He enlisted with the Canadian Army in August 1940
An Egypt Campaign Medal to the Durham Light Infantry - (1433
followed by postings to various RCAF bases in British Columbia (Boundary Bay
1943 he suffered a shrapnel wound to the chin
1917 at Owen Sound
An Extremely Rare Second War Croatian Order Of Merit; Moslem Version Grand Cross Newly Listed He enlisted with the CanadianBadge in patinated silver and enamels, 50mm x 68mm, unmarked, but of typical Braa Knaus, Zagreb manufacture, no chipping to enamels, in extremely fine condition, mounted on correct but modern sash; breast Star, in silver, central applique in patinated silver and enamels, 86mm, pin marked BK (for Braa Knaus, Zagreb) along with silver hallmark, in near mint condition. An extremely rare set of insignia, with probably less than 10 sets being manufactured