Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Three: Lance-Corporal R. Kennedy, Cameronians

General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine, M.I.D. oak leaf (3241807 Rfmn., Cameronians); 1939-45 Star; War Medal 1939-45, mounted as worn, good very fine and better (3) £300-350

M.I.D. London Gazette 23 July 1937. ‘... in recognition of distinguished services rendered in connection with the operations in Palestine during the period, April-October 1936’.

Rifleman P. Kennedy was mentioned in despatches whilst serving with the 2nd Battalion, The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) in Palestine. In the Second World War, the 2nd Battalion Cameronians formed part of the B.E.F. In the German advance into Belgium and France during the summer of 1940, Lance-Corporal Kennedy was captured and remained a prisoner of war for the duration, incarcerated in Stalag 3A at Luckenwalde.