Orders, Decorations and Medals

A fine Second World War M.M. group of four awarded to Sergeant F. Huggett, 5th Royal Tank Regiment (R.A.C.), who was originally recommended for the D.C.M. for his gallantry in the desperate fighting at Sidi Rezegh in November 1941 - he was subsequently taken P.O.W.

Military Medal, G.VI.R. (7889194 Sjt. F. Huggett, R. Tank. R.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; War Medal 1939-45, minor contact wear, generally good very fine (4) £1100-1300

M.M. London Gazette 3 March 1942. The original recommendation, for a Distinguished Conduct Medal, states:

‘On 22 November 1941, at Sidi Rezegh, Sergeant Huggett displayed conspicuous bravery throughout a difficult operation. During the day he cured a petrol stoppage under very heavy fire and returned to his squadron, fighting his tank throughout the remainder of the action. Throughout the operation he has set an excellent example to the men of the Battalion. I consider that his personal bravery under conditions of great danger is worthy of an immediate award.’

Frank Arthur John Huggett joined the Royal Tank Regiment in the late 1930s and was actively engaged with the B.E.F. in France in 1940. Following his gallantry at Sidi Rezegh he was taken P.O.W. and, via Campo 65 in Italy, ended the War at Stalag 18A at Wolfsberg (Karnten), Germany. Remaining in the Army after the War, he rose to the rank of S.Q.M.S. but was reduced to Corporal on account of an offence committed in the 1950s. According to a letter written by one of his colleagues, which is included with assorted research, he took his discharge in Germany.

Also sold with the recipient’s original Army Certificate of Education, First Class, dated 24 March 1956.