Lieutenant Governor Sir Daniel Hunter McMillan, late 19th century

Army & Navy Veterans in Canada Medal to Lieutenant Governor Sir Daniel Hunter McMillan, late 19th century
Lot 307 Details
Army & Navy Veterans in Canada Medal to Lieutenant Governor Sir Daniel Hunter McMillan, late 19th century

named, verso with ‘892 ’with beaver on rifle bar
height 3.25" — 8.3 cm.

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $510
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Army & Navy Veterans in Canada Medal to Lieutenant Governor Sir Daniel Hunter McMillan, late 19th century
  • Army & Navy Veterans in Canada Medal to Lieutenant Governor Sir Daniel Hunter McMillan, late 19th century
Note:

Born in Whitby, Ontario, McMillan became professional soldier and saw active service at Niagara in 1864, and helped repel a Fenian Raid in 1866. In 1870 her served in Col. Wolsley’s expedition which ended in the Red River Rebellion. Eventually McMillan was promoted to Major in the 95th Battalion and then a command post. Sir Wilfrid Laurier appointed McMillan Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba in 1900.

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