Medals from the Collection of David Lloyd, Part 2

A Second War ‘North Africa’ M.M. group of eight awarded to Warrant Officer Class II H. Tomlinson, Scots Guards Military Medal, G.VI.R. (2692575 W.O. Cl.2. H. Tomlinson. S. Gds.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star, 1 clasp, 1st Army; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Coronation 1953, unnamed as issued; Army L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R., 2nd issue, Regular Army (2692575 W.O. Cl.2. H. Tomlinson. M.M. S.G.) minor official correction to unit on last, good very fine (8) £1,000-£1,400 --- M.M. London Gazette 23 September 1943: ‘In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North Africa.’ The original Recommendation states: ‘This Warrant Officer set a fine example during the fighting 23-27 April 1943. During the attack of 23 April he was quite unperturbed by heavy enemy Artillery and Mortar fire, moving about regardless of his own safety, co-ordinating Company HQ and the platoons of his Company and organising the consolidation of the 1st objective. On occasions, owing to casualties, he acted as runner between Company HQ and the Left platoon which occupied an exposed position- he was subjected to machine gun and sniper fire every time he went across. Whenever enemy aircraft made low flying attacks he was the first to engage them and by his example led the rest of the Company to do the same. During the attack on Dj Bou Arara on 27 April he was wounded in the leg and in spite of this he continued to advance until ordered back to the Regimental Aid Post by his Company Commander. Throughout the fighting he was reliable, steady as a rock, and a fine example to his comrades.’