Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Seven: Major B. B. Murray, South African Police

South Africa Police Star of Merit (Kaptein), silver and enamel, some enamel damage; South Africa Police Medal for Faithful Service (Maj., 4.11.66); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; War and Africa Service Medals, these four officially named (SAP196512 B. B. Murray); South Africa Police Good Service Medal, 3rd type (15613 (V) I/S/Sers.), mounted as worn, generally good very fine (7) £180-220

Bruce Blockley Murray was born in Springfontein on 26 August 1913. Employed as a Constable with the South African Police, he attested for service in the Union Defence Force on 12 June 1940. Serving in the 2nd Battalion South African Police he entered the Middle East in June 1941. Promoted Acting Sergeant in February 1942, he was posted missing believed a prisoner-of-war on 20 June 1942 and was confirmed as such in December that year. Held in Italy, he escaped on 10 September 1943 and then spent 9 months in the mountains before reaching allied lines. He was discharged on 17 November 1944 to resume his police duties in South Africa and attained the rank of Major in the police service. Sold with copied service papers.