Five: Sapper E. Clarke, Royal Engineers

1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals, M.I.D. oakleaf, all unnamed, nearly extremely fine (5)
£60-80

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

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M.I.D. London Gazette 23 May 1946. ‘.... in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Mediterranean theatre.’

Eric Cecil Clarke was born in Slough on 17 May 1917. A Well Borer by occupation, he enlisted into the T.A. at Reading on 21 September 1939. Serving in the Royal Engineers, he was in No. 1 Boring Section in October 1940. Served in the B.E.F. in France, November 1939-29 May 1940; Middle East, March 1941-August 1943, and North Africa, August 1943-August 1945. Transferred to Class ‘Z’ Reserve in April 1946. With original M.I.D. Certificate and copied service notes.