Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Second War D.S.M. group of six awarded to Chief Petty Officer G. E. Bell, Royal Navy

Distinguished Service Medal, G.VI.R. (C.P.O. G. E. Bell. P/J. 109728), in its original case of issue; 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star, 1 clasp, North Africa 1942-43; Italy Star; War Medal 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf, good very fine (6) £800-£1,200

D.S.M. London Gazette 1 January 1945:
The original recommendation states ‘For leadership, example and cheerful devotion to duty’ whilst serving on H.M.S. Zetland, a ‘Hunt class’ destroyer on the Mediterranean Station and in the Aegean.

M.I.D. London Gazette 5 October 1943:
The original recommendation states ‘For unbroken vigilance while serving in H.M. Ships in operations which prevented the escape of enemy forces after their defeat in North Africa.’