South Africa. The Military Badges And Insignia Of Southern Africa certificate_of_authenticity The Pour le Mérite was

The Pour le Mérite was awarded to him on August 4

25 - VI - 1939 (June 24- 25

The 1st Class differed from the class immediately above by having a slightly smaller badge

Special Reserves was awarded the Military Cross

Ontario when he signed his Attestation Paper as a Private (1024381) with the 234th Infantry Battalion "Peel Battalion"

South Africa. The Military Badges And Insignia Of Southern Africa certificate_of_authenticity The Pour le Mérite wasardcover, clear laminate finish on the cover, entitled "The Military Badges and Insignia of Southern Africa" by Colin R. Owen, copyrighted by the author, first published in 1990 by Chimperie Agencies of Somerset West, South Africa (Owen's firm), reproduced by Fotoplate (Printing) LImited of Cape Town, printed and bound by MIlls Litho (Printing) Limited of Cape Town, ISBN 0 620 15438 1. This reference book is acknowledged to be a five star publication