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Auction: 11011 - Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria
Lot: 25

The 1943 North Africa ´Attack on Djebel´ Second War M.M. Group of Six to Guardsman W.S. Davies, Grenadier Guards a) Military Medal, G.VI.R. (2620979 Gdmn. W.S. Davies. G.Gds.) b) 1939-1945 Star c) Africa Star d) Italy Star e) Defence and War Medals, M.I.D. Oakleaves, extremely fine (6) Estimate £ 1,400-1,600 M.M. London Gazette 23.9.1943 No. 2620979 Guardsman William Stanley Davies, Grenadier Guards (Watford) ´In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North Africa´ The recommendation, dated 19.5.1943, states: ´This Guardsman has consistently displayed courage and devotion to duty of a high order throughout the period (27th April to 6th May 1943) during which the Battalion has occupied the western ridge of Djebel Bou Aoukaz. His constant readiness to volunteer for all tasks in connection with his duties as a signaller has been an inspiration to his whole Platoon. He has twice spent about two hours repairing lines in the open in daylight under heavy and accurately placed mortar and Artillery fire with no regard to his personal safety. He asked to be allowed to accompany the leading Company in the attack on Djebel, during which his courageous behaviour under very heavy shell and Machine-gun fire had a most inspiring effect on all with whom he came in contact.´

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