The Collection of Medals Formed by Bill and Angela Strong

Four: Corporal J. Stamp, South Wales Borderers, wounded in action, Burma, 13 November 1944

1939-45 Star; Burma Star; War Medal 1939-45, these unnamed; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, S.E. Asia 1945-46 (3915741 Cpl., S.W.B.) some contact marks, very fine and better (4) £100-140

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

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James John Stamp was born in Pontypridd on 7 November 1922. He enlisted on 7 November 1941 and was posted to the 6th Brednockshire Battalion South Wales Borderers (T.A.). Stamp was posted to India, initially as a member of 158 Regiment Royal Armoured Corps. As a member once again of the 6th Battalion, Stamp was wounded in action at Pinwe on 13 November 1944. He later served in S.E. Asia as part of the 26th Indian Division. With S.W.B. cap badge, shoulder title and button; with some copied service details.