Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to L. Cpl Auton, KIA 1917 visually-hidden The obverse ricasso is stamped

The obverse ricasso is stamped with a serial number of “4376”

Wallaceburg on August 1st and it was here that he was promoted to Able Seaman on January 13

1941 at the age of 37 (15-298-532)

consisting of myself and two Privates

Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to L. Cpl Auton, KIA 1917 visually-hidden The obverse ricasso is stampedIn silver, reverse engraved 490286 L Cpl. A. AUTON and marked STERLING on the 6 oclock arm, measures 31. 8 mm (w) x 35. 2 mm (h), worn on original purple ribbon, light wear, very fine. Contained in original case of issue exterior in black leatherette marked with crown, velvet medalbed, measures 70 mm (w) x 90 mm (h) x 25 mm (d), light wear, does not close fully, near very fine. Footnote: Arthur Auton was born in Twickham, London in 1883. He emigrated