South Atlantic 1982, with rosette (ALMEM (M) A R Reeves D168336X H.M.S. Antrim) together with recipients cap tallies for the following ships: H.M.S. Blake; H.M.S. Cochrane; H.M.S. Echo; H.M.S. Invincible; H.M.S. Pembroke; H.M.S. Raleigh (2) and H.M.S. Sultan, nearly extremely fine £400-500

Sold with a comprehensive folder of copied research, including Royal Navy Certificate of Service; photocopy of Argentinian surrender document; H.M.S. Antrim daily orders showing landing of S.A.S. and S.B.S. troops; and various copied photographs, including a photograph of recipient wearing his medal and several pictures of the unexploded Argentian bomb in the Seaman’s After Heads.

H.M.S. Antrim, a County Class Guided Missile Destroyer, was commanded by Captain B. G. Young, D.S.O. As part of the advance-guard sent South, she played a prominent role in the recapture of South Georgia and assisted in the movement of S.A.S. troops. Between 20-21 May she led the Naval Forces in the Falkland Sound during the amphibious landings. At this time she was hit by a 1000lb bomb delivered by a Dagger fighter-bomber. The bomb struck the flight deck, gashed two missiles in the magazine and came to rest in the Seaman’s After Heads, without exploding. In further attacks by Daggers she was sprayed with 30mm. shells causing two serious casualties. After 10 fraught hours the unexploded bomb was dealt with by C.P.O. Michael Fellows of the Fleet Clearance Diving Team; an action that was to earn him the D.S.C. As a result of the damage sustained the Antrim reverted to escort duties for the remainder of the campaign.