Claude "Rusty" Peden (age 20) of the Maple Leaf Wheelmen of Toronto
The cap measures 266 mm x 235 mm
as part of the East Africa Campaign on the obverse
Upon his return to civilian life
3 mm x 63 mm inclusive of its crown and crossed swords suspension
Canada. A Memorial Cross To Sgt Rodman, Rcaf, Succumbed To Malaria And Typhoid In India Archive Claude "Rusty" Peden (age 20)Canada; George VI. (SGT. AIR GUNNER. G. R RODMAN R254482) naming is engraved, sterling silver, marked R STERLING on reverse, along with original neck ribbon, overall very fine condition. Footnote: Glen Russell Rodman was born on June 17, 1925 to Charlie Edgar and Vera Gertrude Rodman of Timberton, Manitoba. He enlisted shortly after graduating grade 12, and received training from Brandon, Macdonald, Man., Regina, Boundary Bay, B. C., Abotsford, B. C