Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Bronze Star group of seven representative of those awarded to Captain Milan M. Casper, 116th Engineer Battalion, U.S. Army - awarded the M.B.E. for services in New Guinea

Bronze Star, reverse hand engraved, ‘Milan M. Casper’, slot brooch; American Defense Medal; American Campaign Medal; Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, two bronze stars on ribbon; Victory Medal 1945; G.B., Order of the British Empire, 2nd issue, Member’s (M.B.E.) military division breast badge, silver; Australian Service Medal (0-370059 M.M. Casper) this engraved in the same style as the Bronze Star, extremely fine (7) £100-140

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Named and Attributable American Medal Groups.

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Note: the above medals are representative of those awarded to Captain M. M. Casper.

M.B.E. (Recommended by the Governor-General of Australia, 7 July 1944):

‘Captain Casper has commanded Company A, 116th Engineer Battalion, United States Army, during the operations of the 162nd Infantry since June 29, 1943. His Company was attached to the 162nd Infantry during this period. During and after the landing at Nassau Bay on the night of 29th/30th June 1943, Captain Casper personally reconnoitred routes of advance and directed the construction of essential roads at Nassau Bay and inland along the Bitoi River. He and his personnel assisted in movement of supplies inland and in movement of artillery and ammunition from Nassau Bay to Green Hill. Later in the Tambu Bay area Captain Casper personally reconnoitred routes and directed construction of roads and supply trails over the mountains. On several occasions his operations were performed in the face of enemy fire. He also improved explosive charges and instructed personnel in the demolition of enemy dug-outs and emplacements and these were invaluable in assisting the Infantry in securing a key point on Roosevelt Ridge, north of Tambu Bay. Captain Casper has been a tireless worker, has exercised unusual initiative and daring, and has co-operated with all combat troops of both American and Australian services to the fullest.’

With copied recommendation and four metal rank and unit badges for display purposes.

This lot is sold as seen and is not subject to return. Please see saleroom notice on lot 280 for fuller details.