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Auction: 21001 - Orders, Decorations and Medals (conducted behind closed doors)
Lot: 675

Pair: Sergeant L. J. Whitley, Southern Rhodesia Forces

War Medal 1939-45; Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., robed bust, Southern Rhodesia (52. Sgt. L. J. Whitley), mounted as worn, corrosion to claw on first, very fine (2)

Leonard John Whitley attested for service in the BSAP on the 8 January 1910 and was allocated number 1195. He took discharge at his own request on 8 January 1926. In fact he transferred to the Permanent Staff Corps (PSC) which ran the Defence forces of Rhodesia. He was allocated number 52.

The was awarded the Long Service Medal (Military) with bar Southern Rhodesia in Southern Rhodesia Gazette of 6 December 1935. The presence of a War Medal indicates service during he Second World War but not outside the Colony of Rhodesia; sold together with unit Badge and Loyal Service Badge; for his miniature dress Medals please see Lot 815.

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Sold for
£220

Starting price
£60