The Battalion was raised in British Columbia with mobilization headquarters at Victoria under the authority of G
The Miniature Awards of Lieutenant-General Sir Henry D'Urban Keary - Most Honourable Order of the Bath (Military)
Footnote: Fraatz was a member of the 189th Assault Gun Division
stating the he had twenty-three years previous Active Militia service with the 94th Victoria Regiment "Argyll Highlanders" and that his occupation was that of General Merchant
then transferred to the 23rd Reserve Battalion
Estonia. A Cross Of Liberty, I Grade, Iii Class, C.1920 Auction The Battalion was raised in(Vabadusrist). Instituted on 24 February 1919 to honor people for their services during the Estonian War of Independence. In silver, consisting of a white enameled Latin Cross with silver framing and a central silver detail, obverse centre presenting a bronze gilt "E" with an armour glad arm clutching a sword on black enamel background, reverse centre in black enamels with hand painted institution date of 24 II 1919, measuring 30 mm (w) x 40 mm (h