Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Six: Corporal R. M. A. Tomlinson, Cape Town Highlanders, who died 2 August 1945

1939-45 Star; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals; Africa Service Medal, all officially named (8566 R. M. A. Tomlinson); together with a South African Memorial Brooch, bronze, reverse stamped, ‘4000’, nearly extremely fine (6) £40-60

Rubin Melville Arthur Tomlinson was born in Grahamstown, Cape Province on 15 August 1902. A Taxi Owner by occupation, he attested for the Union Defence Force in April 1940. Posted to the 1st City Regiment, he later served with the Cape Town Highlanders. Served overseas in Italy and Madagascar. 8566V Corporal R. M. A. Tomlinson, First City/Cape Town Highlanders, died of cancer of the liver on 2 August 1945, aged 43 years. He was buried in the Grahamstown Old Cemetery. He was the son of James A. and Sarah J. Tomlinson of Grahamstown, Cape Province, and husband of Charlotte S. Tomlinson of Grahamstown.

With copied service papers.