Canada. A Memorial Cross To Pte John Wesley Humphrys, Casc Auction He was then the officer

He was then the officer in charge of ordnance for Army Group Vistula

Wilson was posted to Allied Force Headquarters in Ottawa from 1947 to 1952

both unmarked and measuring 47 mm (w) x 105 mm (l)

He is credited with having been awarded the Silver Star and the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster

Canada. A Memorial Cross To Pte John Wesley Humphrys, Casc Auction He was then the officerCanada; George VI (B. 566441 Pte. J. W HUMPHRYS). Naming is engraved. Sterling silver, marked R "STERLING" on reverse, surface wear on 6 oclock arm of cross, along with a partial original neck ribbon, frayed at one end. Near very fine condition. Footnote: Private John Wesley Humphrys was 37 when he died on February 10, 1945 serving in the Canadian Army Service Corps. His next of kin included his mother, Elizabeth Susan Humphrys of Lansing and his wife