Reverend Bradley middle row, third from the right
Pair: British war medal and Victory medal impressed to HON CAPT J L BRADLEY
John Leo Bradley, born September 14th 1886 in Ashbourne Derbyshire joined CEF embarking from Montreal for overseas service on the 8th July 1916.
Posted to 238th Bn (Forestry) 2nd October 1916 France
3rd February 1917 taken on strength “D. of C. Hp.” as Roman Catholic Chaplain. followed by postings at various casualty clearing stations, the 5th Can. Div, Artillery Brigade, Witley Camp then 4th Can. Div Artillery Brigade.
Transferred to Imperial Chaplains Services, C. Gen. Depot. S’cliffe on the 5th August 1918
Research shows post war service in the Canadian Militia, Ottawa, Ontario.
Note: Comes with original Canadian Chaplin’s badge and research suggesting that Reverend Bradley was reverend to King George VI. The ribbon at the end of his medal group represents the “Royal Warrant Holders Association Medal” and further supports this. Further research is required to ascertain the relationship with King George VI.
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