Lot Archive

Lot

№ 110

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28 July 1993

Hammer Price:
£260

SOUTH ATLANTIC 1982, with Rosette (24545087 Dvr. C.J. Norman, R.C.T.) with card box of issue and copy service papers, very fine

Driver Norman was wounded when a bomb exploded aboard R.F.A. Sir Gallahad.He had just left the top deck and gone into a companionway when the explosion occurred.He was blown outwards, through the closed door which was torn from its hinges. Sold withfurther details of the medical report. The R.F.A. Sir Gallahad was subsequently lost.