A First War 44Th Infantry Canadian Battalion Sweetheart Badge GTRexclude Lyon was named to the

Lyon was named to the rank of Second Lieutenant and served with the 54th Squadron

he was killed as the result of the flying accident

Cobourg Heavy Battery

Footnote: William Eli Sanford McNair was born on July 24

on November 24

A First War 44Th Infantry Canadian Battalion Sweetheart Badge GTRexclude Lyon was named to theGilt sterling silver with red, white and blue enamels, marked with an anchor (made in Birmingham), the British lion, date marked "s" (1917) and maker marked "G. A.&S" on the reverse, 28. 5 mm x 33. 5 mm, horizontal pinback, intact enamels, scattered gilt and surface wear, better than very fine. Footnote: The 44th Infantry Battalion was raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. Mobilization headquarters was also in