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Second World War – Charles “Charlie” Whitcomb – Second World War medal group consisting; 1939-1945 War Medal, The 1939-1949 Star & The Italy Star, housed in shield shape display case. Also included is silver coloured shield cartouche. Plus, interesting and eclectic range of Second World War period paper ephemera, to include; range of twenty black and white photographs mostly depicting soldiers, dedication to the life of Charles John Whitcomb, theatre programmes, Services Guide to Cairo, Release and Resettlement: An Explanation of Your Position and Rights, A Catholic Prayer Book: For the use of Catholics Serving in the Defence Forces of the Crown in the Time of War’ (x2, different colours), ‘Notes for Troops Proceeding to North Africa 1943’, Chas Weston & Co Ltd Employees Sick Fund Rules, The Royal Artillery Association Membership Card, Soldier’s Service and Pay Book, Supplementary Clothing Book, Military Personnel Railway Ticket from London to Leicester (8.10.1945), Palestine Railways 3rd Class Ticket Receipt, Inspection, Maintenance and Care of Army Vehicles, Motor Fuel Ration Book, Supplementary Clothing Book, Soldier’s Release Book, various other cuttings, passes, envelopes, letters etc and pastel portrait dated 1944. Superbly interesting lot, viewing very recommended.
