Seven: Major Kenneth Owen Cahill Le Clus, South African Corps of Marines

John Chard Decoration, E.II.R., edge officially numbered, ‘49’, silver, with anchor on ribbon; 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals; Africa Service Medal, these six all officially named (329516 K. O. C. Le Clus) mounted as worn, good very fine (7) £100-140

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Long Service Medals from the Collection formed by John Tamplin.

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Kenneth Owen Cahill Le Clus was born in Bloemfontein on 20 May 1910. A Telegraphist by occupation, he volunteered for the Union Defence Force and was attested on 23 July 1940. Le Clus was attested for the 52nd Company, E.R. Battalion, Miners Engineer Brigade, South African Engineer Corps. On 29 July 1942, Le Clus was attested for full-time service and served in the South African Artillery. He served in Egypt with te 23rd Field Regiment, S.A.A., from 30 April 1943, and in the C.M.F. in Italy from 14 April 1944. He returned to South Africa in December 1945 and was discharged on 26 January 1946 as a Sergeant on partial demobilization. On returnig to South Africa, Le Clus continued to serve in the Union Defence Force. He was commissioned and later attained the rank of Major. He served with the 2nd L.A.A. Regiment which was part of the South African Corps of Marines. As a Major in the Corps of Marines he was awarded the John Chard Decoration (Government Gazette 28 October 1955). Sold with copied service papers.