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2034 Geo. V. India General Service Medal 1908 bar Burma 1930-32. 2317935 Sgln. P. C. MacDonald R. Signals.
1939-45 & Burma Star Defence & War Medal with MID Oakleaf (small, from the pictures he wore the larger leaf on his ribbon bar). 1953 Coronation Medal, GVI LSGC Medal bar 'Regular Army', Capt. P. C. Macdonald, R. Sigs.
Original Mention in Dispatches certificate in posting envelope to Major (temp) P C MacDonald Royal Corps of Signals 9.5.1946. Signed J J Lawson Secretary of State for War.
1st, 2nd and 3rd class Army Education Certificate. All three completed at Catterick camp between September 1926 and October 1927.
Buckingham Palace certificate accompanying the 1953 Coronation Medal to Major P C MacDonald.
52 photographs covering 1931 -1953 of his wedding, with rank and ribbon bar clearly visable & other Indian and military life.
Copy Lon. Gaz. 19.7.1945, 'The King has been graciously pleased to approve that the following be mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Burma:- Maj (temp) P C MacDonald.
London Gazette:1.8.1941, 'To be 2nd Lt. Phillip Cecil MacDonald.'; 24.10.1947 2nd. Lt. to be Capt. (from 1943); 3.12.1948 Capt (now temp Major) P C MacDonald (from 3.8.1944); 3.8.1954, Short serv Commn. Capt. P. C. MacDonald to be Major 13.7.1954; 11.6.1963 Short serv. Comm. Maj. P. C. MacDonald relinquishes his commn. on completion of service 13.6.1963 and is granted the hon. rank of Major. Medal roll for the IGS bar Burma 1930-32. Good THREE Reign Officers group shown in medals to a man who rose from the ranks - Signalman to Major with over 35 years service. Light star marks on the I.G.S. otherwise V.F. £395
2010 Part of "OPERATION CROSSBOW". Member of the British Empire (M.B.E.) Military. W.W.2. France & Germany Star, Defence & War Medals, Geo.VI Air Efficiency Award. FLT. LT.B.B. STONEBRIDGE, R.A.F.V.R. A.E.A. awarded 5.1.1950. Copy detail from Air Force Lists June 1940 – Oct. 1945. M.B.E. Lon. Gaz. 29.12.1944. Official recommendation Acting Flight Lieutenant, No. 23 Balloon Centre. “This officer was the Balloon Engineer Officer during the deployment of the “Diver” barrage. During the first phase he was responsible not only for the complete handling of technical balloon organization but also of hydrogen supplies for the Centre which is the biggest in the Command. F/Lieut. Stonebridge has shown organization & initiative & has carried out a big task under unusual circumstances. By his organizing ability & unremitting efforts he has kept the hydrogen supply system for the Centre going without a break. He has shown magnificent determination & self sacrifice”. The following copies some in colour - all from the family - M.B.E. Certificate; Central Chancery letter ref. M.B.E. award; Commission application address Berkhamsted, Herts.; Letters from 906 Balloon Barrage Sqd. Auxiliary Air Force, Stanmore Middx. Dated 1938 enlisting in the Ranks; 4 x group photo’s - Stonebridge marked – 1 wearing A.E.A. ribbon in 159 Wing B.L.A. all men named on photo; Newspaper articles ref. The use of balloons as the last line of defence for London against V-I rockets. “Operation Diver” the British codename for the counter-measures taken against the V-I rocket or flying bombs launched by the German Luftwaffe in 1944 against London & other parts of Britain. His work involved the setting up of a defensive line of hydrogen filled barrage balloons on the south coast of England which resulted in approx 300 of these deadly flying bombs being destroyed; Copy Death Certificate 8.10.1986. E.F. £850
2009 Military Cross, Geo.V. in box of issue. Reverse NAMED "RICHEBOURG L'AVOUE (BOARS HEAD) JUNE 29-30.1916. 2ND. LIEUT. A.J. PEARSON, M.G. CORPS. Citation "For conspicious gallantry during operations. When held up by the enemy's wire after an advance through heavy fire, he established himself in a shell hole & held on for 5 hours. He then withdrew, bringing back his gun & a wounded man". National Archives show for "Richbourg L'Avoue 30.6.1916". Pilot, 29 Sqd., D.H.2's., K.I.A. 9.3.1917. Victory number 25 of Manfred von Richthofen. Copy picture, detail from "Under the Guns of the Red Baron" casualty cards, C.W.G.C., from Leighton Buzzard, R.F.C. service detail, M.I.C. (pair) Officers papers, M.G.C. War Diary, 6 of Pearson's Combat reports, credited with bring down Ltn. M. Bohme of Jasta 5 whose Albatros DII became G14 (copy picture) of captured aeroplanes. McCuddens 'Flying Fury' pages 76, 134 'my good friend Pearson....' Richthofen combat report of 9.3.17 (German & English), Richthofen detail. 29 Sqd. article. E.F. near Mint. £1500
FRANKLIN. POPE PIUSXI MARCONI
2010 Historic group of 2. C.B.E. (civil) BOX OF ISSUE. Lon. Gaz. 9.6.1949 CHARLES SAMUEL FRANKLIN, M.I.E.E., CONSULTANT MARCONI'S WIRELESS TELEGRAPH COMPANY, LTD. Q.S.A. bar Cape Colony. MR. C.S. FRANKLIN, WIRELESS TEL. DEPT. The first use of wireless telegraphy in the Boer War, a small party sent by the Marconi Company with Franklin (in charge) & 5 Marconi Engineers. These 'historic' medals to Franklin who had 65 patents to his name including 1922 B.B.C. "London Calling" designed by Round & Franklin, he was very much one of the pioneers of Radio Technology. On the south facing plaque of the Marconi Memorial, on the cliff top
Nr. Mullion, Cornwall it says "FROM THE MARCONI COMPANY'S POLDHU STATION/ IN 1923 AND 1924, CHARLES SAMUEL FRANKLIN/ INVENTOR OF THE FRANKLIN, BEAM AERIAL DIRECTED HIS SHORT WAVE WIRELESS BEAM/ TRANSMISSION TO GUGLIELMO MARCONI ON/ HIS YACHT 'ELECTRA' CRUISING IN THE SOUTH/ ATLANTIC. THE EPOCH MAKING RESULTS OF THESE/ EXPERIMENTS LAID THE FOUNDATION OF MODERN/ HIGH SPEED RADIOTELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION/ TO AND FROM ALL QUARTERS OF THE GLOBE"
Copy picture of Franklin & another with Pope Pius XI, Mr. C.S. Franklin & Mr G. Marconi when they installed a microwave beam for communication between the Pope's North & South residence, which laid the groundwork for the invention of 'Radar'. Oxford Dictionary of National Biography Franklin, Charles Samuel 1879-1964, his obituary from a German magazine with translation, various other articles, write ups & patent details, London Gazette. E.F. £2995
2010 Pair. Geo. V. A.F.M. 220540 CORPL. MECH. BANCE R., R.A.F., British War Medal F20540 R.BANCE, A.M.1., R.N.A.S.& M.I.D.; M.I.D. worn on uniform as no Victory entitlement ! (B.W.M. only entitlement - "no oversea's service" noted on papers & medal roll shows B.W.M. only) Copy service papers, London Gazette A.F.M. 8.2.1919, M.I.D. 3.6.18, Papers state from 16.3.21 PART OF CREW OF AIR SHIP R33. B.W.M. repinned at the claw otherwise both V.F. £5500
2024 Group of 4. 1939-45, France & Germany Stars, War medal with ribbon bar M.I.D. U.S.A. Bronze Star. With original Mentioned in Despatches certificate, which has been folded & is a little dirty (see pictures). The first three medals mounted as originally worn, the Bronze Star Medal seperate but mounted for wear.
Copy MID London Gazette 8 November 1945 'In recognition of gallant and distinguished service in North West Europe' Bronze Star Medal (USA) London Gazette 17 October 1946 'In recognition of distinguished service in the cause of the allies' the recommendation states........... 865972 W/S Sgt George Henry Hampson, 105 HAA Regiment Royal Artillery. Home address..........10 Braddon Street, Clayton, Manchester 11.
Apr.1945. North West Europe 'During a period of AA (Anti Aircraft) deployment under an American AAA Brigade in the Antwerp Diver belt from 3 April to 30 April 1945, Sgt HAMPSON, as NCO in charge of Radar Station, distinguished himself during the ceaseless vigilance required against the enemy weapons. He was an example of devotion to duty of the highest order, being always cheerful during this very tiring period and showing ceaseless attention to all details of the highly technical equipment on his charge. His outstanding qualities were always apparent in the efficiency and cheerfulness of those under him. Throughout a very arduous month his achievements were consistently meritorious'. Recommended by Major K. Ewart ? R.A. Comd. 105 HAA Regt. R.A.; Brig. W.W.Allison, Comd. 101 A.A. Bge. & Maj. Gen. W.R.Revell-Smith Comd. G.H.Q., AA Tps. Unusual foreign award group. GVF £395
2027 Group of 4 with ribbon bar all mounted by Spink and Son LONDON (on bar). British War and Victory Medals
207609 BMBR. H.A.H.TRIMNELL. R.A. W.W.2. Defence Medal (unnamed) French Croix de Guerre 1914-18 with bronze Star. Copy M.I.C. (pair only) C de G London Gazette 19.6.1919 207609 Bombardier Hugh Arthur Henry Trimnell, D/38th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery (East Sheen). N.E.F. £395
5004 Group of 7. Geo. V. A.F.C. unnamed. British War and Victory Medals & M.I.D. LIEUT. N.T. THORNELOE, R.A.F. 1939-45, France & Germany Stars, Defence & War Medals with W.W.2. medal issue slip + 5 original performance documents & reports on his service e.g. “I beg to mention to you the names of Lt. N.Y. Thorneloe R.A.F. & Lt. J.A. Smale. In the 1.1/2 Strutter of `RENOWN' the spotting reports of these officers have obtained a reputation for consistency & accuracy that causes increased reliance to be placed in them as aids to fire control. It is only by proved reliability that aerial spotting can become accepted & I therefore think the officers named have made a valuable contribution to progress” It is suggested for your consideration that the performance of these officers has been such as to justify advancement dated 23.12.1918. In reply it was stated there were no vacancies available, letter then forwarded to Brigadier General Steel, R.A.F. which I believe led to the award of the A.F.C. (instead of a rank advancement) as both these officers were awarded the A.F.C. in the same Lon. Gaz. 10.10.1919 (Coastal Patrol) & M.I.D. 3.6.19 (Coast Patrol). Other detail says `..one of the first to be catapulted off an aircraft carrier'.
Other docs. From H.M.S. Renown - service 3.1.18-17.4.18 “He has conducted himself to my satisfaction. Has been (force ??) as Pilot for flying work from the ship & has shown good judgement & nerve in the performance of this duty”. - Service 18.4.18-15.1.19 - “With great zeal & ability & to my entire satisfaction, an exceptionally capable & daring Pilot & a good V.V.W. in harbour”. Letter from Air Ministry 21.3.25 enclosing his A.F.C. & stating his British War & Victory Medals will be issued shortly (i.e. no star missing). Addressed Lieut., A.F.C. late R.A.F. Thurnby House, Thurnby, Leics. Service details, Naval service papers served `Aurora', `Furious' & `Nairana'. Copy 1901 Census, birth details 1898, marriage 1924, Mill Hill School, London from 1910. Rugby Clubs were Westleigh, Leicester, Harlequins, Barbarians 1922-23, played Rugby Football for Leicester against the R.A.F. 1930. Promoted Flying Officer 1947, Resigned 1948. His brother Capt. J.E. Thorneloe awarded the M.C. & bar in the 4th Worcs. R. Lon. Gaz. 16.9.18 & 30.7.19. V.F. £2950
2019 Group of 3. British War and Victory Medals 3389 CPL. B. GUNTON, 15 - LOND. R. French Croix de Guerre 1914-1918 with Star. Copy Lon. Gaz. C de G. 19.6.1919 531137 (this number also confirmed on M.I.C.) Corporal 2/15th London Regiment (Watford). Copy M.I.C. (pair) & Lon. Gaz. Approx 20-30 C de G's awarded to Regiments in W.W.1. - so very few to a specific Battalion as the 2/15th (County of London) Prince of Wales Civil Service Rifles. One e/k on reverse at 8 o/c on B.W.M. otherwise N.E.F. £495
2014 Group of 4. with ORIGINAL M.I.D. certificate to Lieutenant (T/Captain) G.H.D. Williams.
The Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment). 1939/45 & Burma Stars Defence & War medals with MID oak leaf. Copy Lon. Gaz. 16.12.1943 page 5475 for Eastern Frontier of India (attached Corp. of Military Police (India)). Lieut. 21.9.1940, Capt. 29.4.1944, Major 20.9.1946. Retires with rank of Major 15.8.1950. GOOD MILITARY POLICE GROUP. Mounted swing style as worn. N.E.F. £215
2010 Group of 4. 1939/45, & France & Germany Stars Defence & War medals with MID oak leaf with box of issue addressed CAPT. W.C. JACKSON, Grosvenor Rd., Chichester, Sussex. Copy Lon. Gaz. 16.7.1940 W.O.Cl. III from R.A. to be 2nd Lieut., 22.3.1945 M.I.D. for North West Europe Capt. Royal Corps of Signals. E.F. £145
3979 British War and Victory Medals & M.I.D., MAJOR R.F.S. MORTON, R.A.F. 1939-45 Star, Defence & War Medals. 3 x ORIGINAL pictures & 2nd Lieut's commission. Air Commodore (Temp. 1939) R.F.S. Morton went to Uppingham School. W.W.2 Air Officer Commanding (A.O.C.) No.31 Balloon Barrage Group, S.A.S.O. , H.Q. Balloon Command.
Pilot 20 Sqd's BE2c (3-4.1916), 47 Sqd. (7.1916) & Commanding Officer of Bristol Fighter 11 Sqd. (21.8.1917) Wounded 17.5.1918. Copy Aviator's Certificate 24.7.1915. Lon. Gaz. M.I.D. Capt. 3.6.1918, Officers Papers, 6 x 20 Sqd Combat Reports (BE2c) of Mortons & 8 of others with him. Casualty Reports 17.5.18 Major, 11 Sqd. history, birth certificate, 2 x marriage & death Cert's. Who's Who service picture above says Ireland 1919. V.F. £695
1980 Group of 8. Geo.V., M.C. (cased) British War and Victory Medals 2.LIEUT. D.A. HUTCHINGS. (2/4TH Berks. Regt.) Geo. V. India General Service Medal bars Mahsud 1919-20, Waziristan 1919-21, North West Frontier 1935. CAPT. D.A. HUTCHINGS, 82 PJBIS.
1939-45 & Burma Stars War Medal, India Service Medal 1939-45 (W.W.2.'s unnamed).
M.C. Lon. Gaz. 10.6.1921 WAZIRISTAN FORCE to be dated 1.8.1920. 23 M.C.'s for Waziristan 1920. (British Gallantry Awards, Abbott & Tamplin refers) Copy M.I.C. (pair) Lon. Gaz., Services (wounded W.W.1.) From Portsmouth. From Services of British Army Officers 1939-1945 page 288 - Lieut. 2.6.1917, Capt. 28.5.1920, Major 28.5.1934, Acting or Temp. Lt. Col. 1941-42, Lt. Col. 28.5.1942. The Striking Force: Tochi & Derajat Columns included the 82nd Punjabis (British Battles & Medals refers) & I understand the M.C. was awarded for an action between 1.10.1919 - 7.1920. War diary & India Office NOT checked. V.F. £2895
1976 Group of 3. 1939-45 Star, Atlantic Star, War Medal with ORIGINAL W.W.2. Mention in Despatches Oakleaf.
Sub-Lieutenant (A) Salisbury, R.N.V.R., killed on 10 August 1944, aged 23 years, whilst serving on H.M.S. Trumpeter. His name is commemorated on the Lee-on-Solent Memorial. He was the son of William and Mary Ann Salisbury and husband of Brenda May Salisbury.
M.I.D. (Posthumous) Lon. Gaz. 28.11.1944, Temporary Sub-Lieutenant (A) Alfred Salisbury. R.N.V.R. (Ipswich).
Original citation states AIRMEN OF H.M.S. TRUMPETER TOOK PART IN A SUCCESSFUL SERIES OF MINELAYING SORTIES IN THE NORWEGIAN LEADS (OPERATION OFFSPRING) WHICH WERE CARRIED THROUGH WITH SKILL & COURAGE.
INDIVIDUAL RECOMMENDATION DATED 10.9.1944 states - TY. SUB-LIEUT. (A) ALFRED SALISBURY, H.M.S. TRUMPTER, 846 SQUADRON, IMMEDIATE MENTION IN DESPATCHES (POSTHUMOUS) "FOR SKILL & DETERMINATION IN AN AVENGER MINELAYING STRIKING FORCE ON THE NORWEGIAN COAST IN THE FACE OF CONSIDERABLE ANTI-AIRCRAFT OPPOSITION. ACTING AS RADAR GUARD, THIS OBSERVER HAS BEEN OF GREAT ASSISTANCE IN CONNING THE FORCE TO ITS TARGET".
OPERATION OFFSPRING was the minelaying of the possible exits of the 'TIRPITZ' from the Norwegian Altenfiord.
Other awards for this action were 1 x D.S.C. bar, 2 x M.I.D.'s & 2 other Posthumous M.I.D.'s which would include Salisbury's Pilot.
Medals in card forwarding box, this faintly addressed to Mr. Thomas Bryant of Gillingham, Kent (faded) connection not known. With condolence slip named to Temporary Sub-Lieutenant (A) Alfred Salisbury. R.N.V.R., together with Fleet Air Arm sweetheart brooch, silver and enamel, F.A.A. cloth wings, F.A.A. shoulder board "A" (mothed and damaged) with a group photograph in front of a Swordfish. All items sold previously in a provincial auction (2006) cutting from catalogue included, when it included an Africa Star (left in box as connection not known) box includes 3 x waxed original envelopes for the above 3 medals.
H.M.S. Trumpeter was an U.S.A. escort carrier, leased to the U.K. during 1943-46. She had battle honours for ‘Atlantic 1943-44’, ‘Arctic 1944-45’, and ‘Norway 1945'.
One slight tear on issue slip (see picture) & creases from folding, medals N.E.F. £395
1962 Group of 5. British Empire Medal (B.E.M.) Geo.VI. 14338942 SGT. GEORGE H PYE. R.C.S. (Royal Corps of Signals) 1939-45, Italy Stars, Defence & War Medals. B.E.M. in box of issue with top wearing clip.
B.E.M. Lon. Gaz. 20.9.1945 ITALY, 14338942 Sergeant George Henry Pye, Royal Corps of Signals. (London E11) citation from (National Archives) "This N.C.O. arrived in PATRAS (mainland Greece) with the Advance Party on 18th October 1944 with a totally inadequate cipher staff & a shortage of cipher books. Signal traffic became very heavy. Sgt. PYE showed the greatest devotion to duty during an extended period, going often without sleep & invariably working until the early hours of the morning. He obtained no relief until the cipher section arrived from PREVEZA in mid-December. Operation traffic was at that time very heavy & Sgt. PYE continued to work at high pressure. Throughout the six months he has been in Patras, Sgt. PYE has always given of his best. During the most difficult period when it seemed impossible to cope with his work he never complained but stuck doggedly to his job & by his example & imperturbability kept his team going when it might well have collapsed under the strain". Copy Lon. Gaz. & P.R.O. citation. E.F. £435
1977 Group of 4. The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, M.B.E. (Military) Member’s 1st type breast badge, silver, hallmark London 1919. 1914-15 Star 2 Lieut., A.W.EAST, Bedf. R, British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oakleaf. Major. M.B.E. London Gazette 3.6.1919 (Balkans). ‘T./Lt. (Local Major), Gen. List.’M.I.D. London Gazette 11.6.1918. ‘T./Lt. (A./Capt.), Gen. List.’
Arthur William East was born on 22.9.1885. Living at 7 Moon Street, Luton, he attested for the 2nd (City of London) Battalion London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers) on 12.9.1914. Firstly as a Private, then as a Lance-Corporal, he served with the regiment in Malta, 23.12.1914 - 25.3.1915. He was discharged to a commission on 25.3.1915, being posted to the 10th Battalion Bedfordshire Regiment. He entered the Salonika theatre of war in November 1915 and continued to serve there throughout the war and attaining local rank of Major. Copy Lon. Gaz., M.I.C., Service papers from Luton, 1914-15 Star roll. V.F. £535
4568 Group of 4. C.B.E. Geo. V. Civil, O.B.E. Geo. V. Military, hallmarked 1919. British War and Victory Medals & M.I.D. MAJOR. F.R.E. DAVIS, R.A.F. Service details from Barnes, Surrey. Naval papers Lt., R.N.V.R. served from 29.7.15-14.12.16 Kingsnorth & Pembroke (U.K.). Service with the U.S. Navy 25.4.18. Sent to New York 28.11.17 attached to U.S. naval Airship Squadron & `Specially recommended for promotion for improvements in the Naval Airship Squadron of U.S., (has) been largely brought about by him. Due to being awarded one award from each British Empire Division Davis was allowed to wear both C.B.E. & O.B.E. in uniform. O.B.E., 1.1.1919 Attached to U.S. Naval Airship Squadron. C.B.E. Lon. Gaz. 1.1.36, Secretary, Great Western Railway Company, on the occasion of the centenary of the railway. Who's Who - served European war, R.N.A.S. & R.A.F. (despatches, O.B.E.) died 1960. Not found W.W.1.,M.I.D., but R.A.F. service papers give him a C.M.G., (sic.C.B.E.?) & O.B.E. O.B.E. & pair mounted as worn V.F.,C.B.E., with full neck ribbon. RARE COMBINATION. E.F. £1,650
2009 GEORGE V. OR VI. D.S.O. TOP SUSPENSION BAR ONLY. CLIP MISSING/OR CUT OFF FOR MOUNTING.- V.F. £95
1954 Group of 4. 1914-15 Star trio. S4/045493 S.SGT. L.D. GOODALL, A.S.C. French Croix de Guerre 1914-1918 with Star. Copy Lon. Gaz. C de G 19.6.1919. 36th Divisional Train R.A.S.C. (Derby), M.I.C. France 3.10.15, Class Z 17.9.1919. Mounted as worn. When purchased there were 2 holes in the centre C de G ribbon with remains of cotton inside - I have attached a Star as the 'best fit' for the missing emblem, with centre holes it's not a 'Palm'. V.F. £395
5020 Group of 3. An unusual post-Great War France-to-Egypt Handley Page flight A.F.M. group of three awarded to Air Mechanic Class 1 T. Y. Cordiner, Royal Air Force, late Royal Flying Corps.
Geo. V. Air Force Medal, 47966 A.C. 1.,T. Y. Cordiner, R.A.F.; British War and Victory Medals 47966 2 A.M., R.A.F.
A.F.M. London Gazette 12 July 1920. (late 58th Squadron, Egypt)
The original recommendation states:
`Flight from France to Egypt, May to July 1919. A brilliant engine fitter who was mentioned for special services by his Flight Commander.'
Thomas Yates Cordiner, who joined the Royal Flying Corps in September 1916, was serving in No. 58 Squadron at the time of the above related deeds. Quite probably he had joined the Squadron before it moved to France in January 1918, and, having gained experience in Handley Page bombers, took part in the the flight from Provin in France to Heliopolis in Egypt in the following year. For the day, it was very much a pioneering trip, and it is well known that Air Mechanics often had to carry out hazardous running repairs, even as their aircraft were in flight. Cordiner returned to the U.K. in December 1919. Copy 2 x A.F.M. recommendations Family lived in Yorkshire, but by W.W.1. had moved to the Isle of Man, T. Cordiner taking part in the Isle of Man T.T. 1923,1924,1925. His brother Pte.Theo George Cordiner was K.I.A 16.9.16 10th Durham L.I. son of Richard & Francis, of Douglas I of M. all confirmed in 1901 census. `I of Man & the Great War' says served in M.G.C. 16 page article on 58 Sqd's flight to Egypt, mentions Cordiner/his aeroplane 5 times. G.V.F. £4,250
PTE. LUDMAN SAME WRITE UP BUT PTE DUDMAN !1953 Group of 5. Military Cross Geo.V. unnamed, Queen's South Africa five bars Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Johannesberg, Diamond Hill, Belfast. 4176 PTE. J.LUDMAN, 7.D.G. (7th Dragoon Guards) Kings South Africa 2 bars S.A1901,S.A.1902. 4176 PTE.J.LUDMAN, 7th Drgn. Gds., British War and Victory Medals CAPT. C.J. LUDMAN.
M.C. Lon. Gaz. 8.3.1919 citation 4.10.1919 T/Capt. Charles John Ludman, 5th Btn., Berkshire R. "For conspicuous gallantry & initiative throughout the period August - September 1918, on 5th Sept. he led his company to the attack on the village of NURLU gaining his objective & ably disposed his company during consolidation. Again during the operations at EPEHY on 18th & 19th September he led his company to his objective with great gallantry against a strongly-held position".
BOER WAR - Mentioned in Despatches by Kitchener 8.5.1901 for the following action PTE. LUDMAN (Only Ludman on 7th D.G. roll also listed again for M.I.D. as Dudman - no Dudman on 7th D.G. roll) "On March 14th (1901) one of rearguard bringing in cattle to Edenburg, Orange River Colony, after joining main body it was found that two men had been left behind, he volunteered to go out with 2nd Lieut. Kirkwood & cape cart & fetch them in & succeeded, through heavily fired at. 2/Lieut. Kirkwood also M.I.D. similar write up ..."succeeded under a perfect fusillade of rifle fire". See South African War Honours & Awards (Arms & Armour Press) page 61 Kirkwood & LUDMAN & page 64 for same write up as Dudman !) 14 M.I.D.'s to O.R.'s for Boer War out of a total to 7th D.G. of 36. Copy Lon. Gaz. for M.C., M.I.D. details from South African War Honours & Awards, Cavalry Q.S.A. bar entilement confirmed from modern listing covering Ludman/Dudman. M.I.C., (pair) his medals were originally issued on the Rank & File roll as a Pte. in the E. Kent R. on being returned, advising of his Commission ! different medals were issued in his name & correct rank of Capt., medals have not been altered in anyway - see picture. Officers Papers (10) from Canterbury, Kent, born Cambridge (attended British & New St. Schools) papers confirm 7 years previous service in 7th Drag. Gds. In W.W.1. served on Home Defence E. Kent Regt. 5.6.15-25.9.1917 in various ranks Pte., Cpl, Sergt. (up & down) until Commissioned aged 39, 26.9.17, note initial 'J' on Boer War medals (no other Ludmans on 7th D. Gds. roll.) GOOD DOUBLE GALLANTRY GROUP IN SEPERATE WARS PTE. TO CAPT. Boer War with some slight edge bumps otherwise N.V.F. others N.E.F. £2,295
2009 Geo. V. Air Force Cross British War and Victory Medals CAPT. H.T. HORSFIELD, R.F.C., Copy Aviator's Certificate picture 27.4.1916, M.I.C. (pair) Capt. R.F.C. ex 2nd Lieut., 13th Worcs. Regt. Service Papers from Evesham, Worcs.,fruit grower 1910-14. Lon. Gaz., 3.6.1919 (Worcs. R). Pilot, 34 & 9 Sqd's, His Obs. wounded 16.10.1916 in B.E.2E combat with enemy aircraft. N.E.F. £2,795
1929 Group of 3. Geo. V., M.M. 40515 PTE.E.A. BAKER, 7/BEDF:R. British War & Victory Medals 30739 ESSEX R. Copy M.M. Lon. Gaz. 7.10.1918 (Walworth), M.I.C. (pair) confirms both no's & Regt's. & 8 pages Discharge papers confirms medals & to Ex. Force France 26.9.1916. Original ribbons V.F. £595
1907 Group of 5. INDIA GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL 1936-39 bar North West Frontier with M.I.D. oak leaf. CAPT. J.L. JORDAN, 6 LRS. (6th Lancers) 1939-45, Africa Stars, Defence & War Medals. (all unnamed) Copy Lon. Gaz. 16.8.1938 M.I.D. for Waziristan, North West Frontier of India 16.9.1937 - 15.12.1937 - 6th Duke of Connaught's Own Lancers (Watson's Horse) Jordan, Capt. J.L. (attd. Remount Dept.) Joins South Wales Borderers from Gentleman Cadet at R.M.A. Sandhurst, 1924 serves as 2.Lt, Lt., Capt, Major, Lt. Col., & COMMANDS THE 1ST BATT., S.W.B. 2.1943 - 26.3.1945, Retires as Hon. Lt. Col. 1958. Died 12.1.1972 at Nantgaredig, Carms. A total of 19 British (as opposed to Indian) Government awards were made to British Officers, V.C.O.'s & N.C.O.'s serving with Indian Cavalry Regt's during the period on the Frontier. Only one such award was made to the 6th Lancers. Copy Lon. Gaz.'s, S.W.B. History, R.R.W. Journal, Carmarthan Journal 21.1.1972 Obituary, group photo as above. Slight conduct marks from Stars on I.G.S. otherwise V.F. £765
1901 Geo. V. Military Medal 240236 SJT. G.C. SMART, 8/GLOUC. R. Copy Lon. Gaz. 23.7.1919 (Gloucester) Citation reads (240236) SERGT. (G.C.) SMART, WHEN HIS PLATOON OFFICER WAS SEVERELY WOUNDED, (LANDRECIES 16.10.1918) AT ONCE TOOK COMMAND & LED HIS PLATOON RIGHT THROUGH THE FIGHT, CAPTURING SEVERAL PRISONERS...All received well earned Decorations. Copy M.I.C. (trio) Lon. Gaz. & published citation (see picture)E.F. £775
1885 Group of Three.1914-15 Star RTS=4781 Pte. C.H. Sheppard. A.S.C., British War and Victory Medals with Mention in Despatches oakleaf. (twice mentioned) 2. Lieut. C. H. Sheppard. Copy Hampshire Regt. W.W.1.History page 348....on the 9th (July 1918) 2/Lt. Shepherd & six men successfully stalked a standing patrol.(possibly one of his M.I.D.'s). Copy M.I.C. - shows Theatre of War France 9.12.1914, address Belgium. M.I.D.'s Lon. Gaz. 28.12.1918 & 9.7.1919 both as 2/Lieut. Hamps. Regt. N.E.F. £395
1880 1914-15 Star 2. Lieut. R. G. Chadwick, L’pool R. British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. Capt. R. G. Chadwick Belgian Croix de Guerre. Copy M.I.D. Lon. Gaz. 22.5.1917 (11th) Liverpool Regt., Belgian Croix de Guerre 2.9.1919 15th Loyal North Lancashire Regt., Copy 3 pages from Officers services file, from Castlebar, C.D.B., Co Mayo. also Westland Ave., Londonderry. Joined 5th Connaught Rangers 14.11.1914-4.4.1915 (Pte.,L. Cpl.,Cpl.) when promoted 2/Lieut. 15th Liverpool Regt. Commissions, M.I.C., from Londonderry. Approx 20 C de G's to Regt. Mounted as worn, on individual hanging bars. G.V.F. £565
1924 A very rare Second World War Madagascar operations D.C.M. group of five awarded to Corporal H. Lyle, Royal Scots Fusiliers, who stormed a Vichy machine-gun position in the night attack on Antsirane the day following the landings in May 1942, OPERATION IRONCLAD, INVASION OF MADAGASCAR.
Distinguished Conduct Medal, Geo. VI. 3126021 Cpl. H. LYLE, R. S. FUS. 1939-45 & Africa Stars, Defence and War Medals unnamed as issued.
D.C.M. London Gazette 16 June 1942. The original recommendation states:
‘During the night attack on Antsirane on 6 May 1942, this N.C.O. was leading his section which was fired on from a Pill Box on the east side of the road. He showed conspicuous gallantry and disregard for danger in entering the Pill Box and capturing over a dozen prisoners.’
Harry Lyle, who was from Mauchline, Ayr, was one of just four men awarded the D.C.M. for the opening phase of operation “Ironclad”, the landings in Vichy-held Madagascar in May 1942, the first large scale amphibious assault carried out by the British since the Dardanelles campaign.
On the 5th, with supporting fire from the Royal Navy’s “Force H”, troops of the 13th, 17th and 29th Infantry Brigades - the latter including 1st Battalion, the Royal Scots - and No. 5 Commando, the whole designated “Force 121”, landed in Courrier Bay, some 12 miles from the main objective, the Vichy naval base at Diego Suarez (actually situated to the east of the town proper, at Antsirane). The initial landings proceded without much difficulty, but later in the day strong resistance was encountered, and plans were accordingly set in motion to storm the enemy by night - here, then, Lyle’s encounter with a Pill Box at Antsirane. By dawn, the assault had been accomplished, but at a cost of 105 killed and 283 wounded, versus Vichy losses of 150 killed and 500 wounded.
Following these operations, and the withdrawal of 13th and 17th Infantry Brigades, Lyle and 29th Brigade remained in occupation, and, with the Vichy French Governor steadfastly refusing to surrender, it became necessary to launch further strikes at selected points along Madagascar’s coast - thus the Royal Scots participating in another amphibious landing at Majunga in September. The Regiment was finally withdrawn in mid-October, shortly before the final surrender of the Vichy forces. Copy Lon. Gaz., Operation Ironclad details. D.C.M. edge bruise, some contact from stars and some OFFICIALLY re-impressed naming, N.V.F. £2995
1921 GROUP OF 5. Geo. V. D.S.O. IN BOX WITH TOP WEARING CLIP & PIN. 1914-15 Star trio & M.I.D.,CAPT. F.P. WARWICK, I.M.S. & MAJ., I.G.S. bar Waziristan 1919-21. LT. COL. F.P.WERNICKE, I.M.S. Copy Lon. Gaz. D.S.O. (for Mesopotamia) M.I.D. (for Mesopotamia), 2 x M.I.C.'s, D.S.O. Book, I.M.S. History - quotes, M.B.,Ch.B., Ed. 1905, Lieut. 1906, Capt. 1909, Major 1917. Changed name to WARWICK in 1920,(confirmed in p/work) Lt. Col.1925.
4 service medals mounted on wearing pin (see picture) G.V.F. £2,200
1814 Victorian Distinguished Conduct Medal SERGT.A.E.WOOD, C.I.V.
(City Imperial Volunteers) Queen's South Africa 1899-1902 bars Cape Colony, Transvaal, Witterbergen. 1045 SGT.A.E.WOOD, C.I.V.,(Impressed) King's South Africa 2 bars S.A. 1901,S.A.1902 LIEUT. IMP. YEO. (eng), B.W.M. Capt. D.C.M. Lond. Gazette 27.9.1901, C.I.V. (now Lieut. 21st Btn. Imp. Yeo.) M.I.D. Lon. Gazette 10.9.1901.
jUST 14 D.C.M.'s to C.I.V. for Boer War, 2 of which are to the Field Bty. Ex H.A.C. for the action at Lindley 23.6.1900 (info. from a well known C.I.V. collector, who tells me the other is in the Museum) Copy L. Gaz's, Imp.Yeo. Roll (81st Coy., 21st Bn.) & details of Lindley Action from 'After Pretoria' "LINDLEY....the 4 gun battery of the C.I.V....they did not get through without fighting...Early on 26th June the enemy were found in some force in a line of kopjes just beyond Liebenberg's Spruit. The City Imperial Volunteers battery at once pushed forward, shelled the kopjes & dislodged the Boers. On the 27th skirmishing began early & continued all day. The Boers brought up a 15-pounder & with it engaged the C.I.V. Battery but as the battery gave them a hotter reply than they had anticipated, they moved their gun & turned their attention to the convoy. Their riflemen closed in, but the C.I.V. Battery succeeded in checkmating their efforts." "The C.I.V. were warmly congratulated by General Paget upon the excellence of their work." 3 x D.C.M.'s known outside the Museum collection.
C.I.V. list of men in the unit gives WOOD A.E.,H.A.C. (HONOURABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY) SERGT. Scarce, slight contact marks N.V.F. £3895
1852 Group of 4.Geo. V. Military Medal, 49479 PTE-L.CPL. L. RATCLIFFE, 1/R. INNIS: FUS. British War and Victory Medals 26948 S. LANC. R. Geo. VI. Special Constabulary L.S.G.C. LEONARD RATCLIFFE. Copy M.I.C.,(pair only)
Lon. Gaz. (Stalybridge) N.E.F. £745
1851 Group of 9 Military Medal Geo.V. 254984 CPL. R. FRYER, R.E. 1914-15 Star trio 10545 PTE./CPL. MIDDX. R. 1939-45, Italy Stars, Defence & War Medals, Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R. 254984 CPL., R.E. Group mounted as worn with M.M.,M.S.M. first. Copy M.I.C., M.M.,M.I.C. states R.E. sig. sub-Sect., Attd. 10th Bge., R.G.A. Lon. Gaz. M.M. 11.2.1919, Sig. Sub. Sec. (Belfast) M.S.M. 17.6.1918. Approx 260 W.W.1., M.M.,M.S.M. combinations to British Army so with W.W.2. campaign stars - a pretty unique gp. W.W.1.'s fine, W.W.2.'s V.F. £765
1666 Group of 3. Military Medal Geo.V. 89108 Pte. J. Paterson. 25/M.G.C.; British War and Victory Medals 89108 Pte. J. Paterson. M.G.C.
M.M. London Gazette 23.7.1919 89108 Pte. J.Paterson, 25th Bn., M.G. Corps.
Served with 25th Battalion, Machine Gun Corps from its formation, 1.3.1918, and won his Military Medal 'for excellent work with his gun on 25th October 1918 during the Battle of the River Selle' Copy Lon. Gazette & Divisional History by Lieutenant-Colonel M. Kincaid-Smith. Rare to have a detailed citation, as all W.W.1. M.M. citation's were destroyed in the W.W.2. bombing. M.I.C. (pair only) minor edge bruise to M.M., otherwise N.E.F. £595
D876 Group of 6 B.W.M. & Victory Medals J65668 W.FLETCHER,A.B.,R.N. 1939-45, Atlantic, Africa Stars, War Medal with M.I.D. Copy Lon. Gaz. M.I.D. 8.3.1940, R.F.R., H.M.S. VANQUISHER, a Destroyer, Battle Honours for Atlantic 1939-45, DUNKIRK 1940, English Channel 1943-4, Normandy 1944, Medal roll for Pair issued to "Diligence". Service Papers, from Batersea, London, served W.W.1. on Powerful & Isis; includes 5 days Detention. A nice early M.I.D. W.W.1. pair with 1 edge knock each (dropped?) W.W.2's,N.E.F. £245
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1887 A Geo. V. 'Western Front' Distinguished Flying Cross British War and Victory Medals 2/LIEUT. A.T. SPRANGLE, R.A.F. Copy picture's above shows Lt's C.F. Galbraith D.F.C. from Winnipeg & his Obs. Gunner 2/Lieutenant .A.T. Sprangle, Galbraith mortally wounded 15.9.1918 ('Black September'), Lon. Gaz's, Service papers, Combat report (6.5.1918), 7.6.18 - shot up damaged in R.E.8 of 5 Sqd. 1901 census, birth, marriage detail, D.F.C. citation - "For conspicious gallantry & devotion to duty during the recent operations carried out by the Canadian Corps. During the period 1st to 5th September 1918, as Observer has been instrumental in bringing fire to bear on 61 hostile batteries with most successful results. Besides this, he has directed the fire of our artillery on to Infantry & mechanical transport targets as well as Artillery on the move, in addition to dealing with them effectively with machine gun fire from low altitudes. This has been carried out under exceedingly adverse weather conditions & in the face of hostile opposition in the air; & the whole of his work has been characterised with the utmost skill & determination. A 'Black September' D.F.C. I understand the 5 Sqd. History credits Galbraith/Sprangle as destroying the first enemy aircraft in Battle of Amiens. Ex R. Gaston-Grubb Collection (Spinks). Listed in Canadian W.W.1., R.F.C.,R.A.F. N.E.F. SOLD
2032 Group of 5. Geo.V. Military O.B.E. (hallmark 1919) 1914-15 Star CAPT. C.W. MYDDLETON, R.E., British War and Victory Medals, with (loose) M.I.D. LT. COL. C.W. MYDDLETON. Italy, Order of the Crown Knight (silver gilt). Copy M.I.C. address The Ridgway, Wimbleton, S.W.19. Lon. Gaz. 1.1.1919, O.B.E. for ITALY, T/Major (T/Lt. Col.) Lon. Gaz. 6.1.1919 M.I.D. for ITALY, T/Lt. Col. Lon. Gaz. 2.3.1923 Order of the Crown of Italy (Officer) ....for distinguished service rendered during the War of 1914-1919. Temporary Lieutenant - Colonel Cornelius William Myddleton, O.B.E., Royal Engineers. N.E.F. RESERVED
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