A Prussian Golden Military Merit Cross GTRexclude The Battalion became part of

The Battalion became part of the 8th Canadian Infantry Brigade

17 x 11 cm

The HMS Llandovery Castle later became a casualty itself of the war on a voyage from Halifax

Footnote: Peter Stoner was 1 of 3 Stoner family members to take part at Detroit

He remained at home for the duration of the war

A Prussian Golden Military Merit Cross GTRexclude The Battalion became part ofA Prussian Golden Military Merit Cross so called "Pour le Merite" for enlisted, in silver gilt, bottom arm marked "W 938", officially awarded cross, in good very fine condition, and in case of issue(Case; fine). This was highest Prussian bravery award for enlisted soldiers and only about 1350 crosses awarded during 1914 18 period, out of approximately Six million German soldiers. Rare.