The Battalion sailed September 11
where he was awarded with the Efficiency Decoration
Charles Webster signed his Attestation Paper with the 79th Infantry Battalion "Manitoba Battalion" at Elgin
This man advanced against very strong enemy resistance
presenting two punched holes and minimal scuffing of the edges
Syria, Republic. An Order of Devotion, I Class for Bravery Republic of The Battalion sailed September 11Instituted July 4, 1953. In silver and enamels, featuring a large five point star encircled by a thin wreath denoting bravery, the reverse with a central Arabic inscription, measures 50 mm (w) x 69. 2 mm (h), marked 925 denoting silver fineness, worn on original neck ribbon 52. 73 grams, light wear to finish, enamels intact, a scarce decoration in very fine condition.