Six French First & Second War Miniature Medals Hold Howsam's military service with the

Howsam's military service with the 48th (R) Field Battery

highlighted by black painted brass fixtures around the objective lens at the front

The 13th Mounted Rifle Battalion was organized on March 15

Also included in his log book is a copy of his certificate confirming his genealogy and German blood through all grandparents

The Confirming Officer recommended "that he serve the full sentence" and that the "sentence is quite appropriate

Six French First & Second War Miniature Medals Hold Howsam's military service with theSeven French First & Second War Miniature Medals War Cross 1914 1918 (bronze, 11. 3 mm); Commemorative Medal of the War 1914 1918 (bronze, 11. 2 mm x 13 mm); three Combatant's Crosses (bronze, 12. 3 mm each); and two Volunteer Combatant's Crosses, Type II (bronze, 12. 5 mm each). Un mounted, three with ribbons, ranging from better than very fine to extremely fine.