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Auction: 26003 - Orders, Decorations and Medals
Lot: 296

The Immediate Italy Operations 1944 M.M. awarded to Lance-Naik M. Amin, Baluch Regiment, for his bravery in attacking an enemy machine gun post whereby he killed six of the enemy and took four prisoners

Military Medal, G.VI.R. (21897 L-Nk Mohd. Amin Baluch R), contact marks, very fine

M.M. London Gazette 24 April 1945. The original recommendation for an immediate award states:

‘On the 9th October during the attack on Montecodruzzo B Company passed through some houses. As the last section commanded by Lance Naik MOHD AMIN reached the houses they were fired on by an enemy machine gun post. This enemy post was also firing at the company from the rear. Without hesitation Lance Naik MOHD AMIN attacked the post, which was in a dug out, silenced the gun, killed six of the enemy and captured four prisoners. By his prompt action Lance Naik MOHD AMIN saved the company from getting heavy casualties during the early stages of the attack and displayed leadership and devotion to duty of the highest order.’

Mohd Amin served as Lance Naik in the 4th Battalion, 10th Baluch Regiment with whom he was serving during the above act of gallantry. He was recommended for the immediate award of the M.M. by his Commanding Officer, Lieutenant-Colonel C.H. Tarver; sold together with copied recommendation.


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Estimate
£500 to £700

Starting price
£400