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Click here to subscribe2nd Bn Coldstream Guards 1882 Egypt Medal, Long Service Group of Three Medals. Awarded to “2425 Pte R WHITE COLDM GDS” . Comprising: Egypt 1882 Medal, clasp “Tel-El-Kebir”, “Pte 2/C”, Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal “Pte COLD GDS”. Khedives’ Star, 1882 (Privately impressed 2425 CG). GC First medal with the unusual contact marks and rubbing.
Royal Navy 1941 Battle of Cape Matapan DSM, Dieppe Casualty Group of Five Medals. Awarded to D/SSX21349 Leading Seaman Alfred Blaney who won the DSM at the Battle of Cape Matapan, along side a young Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh, onboard HMS Valiant. He was later Killed in Action operating a Tank landing craft on the ill-fated Dieppe Raid on the 19th August 1942. Comprising: Distinguished Service Medal “AB HMS Valiant”, 1939/45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, War Medal. GC Mounted for display. The recommendation for the Immediate award of the Distinguished Service Medal was raised on the 5th April 1941 HMS Valiant. “Battle of Cape Matapan Distinguished services in action with the enemy on 28th March 1941 in connection with the efficient operation of the searchlights” This recommendation is not as it at first appears, HMS Valiant was a Queen Elizabeth-class battleship, serving under the Flag of Admiral Cunningham. With the Italian Fleet under Admiral Angelo Iachino Cunningham order his ships to engage, the action taking place off the Southwest coast of Greece`s Peloponnesian peninsula on the 27th 29th March 1941. This action would become known as the Battle of Matapan. The Italian Fleet without radar could not spot the British Fleet, however as darkness fell, the Italians spotted British ships and thinking they were friendly , the Battleships HMS Barham Valiant and Warspite were able to close to 3,800 yards unnoticed. This was extremely close range for battleship guns and with allied searchlights illuminating the enemy. The British gunners opened fire, after just three minutes, two Italian heavy cruisers Fiume and Zara had been destroyed. The searchlights on Valiant playing an active part, under the Command of then Sub Lieutenant Prince Philip, who received a MID. Blaney on return to the UK appears to have Volunteered for Combined Operations and was posted to HMS Dinosaur, a Combined Operations Training Establishment dealing with the handling of Tank and personnel Landing Craft. He was then selected to crew LCT 145 (Landing Craft Tank) and took part on the ill fated Dieppe Raid. The Landing Craft carrying 3 Churchill Tanks one being commanded by Major A Gleen OC C Squadron HQ Fighting Troop of the Calgary Regiment (14th Canadian Tank Regiment). After a successful landing, LCT 145 began her withdraw, but was repeatedly hit by German artillery fire and sank off shore. Blaney was originally listed as Missing in Action, he was later confirmed as Killed in Action on the 19th August 1942.
WW2 RAF Air Gunners “U-Boat” Killer Conspicuous Gallantry Medal Group of Five Medals & Log Book. An outstanding group awarded to Warrant Officer Sidney Charles Hopkins, who operational flying career began on the 8th September 1939, flying Coastal Command Operations, in the obsolete Avro Anson until the completion of his third tour on the 19th April 1945 in the mighty Flying Fortress Bomber of 214 Special Duties Squadron. Comprising: Conspicuous Gallantly Medal “W/O S. C Hopkins RAF”, 1939/45 Star, Atlantic Star, “France & Germany Clasp”, Defence Medal, War Medal, MID Oak leaf. GC .... Accompanied by Observer’s and Air Gunner’s log book. This records flights from the 12th December 1937 until the 14th April 1945. Many of the operational flights with additional information ... Original MID Certificate dated 11th August 1940 ... Copy photographs etc. The announcement of the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal appeared in the London Gazette on the 26th October 1945. The recommendation for the award was put forward by the Officer Commanding 214 Squadron 100 Group on the 19th May 1945. “W/O Hopkins has now completed 209 operations totalling 1855 hours. His first two tours were carried out with Coastal Command and the third with 214 (F.M.S.) Squadron on Bomber Command support duties, of this tour every sortie was against targets in the heart of Germany and his keenness and operational efficiency were of the utmost value to other members of his crew, without doubt contributing to the success of their tour”. The Station Commander remarks: “This Air Gunner has a long and successful operational history which deserves every credit and praise. Efficient and determined under all conditions, this Warrant Officer has set a fine personal example of the highest order. His devotion has proved an inspiration to all ranks. Strongly recommended”. Remarks of the Air Officer Commanding: “In recognition of the fine flying record of this Warrant Officer, I recommend he be awarded the CGM.” Warrant Officer Sidney Charles Hopkins a pre war regular enlisted in 1937 and volunteered as a part time Air Gunner, he began flying in December 1937 and qualified as an Air Gunner in May 1938. He flew regularly on training and exercise flights with 220 Squadron operating the Avro Anson. An interesting entry for the 3rd September 1939 reads “07.20 Sea search as detailed pending hostilities with Germany” Landing 3 1/2 hrs later, 10 minutes before war was declared. His first war flight was on the 8th September Ship convoy and anti submarine patrol. On the 13th September he was flying a similar patrol when a sub was spotted and engaged with the aircraft`s two 110lb bombers, the sub reported sunk. In December 1939 the squadron converted to the Lockheed Hudson and continued sea patrols, on the 3rd February he was engaged in search for the Altmark a supply ship for the Graf Spee, his aircraft found her of Norway. In May 1940 following the German advance through France 220 squadron received orders to bomb Bremen a round flight of just under six hours which was completed successfully. Later that month he would fly seven patrols off the Dunkirk beeches. For his operations to date he was awarded a well earned MID in August 1940. Operational flying continued until October 1940 when he was posted to 502 Squadron flying the Whitley bomber and then was posted to training establishment. April 1941 saw him posted to 209 squadron which was in the process of converting to the Catalina flying boat. He continued patrols, stationed for a short time in Iceland and undertaking escort duties to the Battleship Prince of Wales. He remained with this Squadron until April 1942, when he was posted to 119 Squadron again operating the Catalina flying boat and later the Sunderland flying boat, flying patrols on average up to 10 hours a time. May 1943 saw him posted to 210 Squadron and in February 1944 202 Squadron based at Gibraltar. June 1944 he was posted to 1674 HCU , this unit operating the Liberator bomber and in February 1945 transferred to Bomber Command and 214 Squadron part of 100 Group operating the Flying Fortress. This squadron specialised in spoof raids, radio jamming etc. His first op with the Squadron taking place on the 3rd February “Window spoof raid Weisbaden area. Although in the closing stages of the war his operation and flight with the RAF took place on the 19th April 1945 with a raid on Schwandorf a round trip of 8 hours. The log records an outstanding 2,237 flying hours
WW2 1944 Duke of Wellington’s Regiment att 6th Bn Royal West Kent Regiment Military Cross Group of Seven Medals. An Immediate Military Cross Group for the Licolli River action, Italy November 1943. Awarded to Captain Richard Scott-Evans comprising: Military Cross (1944), 1939/45 Star, Africa Star, clasp “8th Army”, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, General Service Medal two clasps “Palestine 1945-48”, “Cyprus”, “Capt R Scott-Evans MC DWR”. Mounted court style as worn. The recommendation for the Immediate award of the Military Cross: “On the night of the 19/20 November 1943, Lieut R Scott-Evans crossed the River Sangro with a Company of the 6th Bn Royal West Kents who were to cover the start line of the Battalion for the attack on the 20/21 November on the river Licolli feature. His task was to take compass bearings from the start line. The Platoon he was with suffered heavy casualties and retired. Lieut Scott-Evans tried to locate the start line by himself but found enemy positions covering it. Next morning again he went forward with another platoon, at 2100 his platoon withdrew from it’s covering position as it was out of touch with the rest of the Company. Lieut Scott-Evans refused to withdraw and remained by himself patrolling the start line until 02.30 hrs to cover the advance of the Battalion. At this time he realised that the attack had been postponed and returned having successfully taken compass bearings and also marked the start line. All this was done within a few hundred yards of the enemy’s forward defence lines. He showed the greatest initiative and displayed courage in most adverse circumstances”. The award of the Military Cross was confirmed by General Alexander GOC in C. Captain Richard Scott-Evans was born in 1921 and was commissioned in the Duke of Wellingtons Regiment in 1941, gaining the rank of Lieutenant September 1942 and Captain November 1944. Surviving the war he remained with the “Dukes” and received a regular commission on the 15th March 1947. He served a further 11 years and resigned his commission in 1958
WW1 RFC Royal Flying Corps Aerial Gunner’s 1914 Star & Bar Group of Three Medals. Awarded to “1219 Cpl G.V. Hunter RFC”. Comprising: 1914 Star with clasp, “1219 2/AM RFC”, British War Medal, Victory Medal, “Cpl RFC”. Mounted as originally worn, GC Officer correction to surname on star. Corporal George V Hunter was a direct recruit into the RFC on the 29th April 1914. He landed in France on the 10th September 1914 then serving with 6 Squadron. He was mustered as an Aerial Gunner on the 1st June 1917. The 1918 Roll confirms the trade and rank of Corporal.
WW1 / WW2 RAF Group of Four Medals. Awarded to “54526 2 AM J.F. Rubery RAF. Comprising: British War Medal, Victory Medal, Defence Medal, War Medal. GC Mounted as originally worm ... Accompanied by copy photographs and copy of service papers. 2nd Class Air Mechanic Joseph Frederick Rubery enlisted into the RFC on the 16th January 1917 and was posted to France on the 9th July 1917 serving with 36 Balloon Section. He was discharged in April 1919
Royal Navy HMS Highflyer Persian Gulf group of Five Medals. Awarded to “270695 R.D. Dodd CPO HMS Cormorant”. Comprising: Naval General Service Medal one clasp “Persian Gulf 1909-1914” “ERA Cl2 HMS Highflyer”, 1914/15 Star, “ERA 1 RN”, British War Medal and Victory Medal, “ERA 1 RN”, Royal Navy Long Service & Good Conduct Medal (GVR Admiral bust), “CPO HMS Cormorant”. Medals remain as originally mounted GC.
1st Royal Dragoons / 2nd Dragoons Boer War, WW1 Group of Five Medals. Comprising: Queen’s South Africa Medal, bearing five clasps, “Tugela Heights”, “Orange Free State”, “Relief of Ladysmith”, “Transvaal”, “Laing’s Nek” (Early issue engraved naming and ghost dates to the reverse), “3584 Pte B. Codden 1/Rl Drgns”, King’s South Africa Medal two clasps “South Africa 1901”, “South Africa 1902”, “Pte Rl Dragoons”, 1914 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal “3584 Pte B.H. Cobden 2-Dns”. GC the medals are mounted as two groups. GC some contact wear. Private Beverley Halstead Cobden enlisted in 1893, he is confirmed as serving in South Africa and is entitled to the additional clasp “Cape Colony”. He retained the same Regimental number, but please note additional initial to the Great War medals. He landed in France on the 16th August 1914 and was discharged on the 31st May 1915 having been awarded the Silver War Badge.
Miniature Medal Group of Lt Col Sir James Leigh-Wood KBE, CB, CMG. The group comprising: KBE (enamel damage), CB, CMG, Knight of .St.John of Jerusalem, Queen’s South Africa Medal (No Clasp), British War Medal, Victory Medal, Commander of Order of Leopold II (reverse panel absent), Merit Medal. GC Mounted as originally worn ... The group is accompanied by a gilt Neck badge for the Amicable Society of Blues Christ`s Hospital. This engraved “Lt Col J Leigh-Wood CB CMG President 1918”. GC. Lieutenant Colonel Sir James Leigh-Wood served during the Boer War on the Staff and was mentioned in Despatches on two Occasions and for his services was awarded to the CMG. At the outbreak of the Great War he was instrumental in the forming of the National Guard and was appointed Chief Staff Officer. he held this post until he was commissioned a Captain on the General Staff of the Quarter Master General. In December 1916 he embarked for Belgium and for services was awarded the Order of Leopold II. Returning to the War Officer he undertook Staff duties for the remainder of the war and was awarded the KBE 1918 and CB 1918. In civilian life he was a Governor of Christ`s Hospital, President of the Commonwealth Games 1930-38, HM Lieutenant for the City of London. He died in 1949
WW2 Berkshire VAD Nurse’s Group of Four Medals. Awarded to Miss Francis Catherine Freeman-Taylor, comprising: France & Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal Volunteer Medical Service Medal, with clasp “Miss Franciss Freeman-Taylor” The group is mounted as originally worn, last medal possibly re-impressed. Miss Francis Catherine Freeman-Taylor is confirmed as serving with Berkshire 2 Red Cross unit. Volunteering for service in September 1939 she served at the Cambridge Hospital Aldershot until 9144 when she was posted overseas to the British General Hospital Belgium. She was discharged in September 1944. She was awarded the VSM in 1944 and the clasp in 1949
WW1 Hawke Division Royal Naval Division RND POW 1914 Star Pair. Awarded to “B.3-1237 A.F. Crinks AB RNVR”. Comprising: 1914 Star, “Hawke Bttn RND”, Victory Medal. GC Medals loose. Able Seaman Albert Frederick Crinks was a native of Bristol and joined the RNVR Bristol in 1913 and transferred to Hawke Battalion RND in August 1914. He landed in Antwerp Holland and was interned with the majority of the Battalion on the 8th October 1914. He served out the rest of the war as a POW. He is entitled to the Bar to the 1914 Star.
WW1 Surrey Voluntary Aid Detachment British War Medal. Awarded to “L.C. Saunders VAD”. Lillian Cathrine Saunders served with the Surrey 2 Detachment of the British Red Cross. In 1917 she volunteered for overseas service and served at a Military Hospital in France from November 1917 to August 1918, when she was posted to the Naval Hospital at Plymouth. She continued her service as a nurse until 1922, her last posting being Cannock Chase Staffordshire.
RAMC / Queen Alexandra’s Imperial Military Nursing Service Male Nurse’s Boer War / WW1 Group of Seven Medals. A scarce group awarded to “12076 AWO Cl2 W.C. Ward RAMC” Comprising: Queen’s South Africa Medal (Ghost Dates), three clasps “Cape Colony”, “Orange Free State”, “Transvaal”, “12076 Pte W.C.H. Ward RAMC”, King’s South Africa Medal, two clasps “South Africa 1901”, “South Africa 1902”, “Pte RAMC”, 1914 Star, “Cpl RAMC”, British War Medal, Victory Medal “A WO CL 2 RAMC”, Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal “Sjt”, Queen Alexandra’s Imperial Military Nursing Service Bronze Badge. GC medals mounted for display. Warrant Officer William Charles Henry Ward was a native of Dover and enlisted into the RAMC in 1898 at the age of 20 years, having previously served with the Medical Staff Corps. He was posted to South Africa in 1899 and remained there until 1902. On the 15th August 1904 he was appointed to the QAIMNS with the additional pay of 6 pence a day. In November 1913 after training he was appointed to the Nursing section of the QAIMNS and on the 22nd August 1914 landed in France serving with the 10th General Hospital. The Bronze QAIMNS Badge is a rare awarded, being given to male Nurse’s of the Service. These having been specially trained by the QAIMNS nursing sisters matrons, and medical Officers, had gone through a period of probation were successful in examinations of certificate in nursing had completed three years training and were in other respects suitable. These trained nurse’s could then undertake further specialist training.
WW1 RAMC Military Medal Group of Medals. Awarded to “21352 Pte M McManus RAMC”. Comprising: Military Medal, “Pte RAMC”, British War Medal, Victory Medal, “Pte RAMC”. Medals loose BWM with edged knocks otherwise GC ... Accompanied by a St John Ambulance Association Medal, date bar 1918 engraved “234128 Michael McManus”. GC. The announcment of the award of the Military Medal appeared in the London Gazette on the 23rd July 1919 and states he was from South Shields. He landed in Egypt on the 8th October 1915 and is entitled to the 1914/15 Star.
WW1 Miniature Medal Long Service Group LS&GC “Rhodesia” Suspension Bar. A scarce Contemporary mounted miniature medal group, attributed to Private Thomas Edward Beck 11th Hussars and later Permeant Staff Southern Rhodesia. Comprising: 1914 Star, with bar, BWM, VM, Regular Army LS&GC Medal (GVR Crowned head “Rhodesia Suspension Bar”). Ribbons worn. GC Attributed to Private Thomas Edward Beck who had served with the Warwickshire Yeomanry, until transferring to the 11th Hussars in 1912. He embarked with the Regiment and landed in France on the 15th August 1914. Wounded and surviving the war he was discharged in January 1919 and emigrated to Southern Africa joining the South African Police and then serving on the Permanent Staff Rhodesia, he received the LS&GC Medal in 1933
Royal Australian Service Corps “Pommies” Korea / Vietnam Service Medal Group of Seven sold on behalf of “Help for Heroes”. Awarded to Sergeant Alan John Cross who saw service in Korea with the RASC and later service in Vietnam with the Australian contingent. Comprising: Queen’s Korea Medal, “S/22540293 Dvr A J Cross RASC”, UN Korea Medal, General Service Medal, “Malaya”, “Sgt RASC”, Australian Vietnam Medal, “16534 A J C Cross”, Austrian Active Service Medal 1945-75, clasp “Vietnam”, “16534 A.J Cross”, Australian Service Medal 1945-75, clasp “PNG”, “16534 A.J Cross”, South Vietnamese Campaign Medal, clasp “1960”, South Vietnamese Campaign Medal. Group mounted Court style as originally worn. Sergeant Alan John Cross was born in Southampton England in 1927. After service with the RASC he transferred to the Royal Australian Service Corps and during the Vietnam war served with the 1st Australian Logistic Support Group during 1967.
1st Madras Lancers Victorian Meritorious Service Medal Campaign Group of Three Medals. Awarded to “1171 Troop Havr Major Tipoo Khan 1st Madras Lcrs” Comprising: 1878 Afghanistan Medal, “Naigue Tippoo Khaun 1st Regt M L Cavy”, India General Service Medal 1854, two clasps “Burma 1887-89”, “Burma 1885-87” (2nd clasp unofficially attached), “1177 Hovr Tapoo Khan 1st Madras Lcrs”, Meritorious Service Medal (Victorian), “1177 Troop Havr Major Tipoo Khan 1st Madras Lcrs”. Overall GC some edge knocks medals loose.
WW1 1st/2nd Highland Company Royal Engineers Casualty Medal. Comprising: 1914/15 Star awarded to “725 Spr J Henderson RE”. GC ... Accompanied by a 7th Light Cavalry India General Service Medal Clasp “Waziristan 1921-24”Awarded to “520 S R Ahmad Hussain 7 Lt Cav”. GC, few edge knocks. (2 items) Sapper J Henderson landed in France during January 1915 and died on the 17th September 1916, whilst serving with the 1/2nd Highland Company Royal Engineers.
WW1 Hertfordshire Yeomanry / Machine Gun Corps Territorial War Medal Group of Three. Awarded to “107637 A Sjt C.G. Linnell MGC”. Comprising: British War Medal, Victory Medal “A.Sjt MGC”, Territorial War Medal, “Cpl MGC”. Mounted as worn GC ... Accompanied by corresponding miniature medal group (Victory Medal absent) ... Also a large photograph of the 2/1st Hertfordshire Yeomanry showing the Machine Gun section with then Cpl Linnell sitting beside the Officer ... Also original piece of BWM & VM Ribbon. Sergeant Charles G Linnell is confirmed on his MIC as serving with the Hertfordshire Yeomanry. the 2nd/1st Bn was a holding Battalion, Linnell transferring to the MGC and embarking to France with this unit. At the time of issuing of the medals he was living at Stanmore Middlesex.
Queen’s Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps Officer’s General Service Medal “Malaya” Awarded to “Capt M. Simpson QARANC”. Comprising: Defence Medal, War Medal, General Service Medal Clasp “Malaya”. Mounted as originally worn. GC Official Correction to the rank ... Accompanied by an embroidered shoulder title.
WW1 Erinpura Regiment WW2 Assam Vally Light Horse Officer’s Group of Nine Medals. Awarded to Captain C.M. Spaull. Comprising: British War Medal, Victory Medal, MID Oak Leaf, “Capt”, General Service Medal, two clasps “Khurdistan”, “Iraq”, “Capt”, 1939/45 Star, Burma Star, Defence Medal (Privately Engraved “Lt C.M. Spaull Assam VLH AFI”), War Medal, George VI Coronation Medal, Territorial Efficiency Medal (GVIR “India” suspension), “Sjt C.M. Spaull Assam V.L.I. A.F.I.”. GC mounted for display. Captain Spaull was commissioned into the 43rd Erinpura Regiment, with this regiment he waould have served with the 15th Indian Division during the Mesopotamia Campaign. In 1921 the REgiment was disbanded and Spaull transferred to the 87th Punjabis Regiment. The WWi Pair and two clasp GSM are confirmed on the MIC
2nd Bn South Lancashire Regiment / Assam Valley Light Horse Long Service Pair of Medals. Awarded to 1st Class Sergeant Instructor R Goulden. Comprising: India General Service Medal, two clasps “Punjab Frontier 1897-98”, “Tirah 1897-98”, “2622 Sergt R Goulden 2nd Bn S Lanca Regt”, Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal (EVIIR), “1st Cl Sergt Instr R Goulden Assam Vlly Lt Horse” (engraved running script). GC second medal with slack suspension.
WW2 1943 2rd Bn New Zealand Infantry Casualty Group of Five Medals. Awarded to Private Ronald Bruce Wright who was killed in action during the battle of Sangro River-Orsogna on the 8th December 1943. Comprising: 1939/45 Star, Italy Star, War Medal, New Zealand Service Medal, New Zealand Memorial Cross “281407 Pte R.B. Wright”. GC. Private Ronald Bruce Wright a native of Invercargill New Zealand was born in 1920. He enlisted in April 1940 and landed in the Mediterranean with the 23rd Bn in August 1941. He was Killed in Action on the 8th December 1943.
WW2 1940 RAF Bomber Command Immediate Distinguished Flying Medal Group of Four Medals & Log Book. A scarce early immediate DFM awarded to then Acting Sergeant Bernard Leonard Savill an Observer with 77 Squadron, who was later Killed on operations. Comprising: Distinguished Flying Medal “581475 A/Sgt B.L. Savill RAF”, 1939/45 Star, Aircrew Europe Star, War Medal. GC Mounted for display ... Accompanied by Savill’s Operational log book covering the period September 1939 until his death a year later in September 1940. GC. The announcement of the DFM was published in the London Gazette on the 12th July 1940. “Sergeant Savill was an Air Observer of Pilot Officer Dunn’s aircraft during an operational flight over the Rhur on the 20th June 1940. Although slightly wounded during a fighter attack, he calmly continued on the bombing run that was being made and successfully bombed his target. Shortly afterwards one engine caught fire and had to be switched off and notwithstanding the pain entailed in sitting for three and a half hours owing to the uncomfortable location of his wound. Sergeant Savill quietly undertook the navigation of his aircraft back to England. I strongly recommend him for the immediate award of the Distinguished Flying Medal. 26th June 1940” Sergeant Savill was a pre war RAF regular and started Navigation training on the 1st September 1939 at 6 CANS. He flew his first operation on the 10th April 1940 in a Whitley bomber of no. 10 OTU. In May 1940 he was posted to 78 Squadron again operating the Whitley and flew his first trip with the Squadron on the 17th June, and had to return early due to an unserviceable wireless. The operation resulting in the award of the DFM was his forth trip and he was briefed to bomb Wanner-Eickel. Taking off from RAF Driffield Savill’s aircraft was attacked over the target by two BF109 fighters, one is claimed shot down by return fire. The port engine was hit catching fire, this was extinguished and the engine continued to run, until later the fire flared up once more. Now flying on one engine the aircraft made a slow return and the pilot was forced to ditch in the sea, just off Hastings Pier. All the crew survived two members including Savill being wounded. Savill remained with his pilot, this crash marking his pilots fourth crash in five weeks of operational flying. Returning to operations on the 19th July 1940 he flew a further 15 trips before his luck ran out on the 23rd September 1940 when detailed for Ops to Berlin, his aircraft was hit by flak over the City. Limping back to base the pilot the ill luck F/O Dunn had to once again make a forced landing, this time ditching into the sea 80 miles off the East coast. the crew were adrift for four days and when picked up there were only two crewman alive, one of these dying after his rescue. The survivor Sgt R.H. Riley recovered and in later years gave an account of his ordeal which appeared in the book “So few” by David Masters. Sergeant Bernard Leonard Savill’s name is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial.
WW2 East Lancashire Regiment 1944 North West Europe “Dash to Arnhem” Distinguished Conduct Medal Group Awarded to “3522635 L. Sjt C Boardman E. Lan R” Comprising: Distinguished Conduct Medal, “L Sjt E Lan R”, 1939/45 Star, Africa Star, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal. GC mounted for display. The announcement of the DCM appearing in the London Gazette on the 1st March 1945. The recommendation states: “On 22 September 1944, during the attack on Bladel, after wireless communications between the forward Platoons and Company Headquarters had broken down, L/Cpl. Boardman volunteered to go forward and contact the forward Platoon Commanders. To do this, L/Cpl. Boardman had to advance over flat open ground swept by machine-gun fire. Not only did L/Cpl. Boardman contact both Platoon Commanders, but he successfully guided the right hand Platoon forward a distance of 300 yards up into line with the left Platoon in the face of heavy enemy fire. For some time he took command of this Platoon as the Pl Cmd and Pl Sgt had become casualties. During one of his many journeys between Coy H.Q. and the Platoons he gave first aid to two wounded men, and single-handed shot three Germans and put a fourth to flight who attempted to interfere with him when he was bandaging up the wounded men. Throughout the whole action which lasted from first light to 0900 hrs on the following day, he displayed great courage and initiative and an entire disregard for his own personal safety. His cheerfulness throughout the night, despite hunger and all the dangers of street fighting was inspiring to those around him” The East Lancashire Regiment formed part of the thrust to relieve the 6th Airborne Division fighting the Battle of Arnhem. The East Lancs carried out a difficult opposed assault crossing of the Meuse-Escaut Canal at Lommel, before advancing to the town of Bladel, near Eindhoven, where the Germans put up a determined defence.
Royal Marines four clasp Naval General Service, Korean War Long Service Group of Four Medals. A scarce multi clasp Naval General Service Medal Group awarded to “PO/X 6159 Sdt A.E.J. Taylor RM”. Comprising: Naval General Service Medal (GVIR), four clasps “Palestine 1945-48”, “Malaya”, “Cyprus”, “Near East”, “Mne RM”, Queen’s Korea Medal, “Cpl RM”, Un Korea Medal, Royal Navy Long Service & Good Conduct Medal (EIIR), “Sgt RM”. GC (NGS with official correction to the number.)
WW2 10th Royal Hussars, outstanding Tank Commanders Military Medal Group of Six Medals. Awarded to Sergeant John Heaton, who served with the Regiment during the ill-fated campaign in France 1940 to the final victory in 1945 and was engaged in every major engagement of the Regiment. Comprising: Military Medal, “7901244 L Sjt J Heaton 10 H”, 1939/45 Star, Africa Star, clasp 8th “Army”, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, MID Oak Leaf. GC. The two page typed recommendation was raised on the 21st June 1945. “On September 6th 1944 Sgt Heaton was commanding a tank and his Troop were supporting the infantry in the attack on San Savino. The village was strongly held and many Bazooka men were hidden in the outskirts. In spite of the fact that the two remaining tanks of his Troop had been knocked out, Sgt Heaton continued to press forward, doing great execution among the enemy and gaining valuable information for our own infantry. By his determination and gallantry he greatly assisted the infantry to gain their objective. Later the same day, Sgt Heaton rescued two seriously wounded men from his Troop-Corporal’s tank although subjected to very heavy and accurate enemy shelling. On the 21st April 1945, Sgt Heaton was commanding a tank in a Troop which was supporting an attack on Motesanto by a Company of the Royal Irish Fusiliers. The ground was very open, but in places interspersed with thick cover and buildings which gave the enemy excellent opportunities for concealment of anti-tank guns, with ideal fields of fire. Any concealed approaches to the enemy position which could be used by our tanks were accurately registered by large calibre guns. The attack by the Company started at 1400 yds from its finial objective. As soon as the attack started and Sgt Heaton moved forward from cover he was fired at by an undetected anti-tank gun from about 1500 yards to his flank. At the same time two Spandaus opened on the infantry from the front. It would have been easy for Sgt Heaton to have faced his tank to the anti-tank gun, thereby presenting his thickest armour and bring all guns to bear. In order to keep moving with and to support the infantry, he deliberately left his flank exposed to the anti-tank gun and ordered his hull browning to keep up continuos fire on the Spandaus which were causing casualties and 2” smoke mortar to fire on the area of the anti-tank gun. He continued to advance in this manner up to the objective, where he ran over the Spandau post in spite of the fact that the S.P. fired 6 shots at his tank during his 1,400 yds advance, but these were made inaccurate by Sgt Heaton’s counter-fire and his skilful use of ground and fire. There is no doubt that his gallantry enabled the Company to gain their objective which was essential for the final break through of an armoured formation which subsequently completed its mission successfully. Sgt Heaton has fought in every action the Regiment has taken part in since the outbreak of the war, in France, Africa and Italy and he has always shown outstanding gallantry in the face of the enemy.” This is probably one of the longest recommendation for a very well deserved and long overdue Gallantry Award.
Northumberland & Newcastle Yeomanry 1820, bronze medal A good 38 mm example. Obverse bears crowned Garter with central GR With legend “Northumberland & Newcastle Yeomanry”; reverse legend “Presented by Lt.-Col. Brandling to...in recognition of valuable services rendered in connection with the organization of the Regiment. Jan.-March 1820”. GC
WW2 Irish Guards Metropolitan Police 1977 Silver Jubilee Medal Group of Seven. Awarded to Lance Sergeant Sydney Murrant of the Irish Guards, who is believed later to have served with the Metropolitan Police Royal Proctection Force. Comprising: 1939/45 Star, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, General Service Medal, clasp “Palestine 1945-48”, “14672853 L/Sjt S Murrant I.G”, EIIR 1977 Silver Jubilee Medal, Police Exemplary Service Medal (EIIR), “Const Sydney Murrant”. GC Mounted as originally worn. Information supplied by the vendor indicates that Lance Sergeant Sydney Murrant served with the Guards Armoured Division during WW2 and later with the 6th Aiborne Landing Brigade in Palestine. After discharge he joined the Metropolitan Police and was part of the Met Police Royal Protection Force despatched to Northern Ireland in 1977 to cover the Royal visit by the Queen.
WW1 51st Highland Division Important RAMC Distinguished Service Order Group. This group was awarded to Colonel David Rorie DSO., MD who was Assistant Director of Medical Services for the Division and who war time experiences can be found in his book “A Medico’s Luck in the War”. Comprising: Distinguished Service Order, Officer of The Order of St John, 1911 Coronation Medal, 1914/15 Star, “Major RAMC”, British War Medal, Victory Medal, MID Oak Leaf, “Col”, Territorial Decoration (HM London 1919), Chevalier Legion of Honour. GC Group remains mounted as originally worn. The group is now mounted into a glazed bronze table frame. The announcement of the DSO appeared in the London Gazette on the 4th June 1917. Colonel David Rorie DSO., MD was born in 1867 and was educated at Aberdeen and qualified as a Doctor in 1890. Enlisting into the Territorial Force in 1903 he was commissioned into the Bearer Company of the Black Watch and was then transferred to the Aberdeen Companies of the RAMC. In 1908 he was promoted Captain and served with the 1st Highland Field Ambulance RAMC. At the outbreak of the war he mobilised and quickly promoted to Major. He embarked to France with the 51st Highland Division in 1914 and in 1917 was promoted to Lt Col and given command of the 2nd Highland Field Ambulance, shortly afterwards he was promoted Colonel and appointed Assistant Director of Medical Services for the Division. Remaining with the Territorial Force after the war he was appointed Honorary Colonel of the Highland Division. He continued to practice until 1933 when he retired, but on the outbreak of war once again volunteered his services and appointed to number of medical boards. He died in 1946.
WW1 / WW2 Royal Navy Lucky “Old Timers” Submariners Long Service & Bar Medal Group. This extraordinary long service group (1917-1953) was awarded to Petty Officer William Edward Douglas Page, who must of considered himself a lucky chap, having three submarines lost with all hands, shortly after being posted out of them. Comprising: British War Medal, Victory Medal “J.70628 W E D Page Boy 2 RN”, Naval General Service Medal, clasp “Palestine 1936-1939”, “L.S. RN”, 1939/45 Star, Africa Star, Italy Star, War Medal, EIIR Coronation Medal. Royal Navy Long Service & Good Conduct Medal (GVR Coinage head) & Second award bar, “LS HMS Oberon”. The group is mounted for display, the first medal re-riveted and now slack. The early medals polished with contact marks. Petty Officer William Edward Douglas Page was born in Dorking in 1901 and volunteered for the Royal Navy in May 1917 with the rank of Boy second class. Remaining with the Royal Navy after the war in 1923 he volunteered for submarine service and later that year was serving on the submarine K6. Promoted to Leading Seaman in December 1925 he was awarded the LS&GC medal in September 1934 at that time serving with the Submarine Depot ship HMS Oberon. He was promoted to Petty Officer in July 1937. Following the outbreak of the war he was posted to HM Submarine Phoenix, he served on her between May and July 1940, two weeks after departing, she was lost with all hands following a depth charge attack by an Italian topedo boat. He was then posted top HMS Submarine Tetrarch in the Mediterranean flotila, serving with her from 15th February 1941 until 1st May 1941, when once again he was posted and the sub was lost six months later with all hands. In December 1941 he was posted to HM Submarine P222 under the command of Lt. Cmdr A.J. Mackenzie. He would serve a year on this boat and probably untook at least two war cruses. He was posted back to UK and three months later P222 was lost with all hands. Continuing he service after the war, now at the age of 52 and serving with the Submarine Depot Ship HMS Lucia he was awarded the bar to his LS&GC Medal and was awarded the 1953 Coronation Medal.
WW2 1942 2nd Regiment Royal Horse Artillery Military Medal Group of Five. A fine North African campaign Military Medal group award to “863867 L.Sjt E Riley R.A”. Comprising: Military Medal, “L.Sjt RA”, 1939/45 Star, Africa Star, “8th Army clasp”, Italy Star, War Medal. GC The announcement of the award of the Military Medal appeared in the London Gazette on the 23rd April 1942. The recommendation originally for the award of the Distinguished Conduct Medal, but down graded, was raised on the 10th February 1942: “On Saturday 31st January 1942 Lance Sergeant Riley’s gun with one other were part of a small forward column with one company 9th Battalion Rifle Brigade at Charruba. Here they were cut off from the rest of the British Forces by an enemy column. No Royal Horse Artillery Officer was present with the party. The enemy were encounter as they were endeavouring to rejoin the main force. Lance Sergeant Riley at once brought his gun into action in the open and with another gun drove off some enemy tanks and some lorried infantry which had been brought up. So effective was the fire that it was decided to try and break through. Lance Sergeant Riley’s gun advancing with the first party. Lance Sergeant Riley showed a very high order of coolness and courage. The following extracts from the Company Commander’s war diary refer to his action:- “The fire of the 25 pounders forced the enemy Armoured cars south, but not before one had been put out of action by a direct hit.” “The remaining gun knocked out the enemy field guns.” “The winch gear of the quods was continually being used to drag out trucks from the mud”. “The 25 pounder got into action very quickly”. Lance Sergeant Riley has done splendid work in this campaign as he did in Greece where he was recommended for distinction which he did not receive, for his work at the observation post on several unpleasant occasions.”
WW1 Unusual Ranked RAMC Officer’s Group of Five Medals. A rare group awarded to Lieutenant William Hugh Cowie Romanis a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons and Harley Street practitioner. Comprising: Officer of The Order of St John, 1914/15 Star, “Dresser W.H.C. Romanis”, British War Medal, Victory Medal, “Lieut”, Defence Medal. GC. Lieutenant William Hugh Cowie Romanis JP, MA, MB, MChir Cantab, FRCS, LRCP, FRS (Edinburgh), FZS, FRAS was born in 1889 and educated at Charterhouse, Trinity College Cambridge and later at St. Thomas’s Hospital. At the outbreak of the Great War, it is believed he was travelling or resident in India, volunteering his services, he was awarded the 1914/15 Star, with the unusual and rare rank of “Dresser”, this believed referring to a not fully qualified surgeon. The Star being issued by the India Office. Returning to Europe he once again volunteered his services to the RAMC and served with number 6 and 44 Casualty clearing stations. He was awarded the Silver War Badge, the address given on the Roll as St. Thomas’s Hospital. Following the war he opened a Harley Street practice and wrote a number of books on surgery. He was appointed Examiner in Surgery, Universities of Cambridge, London, Glasgow; Mem. Court of Examiners, RCS; Member British Acad. Forensic Sciences. JP Surrey (Chm. Godalming Petty Sessions). He died in 1972.
WW1 1918 2nd Bn Royal Berkshire Regiment Casualty Group of Medals. Awarded to “17869 Pte R Davis R Berk R”. Comprising: 1914/15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal, Bronze Memorial Plaque “Reginald Davis”. GC. Private Reginald Davis was a native of Farringdon and enlisted into the Royal Berkshire Regiment in Reading. He landed in France on the 12th October 1915 and was Killed in Action on the 2nd April 1918.
WW1 Royal Gloucestershire Hussars Attributed Officer’s Medals. British War Medal and Victory awarded to “Lieut G.P. Simonds”. GC. This pair are attributed to Lieutenant Gerald Pomesroy Simonds who was commissioned into the RGH. He landed in Egpyt in June 1917 to join his Regiment. He is shown in the Regimental diary as joining on the 21st July 1917 and shortly afterwards was admitted to Hospital. Rejoining the Regiment he was later attached to the Notts & Derbyshire Regiment.
Rare Naval Brigade Portsmouth North China 1900 / Boer War tribute medal. A fine and rare example by W.J. D. (Dowler) HM Birmingham 1901. Obverse comprises a silver laurel wreath encircling a light blue enamel circlet inscribed “Borough of Portsmouth”; within the circlet, the Borough arms set on a dark blue enamel shield. The reverse is inscribed “Naval Brigade North China 1900”. GC. See “Boer War Tribute Medals” by M.G.Hibbard (Item A21) This tribute to the Naval Brigade North China is identical to the obverse of the Boer War Tribute
WW1 Machine Gun Corps Company Sergeant Major Military Cross, Military Medal Group of Five Medals. A scarce regimental group to a Senior Non Commissioned Officer, awarded to CSM William James Roberts, a pre war regular soldier of “The King’s Own” Regiment. Comprising: Military Cross, (privately engraved “18735 CSM Roberts M MGC”), Military Medal, “18735 Sjt W Roberts 12 Co MGC”, 1914 Star, with clasp, “8870 Pte W Roberts R. Lanc R”, British War Medal, Victory Medal, “R. Lanc R”. GC contact wear ... Accompanied by corresponding miniature medal group (MC absent), mounted as worn with the addition of a Territorial Efficiency Medal. The full size group with original ribbons (very fragile) and mounted bar, as worn, this does not indicate a TEM ... Also accompanied by an archive of original ephemera and research, this includes a Port Sunlight Roll of Honour certificate. The announcement of the Military Cross appeared in the London Gazette on the 18th October 1917. “For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of the ammunition supply during an advance. He succeeded in getting 32,000 rounds forward under an intense barrage. During the following days, though the enemy shell fire was still heavy, he did splendid work in getting up supplies. He displayed the greatest coolness and determination.” Military Medal London Gazette 14th December 1916. William James Roberts was born in Witherslack Westmoreland and enlisted into the Royal Lancashire Regiment in 1906, he saw service in India, before returning to the UK in 1913. At the outbreak of the Great War the regiment embarked for France landing on the 23rd August 1914. The regiment was in action at Mons, Le Cateau and the Marne. During 1915 he would have seen action at Ypres, where his younger brother was killed. Transferring to the MGC in January 1916, he was issued with his new number, this confirmed on the MIC. During October 1916 the 12th Company MGC was involved at the Battle of the Transloy Ridges, this being the final assault of the 1916 Battle of the Somme campaign, and it was here that he received the award of the Military Medal. In March 1917 he was promoted to CSM and transferred to the 118th Coy MGC. During the Battle for the village of Lanemarck, part of the Battle of Passchendaele Roberts was awarded the Military Cross. This combination being only one of only three awarded to NCO’s of the MGC. During the German spring offensive of 1918 he was serving as CSM of the 39th Coy and remained with this unit until the end of the War. He was discharged in March 1920 on completion of his engagement, he had served throughout the war on the Western Front earning one red (1914) and three blue overseas chevrons. In the post war years he worked for the Lever Brothers in Port Sunlight and appeared in their Great War Honour Roll. After marring he and his wife moved to Barrow where he worked as a crane operator in the local shipyard, before becoming landlord of the Bull Hotel and then the Brewery Hotel. An active member of the local TA he rose to the rank of RQMS and was awarded the TEM. He was a founder member of the local British Legion Branch. He passed away after a short illness in September 1961, his wife surviving him until 1992.
WWI 1915 Pembroke Docks Imperial Service Medal & Certificate. A good first pattern star shaped example, engraved to the reverse “George J Saunders” Contained in original leather and velvet lined case ... The medal is accompanied by the original certificate dated 6th August 1915, awarded the medal to Mr George John Saunders an Officer of Pembroke Dockyard.
WW2 RNVR Officer’s DSC group for Aegean LRDG & SAS operations, who accepted the German surrender of Kalimnos. A fascinating group of five awarded to Temporary Lieutenant Richard Hylton DSC, RNVR. Distinguished Service Cross, GVIR., hallmarked London 1948, the reverse officially dated 1945; 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star, Italy Star, War Medal. DSC in Garrard case, medals loose; miniatures mounted as worn. Together with an archive of papers, photographs whilst on operations, DSC letter from the Admiralty, framed Buckingham Palace letter and locally made good luck horseshoe badge from Motor Launch 1307. ... Also included is “War in the Islands” Undercover Operation in the Aegean 1942-4 by Adrian Seligman signed by the author with inscription “With best wishes for fair winds 1996/7” in which Hylton is mentioned. DSC LG 14.8. 1945 “... for gallantry and devotion to duty in operations which led to the clearance of the Aegean and relief of Greece. “ Richard (Dick) Hylton born Leeds 1919; attended Bridlington Boys School. He was an articled clerk in Leeds when war was declared. He joined the Royal Navy as an Ordinary Seaman serving on a US destroyer on Atlantic convoy duties; promoted Able Seaman he carried out mine laying duties in Scottish waters. He was commissioned and volunteers for “special services”. He subsequently served as a Sub. Lt on Motor Launch 291 on escort duty in the Channel before being despatched to commission Motor Launch 1307 which joined a special flotilla based in Alexandria. Their task centred around the Long Range Desert Group and Special Boat Service. They ferried these special forces throughout the occupied Aegean islands at night and later picked them up after laying up under camouflage netting during the day and had many lucky escapes. After being charged with accepting the surrender of Kalimnos he was posted to Salonika as Resident Naval Officer. He left the Navy after the war and became a chartered accountant. He passed away in 2012.
WW1 Medals to Cavalry Regiments. Each group comprising, British War and Victory Medal. Awarded to: “7DG-6880 Pte J.C. Wagner 7-D Gds”. GC ... “11849 Pte A Vernon 19-Hrs” GC ... “8916 Pte A.E. Dennison 15-Hrs”. GC. (3 Pairs) Private Joseph C Wagner landed in France on the 8th October 1914 and later served with the Corps of Dragoons. He is entitled to the 1914 Star. Private Albert Vernon landed in France on the 1st June 1915. He is entitled to the 1914/15 Star. Private Alfred E Dennison landed in France on the 21st August 1914. He later served with the Corps of Hussars. He is entitled to the 1914 Star.
Royal Pioneer Corps General Service Medal plus Other Medals. Comprising: General Service Medal, clasp “Malaya” awarded to “CEY/18037527 Pte M.L.R. Georgie RPC. Correction to number ... Victory Medal “90966 Gnr W Howlett RA” ... Defence Medal ... War Medal ... Middlesex Regiment Officer’s Bronze OSD Cap Badge, complete with two blades ... RAF Silver Sweetheart Brooch. Overall GC (6 items)
WW1 Northumberland Fusiliers, DLI, Border Regiment Pairs of Medals. Each group comprising: British War Medal and Victory Medal. Awarded to: “78039 Pte J Souley North’d Fus” ... “2230 Pte W Lawson Durh L I” ... “2602 Pte T Winn Bord R”. Overall GC (3 pairs) Private William Lawson of the 6th Bn Durham Light Infantry died on the 14th April 1917. His regimental number is given as 250174, which is confirmed on the MIC. He is entitled to the 1914/15 Star. Pte Souley & Win BWM & VM Only.
WW1 Mention in Despatch Certificate of a RMLI Conspicuous Gallantry Medal Winner. This certificate was awarded to “Corporal Ernest Victor Dean RMLI No. Ply/12447” (written in ink to the certificate) and is dated 15th June 1917. One small rip minor age wear. Corporal Ernest Victor Dean RMLI was awarded the CGM announced in Admiralty Orders of the 15th June 1917 “ Showed great initiative at Bagamoyo. After Captain Thomas, R.M.L.I., had been killed he immediately informed the Commanding Officer of the situation, and then taking cover behind a tree shot one German and one Askari, and wounded a second Askari.”. This action took place during the German East Africa campaign. He later was awarded the Croix de Guerre and MSM.
WW1 Machine Gun Corps / Army Service Corps Family Medal Groups. Comprising: British War Medal, Victory Medal, “35819 Pte W Coggles MGC”, Defence Medal. GC Medal loose ... The second group awarded to “T4-041359 Dvr F,C. Coggles”. Comprising: 1914/15 Star, British War Medal (Official correction to first initial), Victory Medal. GC Medals loose. Pte W Coggles is confirmed as being issued the BWM & VM only for services during the Great War. Driver Frederick C Coggles landed in France on the 25th September 1915
WW1 Gordon Highlanders, Seaforth Highlanders, KOSB Pairs of Medals. Each group comprising: British War Medal and Victory Medal. Awarded to: “S-11333 Pte R Sinclair Gordons” ... “S-28129 Pte A.J. Hicks Seaforth” ... “33551 Pte J Haig KOSB”. Overall GC (3 pairs) All three men are confirmed as receiving the BWM & VM Only.
WW1 Highland Light Infantry, Royal Scots Fusiliers, Royal Scots Pairs of Medals. Each group comprising: British War Medal and Victory Medal. Awarded to: “57312 Pte J.D. Black HLI” ... “47665 Pte J Birch R.S. Fus” ... “29301 Pte D.G. Miller R. Scots”. Overall GC (3 pairs) All three men are confirmed as receiving the BWM & VM Only. Private James D Black served with the 18th (4th Glasgow)Bn HLI enlisting on the 10th October 1916 and was discharged with the issue of the SWB on the 28th February 1919.
WW1 Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, Royal Highlanders, Cameron Highlanders Pairs of Medals. Each group comprising: British War Medal and Victory Medal. Awarded to: “40480 Pte R. Gillie A & S Highrs (Official correction to number and rank of BWM) ... “21474 Pte W.H. Bordicott R.Highrs”, (BWM Officially re-impressed) ... “S-30443 Pte T. Ballantyne Camerons”. Overall GC (3 pairs) All three men are confirmed as receiving the BWM & VM Only.
WW1 Cheshire, Liverpool, Manchester Regiments. Pairs of Medals. Each group comprising: British War Medal and Victory Medal. Awarded to: “67087 Pte T.A. Hall Ches R” (Official correction to number and rank of BWM) ... “71940 A/Cpl T Kelly L’pool R” ... “58286 Pte A Raper Manch R”. Overall GC (3 pairs) All three men are confirmed as receiving the BWM & VM Only.
WW1 Scottish Rifles, South Staffordshire, Royal Warwickshire Regiments. Pairs of Medals. Each group comprising: British War Medal and Victory Medal. Awarded to: “25347 Cpl L.N. Wakelin-King Sco-Rif” ... “242358 Pte F.W. Whitaker S.Staff R” ... “38205 Pte W.S. Wiggins R War R”. Overall GC (3 pairs) All three men are confirmed as receiving the BWM & VM Only.
WW1 Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex Regiments. Pairs of Medals. Each group comprising: British War Medal and Victory Medal. Awarded to: “16320 Pte F.S. Emery Suff R” ... “40018 Pte J Howard Norf R” ... “202005 Pte G.H. Hammond Essex R”. Overall GC (3 pairs) All three men are confirmed as receiving the BWM & VM Only. Private James Howard volunteered on the 15th September 1914. He was discharged on the 6th March 1917 suffering from Shell shock
WW1 Middlesex, Worcestershire, KSLI, Regiments. Pairs of Medals. Each group comprising: British War Medal and Victory Medal. Awarded to: “G-24683 Pte C Seaborne Mddx R” ... “36475 Pte J Beer Worc R” ... “21296 Pte W Peake KSLI”. Overall GC (3 pairs) All three men are confirmed as receiving the BWM & VM Only.
WW1 Royal Artillery, Machine Gun Corps, Army Ordinance Corps. Pairs of Medals. Each group comprising: British War Medal and Victory Medal. Awarded to: “117880 Gnr J. Lingard RA” ... “172473 Pte C Firth MGC” ... “04890 A/Cpl A.C.G. Murtagh AOC” (BWM Officially re-impressed). Overall GC (3 pairs) All three men are confirmed as receiving the BWM & VM Only.
WW1 Royal Engineers, Army Cyclist Corps, Army Service Corps. Pairs of Medals. Each group comprising: British War Medal and Victory Medal. Awarded to: “568475 Spr G.A. Brown RE” ... “19582 Pte F Ellison A Cyc Corps” ... “M-280006 Pte T.G. Raeburn ASC”. Overall GC (3 pairs) All three men are confirmed as receiving the BWM & VM Only.
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