Annam, French Protectorate. An Order Of The Dragon Of Annam, Knight Newly Listed George on horseback slaying a

George on horseback slaying a dragon

He has shell wounds involving right heel

This happened in June of 1942 when he was deployed to the Schützen Replacement Company 396

The Memorial was erected by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and was unveiled in November 1967 in a naval ceremony conducted by H

Annam, French Protectorate. An Order Of The Dragon Of Annam, Knight Newly Listed George on horseback slaying a(Ordre imprial du Dragon d'Annam). Instituted by Emperor Dong Khanh on March 14 1886. French Awardee. Of local manufacture, in silver, an eight point ovular star with clusters of faceted rays, the center medallion features a blue field with geometric details, surrounded by a silver gilt ring (missing red enamels), surmounted by a crown suspension and yellow and green enamelled dragon suspension, the reverse is plain, measures 50. 35mm (w) x 83. 88mm