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Auction: 24111 - Orders, Decorations and Medals - e-Auction
Lot: 682

(x) Two: Trooper G. D. Thompson, South African Land Forces, who was taken prisoner of war and held in Poland

War Medal 1939-45; Africa Service Medal, all officially named '89585. G.D.Thompson.', very fine (2)

George Desmond Thompson from Pietermaritzburg was captured and held at Stalag 357 in Poland; sold together with copy research, a copy YMCA booklet issued to Thompson and copy diary notes of his release from captivity and arrival in the UK.

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

Sold for
£35

Starting price
£30