Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Five: Captain C. W. Peat, Royal Army Ordnance Corps, who was Mentioned in Despatches for Korea

Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Korea 1950-53, 1st issue, with M.I.D. oak leaf (Capt. C. W. Peat. R.A.O.C.); U.N. Korea 1950-54, unnamed as issued; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Cyprus (Capt. C. W. Peat. R.A.O.C.) mounted as worn, light contact marks overall, edge bruise to last, generally very fine (5) £400-£500

M.I.D. London Gazette 8 December 1953:
‘In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Korea during the period 1st January to 30th June, 1953.’

Cyril William Peat was commissioned Captain in the Royal Army Ordnance Corps (Territorial Army) in September 1948. He transferred from the Territorials to be a Lieutenant in the Regular Army in February 1951, and was advanced to Temporary Captain whilst serving in Korea.