Canada, CEF. A First War Memorial Cross to Pte. E. Jackson, Died of Illness, 1918 Hold especially for the Americans

especially for the Americans

caused by pneumonia and other diseases of the chest or abdomen)

the reverse depicting the Jamrud Fort at the Khyber Pass with the word “India” below between a wreath of oak and olive branches

scuffs to exterior otherwise in very fine condition

The tunic is fully unmarked and measures approximately 430 mm across the shoulders

Canada, CEF. A First War Memorial Cross to Pte. E. Jackson, Died of Illness, 1918 Hold especially for the AmericansA Memorial Cross, in silver, reverse engraved 3055037 PTE. E. JACKSON, 6 oclock arm marked STERLING, full size, no ribbon, dark patina, extremely fine. Footnote: Ernest Jackson was born in Yorkshire, England in 1895. He was residing in Peterborough, Ontario and employed as a wool spinner when he enlisted on June 4, 1917 in his hometown. Jackson arrived in Liverpool, England in December 1917. He served with the 46th Battalion. He suffered from