Newnham was transferred to the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery at Shorncliffe on April 1st and after three months orientation and training entered the French theatre at Le Havre
in bronze (marked “Aus erobertem Geschütz” - “Out of conquered canons” on rim)
He took part in the First War
The award was notified in the Canada Gazette on the 13th of April 1918
a straight armed cross pattée in blackened iron
Canada, Cef. A 97Th Infantry Battalion "Toronto Americans" Cap Badge, By G.h.lee, C.1915 Newly Listed Newnham was transferred to theType II with "American Legion" Ribbon Banner. In browning copper, voided, maker marked "GEO. H. LEES & Co. 1915" on the reverse, measuring 47. 8 mm (w) x 44. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Toronto, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed September 19, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel A. B. Clark with a strength of 31 officers and 798
