Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Second War D.S.M. awarded to Leading Seaman W. L. Platten, Royal Navy, for minesweeping operations under enemy fire in the Adriatic

Distinguished Service Medal, G.VI.R. (L.S. W. L. Platten. LT/JX.170553) officially renamed, very fine £500-£600

Provenance: Dix Noonan Webb, December 2000.

D.S.M. London Gazette 15 May 1945: ‘For gallantry, perseverance and devotion to duty in minesweeping operations under enemy fire in the Adriatic.’

M.I.D. London Gazette 14 June 1945. Seedies roll states that he was serving with B.Y.M.S. 2056 for both awards.