GALLANTRY MEDALS, ORDERS AND DECORATION
Sergeant John Frank Warner
1st Princess Louise's Kensington Regiment
(Middlesex Regiment)
1939-45 Star Unnamed
Italy Star Unnamed
Defence Medal Unnamed
1939-45 War Medal Unnamed
Copy research. John Frank Warner. BEM gazetted 20 Sept. 1945. Recommendation states: "Sgt Warner is Signal Sergt. to 1st Bn P.L. Kensington Regt. During the period 1 Jan. 1945 until 15 Feb. 45, when the Bn came out of action, this NCO carried out his duties in such a manner that at no time did signal communication break down. During that time he personally repaired 30 wireless sets and an equal number of charging sets which had been put out of action ...... All this he did in addition to supervising and maintaining the large line communications the unit had whilst in the mountains between Monte Grande and Tossignan. ..... The willingness and ability of this NCO are an example and inspiration to the signal platoon and the reason for the efficient signal communication of his unit."
A "John Frank Warner" died in Colchester in April 1999, aged 80 years. Possibly the same man?
Group of Five: £425
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Sergeant William Baker
8th Bn East Lancashire Regiment
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Copy research. William Baker was from Bury and his DCM was gazetted 16 August 1917. "For conspicuous gallantry and evotion to duty. He took command of his company during an attack and successfully consolidated his position. Throughout he showed great initiative and personal courage, setting a fine example." The Bury Times of 27 July 1918 reported: "Awarded the DCM for conspicuous gallantry in the field at Arras, from 9th to 12th April 1917. He was the only sergeant left in his company, he took charge and reached the objective which was held after repulsing two counter attacks." The report also states that he was a reserve at the start of the war and went to France with the Lancashire Fusiliers and had been awarded the Mons Star.
Acting-Sergeant Edward Tee
4th Field Survey Bn, Royal Engineers
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1914/15 Star 20017 GNR. E.T. TEE, R.F.A.
British War Medal 20017 A.SJT. E.T. TEE. R.A.
Victory Medal 20017 A.SJT. E.T. TEE. R.A.
Copy research. MM gazetted 20 August 1919 for France. He was serving with 4th Field Survey Battalion, Royal Engineers when he won the MM. Home shown as 'Northleach', in Gloucestershire. In 1901 Census he is shown living at Vineyard Cottages, Northleach. Landed in France with the Royal Field Artillery 3 October 1915. Discharged to Class Z Reserve 1 March 1919.
Group of Four: £435
Private Edward Robert Stone
8th Bn Royal Berkshire Regiment
British War Medal 28801 PTE E.R. STONE 20-LOND. R. (renamed medal)
Victory Medal 28801 PTE E.R. STONE. 20-LOND. R.
Copy research. MM gazetted 13 March 1919 for France. Home listed as 'Lewisham'. The 8th bn War Diary shows that his MM was awarded for actions in October 1918. The Battalion was based near Bousies Wood Farm, around which there was heavy fighting in this period, during which Capt. Hedges of the Bedfords won a VC. Edward first joined the London Regiment. On 26 March 1918 a draft of 200 men joined the 8th Berkshires.
Group of Three: £395
Superintendent Jane Agnes Higham
Portishead Auxiliary Hospital
In case of issue. Original label on back edge of case is torn but the name JANE HIGH... can still be seen.
The only candidate is Miss Jane Agnes Higham, Supt. of Portishead Auxiliary Hospital, Somerset, who was awarded the RRC 2nd class in the London Gazette 24 October 1917. £185
Edward VII Coronation Medal (bronze) Unnamed as issued £90
Lieutenant-Colonel Leonard George Cyril Baylis, V.D.
Durban Light Infantry
Copy service records, named group photograph and research. Leonard George Cyril Baylis was born 4 January 1883 and lived in Durban, South Africa. Enlisted 6th South African Infantry 15 December 1915. Commissioned 2nd Lt. 4 June 1916. Lt. 28 July 1916. Reliquished 24 February 1918.
2nd Lt. (probation) 1st Infantry (DLI) 4 March 1921. Captain 20 February 1923. Major 1 July 1934. Lt-Col. OC RDLI 14 August 1936. Posted to 2nd battalion 1936. Relinquished appointment, OC. RDLI, 7 June 1940. Lt-Col. General Service Corps 4 July 1940. Released from service (age limit) 10 Feb. 1943. Entitled to War and Victory pair, George VI Coronation Medal, C.A.F. Long Service Medal and C.A.F. Decoration (which is the only one present), 1939-45 War Medal and Africa Service Medal. Decoration awarded 21 January 1938.
Hallmarked London 1892. Unnamed as issued.
Hallmarked London 1905. Unnamed as issued.
Charles Henry Cheeseman, DSM
HMS Orvieto
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Copy service sheet. Charles Henry Cheeseman was born 10 Jan. 1874 in Portsea, Hants. and joined the Navy 10 Jan. 1892.
Served on HMS Hecla, Colossus, Excellent, Malabar, Herald, St. George, Duke of Wellington, Hercules, Cressy, Achilles, Mercury, Arrogant.
Joined Royal Fleet Reserve 13 Jan. 1914. Recalled 9 Aug. 1914. Joined HMS Orvieto 17 July 1916. Invalided 15 March 1919 "transverse fracture".
DSM gazetted 11 December 1918.
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L/Cpl. G. Dickinson
8th Bn Royal Lancaster Regiment
Dickinson was killed 29 July 1917 and is buried at Grevillers British Cemetery.
From Oldham, Lancashire.
Assistant-Nurse Mary Small
Peel Hospital, Selkirk
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General Nursing Council of Scotland badge Enrolled Assistant Nurse: M.S. SMALL. 2205
St. Andrew's Ambulance Association Badge and V.A.D. Competition, Perthshire badge.
With original letter (dated 29 Dec. 1948) to her advising of the award of the BEM and the award slip.
Gazetted 1 Jan. 1949: Miss Mary Small, Assistant Nurse, Peel Hospital, Clovenford's, Selkirkshire. (Peel Hospital was closed in 1988)
£295
Postman Laurence Kealy
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London Gazette 24 June 1946: Postman, London.
Major John Neville Evans
Royal Signals
Africa Star Unnamed
Italy Star Unnamed
Defence Medal Unnamed
1939-45 War Medal Unnamed
Efficiency Decoration Territorial Privately Engraved
Medals mounted, along with miniatures, badges, ribbons etc (see picture).
Major John Neville Evans. Copy research. Born 23 Jan. 1916.
2nd Lieut. (Royal Signals, TA) 2 Sept. 1939. Acting Captain July 1940. Temp Capt. October 1940. Acting Major Sept. 1942. Temp Major Dec. 1942.
Acting Lieut-Colonel July 1946 - Sept. 1946. Major 23 Jan. 1952. GSO2 in Department of the Chief of the Imperial General Staff 18 April 1957. Retired 1960. Landlord of the Harbour Master public house, Aberaeron, Wales. Died 22 April 1993.
Group of Six: £295
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Eric Pettengell
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Medal in box of issue and with original framed certificate, dated 13 February 1981.
Gazetted same date and shows that he worked as Stores Officer Grade D for the Ministry of Defence.
Imperial Service Medal (GV) JOHN ROBERT KENDALL £20
London Gazette 13 August 1926, Telegraphist, Central Office.
Sergeant B.E. Renton
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The National Rifle Association Medallion WON BY SERGT
B.E. RENTON.
The medallion has been fitted with a suspender and top bar.
This is engraved:
YORKE GRAND AGGE 1904
Pair: £70
Hallmarked silver. In fitted case 'J. Cameron & Son, Kilmarnock'.
Top and bottom clasp have a pin on the reverse for wearing.
Measures approx. 15 cm overall length.
£200