Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Five: Captain (Quartermaster) James Thomas, General List

1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals, M.I.D. oak leaf, all unnamed; U.S.A., Bronze Star (Capt. J. Thomas 1944) with riband bar, in case of issue, good very fine and better (5) £120-160

M.I.D. London Gazette 4 April 1946.

U.S.A. Bronze Star London Gazette 19 November 1948.

‘Captain James Thomas, British Army, performed meritorious service in Europe from June to December 1944. Attached as Assistant British Administrative Officer to Headquarters 1st European Civil Affairs Regiment, he organized the personnel records and reports of British officers to insure adequate administrative protection for the officers involved. Through his exceptional initiative and sound judgement, Captain Thomas greatly aided in the management of administrative matters concerning Civil Affairs personnel.’

With a number of original papers, including: Pitman’s Shorthand Teacher’s Diploma notification of award, dated March 1935 - to Lance-Corporal Thomas, at the R.A.S.C. Training Centre, Aldershot; Special Confidential Report; London Gazette 19 November 1948; Officers’ Release Book; M.I.D. Certificate and accompanying letter and card; War Office letter re the King’s approval for the award of the Bronze Star; Bronze Star citation; War Department Driving Permit; Release Certificate, 7 February 1950; three photographs - all held in a folder.