His 15 years and 203 days service abroad included stints in North America (4 years
and Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen World War Service Medal (bronze gilt
(Wehrmacht Adler Abzeichen)
He trained as a Sapper and proceed overseas in June 1940 in the rank of Sergeant
the sleeve cuffs with two brown bakelite buttons and adjustable overlaying strap with two reinforced button holes on each for an adjustable fit
Canada. An 187Th Infantry Battalion "Central Alberta Battalion" Officer's Cap Badge Hold His 15 years and 203Three piece construction, in browning copper, with two silver overlays, one incorporating the number "187", the other a ribbon banner inscribed "CANADA", maker marked "BLACK Co." on the reverse, measuring 47 mm (w) x 47 mm (h), very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in the District of Red Deer, Alberta with mobilization headquarters at Red Deer under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed