Three: Petty Officer C. F. Savin, Royal Navy

General Service 1962-2007, 1 clasp, Northern Ireland (PO (M)(Q) C F Savin D086642L); South Atlantic 1982, with rosette (PO (M)(Q) C F Savin D086642L HMS Plymouth); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., E.II.R., 2nd issue (PO (M) (Q) C F Savin D086642L RN) mounted as worn, nearly extremely fine (3) £600-£800

H.M.S. Plymouth took a very active part in the South Atlantic campaign and at an early stage took part in the recapture of South Georgia, the surrender document being signed in her Wardroom. She was used for Naval Gunfire Support, Air Defence and Anti-Submarine Patrol during the operation to liberate the Falklands themselves.

On 8 June H.M.S. Plymouth came under heavy air attack and was hit by 30mm cannon-fire and four 1,000lb bombs while in support of an action ashore. None of the bombs exploded but one of the ship’s own depth charges was set off during the attack and much of the damage was caused by the fire which started as a result. The ship sailed out of San Carlos Water under her own steam and repairs were carried out away from the action area by the Support Ship Stena Seaspread. H.M.S. Plymouth was back in action less than three days later.