Legion, expert seek to connect Memorial Crosses with area

June 26, 2025 @ 9:00 amListowel Banner, Local News, Police

Silver Memorial Cross medal.
The Memorial Cross, also referred to as the Silver Cross, signifies a soldier made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. (Image courtesy of Veterans Affairs Canada)

LISTOWEL – Historical medal reclaimer Dave Thomson and the Listowel branch of the Royal Canadian Legion are looking to work on recovering First World War memorial medals that may belong to local families, if they can connect with or identify those families. Thomson recently found memorial war medals for Captain Thomas Lewis Blatchford and Private…

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