Auction Catalogue

22 July 2015

Starting at 10:00 AM

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Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

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Lot

№ 399

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22 July 2015

Hammer Price:
£900

General Service 1962-2007, 2 clasps, Borneo, Northern Ireland, M.I.D. oak leaf (23945722 Pte. K. Tweddell, D.L.I.), good very fine £300-350

Mention in despatches London Gazette 25 March 1975:

‘In recognition of gallant and distinguished service in Northern Ireland during the period 1 August 1974 to 31 October 1974.’

Keith Tweddell won his “mention” for services in the Green Howards; sold with a copied feature and photograph from the regimental journal, reporting on the 1st Battalion’s Paracending Team’s victory in the National Canopy Championship in Lincolnshire in September 1979.