He joined the army in 1939 or earlier and served mainly with Grenadier-Ersatz-Bataillon (Replacement Battalion) 481
An Iron Cross Second Class 1914
taken on strength from the Manitoba Regimental Depot on April 4th
very fine as well
depicting various scenes including a bridge expansion at Gorinchem
Canada, Cef. A 240Th Infantry Battalion "Lanark And Renfrew Battalion" Collar Badge Pair Archive He joined the army inIn pickled copper, measuring 25. 2 mm (w) x 31. 7 mm (h) and 25. 5 mm (w) x 31. 3 mm (h), both with intact lugs, contact marks and surface wear, one with greening on the reverse, very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Ontario, with mobilization headquarters at Renfrew, under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed May 3, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel E. J. Watt, with a strength of 14 officers and 375