Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Seven: Major J. W. Taylor, Royal Artillery, who was Mentioned in Despatches for his services in North-West Europe

1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf; Korea 1950-53, 1st issue, with M.I.D. oak leaf (Major J. W. Taylor. R.A.); U.N. Korea 1950-54, unnamed as issued; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Malaya, E.II.R. (Major J. W. Taylor R.A.) mounted as worn, surname officially corrected on last, good very fine £300-£400

M.I.D. London Gazette 4 April 1946:
‘In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North-West Europe.’

John William Taylor was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the Royal Artillery on 28 December 1940, and served with them during the Second World War in North-West Europe, being Mentioned in Despatches. He was promoted Captain on 1 July 1946, and Major on 11 October 1951. He retired on 17 February 1966.

M.I.D. for Korea unconfirmed.

Sold together with his aluminium identity tags; rank insignia; riband bars, and cloth unit insignia.