An Extensive Collection of Medals for Long and Meritorious Service

Efficiency Medal (4), G.VI.R., 1st issue, Militia (1477347 Gnr. W. Rodgers, R.A.); another, G.VI.R., 1st issue, India (Sergt. J. Mennie, Ben. Arty. A.F.I.) correction to surname; another, G.VI.R., 1st bilingual issue, Union of South Africa (Cpl. J. C. Heyneke, S.A.E.C.); another, G.VI.R., 2nd issue, Territorial (549947 Gnr. J. A. Ayres, R.A.) last with contact marks, nearly very fine and better (4) £100-140

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, An Extensive Collection of Medals for Long and Meritorious Service.

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John Christoffer Heyneke was born in Johnnesburg on 17 April 1915. A Miner by occupation and a member of the 1st Transvaal Scottish, he volunteered for service with the Union Defence Force on 9 April 1940. In February 1941 when serving with the S.A.E.C. in Nairobi, he accidently shot himself in the left forearm whilst cleaning his rifle. He later served in the Middle East. In addition to the above medal he was awarded the 1939-45 Star, Africa Star and War and Africa Service Medals. Sold with copied service papers.