Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Memorial Cross to P.O Hawkey Hold circumscribed by an inscription of

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

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

award document for Demjansk Shield is scarce

a red tassel below

Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Memorial Cross to P.O Hawkey Hold circumscribed by an inscription ofIn 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.