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Five: G. G. Williams, South African Forces
1939-45 Star; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals; Africa Service Medal, all officially named (103686 G. G. Williams)
Four: Private A. E. Graham, 1st Royal Natal Carbineers
1939-45 Star; Africa Star; War and Africa Service Medals, all officially named (144853 A. E. Graham)
Three: A. F. Abraham, South African Engineer Corps
1939-45 Star; Africa Star, 8th Army clasp; Defence Medal, all officially named (189870 A. F. Abraham)
1939-45 Star; Africa Star, 8th Army clasp; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals; New Zealand Service War Medal, all unnamed as issued, very fine and better (20) £60-80
Alexander Edward Graham, a Farmer in civilian life, attested for the 1st Royal Natal Carbineers at Premier Mine on 12 June 1940, aged 26 years. After service in South Africa, Abyssinia and the Middle East he was discharged as medically unfit at Premier Mine on 15 November 1941. Later awarded Invalidity Badge No. ‘3096’ (not with lot). Sold with original Certificate of Discharge; Invalidity Badge Certificate; Invalidity Badge Regulations; medal forwarding slip, and registered envelope - this addressed to Mr A. E. Graham at White River. Also with two ‘1RNC’ metal shoulder titles.
Alfred Ferdinand Abraham was born on 16 November 1911. In 1940, employed as a Carpenter, he joined the South African Army. He served in the 13th Field Company South African Engineer Corps and later with the 11th Field Company with the 8th Army. In March 1943 he was admitted to hospital, placed on the discharge list and posted to 157 Works Company, S.A.E.C. In May 1944 he was again admitted to hospital and was discharged in November 1944. Also entitled to War and Africa Service Medals.
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