He was placed in charge of training troops in Physical Education and Self Defence
Photo in very fine condition
and United States: Distinguished Flying Cross (bronze
The following report by Lt Col R W Paterson DSO gives in detail the subsequent action of the Regiment on November 20th: Lt Col Paterson's Report (Forward Area): t 2
he was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Royal Garrison Artillery
Wwi 173Rd Infantry Battalion Collar Tab Cef Hold He was placed in chargeWWI 173rd Infantry Battalion Collar Tab CEF Browning copper, voided, maker marked "G. H. LEES CO. 1916" on the reverse, 27. 7 mm x 29. 8 mm, intact lugs and pin, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Hamilton, Ontario, under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed November 14, 1916 under the authority of Lieutenant Colonel W. H. Bruce with a strength of 32 officers and 930 other ranks. In England,