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Royal Canadian Air Force Message (addressed to his father
ornate leafing encompassing Queen Victoria's bust and lettering on steel blue embroidery
Clearing Services Command in Halifax
accompanied by letter of introduction with "The Times
Wwi 44Th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge Cef Hold Grave Reference: Joint Grave 1WWI 44th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge CEF Pickled brass, unmarked, 35 mm x 43 mm, intact lugs, light contact and surface wear, better than very fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 86, July 1, 1915. Mobilization headquarters was also in Winnipeg. The Battalion left Canada October 23, 1915 with a strength of 36 officers and 1,076 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant Colonel E. R. Wayland.