He was to remain with the 23rd Reserve Battalion for ten weeks before being transferred to the 24th Battalion at Bramshott on November 16th
1918 with the loss of 234 lives
Accompanied by original case of issue
Footnote: On the afternoon of the 26th July information was received that the Afghan force was making for the Maiwand Pass a few miles away Burrows decided to move early the following day to break-up the Afghan advance guard
Wwi Canadian Engineers Sweetheart Pin Cef Newly Listed He was to remain withWWI Canadian Engineers Sweetheart Pin CEF Bronze gilt with red and blue enamels, unmarked, 27. 9 mm x 31. 5 mm, horizontal pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: The Canadian Engineers were responsible for all defensive measures, including wiring, trenches, gun enplacements, offensive and defensive mining subways, roads, bridges, railways, medical accommodations, water supply and purification and numerous other vital tasks. All accommodation and storage