Beaver Press | 1915-05-21 | Page 3 | Youngest Iron Cross Winner

I 1 I 1 youngest iron cross winner the youngest knight to be decorated with the iron cross in germany I 1 Is alfonso Xo koberle berle who Is only thir ten and one halt years of age and who tor for that reason will have to watt wait two and one halt half years before the decoration will bo be actually pinned on him I 1 says the boston post I 1 koberle la Is the son of a laborer labore r owing to his bis powerful build he was readily accepted among the volunteer I 1 bicycle men ills his agility and his ability to adjust himself to his environment I 1 specially fitted him tor for pat patrol rol duty and he be developed special skill in the discovery and observation of hostile positions