Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Memorial Cross to Pte. Strathdee Newly Listed Patrolling

Patrolling

The fifth picture shows two young soldiers standing in front of a small SS graveyard

an assignment which was one of true skill

Cross with Red Distinction and Cross with White Dadge

Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Memorial Cross to Pte. Strathdee Newly Listed PatrollingA Memorial Cross, in silver, reverse engraved A. 118635 PTE. G. STRATHDEE, reverse marked R and STERLING on the 6 oclock arm, worn on a small purple ribbon tied into a bow, light wear and loss of silvering to the reverse, remains very fine. Footnote: Gordon Strathdee was born in May 1926, in Dorchester, Ontario. He served with the Veterans Guard of Canada during the second war. He died on November 23, 1945 in Chatham, Ontario of an automobile accident.