Other Xª MAS men in southern Italy or other Allied-occupied areas joined the Italian Co-Belligerent Navy as part of the Mariassalto (Naval Assault) unit
He was part of 21 Army Group that landed in France on 9th July 1944 and very quickly saw action at the River Orne crossing for which he received his DSO
Shaw / Ypres 1916 / 190 Canadian Engineers"
with a magnetic silvered button in the buttonhole for uniform attachment
com The Government of Canada has published a Historical Vignette on the actions of Leo Clarke which can be viewed here: https://www
International. An Order Of Our Lady Of Mercy Mercedarian, Commander, C.1930 Newly Listed Other Xª MAS men in(Ordo Beatae Mariae de Mercede Redemptionis Captivorum). Established in 1218 by St. Peter Nolasco. In silver gilt, consisting of an enameled white four armed cross, obverse centre featuring a partially enameled red Orders insignia, mirrored reverse, adorned by Royal Crown with interior red enamels orb, measuring 53. 48 mm (w) x 88. 12 (h inclusive of Royal Crown and horizontally pierced ball suspension adorned by cross), with enamel loss to centre,