Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Memorial Cross to Captain Gannon Hold A high-quality example

A high-quality example

gilt wear and green oxidation spot evident on the obverse

Klatt was back on his feet

Accompanied by a copy of his Index Card (confirming his awarding of the First World War trio) and page 2184 from the Second Supplement to the London Gazette 37955 of Tuesday

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Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Memorial Cross to Captain Gannon Hold A high-quality exampleA Memorial Cross, in silver, reverse engraved LIEUT. J. P. GANNON, reverse marked BIRKS and STERLING on the 6 oclock arm, worn on a purple ribbon, light wear and loss of silvering to the reverse, remains very fine. Footnote: Joseph Patrick Gannon was born in Philipston, Ontario in 1889. He was residing in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan and working as a merchant, when he enlisted for the First War in March 1915. In April 1916, he was commissioned as an