Machum, George C., Lieutenant-Colonel, Compiled And With Notes By. Foreword By General H.D.G. Crerar. Drawings By Francis M.L. Barthropp. Listings

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1 Machum, George C., Lieutenant-Colonel, compiled and with notes by. Foreword by General H.D.G. Crerar. Drawings by Francis M.L. Barthropp. CANADA'S V.C.'s: THE STORY OF CANADIANS WHO HAVE BEEN AWARDED THE VICTORIA CROSS. A CENTENARY MEMORIAL, 1956. McClelland & Stewart, Toronto, (1956), Ist edition.  208 pp, 4to (11 1/4" H), hard cover (red cloth with gold lettering on spine, gold 'Victoria Cross' on front board) - no dust jacket. B&w drawings/portraits of Canada's V.C.'s. Gives, chronologically, the story of each of Canada's V.C.'s - contains a brief biography and the citiation detailing the circumstances of the action for which the medal was awarded. Appendices - Other holders of the V.C. who have lived or who are living in Canada; Birthplaces of Canadian V.C.'s; Canadian V.C.'s W a r ; Regiments; Services. Interior - tiny crease at top corner of approx. first 40 pages, very light soiling/finger marks on rear endpapers, some light scattered foxing marks on preliminary pages. Exterior - very small bump to top corners of b oa rd s, l i ght to moderate wear at corners, top/bottom of spine and bottom edges of boards. VG-  Price: 40.00 USD Add to Shopping Cart