Canada, Cef. The Memorial Cross Of L./Cpl C. Tyler, Kia At Regina Trench

Includes:

1. Canada: Memorial Cross, GRV, to Lance Corporal Clement Tyler, 15th Infantry Battalion (27268 L./CPL C. TYLER): in sterling silver, marked "STERLING", hallmarked with a "3" within a "C" (Caron Brothers of Montreal) and name engraved on the reverse, measuring 31.5 mm (w) x 35 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, with ring, contact marks.

2. United Kingdom: Trinity College of Music London, Birmingham Centre Local Examination Medal: in silver, engraved "MARION TYLER / DIVISION VI. / THEORY / JUNE 1912" on the reverse, measuring 29 mm in diameter, with suspension loop, edge nicks, contact marks. Together, very fine.

Footnote: In regards to the Memorial Cross, Clement Tyler was born on June 28, 1893 in Wolverhampton, England, the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Tyler. The family later immigrated to Canada, settling in Toronto, Ontario. He signed his Attestation Paper with the 15th Infantry Battalion (27268), on September 18, 1914 at Camp Valcartier, at the age of 21, the officer in charge signing it on the 22nd, Tyler naming his mother as his next-of-kin, stating that he was with an Active Militia, that he was not married, that his religion was Church of England and that his trade was that of Bookkeeper. He sailed from Quebec City aboard the S.S. Megantic on April 4, 1914, arriving in England shortly thereafter. Tyler entered the French theatre on October 17, 1914. He suffered a gunshot wound to his knee on April 3, 1915, initially treated at No. 3 Canadian Field Ambulance, followed by a brief stay at No. 6 Casualty Clearing Station, before being evacuated to the Canadian Convalescent Hospital, Monks Horton, with a final destination of Reading War Hospital in England on April 29th.

He was treated for a case of gonorrhea at St. Martin's Plain from October 10 to November 16, 1915, then discharged to his unit. Returning to action in France, he suffered a slight gunshot wound to his forehead on April 5, 1916. He was initially treated at No. Canadian Field Ambulance, then transferred to No. 22 General Hospital at Camiers on the 8th, where he would recuperate from his wounds, before being discharged to base on the 19th. Tyler suffered a case of "Shell Shock" that required his admission to No. 4 Canadian Field Ambulance on September 8, 1916, and after five days, rejoined his unit on the 13th. Lance Corporal Clement Tyler was Killed in Action on September 26, 1916, at the age of 23, and is buried in Regina Trench Cemetery in Grandcourt, France, Plot: II. D. 18. His father, George Tyler, received his medals and decorations, along with his Memorial Plaque with Scroll, while his mother was issued this Memorial Cross.