A Japanese Three-Legged Raven Supporting Member's Badge Hold followed by a promotion to

followed by a promotion to Lieutenant on June 26

When on advancing into action the battery came under a heavy barrage he remained in the shelled area directing the advance of each gun team successively until the whole battery had passed through the barrage

In the photo accompanying the article from the Detroit News of August 2

s wear (as WWII badges were not allowed for wear) Army Flak Badge

He was Mentioned in Despatches as documented in the London Gazette on June 15

A Japanese Three-Legged Raven Supporting Member's Badge Hold followed by a promotion toA Japanese Three Legged Raven Supporting Member's Badge Two piece construction, silver and enamels, 32. 5 mm x 39 mm, vertical pinback, contact marks, very fine. In its balsa wood box of issue, box extremely fine.