Orders, Decorations and Medals

The G.S.M., Kuwait and related Liberation Medals and documents to Fusilier S. Bakkor, Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, who was awarded a Q.G.M. for his bravery in the Gulf War’s much publicised ‘friendly fire’ incident, in which action he was wounded

General Service 1962, 1 clasp, Kuwait (24836235 Fus., R.R.F.); together with, Kuwaiti and Saudi Liberation Medals, all in cases or boxes of issue; cased tunic riband representing the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Medal of Honour, which was bestowed on Bakkor for ‘conducting himself impeccably during the performance of duty’, with official translation; original certificates and translations for the Kuwaiti and Saudi Liberation Medals, and a colour photograph of Bakkor in uniform in the Gulf, extremely fine (3) £400-500

Q.G.M. London Gazette 29 June 1991 ‘On 26 february 1991, C Company, 3 Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, was advancing on the Battle Group’s northern flank, destroying enemy artillery. At 1502 hours, two vehicles of 8 Platoon took direct hits from aerial attack. Fusilier Bakkor was the Gunner on the second of these vehicles to be hit. As soon as he saw the explosion he left his turret, ran across the ground between the two vehicles, disregarding the danger of secondary explosion, and mounted the burning vehicle attempting to extricate the gunner. While trying to get the hatches open he was blown from the vehicle by a further explosion which resulted in shrapnel wounds in his thigh. He was subsequently evacuated from the battlefield. Fusilier Bakkor showed considerable courage and a complete disregard for his own safety in his valiant attempt to rescue his colleagues. Tragically his efforts were unsuccessful and resulted in him being wounded. His conduct in this dangerous situation was outstanding and he displayed great courage. His action was instinctive and represents a display of bravery in the face of acute danger which is of the very highest order.’