Lot

127

A Second World War O.B.E. group of seven awarded to Chief Engineer Officer C. W. Clark, Merchant

In Orders, Decorations, Medals & Militaria

This auction is live! You need to be registered and approved to bid at this auction.
You have been outbid. For the best chance of winning, increase your maximum bid.
Your bid or registration is pending approval with the auctioneer. Please check your email account for more details.
Unfortunately, your registration has been declined by the auctioneer. You can contact the auctioneer on +44 (0) 20 7016 1700 for more information.
You are the current highest bidder! To be sure to win, log in for the live auction broadcast on or increase your max bid.
Leave a bid now! Your registration has been successful.
Sorry, bidding has ended on this item. We have thousands of new lots everyday, start a new search.
Bidding on this auction has not started. Please register now so you are approved to bid when auction starts.
A Second World War O.B.E. group of seven awarded to Chief Engineer Officer C. W. Clark, Merchant
Interested in the price of this lot?
Subscribe to the price guide
London, London
A Second World War O.B.E. group of seven awarded to Chief Engineer Officer C. W. Clark, Merchant Navy, killed in action on 22 March 1942 whilst serving on S.S. Thursobank
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, O.B.E. (Civil) Officer’s 2nd type breast badge, silver-gilt; British War and Mercantile Marine War Medals (Charles W. Clark); 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star; War Medal 1939-45, these unnamed, mounted for wear, generally extremely fine (7) £300-360
---
O.B.E. (Civil Division) London Gazette 1 January 1942. ‘Charles William Clark, Esq., Chief Engineer, Merchant Navy’.
Charles William Clark was born in Aberdeen on 30 April 1895. He served in the Merchant Navy during the Great War. He is possibly the same Charles William Clarke (sic) who was commissioned a Lieutenant in the Territorial Army in January 1930 - he served in the 50th (Northumbrian Company) R.A.O.C.
In the Second World War, Clark was awarded the O.B.E. in the New Years Honours of 1942 as Chief Engineer on the cargo ship S.S. Thursobank. He was still on board her when she was torpedoed and sunk by the U-373 in the North Atlantic on 22 March 1942. The ship was en-route from New York to Alexandria via the Cape. Twenty-three of her crew and seven gunners were killed in the attack - including Chief Engineer Clark.
With an original commission document to Charles William Clarke (sic); copied gazette extracts and other copied research.
A Second World War O.B.E. group of seven awarded to Chief Engineer Officer C. W. Clark, Merchant Navy, killed in action on 22 March 1942 whilst serving on S.S. Thursobank
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, O.B.E. (Civil) Officer’s 2nd type breast badge, silver-gilt; British War and Mercantile Marine War Medals (Charles W. Clark); 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star; War Medal 1939-45, these unnamed, mounted for wear, generally extremely fine (7) £300-360
---
O.B.E. (Civil Division) London Gazette 1 January 1942. ‘Charles William Clark, Esq., Chief Engineer, Merchant Navy’.
Charles William Clark was born in Aberdeen on 30 April 1895. He served in the Merchant Navy during the Great War. He is possibly the same Charles William Clarke (sic) who was commissioned a Lieutenant in the Territorial Army in January 1930 - he served in the 50th (Northumbrian Company) R.A.O.C.
In the Second World War, Clark was awarded the O.B.E. in the New Years Honours of 1942 as Chief Engineer on the cargo ship S.S. Thursobank. He was still on board her when she was torpedoed and sunk by the U-373 in the North Atlantic on 22 March 1942. The ship was en-route from New York to Alexandria via the Cape. Twenty-three of her crew and seven gunners were killed in the attack - including Chief Engineer Clark.
With an original commission document to Charles William Clarke (sic); copied gazette extracts and other copied research.

Orders, Decorations, Medals & Militaria

Sale Date(s)
Lots: 116-610
Lots: 611-1199
Venue Address
16 Bolton St
London
London
W1J 8BQ
United Kingdom

General delivery information available from the auctioneer

If you are successful in purchasing lot/s being auctioned by us and opt for the item/s to be sent to you, we will use the following methods of shipment:

Within the UK
If you live within the UK, items will be despatched using Royal Mail Special Delivery. This service provides parcel tracking (via the Royal Mail website) and next weekday delivery (betwen 9am and 1pm). Items delivered within the UK are covered by our insurance company. Heavy and bulky lots will be sent by courier, in discussion with the client.

Outside of the UK
If the item/s being sent are worth under £1000 in total they are sent using Royal Mail’s Signed For International service. This ensures the item must be signed for when it is delivered.
If the item/s being sent are valued at over £1000 in total they will be sent using FedEx. This service allows next day delivery to customers in many parts of the US and parcels are fully trackable using the FedEx website.

Shipping Exceptions
Certain lots such as those containing glass or sharp implements, etc., may not be suitable for in-house shipping within or outside of the UK. Please contact Noonans with any queries.

Important Information

 

Buyers Premium: 20%

Other Information: Please visit www.dnw.co.uk for more information

 

Viewing times:

Weekdays, Monday 13 April to Wednesday 22 April

Viewing is strictly by appointment only. Appointments MUST be made by telephoning 020 7016 1700 or by email to viewing@dnw.co.uk. Please note that if you do not make a prior appointment during this period, viewing will NOT be possible.

Thursday and Friday, 23 and 24 April, 10.00 to 17.00 Public viewing days. No appointment necessary, but early arrival is advised.

Saturday and Sunday, 25 and 26 April Public viewing at the Paper Money Fair, Valkenburg, Holland (Lots 364-672 only)

Monday 27 April, 09.00 to the end of the Sale Public viewing day. No appointment necessary.

 

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL BUYERS

All lots in DNW auctions are automatically reserved at the bid step which reflects 80% of the lower estimate figure, unless otherwise instructed by the vendor.

All multiple lots (lots containing two or more items) with the exception of designated sets of notes, are sold as viewed and not subject to return. Buyers are recommended to view such lots.

Lots marked ‘x’ in dark blue are subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the EU.

 

Important Notice Advance Bidding Facility

 Please note that our easy-to-use advance bidding facility, which replaces the ‘old-fashioned’ commission bid system, provides all bidders with total control over their bids right up to the point that the lot is offered for sale.

Bids made online cannot be seen by others and do not go live until the actual moment that the lot in question is being offered for sale. All bids can be easily altered or cancelled by the bidder prior to this point. An automated confirmatory email will be sent confirming all bids and alterations.

Anyone with a valid email address can easily register to bid online.

There is no additional charge for online bidding and it is not necessary to pre-register a payment card in order to do so.

It is recommended that all bidders execute their own bids, either prior to the auction by using this facility or live as the auction is taking place.

Whilst we are still happy to execute all bids submitted in writing or by phone, fax or any other method, it should be noted that all bids left with us will be entered at our offices using the same bidding facility to which all our clients now have access. There is, therefore, no better way of ensuring the accuracy of your advance bids than to place them yourself online.

 

For any support queries please contact: Ian Anderson ian@dnw.co.uk (+44) 20 7016 1751

Terms & Conditions

See Full Terms And Conditions