Three Second War German Awards GTRexclude Accompanied by a copy of

Accompanied by a copy of his Index Card (acknowledging his eligibility for the BWM and VM)

then sent to overseas for service in the European theatre in June 1944

assuming the rank of Aircraftman 2nd Class

states: “The steamer Northcote had a narrow escape

Three Second War German Awards GTRexclude Accompanied by a copy ofThree Second War German Awards War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords (bronze gilt, 47. 5 mm x 48 mm); War Merit Medal (bronze gilt, 32 mm); and East Medal (silvered and blackened zinc, unmarked, 36 mm x 40. 7 mm). Un mounted, residue in the recessed areas on the Cross, gilt wear on the latter two, very fine.