Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Second World War North Africa operations M.M. group of seven awarded to Lance-Corporal C. F. Jones, Royal Northumberland Fusiliers, who was decorated for his gallantry in the 1st Battalion at Derna in early 1941

Military Medal, G.VI.R. (4270152 L. Cpl. C. F. Jones, R. North’d Fus.); General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine (4270152 Fsr. C. F. Jones, R. North’d Fus.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, the first two with contact marks and edge bruising, otherwise generally very fine or better (7) £1200-1400

M.M. London Gazette 25 January 1945. The original recommendation states:

‘At Derna under heavy shell fire Lance-Corporal Jones and Fusilier Hanlon saw a wireless truck hit and burst into flames. Disregarding all personal danger these two soldiers left cover and pulled the two operators clear of the truck. The petrol tank was then on fire and likely to explode at any moment. They extinguished the burning clothing of the men and by their brave action undoubtedly saved their lives.’