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An important Malaya operations O.B.E., Korean War Silver Star group of ten awarded to Colonel J. B. Gillies, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders: in the 1st Battalion’s courageous assault on “Hill 282” in Korea on 23 September 1950, he fought alongside Major K. Muir, and was one of three men to submit statements in support of the latter being awarded a posthumous V.C. - it was Gillies who recorded the Major’s last words before he was carried mortally wounded from the summit: “No Gooks are going to drive the Argylls off this position”
Awarded the Silver Star for his part in the battle, Gillies was subsequently recommended for a D.S.O. for his gallant command of the 5th Battalion, Royal Malay Regiment in Malaya in 1956-58, but in the event received an O.B.E. and a “mention”
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (O.B.E.) Military Division, type 2; 1939-45 Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, 2 clasps, Palestine 1945-48, Malaya, with M.I.D. oak leaf (Major J. B. Gillies. A. & S.H.); Korea 1950-53 (Major J. B. Gillies. A. & S.H.); U.N. Korea; Federation of Malaya Active Service Medal; U.S.A., Silver Star, officially numbered '110339’ and the reverse inscribed ‘James B. Gillies’; Negri Sembilan Distinguished Conduct Medal, mounted court-style as worn, generally good very fine (10) £3000-3600
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O.B.E. London Gazette 14 August 1959:
‘In recognition of distinguished service in Malaya for the period ending 31 December 1958.’
The original recommendation - for a D.S.O. - states:
‘Lieutenant-Colonel Gillies has been commanding a battalion of The Royal Malay Regiment since November 1956. During almost the whole of this period the battalion has been deployed on operations against the Communist terrorists in the jungle and it has proved itself to be a fighting unit of the highest class. Every operation has been carried out with the greatest efficiency and dash, whilst the unit’s morale has always remained at the highest throughout, regardless of the conditions under which it was operating. The battalion record in the emergency is of the very best in the Federation.
Without any doubt the architect of these excellent results has been Lieutenant-Colonel Gillies. His drive, enthusiasm and top class leadership have proved a tonic to all under his command. His planning of operations has invariably meant that his battalion have stepped off on the right foot, and the way in which he has trained and led his team throughout his tour of command has been a model for any Commanding Officer the world over.’
M.I.D. London Gazette 13 October 1956:
‘In recognition of distinguished services in Malaya during the period 4 January to 30 June 1956.’
U.S.A. Silver Star London Gazette 8 June 1951.
The original Eighth United States Army (Korea) General Order No. 204, dated 20 December 1950, states:
‘Major Gillies, while serving in the 1st Battalion, The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 27th British Commonwealth Brigade, distinguished himself by gallantry in action against an armed enemy near Waegan, Korea on 23 September 1950. Major Gillies commanded one of the companies which successfully captured Hill 282. A friendly air strike, using napalm, was misdirected against his company and forced it to withdraw from the crest of the hill. Major Gillies, by his courage and determination in the face of heavy enemy fire and the demoralizing effect of the air strike, was instrumental in steadying the survivors and in leading them back to their positions on the hill. Major Gillies, with a few men, held these positions in the face of intense enemy artillery, mortar and small arms fire and repeated attacks until all wounded were evacuated to safety and the unit could withdraw under fire in good order to more tenable positions. He repeatedly exposed himself to intense enemy fire to encourage and direct his men. Major Gillies was the last to withdraw from the position, and then only after he had personally determined that all the wounded had been evacuated. The gallantry displayed by Major Gillies reflects great credit upon himself and the military service of the British Commonwealth and the United Nations force.’
One of just 14 Silver Stars awarded to members of the British and Commonwealth Forces for Korea.
James Blair Gillies was born in Glasgow in December 1913 and was educated at the King’s School, Chester. Enlisting in the Royal Army Service Corps in May 1940, he was advanced to Sergeant in August 1941 and was selected for officer training in February 1942.
Subsequently commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Royal Scots, he served in India, South Africa and latterly in Scottish Command.
In April 1948, Gillies transferred to the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders and was posted to the 1st Battalion in Palestine as Adjutant. Shortly afterwards he assumed command of ‘C’ Company in the rank of Major in Hong Kong, from whence he was embarked with his regiment for Korea. His own account of the celebrated action on Hill 282, sworn under oath in support of the recommendation for a posthumous V.C. to Major K. Muir, states:
‘On 23 September 1950, two companies of the 1st Battalion, The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, ‘B’ and ‘C’ Companies [the latter under Gillies’ command], attacked an enemy held hill at 0515 hours and by 0800 hours these companies had secured their objective and had reorganised it.
During the assault 10 casualties had been sustained and because of the difficult country a request was made to Battalion H.Q. for stretcher parties to be sent forward. In the meantime some shelling and mortaring by the enemy was experienced and further casualties sustained.
At approximately 0900 hours the Battalion 2nd-in-Command, Major K. Muir, arrived with a stretcher party and started to evacuate the wounded. While doing so, it was reported that small parties of the enemy were endeavouring to infiltrate on the left flank of our position, and at approximately 0930 hours the forward platoon had to be reinforced. In the following hour this infiltration increased necessitating further reinforcement of the forward elements, and because of mortar and small arms automatic fire, further casualties occurred, thus making evacuation extremely difficult.
By 1100 hours approximately, ‘B’ and ‘C’ Companies were so inter-mixed due to reinforcing and casualty evacuation assistance, that it became imperative that they should come under one command, particularly as enemy activity was increasing. Major Muir automatically assumed command despite the fact he might have just as easily appointed a senior Company Commander and carried on with his evacuation duties. Immediately he set about encouraging the men and cheering them on to greater efforts. To do so he continually exposed himself to enemy fire, and to such an extent that even the men shouted upon him to take cover.
By 1145 hours ammunition was running low and enemy pressure was still increasing, and Major Muir requested an air strike on the area where the enemy were concentrating. At approximately 1215 hours the aircraft came in with flame bombs and machine-gun fire and attacked our own position. The attack by both flame bombs and machine-gun fire was d...
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Awarded the Silver Star for his part in the battle, Gillies was subsequently recommended for a D.S.O. for his gallant command of the 5th Battalion, Royal Malay Regiment in Malaya in 1956-58, but in the event received an O.B.E. and a “mention”
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (O.B.E.) Military Division, type 2; 1939-45 Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, 2 clasps, Palestine 1945-48, Malaya, with M.I.D. oak leaf (Major J. B. Gillies. A. & S.H.); Korea 1950-53 (Major J. B. Gillies. A. & S.H.); U.N. Korea; Federation of Malaya Active Service Medal; U.S.A., Silver Star, officially numbered '110339’ and the reverse inscribed ‘James B. Gillies’; Negri Sembilan Distinguished Conduct Medal, mounted court-style as worn, generally good very fine (10) £3000-3600
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O.B.E. London Gazette 14 August 1959:
‘In recognition of distinguished service in Malaya for the period ending 31 December 1958.’
The original recommendation - for a D.S.O. - states:
‘Lieutenant-Colonel Gillies has been commanding a battalion of The Royal Malay Regiment since November 1956. During almost the whole of this period the battalion has been deployed on operations against the Communist terrorists in the jungle and it has proved itself to be a fighting unit of the highest class. Every operation has been carried out with the greatest efficiency and dash, whilst the unit’s morale has always remained at the highest throughout, regardless of the conditions under which it was operating. The battalion record in the emergency is of the very best in the Federation.
Without any doubt the architect of these excellent results has been Lieutenant-Colonel Gillies. His drive, enthusiasm and top class leadership have proved a tonic to all under his command. His planning of operations has invariably meant that his battalion have stepped off on the right foot, and the way in which he has trained and led his team throughout his tour of command has been a model for any Commanding Officer the world over.’
M.I.D. London Gazette 13 October 1956:
‘In recognition of distinguished services in Malaya during the period 4 January to 30 June 1956.’
U.S.A. Silver Star London Gazette 8 June 1951.
The original Eighth United States Army (Korea) General Order No. 204, dated 20 December 1950, states:
‘Major Gillies, while serving in the 1st Battalion, The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 27th British Commonwealth Brigade, distinguished himself by gallantry in action against an armed enemy near Waegan, Korea on 23 September 1950. Major Gillies commanded one of the companies which successfully captured Hill 282. A friendly air strike, using napalm, was misdirected against his company and forced it to withdraw from the crest of the hill. Major Gillies, by his courage and determination in the face of heavy enemy fire and the demoralizing effect of the air strike, was instrumental in steadying the survivors and in leading them back to their positions on the hill. Major Gillies, with a few men, held these positions in the face of intense enemy artillery, mortar and small arms fire and repeated attacks until all wounded were evacuated to safety and the unit could withdraw under fire in good order to more tenable positions. He repeatedly exposed himself to intense enemy fire to encourage and direct his men. Major Gillies was the last to withdraw from the position, and then only after he had personally determined that all the wounded had been evacuated. The gallantry displayed by Major Gillies reflects great credit upon himself and the military service of the British Commonwealth and the United Nations force.’
One of just 14 Silver Stars awarded to members of the British and Commonwealth Forces for Korea.
James Blair Gillies was born in Glasgow in December 1913 and was educated at the King’s School, Chester. Enlisting in the Royal Army Service Corps in May 1940, he was advanced to Sergeant in August 1941 and was selected for officer training in February 1942.
Subsequently commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Royal Scots, he served in India, South Africa and latterly in Scottish Command.
In April 1948, Gillies transferred to the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders and was posted to the 1st Battalion in Palestine as Adjutant. Shortly afterwards he assumed command of ‘C’ Company in the rank of Major in Hong Kong, from whence he was embarked with his regiment for Korea. His own account of the celebrated action on Hill 282, sworn under oath in support of the recommendation for a posthumous V.C. to Major K. Muir, states:
‘On 23 September 1950, two companies of the 1st Battalion, The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, ‘B’ and ‘C’ Companies [the latter under Gillies’ command], attacked an enemy held hill at 0515 hours and by 0800 hours these companies had secured their objective and had reorganised it.
During the assault 10 casualties had been sustained and because of the difficult country a request was made to Battalion H.Q. for stretcher parties to be sent forward. In the meantime some shelling and mortaring by the enemy was experienced and further casualties sustained.
At approximately 0900 hours the Battalion 2nd-in-Command, Major K. Muir, arrived with a stretcher party and started to evacuate the wounded. While doing so, it was reported that small parties of the enemy were endeavouring to infiltrate on the left flank of our position, and at approximately 0930 hours the forward platoon had to be reinforced. In the following hour this infiltration increased necessitating further reinforcement of the forward elements, and because of mortar and small arms automatic fire, further casualties occurred, thus making evacuation extremely difficult.
By 1100 hours approximately, ‘B’ and ‘C’ Companies were so inter-mixed due to reinforcing and casualty evacuation assistance, that it became imperative that they should come under one command, particularly as enemy activity was increasing. Major Muir automatically assumed command despite the fact he might have just as easily appointed a senior Company Commander and carried on with his evacuation duties. Immediately he set about encouraging the men and cheering them on to greater efforts. To do so he continually exposed himself to enemy fire, and to such an extent that even the men shouted upon him to take cover.
By 1145 hours ammunition was running low and enemy pressure was still increasing, and Major Muir requested an air strike on the area where the enemy were concentrating. At approximately 1215 hours the aircraft came in with flame bombs and machine-gun fire and attacked our own position. The attack by both flame bombs and machine-gun fire was d...
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An important Malaya operations O.B.E., Korean War Silver Star group of ten awarded to Colonel J. B. Gillies, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders: in the 1st Battalion’s courageous assault on “Hill 282” in Korea on 23 September 1950, he fought alongside Major K. Muir, and was one of three men to submit statements in support of the latter being awarded a posthumous V.C. - it was Gillies who recorded the Major’s last words before he was carried mortally wounded from the summit: “No Gooks are going to drive the Argylls off this position”
Awarded the Silver Star for his part in the battle, Gillies was subsequently recommended for a D.S.O. for his gallant command of the 5th Battalion, Royal Malay Regiment in Malaya in 1956-58, but in the event received an O.B.E. and a “mention”
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (O.B.E.) Military Division, type 2; 1939-45 Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, 2 clasps, Palestine 1945-48, Malaya, with M.I.D. oak leaf (Major J. B. Gillies. A. & S.H.); Korea 1950-53 (Major J. B. Gillies. A. & S.H.); U.N. Korea; Federation of Malaya Active Service Medal; U.S.A., Silver Star, officially numbered '110339’ and the reverse inscribed ‘James B. Gillies’; Negri Sembilan Distinguished Conduct Medal, mounted court-style as worn, generally good very fine (10) £3000-3600
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O.B.E. London Gazette 14 August 1959:
‘In recognition of distinguished service in Malaya for the period ending 31 December 1958.’
The original recommendation - for a D.S.O. - states:
‘Lieutenant-Colonel Gillies has been commanding a battalion of The Royal Malay Regiment since November 1956. During almost the whole of this period the battalion has been deployed on operations against the Communist terrorists in the jungle and it has proved itself to be a fighting unit of the highest class. Every operation has been carried out with the greatest efficiency and dash, whilst the unit’s morale has always remained at the highest throughout, regardless of the conditions under which it was operating. The battalion record in the emergency is of the very best in the Federation.
Without any doubt the architect of these excellent results has been Lieutenant-Colonel Gillies. His drive, enthusiasm and top class leadership have proved a tonic to all under his command. His planning of operations has invariably meant that his battalion have stepped off on the right foot, and the way in which he has trained and led his team throughout his tour of command has been a model for any Commanding Officer the world over.’
M.I.D. London Gazette 13 October 1956:
‘In recognition of distinguished services in Malaya during the period 4 January to 30 June 1956.’
U.S.A. Silver Star London Gazette 8 June 1951.
The original Eighth United States Army (Korea) General Order No. 204, dated 20 December 1950, states:
‘Major Gillies, while serving in the 1st Battalion, The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 27th British Commonwealth Brigade, distinguished himself by gallantry in action against an armed enemy near Waegan, Korea on 23 September 1950. Major Gillies commanded one of the companies which successfully captured Hill 282. A friendly air strike, using napalm, was misdirected against his company and forced it to withdraw from the crest of the hill. Major Gillies, by his courage and determination in the face of heavy enemy fire and the demoralizing effect of the air strike, was instrumental in steadying the survivors and in leading them back to their positions on the hill. Major Gillies, with a few men, held these positions in the face of intense enemy artillery, mortar and small arms fire and repeated attacks until all wounded were evacuated to safety and the unit could withdraw under fire in good order to more tenable positions. He repeatedly exposed himself to intense enemy fire to encourage and direct his men. Major Gillies was the last to withdraw from the position, and then only after he had personally determined that all the wounded had been evacuated. The gallantry displayed by Major Gillies reflects great credit upon himself and the military service of the British Commonwealth and the United Nations force.’
One of just 14 Silver Stars awarded to members of the British and Commonwealth Forces for Korea.
James Blair Gillies was born in Glasgow in December 1913 and was educated at the King’s School, Chester. Enlisting in the Royal Army Service Corps in May 1940, he was advanced to Sergeant in August 1941 and was selected for officer training in February 1942.
Subsequently commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Royal Scots, he served in India, South Africa and latterly in Scottish Command.
In April 1948, Gillies transferred to the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders and was posted to the 1st Battalion in Palestine as Adjutant. Shortly afterwards he assumed command of ‘C’ Company in the rank of Major in Hong Kong, from whence he was embarked with his regiment for Korea. His own account of the celebrated action on Hill 282, sworn under oath in support of the recommendation for a posthumous V.C. to Major K. Muir, states:
‘On 23 September 1950, two companies of the 1st Battalion, The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, ‘B’ and ‘C’ Companies [the latter under Gillies’ command], attacked an enemy held hill at 0515 hours and by 0800 hours these companies had secured their objective and had reorganised it.
During the assault 10 casualties had been sustained and because of the difficult country a request was made to Battalion H.Q. for stretcher parties to be sent forward. In the meantime some shelling and mortaring by the enemy was experienced and further casualties sustained.
At approximately 0900 hours the Battalion 2nd-in-Command, Major K. Muir, arrived with a stretcher party and started to evacuate the wounded. While doing so, it was reported that small parties of the enemy were endeavouring to infiltrate on the left flank of our position, and at approximately 0930 hours the forward platoon had to be reinforced. In the following hour this infiltration increased necessitating further reinforcement of the forward elements, and because of mortar and small arms automatic fire, further casualties occurred, thus making evacuation extremely difficult.
By 1100 hours approximately, ‘B’ and ‘C’ Companies were so inter-mixed due to reinforcing and casualty evacuation assistance, that it became imperative that they should come under one command, particularly as enemy activity was increasing. Major Muir automatically assumed command despite the fact he might have just as easily appointed a senior Company Commander and carried on with his evacuation duties. Immediately he set about encouraging the men and cheering them on to greater efforts. To do so he continually exposed himself to enemy fire, and to such an extent that even the men shouted upon him to take cover.
By 1145 hours ammunition was running low and enemy pressure was still increasing, and Major Muir requested an air strike on the area where the enemy were concentrating. At approximately 1215 hours the aircraft came in with flame bombs and machine-gun fire and attacked our own position. The attack by both flame bombs and machine-gun fire was d...
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This lot description has been truncated. Please see the Dix Noonan Webb website for the full lot description.
Awarded the Silver Star for his part in the battle, Gillies was subsequently recommended for a D.S.O. for his gallant command of the 5th Battalion, Royal Malay Regiment in Malaya in 1956-58, but in the event received an O.B.E. and a “mention”
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (O.B.E.) Military Division, type 2; 1939-45 Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, 2 clasps, Palestine 1945-48, Malaya, with M.I.D. oak leaf (Major J. B. Gillies. A. & S.H.); Korea 1950-53 (Major J. B. Gillies. A. & S.H.); U.N. Korea; Federation of Malaya Active Service Medal; U.S.A., Silver Star, officially numbered '110339’ and the reverse inscribed ‘James B. Gillies’; Negri Sembilan Distinguished Conduct Medal, mounted court-style as worn, generally good very fine (10) £3000-3600
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O.B.E. London Gazette 14 August 1959:
‘In recognition of distinguished service in Malaya for the period ending 31 December 1958.’
The original recommendation - for a D.S.O. - states:
‘Lieutenant-Colonel Gillies has been commanding a battalion of The Royal Malay Regiment since November 1956. During almost the whole of this period the battalion has been deployed on operations against the Communist terrorists in the jungle and it has proved itself to be a fighting unit of the highest class. Every operation has been carried out with the greatest efficiency and dash, whilst the unit’s morale has always remained at the highest throughout, regardless of the conditions under which it was operating. The battalion record in the emergency is of the very best in the Federation.
Without any doubt the architect of these excellent results has been Lieutenant-Colonel Gillies. His drive, enthusiasm and top class leadership have proved a tonic to all under his command. His planning of operations has invariably meant that his battalion have stepped off on the right foot, and the way in which he has trained and led his team throughout his tour of command has been a model for any Commanding Officer the world over.’
M.I.D. London Gazette 13 October 1956:
‘In recognition of distinguished services in Malaya during the period 4 January to 30 June 1956.’
U.S.A. Silver Star London Gazette 8 June 1951.
The original Eighth United States Army (Korea) General Order No. 204, dated 20 December 1950, states:
‘Major Gillies, while serving in the 1st Battalion, The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 27th British Commonwealth Brigade, distinguished himself by gallantry in action against an armed enemy near Waegan, Korea on 23 September 1950. Major Gillies commanded one of the companies which successfully captured Hill 282. A friendly air strike, using napalm, was misdirected against his company and forced it to withdraw from the crest of the hill. Major Gillies, by his courage and determination in the face of heavy enemy fire and the demoralizing effect of the air strike, was instrumental in steadying the survivors and in leading them back to their positions on the hill. Major Gillies, with a few men, held these positions in the face of intense enemy artillery, mortar and small arms fire and repeated attacks until all wounded were evacuated to safety and the unit could withdraw under fire in good order to more tenable positions. He repeatedly exposed himself to intense enemy fire to encourage and direct his men. Major Gillies was the last to withdraw from the position, and then only after he had personally determined that all the wounded had been evacuated. The gallantry displayed by Major Gillies reflects great credit upon himself and the military service of the British Commonwealth and the United Nations force.’
One of just 14 Silver Stars awarded to members of the British and Commonwealth Forces for Korea.
James Blair Gillies was born in Glasgow in December 1913 and was educated at the King’s School, Chester. Enlisting in the Royal Army Service Corps in May 1940, he was advanced to Sergeant in August 1941 and was selected for officer training in February 1942.
Subsequently commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Royal Scots, he served in India, South Africa and latterly in Scottish Command.
In April 1948, Gillies transferred to the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders and was posted to the 1st Battalion in Palestine as Adjutant. Shortly afterwards he assumed command of ‘C’ Company in the rank of Major in Hong Kong, from whence he was embarked with his regiment for Korea. His own account of the celebrated action on Hill 282, sworn under oath in support of the recommendation for a posthumous V.C. to Major K. Muir, states:
‘On 23 September 1950, two companies of the 1st Battalion, The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, ‘B’ and ‘C’ Companies [the latter under Gillies’ command], attacked an enemy held hill at 0515 hours and by 0800 hours these companies had secured their objective and had reorganised it.
During the assault 10 casualties had been sustained and because of the difficult country a request was made to Battalion H.Q. for stretcher parties to be sent forward. In the meantime some shelling and mortaring by the enemy was experienced and further casualties sustained.
At approximately 0900 hours the Battalion 2nd-in-Command, Major K. Muir, arrived with a stretcher party and started to evacuate the wounded. While doing so, it was reported that small parties of the enemy were endeavouring to infiltrate on the left flank of our position, and at approximately 0930 hours the forward platoon had to be reinforced. In the following hour this infiltration increased necessitating further reinforcement of the forward elements, and because of mortar and small arms automatic fire, further casualties occurred, thus making evacuation extremely difficult.
By 1100 hours approximately, ‘B’ and ‘C’ Companies were so inter-mixed due to reinforcing and casualty evacuation assistance, that it became imperative that they should come under one command, particularly as enemy activity was increasing. Major Muir automatically assumed command despite the fact he might have just as easily appointed a senior Company Commander and carried on with his evacuation duties. Immediately he set about encouraging the men and cheering them on to greater efforts. To do so he continually exposed himself to enemy fire, and to such an extent that even the men shouted upon him to take cover.
By 1145 hours ammunition was running low and enemy pressure was still increasing, and Major Muir requested an air strike on the area where the enemy were concentrating. At approximately 1215 hours the aircraft came in with flame bombs and machine-gun fire and attacked our own position. The attack by both flame bombs and machine-gun fire was d...
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