Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A Second War ‘D-Day’ immediate M.M. group of seven awarded to Acting Sergeant A. E. C. Sippets, Hampshire Regiment, for his gallantry in capturing an enemy machine-gun post at Le Hamel on 6 June 1944; he was killed in action a week later on 13 June 1944

Military Medal, G.VI.R. (5505004 A.Sjt. A. E. C. Sippets. Hamps. R.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star, 1 clasp, 1st Army; Italy Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, extremely fine (7) £1,800-£2,200

M.M. London Gazette 28 September 1944:
‘In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Normandy.’

The original Recommendation states: ‘At Le Hamel on 6 June 1944 at about 07:30 hours, this N.C.O. landed with an assault company, and showed great dash and determination in clearing enemy posts overlooking the beach. When his platoon commander became a casualty he led the platoon on with great success. Later in Le Hamel he led a section of seven on to a house from which enemy were firing with Machine Guns. During this assault three casualties were sustained; nevertheless, by his fine example in leadership the position was captured and 12 prisoners were taken.’

Arthur Edward Charles Sippets, of Farnham, Surrey, served with the Hampshire Regiment during the Second World War, and was awarded the Military Medal for his gallantry and leadership at Le Hamel on D-Day, 6 June 1944. He was killed in action a week later on 13 June 1944, and is buried in Bayeux War Cemetery, France.