30
670
Military Medal GVI 9405322 Cpl. E.W.Edwards,
R.Tank R.), 1939- 45 Star, Africa Star, Italy Star,
Defence and War Medal. For Greek Civil War Cpl (later
L/Sgt) Edward Wallace Edwards, Royal Tank Corps,
served with 50th Royal Tank Regiment as a tank
crew/commander through the North Africa and Italy
campaigns. Cpl Edwards was awarded the MM and was
in the campaign against the Communists in the Greek
Civil War. The MM was London Gazette 10.05.1945.
The recommendation, like so many for the Greek Civil
War, has not been released by the MOD but it does
appear in the book '50th Royal Tank Regiment, The
Complete History' by Stephen D. Hamilton which states
that on New Years Eve 1944: - "At Athens on the night
of 31st Dec/1st January 1944 an attack by the ELAS was
made against one of the most forward post of C
Squadron's sector, under the Command of Corporal
Edwards. Despite a determined assault the post held firm
and suffered no casualties, though inflicting a number on
the ELAS. The next morning Corporal Edwards realised
that the enemy had occupied the house across the road
from his post. Taking two men with him, Edwards
attacked the position, breaking into the house they
discovered that the ELAS had 'mouse holed' from the
rear of the building and were preparing to put the house
into a state of defence. Determined to clear the position
Edwards pressed home his attack. Subsequently two
ELAS were killed and a third wounded. Due to Corporal
Edwards' aggressive leadership, arms and ammunition
had been captured and the ELAS never again attempted
to occupy a house near his position". A 1962 newspaper
clipping also comes with the group detailing some of
Edwards' exploits in the Desert. Including stating that
L/Sgt Edwards was a pre-war regular and has been
seriously wounded by burns when his tank was hit. On
recovering from his wounds he acted as Montgomery's
driver. GVF (6)
£2000 - £2200
671
Military Medal GV, BWM & Victory Medal - 676 Bmdr
T.H.Kirby A/245 W.Rid.Bde.R.F.A. - T.F. (entitled to
1914-15 Star). Bombardier Thomas Henry Kirby
entered France on 14.04.1915 and was killed In Action
on 05.08.1917. He is buried in the Bus House Cemetery,
Belgium. He was born in and enlisted Leeds. His award
of the Military Medal was L/G 11.11.1916. Served with
49th W.Rid Div Howitzer Bty, most likely a Somme
Award for July 1916. GVF (3)
£400 - £450
672
Military Medal, 1915 Star Trio and Death Plaque to L-
17742 A.Bmbr Edwin James Green RFA (MM named
A.BY.170/BDE RFA). Killed In Action 20/12/1916.
Born Lancaster. Buried Sailly-Au-Bois Military
Cemetery. MM L/G 16/11/1916, 170/BDA served
with 31st Division, it is possible this award was for 1st
July at Serre as this was their only main action until
November. A number of 1/7/1916 awards on this
Gazette. GVF (5)
£400 - £450
673
Military Medal, 1915 Star, BWM & Victory Medal,
French Croix De Guerre 1914-1918 (not confirmed), and
A Minto Medal Calcutta 1907. To 32297 Cpl Calib G.
Saunders RGA (B.Q.M.Sjt on pair). Entitled to a Silver
War Badge. MM L/G 21/8/1917 12th Siege Battery
RGA. Award likely for June 1917, Messines. (5+1) GVF
£380 - £400
674
Military Medal, BWM & Victory Medal to 29731 Pte
Leslie V. Rose 4/Bedford Regt, transferred to 11th
Suffolks as 69701. MM L/G 20/8/1919. Probably a
general award for Gallantry over the last 6 months of the
war. MM won with 4/Bedfords in 190/Brigade 63rd
R.N.Div Battles of the Hindenburg Line 1918. EF (3) See
also other family MM to Rose
£350 - £400
675
Military Medal, BWM & Victory Medal to 29991 Pte
Albert William Wakefield 7/R.W.Kent Regt. MM L/G
11/2/1919 for the Battle of Amiens August 8th 1918
attack at Burke Trench near The Bray - Corbie Road.
With Demob Certificate. EF (3)
£400 - £450
676
Military Medal, BWM & Victory Medal to 4845 Pte H
H Lang Gloucester Regt (MM named 202577 Pte H H
Lang 8/R.West Kent R). MM L/G 14/5/1919 and
awarded for Gallantry during the Battle of Haussey
during the advance from Cambrai to Maubeuge 14th to
16th Oct 1918. Award is confirmed for this action by
Battalion History page 245 (11 MM's awarded for
Haussey). EF (3)
£400 - £450
