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Auction: 21101 - Orders, Decorations and Medals e-Auction No. 2 - including Masonic Jewels
Lot: 69

Korea 1950-53 (22519863 Pte. W. Beals, R.A.M.C.), good very fine

A National Serviceman who joined the R.A.M.C. in late 1950 or early 1951.

Motto: "Faithful in Adversity"

Regimental March: "Here's a Health unto His Majesty"

The Royal Army Medical Corps was granted its "Royal" prefix in 1898 and continues to lend valuable service to this day. Although a 'non-fighting arm' under the Geneva Convention, its personnel remain permitted to use arms in self-defence. The Corps's long tradition of courage under fire needs no introduction here, amassing as it has no less than 28 V.C.s, including Noel Chavasse's award with a Bar. But it is perhaps worth noting that further notable accolades were won in the Korean War, including a G.C., four M.C.s, and two M.M.s: a fine record for a so-called 'non-fighting arm.'

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