An Iron Cross 1939 First Class By Paul Meybauer Of Berlin Archive stating that he had previous

stating that he had previous military service with the 3rd Field Troop C

The Oak Leaves followed on November 17

Footnote: Harry Barlett was originally in the Royal Canadian Air Force (R 64427) and signed his Attestation Paper on July 2

Throughout the crossing and subsequent approach march to Wesel he showed a complete disregard for his personal safety and was one of the first to enter Wesel

American soldiers were kept there too

An Iron Cross 1939 First Class By Paul Meybauer Of Berlin Archive stating that he had previousAn Eisernes Kreuz 1939 1. Klasse; silver frame with a blackened iron core (magnetic); vertical slender banjo style with a with a barrel hinge and a round wire catch; marked 7 for Paul Meybauer, Berlin on the obverse of the pin; measuring 44. 22 mm x 44. 23 mm; weighing 15. 8 grams; with the core displaying scattered veining; overall near very fine condition. (C: 163)