The Collection of Medals Formed by Bill and Angela Strong

General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Bomb & Mine Clearance 1945-49 (15724 Sjt. B. H. W. Eastwood, R.E.) in card box of issue, nearly extremely fine £300-350

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Bill and Angela Strong Medal Collection.

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Berard Henry Walton Eastwood was born in Bushey, Hertfordshire on 12 May 1919. Entered the Army as a Gunner in the Royal Artillery on 17 June 1940. Serving on Searchlights, he was transferred to the Royal Engineers on 4 October 1940, serving with 9th Field Squadron R.E., October 1940-September 1943, then 629 Field Squadron until December 1945. Served in the Middle East, May 1942-August 1943. In 1943 he suffered wounds to his face and scalp. Served in Norway, June-October 1945. Posted to a 16 Bomb Disposal Unit in December 1945. Discharged on 22 August 1946. Also awarded the 1939-45 Star; Africa Star, 8th Army clasp; Defence and War Medals. With copied service notes.