Auction Catalogue

2 December 2009

Starting at 10:00 AM

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Orders, Decorations and Medals

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

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Lot

№ 581

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2 December 2009

Hammer Price:
£1,100

Three: Sergeant K. J. Webber, Welsh Guards

General Service 1962, 1 clasp, Northern Ireland (24263823 Gdsm. K. J. Webber, W.G.); South Atlantic 1982, with rosette (24263823 L. Cpl. K. J. Webber, W.G.); Army L.S. & G.C., E.II.R., Regular Army (24263823 Sgt. K. J. Webber, W.G.), mounted-court-style as worn, good very fine (3) £1200-1500

Kenneth Webber, who was from Barry, served for most of his career in the Welsh Guards as a member of the Support Company (Anti-Tank Platoon), and accordingly was not present on the occasion of the loss of the Sir Galahad. A Battalion boxer 1978-80, he also served at least two tours of duty in Northern Ireland - accompanying notes refer; together with some copied regimental images, including the recipient.