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Auction: 13002 - Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals and Militaria
Lot: 13

The Second War 1944 'Italy' M.C. Group of Nine to Major J.M. Brown, Royal Artillery
a) Military Cross, G.VI.R., reverse officially dated '1944' and additionally privately engraved '68888 T/Major John Michael Brown'
b) The Most Venerable Order of St. John, Officer's breast Badge, silver and enamel
c) 1939-1945 Star
d) Africa Star, with 8th Army Bar
e) Italy Star
f) France and Germany Star
g) Defence and War Medals. M.I.D. Oak Leaf, the Second War awards all privately engraved '68888 T/Major John Michael Brown'
h) Efficiency Decoration, G.VI.R., reverse officially dated '1949' and additionally privately engraved '68888 T/Major John Michael Brown', with Second Award Bar, G.VI.R., reverse officially dated '1949', and top 'Territorial' riband bar, good very fine, mounted as worn, and housed in a fitted leather case, together with the recipient's riband bars and a photographic image of the recipient (9)

M.C. London Gazette 24.8.1944 Captain (temporary Major) John Michael Brown (68888), Royal Regiment of Artillery (Rugby)
'In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy.'

The Recommendation, originally for a D.S.O., dated 30.1.1944, states: 'During the period 26th September 1943 to 31st December 1943, Major Brown's work as a Battery Commander in operations in Italy has been characterised by a complete disregard for danger, and by his forethought and readiness to assume responsibility he has achieved outstanding results. In particular, in the operations about Teano and, again, before Monte Camino, his conduct was an example to all who worked with him. By his resourcefulness and indifference to his personal safety, Major Brown has set a standard which is outstanding and has been an inspiration in times of difficulty and danger to all who know him.'

T.D. London Gazette 30.12.1949 Capt. J. M. Brown, M.C. (68888), Royal Artillery

T.D. Second Award Bar London Gazette 30.12.1949 Capt. J. M. Brown, M.C. (68888), Royal Artillery

M.I.D. London Gazette 4.4.1946 Maj. (temp.) J. M. Brown, M.C. (68888), Royal Regiment of Artillery
'In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North-West Europe.'

Major John Michael Brown, M.C., T.D., Commissioned Second Lieutenant, Royal Artillery, Territorial Army, 26.9.1936; served with 146 Field Regiment, Royal Artillery during the Second World War; promoted Lieutenant, 2.3.1941; Captain, 11.4.1945; Major, 16.5.1951.

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