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3 December 2020

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№ 420

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3 December 2020

Hammer Price:
£60

Five: Attributed to Captain G. F. Ward, Royal Engineers

1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaves; together with the related miniature awards, these mounted for wear, good very fine (5) £70-£90

M.I.D. London Gazette 19 July 1945.

George Frederick Ward, Captain, Royal Engineers, was Mentioned in Despatches ‘for his efforts during the critical period of working at Naples Port and in particular the loadings of the Anzio Bridgehead of the ships carrying R.E. Stores.’

Sold with a quantity of original documents relating to Ward; together with the recipient’s rank pips and Royal Engineers buttons.