Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Three: Captain P. A. Cookson, Royal Anglian Regiment, who was Mentioned in Despatches for services in Northern Ireland

General Service 1962-2007, 1 clasp, Northern Ireland, with M.I.D. oak leaf (24060602 Cpl. P. A. Cookson. R. Anglian); Accumulated Campaign Service Medal 1994 (24060602 WO1 P A Cookson R Anglian); Army L.S. & G.C., E.II.R., 2nd issue, Regular Army (24060602 SSgt P A Cookson R Anglian) mounted court-style as worn, nearly extremely fine (3) £300-£400

M.I.D. London Gazette 15 April 1980:
‘In recognition of meritorious service in Northern Ireland during the period 1 August 1979 to 31 October 1979’.

Peter Anthony Cookson attested for the Royal Anglian Regiment and, having been advanced Warrant Officer Class I, was commissioned Second Lieutenant on 24 April 1989, with seniority from 24 April 1985, and was promoted Lieutenant the same day, with seniority from 24 April 1987. He was advanced Captain on 24 April 1991, and retired on retired pay on 30 September 1992, being appointed to the Reserve of Officers.

Sold with a rubber bullet.