Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Memorial Plaque (Alfred Heath); Canadian Memorial Cross, G.VI.R. (C 37370 F/L J Berger) in case of issue with outer box and card, extremely fine (2) £100-£140

Alfred Heath, one of three with this name including Rev. Alfred Heath, attached 9th West Riding Regiment, killed in action on 30 June 1918.

Julius Berger was appointed as a Hebrew Padre in the Royal Canadian Air Force on 29 June 1943, with rank of Honorary Flight Lieutenant. Born in Ottawa on 28 December 1896, he attended Theological School 1914-17, and was engaged in Chaplaincy work at Dispersal Area “J”, Hamilton, Ontario, 1917-18. He subsequently gained a B.A. at the University of Western Ontario, and an M.A. at McGill University, in addition to completing all courses and passing all examinations for a Ph.D. He died whilst on the strength of the R.C.A.F. (Reserve) on 1 March 1953. Sold with full record of service.