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Auction: 13002 - Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals and Militaria
Lot: 32

The Second War 1943 'Sidi Brahim' M.M. Group of Four to Lance Corporal E.G. Hughes, Coldstream Guards
a) Military Medal, G.VI.R. (882306 L.Cpl. E.G. Hughes. C. Gds.)
b) 1939-1945 Star
c) Africa Star
d) War Medal, edge bruise to first, otherwise very fine (4)

M.M. London Gazette 23.9.1943 No. 882306 Lance-Corporal Edward Gordon Hughes, Coldstream Guards (Sheffield)
'In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North Africa.'

The Recommendation, dated 30.4.1943, states: 'At Sidi Brahim, on the 26th April 1943, this Lance Corporal, on of the Company signallers, showed the greatest coolness and fearlessness in helping to evacuate wounded under heavy Machine Gun and shell fire. After carrying one many away he returned to Company Headquarters to collect a Bren Gun although most of the Company had withdrawn. He remained there, still under heavy fire, until ordered to withdraw by an officer. His courage and efforts were the greatest inspiration to all those around him. Throughout the campaign the conduct of this Lance Corporal in every action has been of the very highest order.'

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