Canada. A Memorial Cross To Gunner Hipkiss, Kia During The Battle Of Arras Newly Listed L Fascist Youth Cap Badge

L Fascist Youth Cap Badge

He received the DCM for actions during the Crimean War

Surgeon Carmichael - Sepia-toned studio portrait mounted to cardboard

He began his war service as a Gunner (Torpedo) aboard the "L" Class Torpedo Boat Destroyer H

Canada. A Memorial Cross To Gunner Hipkiss, Kia During The Battle Of Arras Newly Listed L Fascist Youth Cap BadgeGeorge V (341143 Gnr. C. H. HIPKISS). Sterling silver, marked "STERLING" and hallmarked "R" on the reverse, original ribbon, dark patina, extremely fine. Footnote: Charles Henry Hipkiss was born on November 2, 1894 in Buffalo, New York (with the first of his three Attestation Papers stating that he was born in Toronto, Ontario), the son of James Edward Hipkiss and Mary Elizabeth Wilkinson Hipkiss Cudahy, one of four brothers who would serve during the