Germany, Imperial. A “For The Fatherland” Medal GTRexclude He joined the Imperial Navy

He joined the Imperial Navy in 1908

Villiers-au-Bois

a British force consisting of 1

During 1916 he fought in Russia

The G Class Submarines were the first to have the new 21" torpedoes as part of their armament

Germany, Imperial. A “For The Fatherland” Medal GTRexclude He joined the Imperial Navy(Deutsche Ehrendenkmnze des Weltkrieges der Deutschen Ehrenlegion). A circular bronze medal, the obverse depicting a triumphant soldier being crowned by a Goddess, the reverse depicting a1914 Iron Cross, circumscribed by Frs Vaterland (For the Fatherland), measuring 32. 54 mm in diameter, weighing 13. 9 grams, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, mounted to a horizontal pinback with blue wool backing maker marked GRABOW & MATTHES