Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Four: Captain D. K. Pearse, Natal Mounted Rifles

1939-45 Star; Africa Star; War Medal 1939-45; Africa Service Medal, all officially named (72682 D. K. Pearse) good very fine (4) £25-35

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals from the Collection of Major R. C. Mcduell.

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Dudley Kenneth Pearse was born on 13 January 1890 (or 1894?). He attested for full-time service in the 2nd Natal Mounted Rifles in May 1940 and in the following month was commissioned Lieutenant and later attained the rank of Captain. He was posted to the 1st South African Irish Regiment in January 1942. Pearse was released from military service in December 1945. A keen sportsman, he represented Natal in the Currie Cup cricket side for several years and was also a highly proficient hockey player. Sold with copied service papers and other research.