Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A fine Second War ‘Immediate’ 1945 ‘Burma operations’ M.M. group of six awarded to Lance Corporal B. Marson, 2nd Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment, who carried five wounded men across a river under heavy fire, having been ambushed whilst on patrol at Nabu, 18 February 1945

Military Medal, G.VI.R. (3386102 L. Cpl. B. Marson. E. Lan. R.) rank partially officially corrected; 1939-45 Star; Burma Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Coronation 1953, mounted for display, generally very fine or better (6) £1,200-£1,600

M.M. London Gazette 21 June 1945. The original recommendation states:

‘At Nabu on the 18th Feb 45 L/Cpl Marson was a member of a reconnaissance patrol that was attacked by a strong party of the enemy on the far side of an open swiftly running river.

Several men were wounded and the enemy followed up fiercely. Completely exposed to enemy fire this N.C.O. carried five wounded men across the stream entirely disregarding his own safety and only covered by the three unwounded members of the patrol.

But for his courage and determination the wounded must have been captured by the enemy. His brave action is worthy of the very highest praise.’

Bernard Marson served during the Second War with the 2nd Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment as part of the 29th Infantry Brigade, 36th Division.