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Auction: 20001 - Orders, Decorations and Medals - conducted behind closed doors
Lot: 1039

(x) Five: Temporary Staff Sergeant M. C. Wood, South African Artillery and Dock Operating Company

1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Africa Service Medal 1939-45, all officially impressed '104196 M. C. Wood', nearly very fine (5)

Maurice Condon Wood was born on 16 April 1907 and worked as an engine driver before attesting as Gunner for the 9th Field Battery, South African Artillery, at Potchefstroom on 8 January 1940. Promoted Lance Bombardier on 28 August 1941, he was transferred to the 22nd Field Battery, South African Artillery, and then posted to the 65th Field Battery in March 1942. Posted to a Dock Operating Company, Wood returned to service as a locomotive driver and was promoted Temporary Staff Sergeant on 1 January 1945. He was discharged on 4 September 1945; sold with copied service record which notes his wife's address as 14a Eendracht Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg.

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Sold for
£50

Starting price
£30