Name/Title
97/Armstrong Crew: David, Canadian General Service badgeEntry/Object ID
2023.1045Description
Paul David, RCAF, bomb aimer, 97 Squadron. General Service pin, CanadaContext
The General Service badge was for veterans who had served in the Canadian military during the Second World War. The badge was only awarded to those who had volunteered for general service, in any theatre of war including away from Canada.
The badge is numbered on the back: 517075. The back also gives the penalty for misuse as being 500 dollars or six months imprisonment. The badge is made of sterling silver.
This badge may have been given to, or was claimed by, the family after Paul David's death.
Donated by Claude David.Collection
RAF Dominion Air Forces, colonial aircrew, Allied aircrew, YPDAV - Paul David CollectionCategory
QAAC: Civilian and military awards (not campaign or gallantry)