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23 June 2021

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№ 478

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23 June 2021

Hammer Price:
£300

The Naval General Service Medal awarded to Able Seaman W. G. English, Royal Navy, who was Mentioned in Despatches during the Second World War for Operation Pedestal, the Malta Convoy

Naval General Service 1915-62, 1 clasp, Palestine 1936-1939 (SSX.21747 W. G. English. A.B. R.N.) good very fine £200-£240

M.I.D. London Gazette 10 November 1942:
‘For bravery and dauntless resolution while serving in H.M. Ships ...
Nelson... when an important Convoy was fought through to Malta in the face of relentless attacks by day and night from enemy submarines, aircraft, and surface forces.’