A Second War ‘Dunkirk Evacuation’ D.S.M. group of five awarded to Seaman W. Bond, Royal Navy

Distinguished Service Medal, G.VI.R. (JX.167146 W. Bond. Smn. R.N.) officially re-impressed naming; 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, nearly extremely fine (5) £400-£500

D.S.M. London Gazette 1 January 1941.

William Bond was awarded his Distinguished Service Medal whilst serving in the 530-ton Corvette H.M.S. Sheldrake, and was invested with his medal on 13 March 1941. A contemporary newspaper cutting from the Fleetwood Chronicle states: ‘Seaman William Bond was at Dunkirk, and it is understood that the award is for outstanding bravery during the evacuation. ‘

Sold with original newspaper cutting, which contains a photograph of the recipient.