Description
Ludwig Cross (1916-1918)
and United States: Distinguished Flying Cross (bronze
that he was not married and that his trade was that of Market Gardening
The request seems to have been honoured
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
Wwi 173Rd Infantry Battalion Collar Tab Cef Hold Ludwig Cross (1916-1918)WWI 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,