Need Help in Deciphering Gravestone Inscription

[sarah.negus84]

Not sure if this is the right board to post this in...

I am trying to decipher some inscriptions on my grandparents' gravestone. My grandfather was a WWII veteran,if that helps,as well as being a member of the Orange Lodge. After his name is written "CD";in the left top corner is a cross in a crown with "P.G.M." engraved underneath. Here's the link:

https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/136808525/lawrence-benjamin-negus

[Flattybasher9]

Have a look at this,

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Forces_Decoration

and

http://www.travelingtemplar.com/2016/09/social-order-of-beauceant.html

Scroll down a bit.

Malky

[sarah.negus84]

Have a look at this,

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canadian_Forces_Decoration

and

http://www.travelingtemplar.com/2016/09/social-order-of-beauceant.html

Scroll down a bit.

Malky

I understand the CD now;I suspect it might have been with his war medals.But it's the Templar association I'm not quite following. As I said,my grandfather had been with the Orange Lodge and was also Grand Master of the Royal Black Knights of Ireland at one point too. Unless he kept it secret I don't remember him ever saying anything about the Templars. Would be interesting if he was.

[Flattybasher9]

Have a look at

http://i.imgur.com/6EMnZq1.jpg

right hand page, click on the Cross and Crown (number 47) for a larger view.

Malky