United Kingdom. A Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire, G.b.e. (Civil), Dame Grand Cross Star, C.1936 United Republic of Grave Reference: XIX

Grave Reference: XIX

a Letter of Recommendation from the Students Army Training Corps at Valparaiso University (signed by Captain Chandler Smith (Commanding) and two Infantry 2nd Lieutenants

Private Frederick William Benson is shown on the roll of the 380 man 19th (Lincoln Infantry) Battalion and is listed on page 98 of the "Canada General Service Medal Roll

A set of mint

which saw service on the North American and West Indian stations

United Kingdom. A Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire, G.b.e. (Civil), Dame Grand Cross Star, C.1936 United Republic of Grave Reference: XIXInstituted in 1917. Type II. Insignia in Gold with red enamels, mounted to an eight pointed star base, each star point with five faceted rays, measuring 69. 5 mm (w) x 83. 2 mm (h), vertical pinback, tiny chips in the red enamels on the centrepiece ring just below the busts of the monarchs, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry, rewarding contributions to the arts and sciences,