The Collection of Medals Formed by Bill and Angela Strong

Efficiency Medal, G.VI.R., 2nd issue, Territorial (1429328 Rfn. P. Newton, R.B.) extremely fine £40-60

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

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Peter Newton was born in New Milton, near Bournemouth on 28 February 1920. Employed in the Printing Business, he enlisted into the T.A. on 31 May 1938 - joined 205 Battery 55 A.A. Brigade at Sittingbourne. Served in the Middle East. December 1940- October 1943 and Italy, October 1943-May 1945 - being wounded in action at Suez - suffering a shrapnel wound to his right shoulder. Transferred from 89 H.A.A. Regiment R.A. to the Rifle Brigade in September 1944. Released from service in July 1946. Entitled to the 1939-45 Star; Africa Star, 8th Army clasp, and War Medal. With copied service notes.

Wounded at Suez on 12 July 1941