A First War Memorial Cross To The Canadian Dragoons; June 1915 GTRexclude Accompanied by its 10 mm

Accompanied by its 10 mm x 36

and with 1914 bar to the 1870 cross 2nd class

this signature is strong and clear

with Ellet being transferred to the 58th Infantry Battalion in the field

A First War Memorial Cross To The Canadian Dragoons; June 1915 GTRexclude Accompanied by its 10 mmGeorge V (958 Pte. W. READER). Naming is engraved. Dark patina, light contact, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, soiled medal bed, fraying in the fabric over the hinge, scuffed exterior, case fine. Footnote: William Reader was born on December 7, 1876 in Marden, Kent, England, the son of Henry Reader and Jane Reader. He was also the husband of Elizabeth Mary Hobart (formerly Reader) of Hackney, London, England. Reader had