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Auction: 20003 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 74

A Second World War 1942 Africa operations I.D.S.M., Indian Army M.S.M. group of six awarded to Havildar P. Singh, Royal Artillery

Indian Distinguished Service Medal, G.VI.R., with top riband bar (16112 Hav Pritam Singh, RA); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star, the reverse additionally engraved 'Hav Pritam Singh 12 By 25 F.R.R.A. 4 Ind Div'; War Medal 1939-45; Indian Service Medal 1939-45; Indian Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.VI.R. (16112 Hav Pritam Singh, R Ind Arty), mounted for wear, good very fine (6)

I.D.S.M. London Gazette 9 July 1942. The recommendation states:

'25th Field Regiment, Royal Artillery.

On 28th January 12/25 Field Battery RA was in action at Sceledeima south of Bengasi against a strong enemy column. The Battery position was being subjected to heavy enemy shelling. Ammunition had to be brought up. Havildar Singh led the ammunition lorries up and by his great energy and courage enabled this dangerous task to be completed quickly and without casualties.

The lorries then under Havildar Singh led by Wagon Line Officer, went to Soluch to refill. They found Soluch deserted and just managed to fill the lorries as the enemy approached. When they came to rejoin the battery it was engaging enemy tanks, and Havildar Singh showed great courage and determination in leading these vehicles full of ammunition although at times they were only 1000 yards from the enemy tanks.'

Sold together with cap Badge, copied recommendation and letters related to further research in June 1987.

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£1,300

Starting price
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