Orders, Decorations and Medals

A North African campaign M.C. group of four attributed to Lieutenant R. P. Bromley, 12th Royal Lancers, later killed in action
Military Cross, G.V.R., the reverse officially dated ‘1942’; 1939-45 Star; Africa Star, clasp, 8th Army; War Medal, all unnamed and contained in an old fitted display case, extremely fine (4)

Lieutenant Richard Paul Bromley was killed in action at Zuara on 29 January, 1943, while leading his troop up from the south. He is buried in the El Alamein Cemetery, Egypt. The recommendation for his Military Cross states: ‘On the night of June 19/20 Lieut Bromley was on Armoured Car Patrol west of Capuzzo. During the night the enemy moved between him and his Sqn H.Q. In order to return he had to pass through the enemy column. He selected a spot and attacked the column in order to break through, destroying three enemy lorries and capturing 6 German prisoners. This officer led his troop of Armoured Cars with skill, leadership and determination.’ Sold with a contemporary news cutting and some further details.