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Auction: 26003 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 192

Three: Major G. A. Alexander, Cadet Detachment 147, South African Forces

Africa Service Medal 1939-45 (A.C.F. G. A. Alexander); De Wet Decoration, silvered-metal; Efficiency Decoration, G.VI.R., South Africa bi-lingual issue, the reverse officially engraved, 'Lt. G. A. Alexander. Gen. List A.C.F.', with a set of related miniature dress medals and assorted tunic ribands, good very fine (6)

De Wet Decoration Government Gazette 3 December 1965.

George Airlie Alexander was born in 1905 and was commissioned Lieutenant in the Cadets whilst at Durban High School on 1 April 1930. He continued to serve, seeing home service during the Second World War and earning a promotion to Captain on 31 January 1944. His final promotion was to Major on 1 February 1949.

The Officer Commanding, Natal Command said of him on 21 April 1950:

'Major Alexander has worked steadily in the interests of the cadets movement throughout his service. He is the enthusiastic organiser of the following competitions.--
Durban and District [SIC] Cadet band Competition.
Petiet Cup Shooting Competition.
R.D.L.I. Sergeants' Memorial Shield Shooting Competition.'

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Estimate
£140 to £180

Starting price
£110