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Auction: 22102 - Orders, Decorations and Medals e-Auction VI - e-Auction
Lot: 473

(x) Three: Staff Sergeant D. G. Taylor, 29 Commando Regiment, Royal Artillery, who went into action as part of 8 (Alma) 'Black Eight' Battery, in support of the attack on Goose Green on 28-29 March 1982

General Service 1962-2007, 2 clasps, Northern Ireland, N. Iraq & S. Turkey (24407159 Gnr D G Taylor RA); South Atlantic 1982, with rosette (24407159 Bdr D G Taylor RA); Army L.S. & G.C., Regular Army, E.R.II (24407159 Sgt D G Taylor RA), mounted as worn, minor contact marks, very fine (3)

David George Taylor was born on 23 March 1958 and enlisted on 20 October 1975. Having seen service in Northern Ireland as a Gunner Taylor was promoted Bombardier and went into action in the Falklands with 8 (Alma) Commando Battery, 29 Commando Regiment. This unit, nicknamed 'Black Eight' in particular was notable for its work in supporting the attack on Goose Green, 28-29 May 1982. Later that year- while still with 8 Battery- he was awarded 'The Rammer' award having won the Best Gun Competition at Otterburn firing camp in October 1892.

Seeing further service, Taylor was deployed as part of Operation Provide comfort in the wake of the Gulf War being deployed on 6 May 1991. Having transferred to 23 Commando Battery he was discharged on 1 October 1993; sold together with original service records, a copy of Commando Gunner 1982 as well as Operation Provide Comfort 1991 badge and Royal Marines 20km Biathlon shoulder patch along with corresponding certificates for these two awards.

Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

Sold for
£2,000

Starting price
£750