Romania, Republic. An Order Of The Star Of The People’s Republic, I Class With Case, C.1950 United Republic of which would prove to be

which would prove to be haunting words

flags and a map of Cuba)

Diagnosed with lung cancer

he ceased to be attached to the Canadian Casualty Assembly Centre and the 23rd Infantry Battalion

along with his WWI Pair of Medals (which are not included here)

Romania, Republic. An Order Of The Star Of The People’s Republic, I Class With Case, C.1950 United Republic of which would prove to be(Ordinul Steaua Republicii Populare Romne). Instituted January 1948. Type I. In silver gilt, a five point red enamel star with a blue enamel border, superimposed on a five point star consisting of clusters of five smooth rays, the obverse center presenting the inscription 30 DECEMBRIE 1947 surrounded in a silver gilt wreath, the reverse bears a single pin and brooch style catch suspension with a single rivet, measures 51. 90mm (w) x 51. 51mm (h),