Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Memorial Cross to Captain Gannon Hold It was a strategic bombing

It was a strategic bombing mission and part of the "oil" campaign

With his score at 39

gilt wear and green oxidation spot evident on the obverse

Klatt was back on his feet

Canada, Commonwealth. A Second War Memorial Cross to Captain Gannon Hold It was a strategic bombingA Memorial Cross, in silver, reverse engraved LIEUT. J. P. GANNON, reverse marked BIRKS and STERLING on the 6 oclock arm, worn on a purple ribbon, light wear and loss of silvering to the reverse, remains very fine. Footnote: Joseph Patrick Gannon was born in Philipston, Ontario in 1889. He was residing in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan and working as a merchant, when he enlisted for the First War in March 1915. In April 1916, he was commissioned as an