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Auction: 26003 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 107

South Atlantic 1982, with rosette (D. Watson), very fine

D. Watson served on the MS Tor Caledonia which was a roll-on/roll-off Ferry, she sailed on 27 May 1982 with a cargo of vehicles and equipment for 9 Air Defence Regiment, Royal Artillery and a mobile radar system, including 350 Rapier Missiles. The ship arrived in the Tug Repair and Logistic Area on 12 June 1982 and transferred the stores to the waiting ships before moving to Port William on 17 June and Port Stanley the following day.

The Tor Caledonia remained in Port Stanley for six and a half weeks for discharge and loading.

A total of 24 medals were awarded to the ship.

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Estimate
£280 to £320

Starting price
£220