Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to Pte. Morgan, 5th Battalion, KIA 1917 United Republic of Department of Veteran Affairs Death

Department of Veteran Affairs Death Notification

on to Oppy and then down to Gavrelle

ring marked “OL”

the 6 o’clock arm bears the date “1920”

and he named it to honour St

Canada, CEF. A Memorial Cross to Pte. Morgan, 5th Battalion, KIA 1917 United Republic of Department of Veteran Affairs DeathIn silver, reverse center engraved 908113 PTE. R. G. MORGAN. and STERLING on the 6 oclock arm, full size, light contact marks, lovely patina, near extremely fine. Footnote: Robert George Morgan was born in London, England in 1896. He was living in Francis, Saskatchewan, when he enlisted on May 16, 1916 with the 195th Overseas Battalion. Morgan arrived in England in November, 1916 and was taken on strength by the 32nd Battalion. He proceeded overseas