LAING'S NEK (13763
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
with original neck ribbon (315mm)
He was to remain with the 23rd Reserve Battalion for ten weeks before being transferred to the 24th Battalion at Bramshott on November 16th
multi-piece cotton construction banner approximately 29 x 19 inches
Wwi Canadian Engineers Sweetheart Pin Cef Newly Listed LAING'S NEK (13763WWI 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