An Iron Cross 2Nd Class Field Converted To Knight Cross Hold the 6th Squadron of the

the 6th Squadron of the 2nd Group of Bomber Wing 51

) contact wear and polished

Eastern Ontario Regiment was discharged upon demobilization at the Corps of Military Staff Clerks Headquarters in Ottawa

" McCampbell was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross in the rank of Lieutenant Commander

As stated in his medical report

An Iron Cross 2Nd Class Field Converted To Knight Cross Hold the 6th Squadron of theStandard iron cross 2nd class, converted in field to be worn as Knight's Cross (often the award ceremony in field took place days or weeks after the announcement of the award) the ribbon on cross is not original; accompanied by the original photo of the recipient wearing first class iron cross pinned under his neck (not this cross 2nd class). The cross and photo come together.