Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Canal Zone (22355685 Pte J J Beurskens Para) mounted court-style together with a copy Coronation 1953, unnamed as issued; and a copy Efficiency Medal, E.II.R., 2nd issue, Territorial (22355685 Cpl. J. J. Melrose. Para) planchet detached from suspension on last; together with the recipient’s unofficial National Service Medal 1939-60 (Cpl J Melrose 22355685) in case of issue, the GSM nearly extremely fine (4) £200-£240

John Melrose, né Beurskens was born on 9 December 1931 and joined the Royal Scots as a National Serviceman aged 18. He transferred to the Parachute Regiment, and spent the rest of his National Service in 3 Para in Cyprus, the Canal Zone, and at home. In 1953 he was part of the Parachute Regiment contingent that lined the route of the Coronation. He subsequently served with the Territorial Army, and attained the rank of Corporal. In 1960 he changed his name from Beurskens to Melrose. He died in Dumfries on 20 May 2021.

Sold together with approximately 120 photographs, the majority taken by the recipient whilst posted overseas; and a memory stick of research.