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Two Day Fine Militaria Online Only Auction (79) 20/10/21 11:30 AM Closed

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Lot 48An Interesting Group of Seven Medals to a Qualified Royal Navy Diver Who Having Served Through the Second World War Was Then Involved in Minesweeping Duties Post War

An Interesting Group of Seven Medals to a Qualified Royal Navy Diver Who Having Served Through the Second World War Was Then Involved in Minesweeping Duties Post War
An Interesting Group of Seven Medals to a Qualified Royal Navy Diver Who Having Served Through the Second World War Was Then Involved in Minesweeping Duties Post War, consists of 1939-45 star, Atlantic star with clasp France & Germany, Africa star with clasp North Africa 1942-43, Italy star, Burma star, War medal 1939-45 (all unnamed as issued) and a Naval General Service medal GVI with clasp Minesweeping 1945-51 “R/JX275443 W. MORLING A.B. R.N.” Wilfred Morling was born in October 1922 and during his time in the Royal Navy he qualified as a Diver and was employed on operational duties in the clearance of mines, bombs and underwater obstructions in ports of the UK and N.W. Europe (confirmed by a copy of Certificate of Proficiency with this lot). An active member of the Burma Star Association his death from a car accident in June 1991 is confirmed in the Association newsletter. It also states him as being one of the 35 the recipients of the Kings Medal for outstanding bravery in saving life (South Africa) but additional research does not show his name in the list of recipients of this medal. The article also indicates that he was present on HMS Repulse when she was lost due to enemy action in December 1941. Would warrant further research. Categories: Medals
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Lot closed - Winning bid:£320
Estimate: £200 - £300

 

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