Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Memorial Cross to P.O Hawkey Hold award document for Demjansk Shield

award document for Demjansk Shield is scarce

private letters

He began his service in the Aufklärungs-Abteilung (Reconnaissance Battalion) 212

circumscribed by an inscription of “FÜR HERVORRAGENDE LEISTUNGEN” (“FOR EXCEPTIONAL MERIT”)

inscribed in the corners in Latin

Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Memorial Cross to P.O Hawkey Hold award document for Demjansk ShieldIn silver, a full size memorial cross, reverse impressed P. O. J. W. HAWKEY J19192, reverse marked BIRKS STERLING, and suspended from a STERLING bar with horizontal pin, lovely patina, very fine condition. Footnote: Hawkey was born in Ailsa Craig, Ontario. He enlisted at the Manning Pool, Toronto in 1941. He received his wings at St. Huberts, proceeded overseas in early January, 1942. He was killed in action on January 24, 1944, at the age of 23.