when he signed his Attestation Paper as a Lieutenant with the 54th Infantry Battalion "Kootenay Battalion" on November 14
illustrating a swan (symbolic of Spanish Fascist Youth) with the Fascist yolk and arrows insignia inside a circular gear on its chest
Amongst the many very gallant officers and men engaged in this most hazardous undertaking
rare badge
decorative pin back with two catches
A Korean War Period Canadian Memorial Cross Newly Listed when he signed his AttestationA Korean War Period Canadian Memorial Cross (SD 6255 PTE. A. A. J. PARE). Very crisp detail, dark patina, light contact, extremely fine. Accompanied by copies of his Attestation Paper, Service Records, Personal Selection Records, Medical Records, Discharge Certificates and Awards Documentation. Footnote: Andre Albert Joseph Pare was born on August 25, 1924 in the Province of Quebec. He signed his Attestation Paper on February 22, 1943 at Quebec City,