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Military Medal GVI, 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Italy
Star, Defence & War Medal to 4031912 Sjt N C R
Bedborough K.S.L.I. MM L/G 15th June 1944 Nicholas
Charles Richard Bedborough (Boston, Lincs). With copy
of Citation and Death Certificate (died in a traffic
accident 25/7/1945, Syria. Buried Beirut War
Cemetery). His recommendation reads 'During the
fighting in the ANZIO Beach head, Sjt Bedborough has
given a fine example of devotion to duty. This signal
NCO personally carried the Control 18-Set throughout
the attack on 30 Jan 1944. Despite intense enemy
shelling and mortar fire, Sjt Bedborough never ceased
trying to maintain touch with the forward Companies.
The maintenance of contact with these Companies was
of the greatest help in controlling the attack. For three
days and nights after the attack Sjt Bedborough
continually went forward to lay and repair lines to the
most advanced positions. It was due to his efforts that
Companies were seldom out of touch with Bn HQ, thus
enabling important information to reach BN and Bde
HQ as it occurred. During the attack on Buonriposo
Ridge and subsequent days this Signal NCO repeatedly
repaired lines under heavy fire. His coolness and
determination were an inspiration to all with whom he
came in contact and who were shown a fine example of
disregard for personal safety. VF (6)
£1800 - £1900
588
Military Medal to 291465 Gnr A E Lowe 128/Oxford
HY BY RGA TF. MM L/G 21/8/1917, likely for
operations at Messines June 1917. VF but with several
edge nicks/contact marks to edge
£150 - £200
589
Military Medal, 1915 Star Trio and Meritorious Service
Medal group to 15765 Pte Charles Salter 9th Bn South
Staffs Regt. MSM L/G 3rd June 1919 "Inrecognition of
valuable services rendered with British Forces in Italy".
MM L/G 16th August 1917 for 9th Bn S. Staffs served in
23rd Div as a Pioneer Battn in France, later Italy. "The
man has shown great courage and resolution whilst in
charge of transport. On the night of the 6th June his
convoy came under heavy shell fire and several animals
were hit. Several drivers dismounted and took cover.
L/Cpl Salter however rallied them and galloped his
convoy safely through. Prior to this, similar conduct on
his part had been brought to notice by an Artillery
Officer". Lot includes research, original citation glued
into old book cover, photo in uniform and a letter from
his son. Contact marks, few edge bumps, F-VF (5)
£350 - £400
590
Military Medal, 1915 Star Trio and Silver War Badge
No B310555 (for Wounds). To 1432 Pte Hubert Byng
Worc Regt. (MM named 240072 Cpl H Byng 1/8th
Worc R. TF). MM L/G 26/5/1917. Gazette gives
awards for March and April 1917 inc early Arras awards.
8/Worcs Regt served in 144 Bde 48th Div. At the time of
the award. This award likely for minor operations
around the German retreat to the Hindenburg Line 14th
March to 15th April 1917. GVF (4+1)
£350 - £400
591
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)
£250 - £300
592
Military RAF Compass in original wooden box of issue.
W/D stamped REF6B/405 No.4537 K&HI/SI Type
E2A, with an Officers WW2 era REME Cap, and a pair
of Carl Zeiss 8x30 binoculars with leather case (3)
£30 - £35
593
Military Rum Jars SRD stamped, one in a Wicker Basket
(4) Buyer collects
£30 - £35
594
Military Telephone sets, D.Mk V II, the other marked
MkI Canadian (2) Buyer collects
£25 - £30
595
Militia LSGC Medal EDVII named 3601 Pte M
Geraghty 6th Rif Brig Mil. VF
£340 - £360