Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Seven: Major D. K. Wells, Honourable Artillery Company and Royal Artillery

1939-45 Star; Africa Star, clasp, 8th Army; Italy Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals, M.I.D. oakleaf; Efficiency Medal, G.VI.R., 2nd issue, Territorial (Capt., R.A.), on H.A.C. ribbon, mounted as worn; together with a corresponding mounted set of seven miniature dress medals, slight contact marks, very fine and better

Other miniatures (16), in four mounted groups, good very fine (30)

M.I.D. London Gazette 22 March 1945. ‘.. in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North West Europe.’

Denis Keliher Wells was born on 27 October 1917. After service in the H.A.C. he was discharged in January 1940 to take up a commission in the Royal Artillery. He was promoted War Substantive Captain in February 1944 and held the ranks of Temporary Major and Honorary Major. Sold with the recipient’s Officers’ Release Book; Certificate of Transfer; Paymaster’s Advice Note; a copied photograph and three metal badges.