Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Malaya, E.II.R. (22953747 Tpr. R. White 12 L) mounted as worn, nearly extremely fine £60-80

Lance-Corporal Robert Oates White, late 12th Lancers, was a native of Doncaster, Yorkshire, where he had been born c. 1934. He enlisted at Doncaster on 30 April 1953, and served a total of 7 years and 1 day, including 3 years 1 day with Colours and 3 years 361 days in the Reserve. During his time with the 12th Lancers he served as a Driver/Signaller, and was overseas in Malaya between 24 November 1953 to 3 October 1954. He also accrued 1 year and 80 days overseas service in Germany with BAOR. His military conduct on discharge was described as having been 'Very Good'. The above was his only medal.

Sold with original Regular Army Certificate of Service; Soldiers Record and Pay Book; Army Form D 401; Army Form D 430; Army Form D 427; two Royal Life Saving Certificates - 'Dewsbury Technical School' December 1948; and damaged registered envelope from RAC Records Office to his Doncaster address.