A Wwi Brunswick-Ernst-August Cross; First Class Archive page 1604: "For conspicuous gallantry

page 1604: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in immediately organising and leading a party to search for an officer whose patrol had lost touch with him during the night

He was appointed Acting Lance Corporal (July 15

many miles over enemy lines

1963 and was promoted to Sub Staff Sergeant on October 1

A Wwi Brunswick-Ernst-August Cross; First Class Archive page 1604: "For conspicuous gallantryA WWI Brunswick Ernst August Cross; First Class Solid bronze, vaulted, pin back. Measures 40. 5x40. 5 mm and in very fine condition, worn example. This is the Brunswick equivalent to the Prussian Iron Cross 1st Class, but far rarer. Fine example.