Efficiency Medal, G.VI.R., 1st issue, Territorial (773009 Bdr. G. L. Jinks, R.A.) good very fine £30-40

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Bill and Angela Strong Medal Collection.

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George Leslie Jinks was born in Sussex on 29 January 1909. A Baker’s Roundsman by occupation, he enlisted in the T.A. on 3 January 1927 joining the 230th Field Battery, 58th (H.C.) Field Brigade R.A.. Having completed his period of engagement in 1931, he re-enlisted for the T.A. on 27 September 1938 joining the same unit based at St. Leonards-on-Sea. With that unit he served with the B.E.F. in France, 2 April-31 May 1940. Jinks then served in the Middle East and North Africa, May 1942-December 1943. Returning to England he then took part in the ‘D-Day’ landings, 6 June 1944, serving with 84 Medium Regiment R.A. He continued to serve in N.W. Europe until September 1945. Transferred to ‘Z’ Reserve in January 1946. Awarded the 1939-45 Star; Africa Star, clasp 8th Army; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals. With copied service notes.