A Second World War ‘Tobruk’ M.M. group of seven awarded to Lance-Corporal T. L. Mead, 1st Battalion, Essex Regiment

Military Medal, G.VI.R. (6009855 L.Cpl., Essex R.); General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine (6009855 Pte., Essex R.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Burma Star; Defence & War Medals, good very fine (7) £400-500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Medals to the Essex Regiment from the Collection of Jack Webb.

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M.M. London Gazette 24 February 1942.

The following recommendation is taken from official records: ‘Private (Lance Corporal) Telfer Lewis Mead, 1/Essex. For great devotion to duty. This N.C.O. is a Stretcher Bearer at the Regimental Aid Post. On 26 Nov. for 2 hours, continually under heavy and accurate fire from enemy Artillery of all calibres, up to and including 12 inch, he collected wounded from the area surrounding the R.A.P. Enemy Artillery was concentrated on this area, which was obviously regarded as a H.Q. In spite of the intense fire, this N.C.O. coolly and calmly continued to collect and attend to wounded, without any regard to personal danger. His action undoubtedly saved many lives and was a magnificent example to all of courage and devotion to duty.’