Memorial Cross -Lancaster Air Gunner
George VI. (SGT. AIR GUNNER A.A. McCALLUM R214657). Naming is officially impressed. Additionally engraved "MRS. JACK TRAVERS" on the top arm. Hallmarked, marked STERLING, suspended from sterling silver RCAF sweetheart pin, in case of issue, very fine. Footnote: Arthur Arnold McCallum was from Hamilton, Ontario. He was a Air Gunner with the 103 Squadron (Noli Me Tangere) and was Killed in Action on May 4, 1944, when the Lancaster aircraft B 411 went missing on a night mission to Mailly Le Camp, France. McCallum is buried in the Communal Cemetery, Beauchery, Seine-et-Marne, France.
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