Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Seven: Regimental Sergeant-Major R. L. Binding, Royal Armoured Corps, late 10th Hussars

1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star; Pacific Star; War Medal; Regular Army L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R., 1st issue (1425374 Sjt., 10-H.); Meritorious Service Medal, G.VI.R., 3rd issue (1425374 W.O. Cl. 1, R.A.C.) the last officially re-impressed, generally good very fine (7) £200-250

L.S. & G.C. AO 234 of 1944.

M.S.M. awarded 29 August 1955.

Roy Leonard Binding was born at Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, on 21 February 1908, and enlisted into the Royal Garrison Artillery on 30 May 1923, aged 15. He transferred to the 10th Hussars in September 1931 and was posted to the Royal Dragoons in February 1937, becoming Sergeant in June 1939. He was assigned to Troop Ship Duties from April 1941 until September 1946. Also entitled to France and Germany clasp.