Canada, CEF. A First War Memorial Cross to Sgt. Effinger, Died of Wounds at Vimy Ridge, 1917 GTRexclude on an old ribbon

on an old ribbon

as he returned to duty almost immediately

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photo likely taken in Bosnia

Canada, CEF. A First War Memorial Cross to Sgt. Effinger, Died of Wounds at Vimy Ridge, 1917 GTRexclude on an old ribbonIn silver, reverse engraved 47850 SGT. S. E. EFFINGER. M. M., marked STERLING on 6 oclock arm, worn on a period constructed silver and purple beaded necklace, light wear, extremely fine. Footnote: Stanley Ernest Effinger was born in Selkirk, Ontario in July 1892. He was employed as a butter maker in Selkirk when he enlisted with the 37th Battalion on May 31, 1915 at Niagara. He was wounded in action when putting up wire entrapments on August 30, 1915,