Four: Private P. M. Beaney, Sherwood Foresters and No. 6 Commando

France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine 1945-48 (14826017 Pte. F. [sic] Beaney. Foresters) Second War awards mounted as originally worn, last in named card box of issue, generally very fine or better (4) £100-£140

Philip Melvyn Beaney was born in Battersea, London in April 1926. He enlisted in the Army in April 1944, and served with the Sherwood Foresters, and with No. 6 Commando between September - November 1945. After the cessation of hostilities No. 6 Commando stayed in Germany in order to aid with the capture of German personnel and officials wanted for war crimes, amongst other duties.

Sold with: recipient’s identity tags; Commando Service Certificate and Soldier’s Service and Pay Book.